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‘Brick’ shelving by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:15:19 +0000

Breton-born design brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec created their ‘Brick’ shelving system in 2000. It is made of laser cut polystyrene.

‘The polystyrene shelves are cut out with a laser. We had originally conceived these elements as the backdrop for an exhibition. Our plan was to avoid having to remake backdrop elements on every site using traditional techniques. Moreover, we wanted to perfect a sort of brick that was easy to assemble, capable of being adapted to different configurations, and above all that was of a ‘standard’ quality.

This turns the laser principle into something like a big printer. The file leaves our studio, the manufacturer performs the cut-out process and then delivers the pieces. Polystyrene-cutting is a technology that you can find anywhere in the world, meaning we’re able to produce pieces near the sites where our exhibitions are being held.’

Extracts from the book ‘Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’ released by Phaidon in 2003.

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‘Fossile’ Bookshelf by Roche-Bobois

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:00:41 +0000

This bookshelf called ‘Fossile’ is made with a single material: extruded, notch-finished terracotta. Its stackable rings make it endlessly purposeful – they can be fitted together for a multitude of configurations, even taken outdoors.

More: www.roche-bobois.com.

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‘Playbox’ by Unleaded

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:07:26 +0000

‘Playbox‘ is a smart storage box created for the design aware parent or indeed anyone in need of a stylish storage solution. These boxes are made from birch ply, finished with natural paints. Styled to look like micro vehicles, these boxes feature large diameter wheels for extra mobility and a brushed stainless steel spoiler-handle to easily lift off lids.’

‘Storyteller’ by Isabel Quiroga

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:31:29 +0000

‘Isabel Quiroga (NL) designed a bookcase made of used tables. The tables are sawn in the middle and stacked together. The use of old furniture is not only an environmental cause, she’s also fascinated by the history of this furniture. Through its use and application of each color, each unique design. The design lends itself for various purposes.’

‘FUNkey’ stool by Mixko

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:38:29 +0000

These ‘FUNkey’ stools designed by Mixko are handmade in the UK. Choose one of the regular colors like black, white or have it custom made…choose the color of the body and add your text in a personalized color.

Size(cm): H40 D58 W58

Price: £ 150.- plus postage

‘Vegetal Chair’ by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:56:08 +0000

In 2008, French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec created the ‘Vegetal Chair’. The Breton-born brothers, are the rising stars of European design and the most promising industrial designers to have emerged from France since Philippe Starck in the 1980s.

‘The initial intuition was that of a chair which would sprout up like a plant. A ‘Vegetal Chair’, its branches gently curving to form the seat and back. It comes from this fascination we have for various types of old furniture, which is plant-inspired.

Garden chairs of English origin, structured in boughs of cast iron, for example; various items formed using real branches; or even those armchairs designed in the United States during the first half of the last century, using bushes whose growth had been restricted until they took on the form of a chair. Objects which, in short, take us back to a time when forms were perhaps a little bulkier, less sleek or smooth than nowadays. There was therefore, from the outset, a desire to create an original structure, based on a complex and narrative form of construction. Coupled with an inclination for highly advanced techniques, such as plastic injection moulding, which opens the way to mass distribution.’

Some background information about the designers:

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, born 1971 and 1976, respectively, in Quimper, France, studied at the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and at the École des Beaux-Arts in Cergy-Pontoise. Ronan began independent design work immediately after completing his studies, while his brother, who was still in school, assisted him.

Since 1999 both brothers have worked together as joint partners in their own design firm. Their work ranges from small utilitarian objects to architectural projects. In addition to the design of domestic and office furniture, vases, porcelain dishware, jewellery and diverse home accessories, a primary focus of their work is the design and organization of interior space.

Today, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec design for numerous manufacturers, notably Vitra, Kvadrat, Magis, Kartell, Ligne Roset, Issey Miyake and Cappellini. At the same time, they maintain an experimental activity which is essential to the development of their work at Galerie Kreo, Paris, where four exhibitions of their designs have been held between 2001 and 2008. They also undertake the occasional architectural project, such as the Maison flottante (Floating House) in 2006.

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‘instable’ by Aissa Logerot

admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:21:58 +0000

This table by French designer Aissa Logerot has an unstable surface. ‘The weight of objects is shown because it distorts the surface. It is possible to turn over the wood sticks and personalize the table for different situation (graphics, games, message…).’

‘Bookcase’ by Aissa Logerot

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:34:36 +0000

French designer Aissa Logerot created this ‘bookcase’ as a concept. It can be used as a shelf, a table or a bench…

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‘We Are Family’ – a sofa for six by Ole Jensen & Claus Molgaard

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:22:30 +0000

The collaboration between Claus Molgaard (engineer) and Ole Jensen (designer) led to creating this very useful bed set that is called ‘We Are Family’.

The sofa consists of a pile of mattresses, pillows and blankets that can quickly be spread out onto the floor to provide sleeping accommodations for 6 people. It is made from un-refined bamboo and cotton.

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‘U Shelf’ by Benjamin Peter Design

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:25:58 +0000

‘This user interaction design called ‘U Shelf‘ engages the user by encouraging them to build and enjoy their own shelving. The simple yet random shapes created, follow a set tessellation and are easily built and dismantled allowing versatility around the home or office. The use of high-density expanded polystyrene is the perfect material as it is lightweight and strong, this combination enables users to explore more ambitious set ups.