Kho Liang Ie designer + interior architect + networker

Kho Liang Ie (1927–1975) is considered a key figure in Dutch design: a functionalist with a poetic touch and an exceptional sensitivity for material. His furniture for Artifort and his interior design for Schiphol are internationally renowned, but due to his premature death his name is less established. Featuring in-depth research, new insights, and the most comprehensive—and colorful—visual material ever published, this book provides an overview that reveals the scope of Kho’s practice like never before: from experimental exhibition concepts and innovative interiors to graphic design and iconic furniture. Authors Marieke Berkers, Jason Falkenburg, Norman Foster, and Ingeborg de Roode show how Kho, with his talent for networking, brought together designers, artists, and the industry. Through personal contributions and insights from individuals in Kho’s circles, the book illustrates the timelessness of his designs, which remain popular even today. The publication was compiled by Ingeborg de Roode in close cooperation with Eng Bo Kho.