CAROUSCHKA STREiJFFERT
1955 Born in Stockholm, Sweden
1978 Establishes her own practice, Carouschka AB
1970–78 Employed at several architecture offices: Made, Hagman, AOS, A4, Bengtsson & Sundberg, and 1–3
EDUCATION
1973–78 BFA and MFA in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design, Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design, Stockholm
1971–73 The Gerlesborg School of Fine Art, Stockholm
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & ARCHITECTURAL WORK
2013 Notar AB/Real Estate Agency Head office, Stockholm
2011 Siv Kraft AB/Real Estate Agency Head office, Stockholm
2011 Babyshop.se Showroom Stockholm
2010 Kv. Saltsjöqvarn Conversion of industrial premises into apartment Stockholm
2009 Kv. Killingen Conversion of attic space into living loft Stockholm
2007–08 Kv Rosendal Större Conversion of attic space into loft and reconstruction of artist studio Stockholm
2003 Kv. Kejsarkronan 13 Conversion of business space into living loft Stockholm
2003 Kv. Riddaren 12 Conversion of business space into living loft Stockholm
1999 NCC AB Conversion of industry premises into living loft Stockholm
1998 Husarö: 94 Construction of artist’s building in the Stockholm archipelago Stockholm
1996 ATT Grafiska AB Construction of office and production facilities/printworks Stockholm
1990 CityMail AB Conversion of industrial location into head office and distribution offices Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö
1986 Team Tryckeri AB Reconstruction of office/print room Stockholm
1985 Stockholm Mobile Gallery Conversion of workshop space into gallery Stockholm. Carouschka/J. Bohlin
1984 Kv. Riddaren 13 Conversion of attic space into loft Stockholm
1983 Åkerlund & Rausing AB Reconstruction of head office/showroom Lund
1981 Alby Klorat AB Reconstruction of head office and director’s residence Avesta
1979 Tarkett AB Reconstruction of head office/showroom Smålands Anneberg
EXHIBITION ARCHITECTURE
2015 ”Open Your Mind Signs” Ikea Sweden AB Älmhult
2004 ”Fragile” (roof installation) Stockholm Furniture Fair Stockholm
2002 ”Identitet” (logotypes) Nationalmuseum Stockholm
2001 ”Free Radicals” (objects) Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design Stockholm
2000 ”Den rörliga bilden 100 år” (objects/video installation) Touring Exhibition: The Röhsska Museum, Gothenburg, Nordiska Museet Stockholm
1999 ”Humanism H99” (Swedish furniture history) Ikea Sweden AB Helsingborg
1998 ”Karin och Carl Larsson” (objects) Forum för form Stockholm
1996 ”Handicraft” (objects) Konstakademien Stockholm
1991–94 ”Plastic” (the history of plastic/objects) Touring Exhibition: Design Museum, London, Teknikens Hus, Luleå, Kulturhuset City Theatre, Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg, Kulturhuset City Theatre Stockholm. Carouschka/L. Rahoult
1991 ”Pompeji Rediscovering” (archeological objects) Rooseum Malmö. Carouschka/L. Rahoult
1991 ”PVC” PRV The Swedish Patent and Registration Office Stockholm
1991 ”Lika Med” (photography) Moderna Museet Stockholm. Carouschka/L. Rahoult
1991 ”Global Terminal” Kulturhuset City Theatre Stockholm
1990 ”Nord Form 90” (Scandinavian design) Malmö, Carouschka/L. Rahoult
1989 ”Benetton” (clothes) Nordiska Museet Stockholm. Carouschka/L. Rahoult
1989 ”Designers United” (Swedish fashion) Stockholmsmässan Stockholm
1989 ”Swedish Industry Design” Design Center Stockholm
1989 ”Soviet Architecture 1917–1987” Arkitekturmuseet Stockholm. Carouschka/P. Wallén
1987 ”Sprall” (children’s books) Sollentunamässan Stockholm
1986 ”RUSH” (fashion collection) International Fashion Fair Stockholm
1986 ”The Golden Egg Award” Grand Hotel, The Swedish Association of Communication Agencies Stockholm
1985–87 Art exhibitions (27 different) Gallery Stockholm Mobile Stockholm. Carouschka/J. Bohlin
