Hackenbroich Architekten's Sitscape Seating System | Feb 10, 2008 |
This one seams to be a "Star Wreck" sofa! (Forgive me my imagination). This is so called Sitscape is a system for a lounge-landscape. It features 1 metre wide and has an infinite length.
The construction is quite simple using the principle of vertical sections connected by metal elements. This makes it possible to basically engineer the configuration of shapes within this system.
Funny or not but the Sitscape will be sold by metre! Thus the costumers will have the choice of various compositions which will be proposed by designer or can be constructed by the customer himself.
The soft furnishings are also made of multiple cushions connected to cover the solicited zones of the Sitscape. This make it possible to form an original upholstery too.
The Sitscape prototype you see on photos is 6 metres long. It was created on specific order and is based on six basic positions. As you can see the composition can have smooth forms along with more hard-edged shapes.
The construction of the Sitscape gives the possibility to adjust certain areas in order to obtain positions of maximum relaxation and comfort. These are called <i>transitional areas, which might offer new and unexpected possibilities. You are free to experiment!
Let's talk about materials. Sections the main structural elements, are digitally cut out of laminated wood or composite material. The connecting metal elements are made of aluminium. They form spacers between the sections and steel thread rods that go through the sections. The rods are secured by wingnuts giving perfect structural stability. The most visible elements take the main vertical loads while the hidden metal elements give the support for the horizontal and torsion forces.
Well, the construction of Hackenbroich Architekten's Sitscape is as much simple as complex. "True German quality" as many would have said.
As for me the construction as well as design reminds me of blinds! And frankly saying, though it looks very interesting and innovative, it also seams to me not too comforting.
