Designer
Andreas Janson, Matthias Kulcke
Year
2000
Architonic id
1077949
A simple idea, to change the width of a bench without much effort but at the same time offer quality craftsmanship with modern and pure forms. The bench Ying Yang is a timeless, space saving design piece which embraces any living space. For everyday-life purpose,it only takes up 0.48 m in space in a pushed-together state. Should the occasion arise, e.g. a festivity or friends visiting, the bench can easily be extended to 0.96 m.
One good thought sometimes leads to many forms ... A simple idea, to change the width of a bench without much effort but at the same time offer quality craftsmanship with modern and pure forms. The bench Ying Yang is a timeless, space saving design piece which embraces any living space. For everyday-life purpose,it only takes up 0.98 m in space in a pushed-together state. Should the occasion arise, e.g. a festivity or friends visiting, the bench can easily be extended to 1.96m.
The bed Yin Yang and its simplicity of form and its ability of size adjustment is a dream in itself. The lamellas induce a play between openess and compactness which depending on the level of extension produce a variable gap in the elements. Furthermore, the flexibility of the lamellas offer well-rounded comfort laying down or sitting up. The bed Ying Yang can be used as a seat unit as well. Pushed together the space under the bed can be used for storing a mattress, e.g.