Taku Armchair

red dot: best of the best
red dot award: product design 2009

Light muse of architecture
They open up new horizons in thinking. By offering new interpretations, contemporary architectural designs like those by Daniel Libeskind and Frank Gehry also create new living environments. Open spaces are the hallmark of this form of architecture and, thus paired with a new lightness of being, they increasingly dissolve the boundaries within a house – the indoor and outdoor areas turn into actively used spaces without any perceived transition between them. The design of the Taku armchair incorporates these design maxims in many respects so that both its form and function highlight an aesthetically balanced appearance. At first glance it is the choice of materials that distinguishes Taku’s clear and graceful form language: the curve-shaped frame made of rounded, robust stainless steel suitable also for outdoor use, harmoniously merges with a seating area featuring durable outdoor fabric. This fabric dries up quickly after rain and does not bleach when left in the sun. Thus, with its functional as well as ergonomically well thought-out design, the Taku armchair can easily swap between outdoor and indoor use without ever seeming misplaced. It is stackable to save space and light, allowing it to be carried quickly, for instance at a party, from the kitchen to the terrace. Ergonomically designed, the Taku armchair is highly comfortable and properly supports a correct seating position, thus allowing long periods of sitting at a table or using it for relaxed sunbathing while reading a book. With its well-balanced design, the Taku armchair is an expression of a lightness that can be felt and experienced in every detail. It is present yet unobtrusive – just like a light muse of architecture.