Press Release 3 Days of Design 2018 24 26 May Kvadrat presents its first outdoor textile Patio on new furniture collection Brea by award-winning British design duo Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby for DEDON This May, Kvadrat premieres Patio, its first upholstery textile especially developed for outdoors. A result of 3 years intensive research into innovative and environmentally sound water repellent finishes, Patio sets a new standard for outdoor textiles both in terms of properties and look and feel while being 100% free of fluorocarbon. With its exceptional colour vibrancy Patio brings a fresh and exuberant perspective on colours to outdoors textiles and comes in 26 colourways created by Danish textile designer Karina Nielsen Rios, combining bold tropical highlights with natural tones. To celebrate this new venture into outdoor textiles, Kvadrat joined forces with DEDON to present Patio on the new furniture collection BREA by award-winning British design duo Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, who will present the collection during 3 Days of Design. Produced at the highest standards, the upholstered sections of BREA look and feel permanent, although they can be removed at a moment s notice. They literally slip on over backrests, side rests and seating. There will also be the opportunity to see Patio on GamFratesi s new AIIR chair also for DEDON along with a selection of designs by Sebastian Herkner, Stephen Burks and Lorenza Bozzoli. Kvadrat Really: Circular by Design Benjamin Hubert will present Shift Really s second edition of Circular by Design made headlines at this year s Salone del Mobile, and get its Scandinavian premiere during Copenhagen s 3 Days of Design. Seeking a balance between the real and the intangible, Kvadrat and Really invited seven designers from around the world to demonstrate the potential of Solid Textile Board and Acoustic Textile Felt made from upcycled end-of-life textile for use in furniture and interiors. The projects presentated are Shift by Benjamin Hubert LAYER, Acoustic Fur by Christien Meindertsma, Bibliotèque by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Textile Cupboard by Front, Colour Studies by Jo Nagasaka, Solid Textile Screen by Jonathan Olivares and Fine Cut by Raw-Edges Design Studio.
Curated by Jane Withers and Njusja de Gier, the compelling contributions demonstrate the characteristics and possibilities of these new materials and exploring the changing narrative of textile resources: the massive challenges and opportunities of the shift to a circular economy where end-of-life will become the start of a new life. British designer Benjamin Hubert will be in Copenhagen to present his work, Shift, a modular, flexible display and storage system for retail use. In its still position, Shift is a flat acoustic wall panel. From this static state, elements fold open to serve as display shelves and storage. Elegantly engineered without using screws or bolts in its construction, kerfs cut into the shelves allow them to unfurl like a textile and brackets swing out to support these horizontal surfaces. As well as providing compelling furnishing solutions, these pieces also quietly resonate as emblems of the complexity of our times and changing understandings of waste and environmental impact. The intention behind these Really projects is to show how beautiful things can be made out of the massive global problem of textile waste, and also to foreground the shift in perception, processes and logistics needed as we grapple with the issues of waste and begin the transition from a linear to a circular economy. Jane Withers, curator Anders Byriel, CEO Kvadrat: A year ago, we launched Really, an initiative arising from the pressing issue of textile waste. The reception has been way beyond our expectations, and we have been heartened by the design industry s enthusiasm for a material that is made from end-of-life textiles and designed for a circular future. In our second series of commissions, it is exciting to see how notable designers are applying Really s first materials to furniture and interiors and also engaging with the narrative and challenges of a circular economy, and the urgent need to design out waste. Thursday 24 May 10.30 11.30 press preview Benjamin Hubert talks creative drive and a new take on material use and Jay Osgerby talks about designing for the great outdoors Interviews by appointment 17.00 22.00 Showroom party Really: Circular by Design and Designing for outdoors with Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Kvadrat showroom Pakhus 48 Klubiensvej 22, 2150 Nordhavn Opening hours Thursday 24 May, 10 22 Friday 25 May, 10 18 Saturday May 26, 10 16
About Benjamin Hubert LAYER Benjamin Hubert is an award-winning British design entrepreneur and founder of creative agency, LAYER. The studio is focused on experiencedriven design for both the physical and digital worlds. www.layerdesign.com About Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby Since founding their London studio in 1996, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have produced a diverse body of work that spans awardwinning industrial design, furniture, lighting, site-specific installations and public commissions, including the London 2012 Olympic Torch and furniture for Portsmouth Cathedral. About Karina Nielsen Rios Karina Nielsen Rios s sleek, cool work combines aesthetic insight, craftsmanship and a desire to innovate with high-tech materials. It often sits at the cutting-edge of textile design and has featured in several exhibitions and galleries. Based in Copenhagen, Karina Nielsen Rios studied fine weaving and textile design at the Danish Design School, the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, Jette Nevers textile studio and Skals Håndarbejdsseminarium (VIA University College). About DEDON Founded in 1990, DEDON is widely recognized as the world s premier luxury outdoor furniture brand. Unique within the outdoor industry, the company owns and operates the entire supply chain of its woven collections, from fiber production in Germany to hand-weaving in the Philippines. DEDON s award-winning collections, created in collaboration with renowned international designers, set the standard for quality, artistry and innovation today. In addition to its iconic handwoven furniture, the company offers innovative collections in teak, upholstery and more. Represented in over 80 countries, DEDON works with more than 1,000 people and maintains showrooms worldwide. About Really Really was founded in 2013 by Wickie Meier Engström, Klaus Samsøe and Ole Smedegaard. Responding to the urgent global issue of waste, Really upcycles end-of-life textiles to create materials that challenge the design and architecture industries to rethink their use of resources and to design with a circular economy in mind.
Solid Textile Board by Really is a high-quality engineered board made from end-of-life cotton and wool sourced from fashion and textiles industries and households. The manufacturing does not involve the use of dyes, water or toxic chemicals and generates only recyclable waste. The material used can eventually be re-granulated and formed into new boards. A champion of circular design, Really encourages innovative concepts that prolong the lifespan of textile resources. Our ambition is a no-waste solution. reallycph.com About Kvadrat Kvadrat was established in Denmark in 1968 and has deep roots in Scandinavia s world-famous design tradition. Kvadrat holds the leading position in Europe s high-quality contemporary textiles market. We supply architects, designers and private consumers across the world with textiles and textile-related products. Our products reflect our commitment to colour, quality, simplicity and innovation. We consistently push the aesthetic, technological and functional properties of textiles. In doing so, we collaborate with leading designers, architects and artists; among others Miriam Bäckström, Raf Simons, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Thomas Demand, Olafur Eliasson, Alfredo Häberli, Akira Minagawa, Peter Saville, Roman Signer, as well as Doshi Levien and Patricia Urquiola. kvadrat.dk For more information, please contact press@kvadrat.org