Sitting Stones by UNStudio/Ben van Berkel – 2013 IMM Cologne (11)

Sitting Stones by UNStudio/Ben van Berkel - 2013 IMM Cologne

Sitting Stones by UNStudio/Ben van Berkel 2013 IMM Cologne

Sitting Stones by UNStudio/Ben van Berkel

Informal working and lounging in an often formal world. Cheerful, free and variable – the Seating Stones by Ben van Berkel create generous seating landscapes. Inspired by nature, they fulfil our longing for naturalness and original forms of seating. Users intuitively follow the possibilities on offer: sitting or lounging around, relaxing or concentrating, on your own or in dialogue. A lively coming together of familiar Lounge Chairs, new Silent, Tub and Side Chairs as well as Poufs. No limits to the arrangements for creative spaces – in an open space office, in lounges, in an inviting entrée.

Text via Walter Knoll

Orange Studio Bench by UN Studio for Offect

Orange Studio Bench by UN Studio for Offect

Orange Studio Bench by UN Studio for Offect

UN Studio:

The Studio series for Offecct has been designed to allow for the creation of a number of seating units, each adapted to the needs of particular situations in terms of the number of seats as well as their arrangements and function in any given space. The designs allow for numerous group arrangements which can result in closed arrangements, semi closed and open arrangements, allowing for versatility in communication and privacy.

The Studio Twin creates a seating element for communication and exchange, whereas the Studio Easy chair Right and Easy chair Left offer possibilities for the user to choose between open and private arrangements.

The Studio Twin Beam creates opportunities for use in public spaces and for more playful organisations in public settings.

The Studio collection setup has the potential for use in many varied settings, including airport waiting areas, lobbies, offices and libraries.

In order to create a sustainable product, the shell has been designed in such a way that the complete Studio collection can be produced with two mirrored shells. In addition, the shape of the shells and the frame allow these parts to be stacked for space-saving during transport. In accordance with Offecct’s high demands on sustainability, effort has been put into choice of materials, energy, transportation and logistics to assure a product that has a minimal impact on nature.

This is post number 78 in an attempt to publish 100 Orange Chairs for Inauguration Day.

New Amsterdam Chair by UNStudio for Wilde + Spieth – Milan 2011 (16)

Dutch architects UNStudio are presenting this white plastic a bit spider-ish chair at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan this week.

Called New Amsterdam Chair, it was originally conceived in connection to the New Amsterdam Plein and Pavilion in New York, but has since been further developed as a multi-purpose chair for use in a wide variety of different settings (both indoors and outdoors) for production with German firm Wilde + Spieth.

Via dezeen.com

MYchair by Ben van Berkel

MYchair by Ben van Berkel

MYchair. Design: UN Studio/Ben van Berkel.

A new slant on things. MYchair is a sculpture in space. Sweeping and expressive. Impressive from all angles. Slanting, rounded and straight areas give way to each other. The base, seat and back of the lounge chair form a powerful composition. The upholstery traces convex and concave shapes. Intense colours create dynamic duets. The lounge chair is appealing and comfortable, and invites you to read, dream and relax. Enjoy the perspective.

Via Walter Knoll | MYchair