Nov 11, 2016
The view from the pool terrace was breathtaking, a sweeping vista that took in Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico —…
Hack
Vitra
vitra.com
Designed by Konstantin Grcic, the Hack table system is intended for high-tech companies that require easily reconfigurable spaces. Offered in a raw oriented strand board finish, each Hack unit can fold up into a flat “box” in just a few steps, making it easy to dismantle, transport, or store. The height-adjustable feature offers standing, sitting, and lounge options controlled with a recessed grip or crank. In its lowest position, Hack can even be outfitted with cushions for use as a sofa.
Wilkhahn
Graph Conference Chair
Rockwell Unscripted
Graph is a height-adjustable conference chair designed by the Stuttgart-based design firm Jehs+Laub for Wilkhahn. Graph’s striking, sculptural shape was inspired by the idea of cutting through a seat shell horizontally and vertically and then reassembling it in a different way. Despite its slender shape, the steel seat and backrest frames feature wave springs, padding, and additional cushioning. The chairs are upholstered with leather or high-quality textiles from the manufacturer’s fabric collection.
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Products
Volume 66, Issue 6 - Public
Nov / Dec 2016
Products: Interactive Office Spaces
Office spaces can be a lot more interactive these days thanks to a range of new products including height-adjustable table systems, upholstered rocking stools, and furnishings intended to be rearranged like pieces on a stage set.
Contributors
Rita Catinella Orrell is a design journalist and author based in Sullivan County, New York. A former products editor for Architectural Record, she has been a member of the design press for over 25 years, covering interior design and architectural…
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