1985 ”Opening exhibition” Design Center Stockholm. Carouschka/L. Arbén/J. Bohlin
1984–85 Car exhibition/SAAB 900 Touring Exhibition: Arlanda, Stockholmsmässan, Vänersborg Kålmården, Strasbourg
1984 ”Ewald Dahlskog” Antikmässan Stockholm
1983 ”Swedish Diamond” Tekniska Mässan Stockholm. Carouschka/J. Bohlin
SET DESIGN
2019 Theatre “De Obehöriga” Director Anna Takanen Kulturhuset Stadsteatern (St: Paul) Stockholm
2014 TV ”Lagercrantz: Genierna” (backdrop) TV3/EFN Stockholm
2004 TV ”Newsroom” TV3/Strix AB Stockholm
2002 TV ”Tidsmaskinen” Sveriges Television AB/SVT Syd Malmö
2001 Dance ”Fragile” Chor. K. Kvarnström Dansens Hus – International Scene of Contemporary Dance Stockholm
2000 Dance ”Split Vision” Chor. K. Kvarnström Dansens Hus Stockholm
2000 Dance ”343” Chor. K. Kvarnström Dansens Hus Stockholm
1998 Dance ”245,5” Chor. K. Kvarnström Dansens Hus Stockholm
1998 Happening Inaugural ceremony of Stockholm – European Capital of Culture Carouschka/K. Kvarnström Stockholm City Hall
1997 Dance ”108 dB” Chor. K. Kvarnström Hangare 23, Festival Octobre en Normandie Rouen
1996 Theatre ”Lektionen” Director H. Klinga The Royal Dramatic Theatre Stockholm
1995 Opera ”Madame Butterfly” Director J. Hemmanus Malmö Opera and Music Theatre Malmö
1995 Dance ”…and the angels began to scream” Chor. K. Kvarnström Dansens Hus Stockholm
1995 Dance ”XXX” Chor. K. Kvarnström Dansens Hus Stockholm
1994 Theatre ”Snöfrid/Jasmin” Director B. Smeds Unga Riksteatern Stockholm
1992 Dance ”Voyeur” Chor. K. Kvarnström Dansens Hus Stockholm
1992 Film ”Sökarna” Directors D. Fredell/P. Cartriers Svensk Filmindustri Stockholm
1992 Short Film ”Hett Hett Hett” Directors B. Smeds/Carouschka Swedish Film Institute Stockholm
1991 Dance ”That was all I wanted” Chor. K. Kvarnström Dansens Hus Stockholm
1991 Dance ”Processen mot Gud” Director J. Lederman The Jewish Theatre Stockholm
1990 Dance ”Sol & Vår” Director J. Cornell Kulturhuset City Theatre Stockholm
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2015 ”The Woman on the Island” (objects/collage/installation) Artipelag Stockholm
2013 ”Stadens riktningar” (street installation/paintings) Karlavägen 88 Stockholm
2004 ”Much is More” (objects) Formex Stockholm
2003 ”Much is More” (installation) Hemtex Stockholm
2000 ”Is i Doran” (collage/glassware/carpets) Pukeberg Stockholm
1999 ”Carouschka’s Tickets” (book) Arlanda/Luftfartsverket Stockholm
1998 ”Carouschka’s Tickets” (collage/book) Kulturhuset City Theatre Stockholm
1998 ”Paus Dolk” (installation) INSYN Stockholm 98 – European Capital of Culture Stockholm
1996 ”Razzia” (book) Art Fair Stockholm
1995 ”Madame Butterfly” (set design) Gallery Gerthel Malmö
1995 ”Madame Butterfly” (costumes) Design Center Malmö
1995 ”Paintings” Festival Octobre en Normadie, Hangare 23 Rouen
1994 ”Hett Hett Hett” (collage) Gallery Gerthel Malmö
1993 ”Hett Hett Hett” (collage) Gallery Löwenadler Art Fair No 13 Stockholm
1991 ”Prezzat” (sculptures/books) Gallery Tempo Stockholm
1991 ”Prezzat” (sculptures/books) Gallery Galax Gothenburg
1990 ”Utopian Luggage” (objects/installation) Kulturhuset/V. Frölunda Gothenburg
1990 ”Sensupati” (object) Gallery Gerthel Malmö
1989 ”Utopian Luggage” (objects/installation) Kulturhuset Stockholm City Theatre Stockholm. Carouschka/L. Rahoult
1989 ”Utopies 89 – L’Europe des créateurs” (objects/installation) European Capital of Culture 89, Grand Palais Paris. Carouschka/L. Rahoult
1988 ”Carpets” Nordiska Galleriet Stockholm
1988 ”Carpets” Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm
1988 ”Drawings/Carpets” Charlottenburg Copenhagen
1988 ”Carpets” International Furniture Fair Stockholm
1988 ”Carpets/Drawings” Illum Bolighus Copenhagen
1987 ”Carpets/Drawings” Margit Brandts Packhus Copenhagen
1987 ”Drawings/Carpets” Gallery Gerthel Malmö
1987 ”Collage” Gallery Galax Gothenburg
