VitraHaus Inspirations 1 /2012

VitraHaus Level 1 and 4

Living in a Metropolitan Loft – Working in an Inspiring Office

The first and fourth level of the VitraHaus have undergone extensive changes: while an elegant loft has been set up

on the top level, visitors to the first level encounter an office environment that shows how motivating office work

can be with inspiring furnishings from Vitra.

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Metropolitan Loft – Living RoomVisitors take the lift to the fourth level of the VitraHaus where they will step into a spacious metropolitan loft set in warm, earthy tones and soft lighting. The group of seats entice visitors to linger; objects and accessories from around the world convey the established sense of style and life experience of the well-travelled resident.

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Relaxation Pillows and other decorative

touches of colour add warmth and comfort to the classical setting.

Fabric flowers Floral patterns on classic pillows and blankets provide a colourful, stylish complement.

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Composition The furniture in this arrangement

has been carefully attuned and emanates vibrant appeal.

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Office or not A home office doesn‘t have

to look like an office as long as it still serves the owner in

the customary fashion.

Mirror image Mirrors, especially with such an

original form, are an alternative to pictures when it comes to

decorating your walls.

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Welcome! The dining room table, an embodiment of hospitality, is the centrepiece of your home furnishings. With chairs as comfortable as the Fauteuil Direction, it is sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Kitchen workshop The flexible b2 kitchen workshop from bulthaup could have been made especially for the loft in the VitraHaus and appeals with its decided lightness and many refined details.

Attractive convenience Convenience can be functional first

and foremost and also have an appealing side that blends in perfectly

with the rest of your furnishings.

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06 05 Metropolitan Loft – Dining RoomOn the side of the loft facing the Vitra Campus, visitors can walk through an open kitchen from bulthaup, the German kitchen expert. Supplemented by a reading corner and an enticing dining room table arrangement, the kitchen offers a place for hospitality and entertaining. Subtle shades and natural materials add pleasant ambience to the exquisite interior design.

Utensils There are also plenty of little

helpers in the kitchen that make cooking all the more enjoyable.

Delight in peaceful repose Those precious moments when you

can sit back and put your feet up should be as comfortable as possible,

making the Repos lounge chair an ideal companion.

A star The legendary Metropolitan

chandelier from Lobmeyr makes sure every detail is cast in the right light. Like the room divider that also acts

as a wine rack and book shelf.

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Teamwork, Meet and Retreat As in today‘s working world many tasks can be completed from home thanks to technical possibilities, a new quality of office is needed. Offices that enable the collaboration of employees in teams and con- centrated work in a natural, motivating manner. In the newly designed first level of the VitraHaus, Vitra is showing just this office environment where special importance was also placed on design with the use of bright, cheerful tones. It embodies Vitra‘s conviction that rooms and their furnishings decisively influence the well-being of the individual and consequently his or her productivity.

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Idea! At the workplace, nothing is more important than inspiration. An office must absolutely account for this by offering corners for retreat and informal communication.

Communication Teamwork is essential for knowledge

workers. However, a well planned office also accounts for restrictions associated with communication channels, acoustics,

ergonomics and much more.

Working with colour Every office environment owes part of its

effect to its colour concept. This in turn greatly promotes the well-being of office workers.

The same is true for accessories.

Concentration An office must offer suitable possibilities for concentrated individual work, undisturbed phone calls and one-on-one conversations

– like Alcove Work Sofas.

Psst! Since Vitra uses its own offices as

experimental space, there is a continuous flow of new ideas in this case for retreat,

which must first demonstrate their benefit in everyday use at Vitra.

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Flexibility Office furnishings must be flexible

enough to accommodate a wide range of different needs. The result is a work-

station that can be rapidly transformed into a conference corner.

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Well-being The setting therefore has a tangible

effect on our well-being. Office workers, who feel at ease, are more motivated

and productive as a result.

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Exchange Information has to flow at work. That‘s why it is essential to have adequate possibilities for the formal and informal exchange of ideas.

Meeting rooms Who says meetings have to take place in formal settings? It is much more important that work is com-pleted in the most conducive manner possible, which may be while sitting on a sofa.

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„The details are not the details. The details make the design.“ In keeping with the words of Charles Eames, the effect of accessories in an office should not be underestimated.

Unusual Mundane tasks at the office can

also be enhanced with a love of detail, making them a pleasure.

