Special shows at neue räume 13

The 7th edition of neue räume, the international interior design exhibition in Zurich, featured several special exhibitions including ‘Light’, a chronology of light and lighting design, and ‘Craftsmanship’ that gave visitors a chance to watch six masters of their craft at work. ‘Swiss Made’ showcased the latest products and bestsellers by the ‘CH-Group’, including Röthlisberger, Lehni and Thut and ‘A Sky full of Shooting Stars’ assembled the latest products by atelier oï, the internationally renowned trio from La Neuveville, Switzerland, in a sensual and inviting setting. Architonic was there to capture it all for our Facebook photo gallery (below), enjoy!

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‘Nods’ by Atelier Oï for Atelier Pfister

Inspired by the form of human body while in comfortable, seated cross-legged position, the multidisciplinary design practice Atelier Oï has recently realised this curious collection of foldable outdoor furniture for the Swiss brand Atelier Pfister. Comprising a chair, a lounge chair as well as three, variously sized table designs, ‘Nods’ has been developed in the weather-resistant solid teak wood. (more…)

'Staccato' shelving unit by Atelier Oï for Röthlisberger

The multidisciplinary design practice Atelier Oï has recently realised this cleverly-constructed, natural solid ash shelving unit for the Swiss furniture manufacturer Röthlisberger. Composed of multiple interlocking shelfs, the rhythmic, multigrid structure of ‘Staccato’ is ideal for large format books as well as smaller volumes and decorative items while the unit itself can also function as a functional room divider which can be extended in endless combinations.

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The patented guide element of 'wogg 49' developed by Wogg and Atelier Oï

Based on the principle of their cabinet system ‘wogg 49’ designed by Atelier Oï, the Swiss manufacturer Wogg developed a completely adaptable built-in wardrobe that leaves all freedom of architectural design to the planer. The wardrobe is manufactured according to the specific requirements of the architect. A tricky technology makes this possible: The wardrobe’s outer skin is made of a single notched aluminium composite board that is extremely flexible and can be wound around bottom and lid without breaking. The patented guide element with rolls was developed for the cupboard which is not firmly attached but glued on. So there are virtually no limits to the dimensions of the cupboard in all directions.

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'Frisian Wouw' by Claudy Jongstra for Ruckstuhl

The Swiss carpert manufacturer Ruckstuhl presented at this year’s Salone del Mobile an Edition of remarkable new creations. Amongst them ‘Frisian Wouw’ a felt carpet designed by Claudy Jongstra. It is distinguished in particular by its irregular contours and wild, frenzied texture.

'Pompom' by Hugo Zumbühl for Ruckstuhl

“The starting point for Zumbühl’s contribution to Edition Ruckstuhl was once again a material discovery. The backing fabric for the Pompon carpet with its dense white tuft is made of chenille yarn, a particularly plush wool thread that has practically disappeared from the market. Pompoms stitched in at regular intervals animate the surface structure and provide colourful accents.”

'Pompom' by Hugo Zumbühl for Ruckstuhl

“The ‘Dessus Dessus Dessous’ carpet, which has been woven from strips of linen, can be traced back to a textile installation entitled “Plier – Entrelacer – Superposer” (Fold – Weave – Overlap) which Atelier Oï created for Designers Saturday 2008 in Langenthal at the invitation of Peter Ruckstuhl. The starting material for this work, which was nominated for the Design Preis Schweiz 2009 award, was provided by the strips of linen that are normally used for the carpet trim. The transformation from an experimental exhibition installation to a product for Edition required both the refinement of technical aspects and an upgrading of the graphic design.”

'Dessus Dessus Dessus' by Atelier Oï

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'wogg 49', designed in collaboration with Atelier Oï

Recently the Swiss manufacturer Wogg received the public’s choice award ‘Furniture of the Year’ for its wardrobe wogg 49. The prize is awarded by the Swiss magazine ‘Raum und Wohnen’.

'wogg 49'

‘wogg 49’, designed in collaboration with Atelier Oï, is composed of a variable corpus and an elegant skin made fromnotched aluminium panels, milled from a single 2 mm sheet. The sliding mechansim is based on a compact roller element which is individually bonded to the inside of the skin. This patented system enables a big flexibility of dimensions.

'wogg 49'

'wogg 49'

Sliding mechanism

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'Les Danseuses' by Atelier Oï

‘Les Danseuses’ (the dancers) is an installation the Swiss Atelier Oï designed for the Vitra Showroom in Zurich. Depending on the speed of the rotation, the bicoloured textile ensemble seems to dance over the newly decorated exhibition.

'Les Danseuses' by Atelier Oï at the Vitra Showroom in Zurich

'Les Danseuse' by atelier oï

'Les Danseuses' by atelier oï

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'Alumette' by Atelier Oï

In Milan the Swiss manufacturer Röthlisberger Collection presented a sofa and a chair in addition to the existing ‘Allumette’ table. The chair and the sofa are built according to the same principles as the table, using the statics of the traditional framework design. Here, forces and counter-forces interplay to absorb the load. Elegance and originality combine with stability. And because the wood of the Arura Vermelho tree is so hard, the designers were able to design a table which is intricate, airy and filigree.

Using the principles of the traditional framework, 'Allmette' by Atelier Oï

'Allumette' by Atelier Oï

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