1987 ”Carpets” Form Design Center Malmö
1986 ”365 Letters of the Day” (collage) Stockholm World Philatelic Stockholm
1986 ”Carpets” Stockholm Mobile Stockholm
1986 ”365 Letters of the Day” (collage) Stockholm Mobile Stockholm
1986 “RUSH” (fashion collection) International Fashion Fair Stockholm
1984 ”Paintings” Doktor Glas Stockholm
1983 ”Paintings” Gallery Konstkällaren Gothenburg
1982 ”Paintings” Gallery Uddenberg Stockholm
1982 ”Pastelldygnet no 2” (drawings) Gallery Futura Stockholm
1981 ”Pastelldygnet no 2” (drawings) Gallery Yves Arman New York
1980 ”Pastelldygnet no 1” (drawings) Gallery Engström Stockholm
1980 ”Paintings/Drawings” (Gallery Engström Stockholm
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2016 “Mycket mer än gångbart” (carpet) Katrinetorp Landeri, Malmö, Handarbetets Vänner Stockholm
2015 ”12 gökungar” (objects) Hallwylska museet Stockholm
2010 ”Konstslöjdsalongen” (object), ArkDes Stockholm
2010 ”Höstsalong” Sturehof Stockholm
2004 Collage Sthlm Art Fair/Life Foundation Stockholm
2001 ”Is i doran” (glassware) Millesgården Stockholm
2001 Collage Bomässan Malmö
1999 ”Is i doran” (glassware) Design Biennale Saint-Étienne
1998 Collage Society O Stockholm
1998 ”Living in Sweden” (carpets) Milan
1998 Collage Gallery Gertel Malmö
1998 Collage Female Forms Stockholm
1998 Sculpture Sthlm Art Fair/Life Foundation Stockholm
1997 Installation/Table Magasin 2, Kinnasand Stockholm
1995 Carpets Asplund Stockholm
1992–93 ”Kläder som konst” Touring Exhibition (clothes) Lunds konsthall Lund, Waldemarsudde, Stockholm
1992 Paintings Art Fair No 12, Gallery Löwenadler Stockholm
1991 Carpets Touring Exhibition : New Delhi, Bombay, Bangalore
1991 Carpets Santiago Art Museum Santiago
1991 Art furniture The Röhsska Museum Gothenburg
1991 ”Alfabetet F” Graphic Gallery Stockholm
1990 ”Telepathic Telefax” (installation) Tepia Congress Hall Tokyo
1989–90 ”Art Form” (carpets) Touring Exhibition: Södertälje konsthall, Sandvikens konsthall, Norrtälje konstmuseum, Västerås konsthall, Upplands läns museum, Sandviken konsthall Rådhuset Örnsköldsvik, Kalmars konstmuseum
1989 Carpets International Design Zentrum Berlin
1989 Carpets/Collage Art Fair No 9, Gallery Gerthel Stockholm
1988 Carpets New York Design Center New York
1988 ”Ting äger rum” (carpets) Liljevalchs Stockholm
1988 ”Swedish Faces” (carpets) IBM Gallery New York
1987 ”Excellent Swedish Design” (carpets) Touring Exhibition: The Röhsska Museum, Gothenburg, Form Design Center Malmö, Design Center, Stockholm
1987 Carpets Grand Palais Paris
1987 ”Brindfors Young Designers” (carpets) Design Center Stockholm
1983 Furniture/Object Kulturhuset City Theatre Stockholm
1983 Drawings Liljevalchs vårsalong Stockholm
1982 ”Deck of Cards” Gallery Gallerit Stockholm
1982 Collage Gallery Futura Stockholm
1982 Paintings Art Fair No 2, Gallery Futura Stockholm and Basel
1981 Paintings Art Fair No 1, Gallery Löwenadler Stockholm
1978 Drawings Liljevalchs vårsalong Stockholm
DESIGN COMMISSIONS
2006 Corridor Carpet Runners/Custom-made carpet design for Ax:son Johnson AB, Stockholm Hand-tufted 100% wool
2003 Corridor Carpet Runners/Custom-made carpet design for Hotel Rival, Stockholm Hand-tufted 100% wool
1995 Glassware ”Is i Doran” Collection of glassware for Pukeberg, Nybro
1985– more than 100 unique carpets for private customers
BOOKS
2019 Carouschkas Ö by Carouschka/Gabor Palotai/text: Carouschka, P.Kihlgård, publisher: Carouschka, Stockholm (Collages of working material from an island in Stockholm’s archipelago)
1998 Carouschka’s Tickets by Carouschka/C. v Zweigbergk/text: P. Kihlgård, Testadora Publishing, Stockholm (A collection of tickets from around the world during 30 years)
1996 Razzia by Carouschka/C. v Zweigbergk, Bonnier Alba, Stockholm (Poetry/photographs)