Rayonnage Mural Jean Prouvé, 1936

Prouvé RAW Special Edition

Lounge Chair & Ottoman (new dimensions)

Charles & Ray Eames, 1956 Special Edition *

polished /sides black, Santos Palisander Leather Select dark green

Stools Charles & Ray Eames, 1960

model A, B and C

Repos & Panchina Antonio Citterio, 2011 Cosy nutmeg base polished

La Fonda Coffee Table Charles & Ray Eames, 1961Carrara marble base chrome H 450 x Ø 640 mm Folding Screen Charles & Ray Eames, 1946

Trapèze Jean Prouvé, 1950/54 2230 x 725mm Softshell Chair Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2008 Plano grey /stone

Folding Screen Charles & Ray Eames, 1946

Tabouret SolvayJean Prouvé, 1942Prouvé RAW Special Edition

Suita Sofa Antonio Citterio, 2010

Two-Seater upholstery soft, back pointed cushion

Over terra

Suita Daybed Antonio Citterio, 2010

upholstery firm Over terra

Suita Platform & Slipcovers Antonio Citterio, 2010

Over terra

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Plate Table Jasper Morrison, 2004MDF aubergine

Nelson Perch George Nelson, 1964 Leather nero

Tabouret No. 307 Jean Prouvé, 1951 Prouvé RAW Special Edition rustic red

Tabouret Haut Jean Prouvé, 1941 natural oak

La Chaise Charles & Ray Eames, 1948

Banc Marcoule Jean Prouvé, 1955 Prouvé RAW Special Edition

MVS Chaise Maarten Van Severen, 2000

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Joyn Single Bench Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2002 Special Edition *table top oak solid wood legs aubergine

Fauteuil Direction Jean Prouvé, 1951 Prouvé RAW Special Edition

Nelson Bench George Nelson, 1946 353 x 1837 x 469 mm

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* For more information contact the VitraHaus Sales team (sales.vitrahaus@vitra.com).

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NesTable Jasper Morrison, 2007 soft light

Waver Konstantin Grcic, 2011 different versions

ID Trim Antonio Citterio, 2010 Plano grey /stone

HAL Cantilever Jasper Morrison, 2010/11 shell ivy

ACSU Antonio Citterio, 2006 monolith 3 HUMDF soft light

Joyn Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2002 600 x 180 cm melamine soft light 2 side screen panels HAL Wood Jasper Morrison, 2010/11 light oak solid woodshell white

Alcove Highback Work Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec,

2010 Credo cream

shelf Leather sand

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Catering Caddy Christoph Ingenhoven, 2008

soft light

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Joyn Single Desk Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2002 light oak veneer screen Rattan

Softshell Chair Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2008 Plano avocado

ID Chair Antonio Citterio, 2010 different versions

Eames Plastic Side Chair, DSW Charles & Ray Eames, 1950 full upholstery orange shell white

Caddy 2 Christoph Ingenhoven, 2008 soft light

Guéridon Jean Prouvé, 1949 natural oak veneer laminate white Ø 1200

Plate Table Jasper Morrison, 2004Carrara marble

Slow Chair Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2006 coated aubergineTricot red /cream

Cork Family Jasper Morrison, 2004model A, B and C

Place Sofa Jasper Morrison, 2008upholstery firm armrests highLeather Premium clay

Level 34 Werner Aisslinger, 2005bench for 4 modulesliving configuration

Level 34 Werner Aisslinger, 2005

bench for 10 modulesworkstation configuration

EA 117 Charles & Ray Eames, 1958

Hopsak red /cognac

EA 217 Charles & Ray Eames, 1958

Leather sand

VitraHaus Level 4 Third party products

Metropolitan Loft – Dining Room

Metropolitan Loft – Living Room

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Pitcher Manufacturer: Gmundner Keramik >> www.gmundner-keramik.at

Plate Piqueur (rabbit theme)Manufacturer: Hering Berlin >> www.heringberlin.de

DomainWine glassManufacturer: Hering Berlin >> www.heringberlin.de

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Metropolitan Met AuditoriumChandelier Design: Hans Harald Rath Manufacturer: Lobmeyr >> www.lobmeyr.at

Clay wine storage cells for the wine rack Manufacturer: Rimini Baustoffe >> www.rimini-baustoffe.de

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FrescoCarpet Manufacturer: Ruckstuhl >> www.ruckstuhl.com

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Kitchen management Storage boxesDesign: dottings Manufacturer: Riess >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.truehomeware.com

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TonaleVessel, white Design: David Chipperfield Manufacturer: Alessi >> www.alessi.de

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Bowl for thyme Manufacturer: Elisabeth von S. >> www.elisabethvons.de Pepper mill Design: Alexander Ortlieb Manufacturer: Raumgestalt >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.raumgestalt.net Mortar Manufacturer: Silit >> www.silit.de

Roasting tin Manufacturer: Le Creuset >> www.lecreuset.de

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Glass containers Manufacturer: Raumgestalt >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.raumgestalt.net

Eco Board Cutting board Manufacturer: HJH Handelsgruppe >> www.ecoboards.de

Wooden spoon Manufacturer: Raumgestalt >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.raumgestalt.net

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Cup Piqueur (rabbit theme)Manufacturer: Hering Berlin >> www.heringberlin.de

