Zoomorph is based on the idea to design a bench as a piece of furniture that is inspired by biomorphology and imbues a sense of movement in a static object.
Sector
Object & Furniture
Location
Hampstead, London
Date
2017
Client
Private
Area
n/a
Status
Completed
Zoomorph bench; side profile
A Bench that Invites Tactile Exploration
The athletic qualities of animal legs are translated into sculptural form. Beechwood limbs splay from the cowhide seat, muscular and curved at the top they taper to dainty brass hooves, creating a piece of furniture in tension that invites tactile exploration and looks as if it could walk away.
Zoomorph bench; front elevation
Zoomorph bench; side elevation
Detail design drawing
Zoomorph bench; splaying beechwood limbs with biomorphic ligaments imbuing sense of movement
Zoomorph has been designed by ‘Patalab Architects and crafted by artisan joiner Daniel Wolsegger in the Austrian Alps.
Zoomorph bench; beechwood leg and dainty brass hoof detail
Zoomorph bench; overview of cowhide seat and sculptural, biomorphic legs