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BoConcept Is Bringing Scandanavian Modernism To The Middle East
Timeless design meets soulful storytelling as the Danes come to Doha
At BoConcept's Qatar flagship in Doha Festival City Mall, the vision comes to life. In the quiet corridors of contemporary design, there exists a sensibility – refined and effortless. This is the essence of BoConcept, a name synonymous with Scandinavian modernism. But with the arrival of Helena Christensen as Artistic Director, the storied Danish brand turns a new page – one that interlaces art and intimacy, legacy and living, into a new, sensorial chapter: The Art of Living Danishly.
A supermodel, acclaimed photographer, and humanitarian, Helena's vision transcends conventional boundaries. She doesn't merely collaborate – she curates a world, one in which design is not just something you admire, but something you live.
Helena's inaugural artistic offering, the Flora collection, is a poetic homage to nature's quiet drama. Drawn from her private photographic archives, each piece captures the ephemeral grace of blooms in their most unguarded moments. Here, petals become muses, and the macro lens a window into a universe unseen. 'When I look through a lens, it's as if a magical universe opens up,' Helena reflects.
Continuing this narrative of tactile beauty, Helena introduces a new voice in Danish design: Charlotte Høncke. The Sweet Art capsule collection, inspired by the comforting ritual of Danish bakeries, blurs the line between utility and indulgence. Creamy-toned poufs, sculptural accent chairs, and tactile accessories echo the soft elegance of confectionery, inviting both admiration and ease. 'Charlotte has created the perfect fusion of art and comfort,' Helena muses. 'It's beautiful enough to admire, yet inviting enough to indulge in.'
Beyond objects, Helena's creative directorship articulates a deeper meditation: what does it mean to live well? With the 2025 campaign, The Art of Living Danishly becomes both a concept and a calling – exploring Denmark's cultural philosophy through the lens of home. It is a celebration of hygge, of light-filled spaces and meaningful details. 'A beautifully designed home can elevate every moment,' Helena shares – a simple truth with profound resonance.
Danish design, at its core, honours individuality. Through BoConcept's Interior Design Service, the personal becomes architectural – a chance to craft not just a space, but a statement. 'Decorating your home is like creating a monumental piece of art,' says Helena. 'Every object tells a story about who you are.' It is a philosophy where functionality meets feeling – where beauty is not performed, but lived.
From the evocative Flora prints to the delicious silhouettes of Sweet Art, visitors are invited to step inside a world where design is not dictated, but discovered. A world where the Danish spirit – quiet, intelligent, and utterly exquisite – whispers through every piece.