DomainCarafe & glassManufacturer: Hering Berlin >> www.heringberlin.de Image 10

Losanges CarpetDesign: Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Manufacturer: Nanimarquina >> www.nanimarquina.com

December Lamp Design: Sebastian Schönheit Manufacturer: My Bauhaus is better than yours >> www.betterbauhaus.com

Sonnenuntergang über Basel Painting Artist: Susanne Günther, Düsseldorf Kontakt: info@susanneguenther.de

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Cushion Tiger Design: Gabrielle SoyerManufacturer: Lindell + Co.>> www.gabrielle.soyer.free.fr Cushion (coloured) Manufacturer: Anke Drechsel>> www.ankedrechsel.com

Schloss Eberstadt, Odenwald Painting Artist: Susanne Günther, Düsseldorf Kontakt: info@susanneguenther.de

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Coupé Floor lamp Design: Joe ColomboManufacturer: Oluce>> www.oluce.com

CarpetManufacturer: Designer Carpets >> www.designercarpets.de

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Cushion Manufacturer: Anke Drechsel>> www.ankedrechsel.com

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Blanket Manufacturer: Pierre Frey>> www.pierrefrey.com

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AdnetMirror, round Design: Jaques AdnetManufacturer: Gubi>> www.gubi.dk

Perfect day Mirror, different sizesDesign: Nestor PerkalManufacturer: Oscarmaschera>> www.oscarmaschera.com

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Chipperfield w102LampDesign: David Chipperfield Manufacturer: Wästberg>> www.wastberg.com

Dish60: BrassDishManufacturer: Minimalux >> Vitra Design Museum Shop>> www.minimalux.com

Brass Pen PotPaperweight & Pen holderManufacturer: Minimalux >> Vitra Design Museum Shop>> www.minimalux.com

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VitraHaus Level 1 Third party products

Rights: The brand VITRA, the names of the designers, the designof all Vitra products and their names as well as the architectural andother works of art, and the photos are protected by law and shall notbe commercially used without the consent of Vitra.

Vitra is the only legitimate manufacturer of the furniture designsof Charles & Ray Eames and of George Nelson for Europe and theMiddle East (“Eames La Chaise” and “Nelson Clocks” worldwide).For other regions, please contact Herman Miller Inc.www.hermanmiller.com

Editor: VitraPhotography: Lorenz Cugini, ZürichDesign: Susanne Krieg, Basel

© Vitra 2012 www.vitra.com

CONTRIBUTORS & CREDITS

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In cooperation with

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Penpal greyPen holder Manufacturer: Doiy >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.doiydesign.com

Cloud Eraser Manufacturer: Doiy >> www.doiydesign.com

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MorrisDonkey, paper clamp Design: Yaacov Kaufman Manufacturer: PA Design >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.pa-design.com

PANTONE Mugs Manufacturer: Pantone >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.pantone.com

HAY Feather Pens Manufacturer: HAY >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.hay.dk

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DumperToy truck Design: Sam Johnson Manufacturer: Thorsten van Elten >> www.throstenvanelten.com

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Penpal greyPen holder Manufacturer: Doiy >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.doiydesign.com

Cloud Eraser Manufacturer: Doiy >> www.doiydesign.com Image 09

Morris & cie, LennyCamel, paper clamp Design: Yaacov Kaufman Manufacturer: PA Design >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.pa-design.com

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Bowl Design: Mogens Lassen/By Lassen Manufacturer: By Lassen >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.bylassen.com

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PANTONE Mugs Manufacturer: Pantone >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.pantone.com PolaframesMagnetic picture frame Manufacturer: Doiy >> www.doiydesign.com

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Tintin Rocket Manufacturer: Moulinsart >> www.store.tintin.com LEGO Storage BrickStorage Design: LEGO Manufacturer: Plast Team >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.creative-storage.plastteam.com

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PET Water BottleWater bottle, glass Manufacturer: Sagaform >> Vitra Design Museum Shop >> www.sagaform.com

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bulthaupThe German kitchen manufacturer, bulthaup, is known

for its high-quality, individual kitchens. They are a product

of a passion for new possibilities, which bulthaup diligently

pursues and reconceives. The bulthaup b2 on display

in the VitraHaus is a refined, compact solution employing

a kitchen workbench, kitchen tool cabinet and kitchen

appliance housing cabinet.

kt.COLORSince being founded in 1998, the colour manufacturer,

kt.COLOR has researched a palette of 225 colours in eight

different bonding agents and prepared them for the market.

Unlike the industrialised manufacture of colours from 16 tinting

pastes, colours from kt.COLOR are crafted from 120 pigments.

They are on display in the Metropolitan Loft in the VitraHaus.

>> www.bulthaup.de >> www.ktcolor.ch