1991 Prezzat edited by Carouschka/A. Bastos/F Lieberath Stockholm (50 hand-bound copies. 27 authors on compressed bathtubs)
SCREENPLAY
2002 ”Kaninkok” (film script) Carouschka/Ö. Rudahl
2000 ”Ventilationstrumman” (manuscript)  
1999 ”Ett filmmanus” (film script) Carouschka/Ö. Ramberg
1993 ”Hett, hett, hett” (short film script) Carouschka (storyboard/direction)/B. Smeds (direction)
ILLUSTRATIONS
1984– Commissions for Orionteatern, OptiMail, Inmodo, IKEA Kontorskatalog, Fastighetstidningen, Telia, Volvo, Mekano Film & Television, Brindfors Annonsbyrå, Intellecta, CityMail, Spardelegationen, Hanser & Co, Franska Institutet, Ogilvy 2, BDDO Reklambyrå AB, Poe Form, SvD, West Art AB, Stadsteatern, Artman AB, Beckers, Marabou, GB Glass, Göteborgs kex, IBM, DN, Aftonbladet, Swedish Modern, E Dahlskogs konstkatalog, Kosta Boda, Trygghetsrådet, Restaurangkupong, Sprall, Dots, Felix, Åkerlund & Rausing, S.O.S., Euroworld, Modern Manager, Wahls, Absolut Vodka, Ericsson, Twilfit
AWARDS/GRANTS
1993 Konstnärsnämnden The Swedish Arts Grants Commitee
1992 Konstnärsnämnden The Swedish Arts Grants Commitee
1989 Excellent Swedish Design Award, Honorable Mention Carouschka/M. Meijer (Sprall AB/children’s books)
1987 Excellent Swedish Design Award (carpets)
1986 Diploma, The Golden Egg Award, The Swedish Association of Communication Agencies (Stockholm Mobile/postcards)
CO-FOUNDER
1985–87 Co-founder of Stockholm Mobile (Art and Design Gallery) with J. Björklund/J. Bohlin/B. A. Månsson TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS/EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS/LECTURES
1985 Beckmans College of Design, Stockholm; Konstfack University College of Art, Craft and Design, Stockholm; Berghs School of Communication, Stockholm; HDK School of Design and Crafts, Gothenburg; KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm; Lund School of Architecture, Lund; University of Linköping, IKEA Communication, Älmhult; IKEA Home Furnishing Forum, Malmö; University of Örebro
MEDIA APPEARANCES
2013 ”Hustoppen” (10 TV episodes) TV8, member of architectural jury
2012 ”Hustoppen” (20 TV episodes) TV8, member of architectural jury
2008 ”Nytt läge” Titan TV/Strix AB
2004–07 ”Från koja till slott” (15 TV episodes) TV3/Strix AB
2001–03 ”Roomservice” (10 TV episodes) TV5/Jarowski Svenska AB
1990 ”Sommarpratarna” Swedish Radio
Jury member
2016 ”Årets Stockholmsbyggnad” Stadsbyggnadskontoret Stockholms stad
2015 ”Årets Stockholmsbyggnad” Stadsbyggnadskontoret Stockholms stad
ESSAYS
2014 ”The Room is in a State of Compact Blackness” in You Say Light – I Think Shadow edited by S. Praun and A. Stratimirovic Art and Theory Publishing Stockholm
2012 ”Tingens Tyngd” in Om femtio år med Arkitekturmuseet edited by M. Zimm, ArkDes The Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design Stockholm
LITERATURE ON CAROUSCHKA
2014 ”Sweden” in At the Ocean: Inspiring Coastal Houses and Refuges by M. Bleeker & F. Visser, Luster Publishing Antwerp
2010 ”Jakten på den fria horisonten” in Arkitektens fritidshus by K. Kauppi, Arena Stockholm
2009 ”Carouschka’s Tickets” in Bibliographic: 100 Classic Graphic Design Books by J. Godfrey, Laurence King Publishing London
2005 ”Stockholm 300m2 Architect Carouschka Streijffert” in Loft Bible by P. De Baeck, Tectum Publishers Antwerp
2003 ”Stairway to heaven” in Lofts of Scandinavia by I. Sommar, Tectum Publishers Antwerp
2005 ”Urban Rubbish Inspires Me” in Inspired: How Creative People Think, Work and Find Inspiration by D. Nielsen and K. Hartmann, BIS Publishers Amsterdam
2002 ”Strongt i utskärgård” in Bastur: utformning och inredning by L. Hallén, Byggförlaget Stockholm
2000 ”Gränslöst mellan penthouse och ateljé” in Vindsvåningar, planlösning & inredning by A. v. Bonsdorff, Byggförlaget Stockholm
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