Design 1997-2011 by andreasaas

portfolio design andreas aas

furniture selected works 1997-2011

PREFACE of the attention might be out of pure politeness, as many are friends, but somehow i also believe that my research for spatial qualities and intelligible concepts are compelling to the public. generally, i find that most people are surprisingly capable and thrilled to virtually explore and visualise the furniture according to their own appreciation of space. this interest motivates me to pursue my work and further distribute my designs. it is said that ‘the way ahead takes a look back’. this portfolio represents not only a retrospection of my past and present production, but at the same time a prospect of my upcoming projects.

contemporary design is vast landscape of new forms and ideas. every year seems to bring about an abundant number of fresh products to the market. however, large parts of contemporary furniture design are never commercialised or industrially produced. still, we are often influenced by this type of work. for the casual observer, the images of prototypes can be as real as any commercialised designs. some of these prototypes even becomes design-icons in their own right. of the so-called ‘icons’ that are manufactured, many do not have any significant commercial success. and for some of them, success can come years, if not decades, later. presenting furniture on different occasions since 1998, most of my designs have been popular with the press, the public and private clients. i have yet to produce my design industrially in great numbers, yet i still experience welcomed interest from the public whenever i present my work. some

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TABLE - 2011 MIRROR - 2011 17 021 WINE TABLE - 2010 21 020 LONG CHAIR - 2010 27 019 FLAT/SOFT SEAT - 2004 31 017 LOW TABLES - 2004 37 016 COATRACK - 2004 41 00H TABLE - 2003 45 015 CORNERSHELF 40/50° - 2004 49 00TR TIMEREFLECTOR - 2003 53 014 EVOLVING TABLE - 2003 59 012 CHAIR - 2000 65 010 CORNERSHELF - 2000 69 009 LOW TABLES - 1999 75 008 SUSPENSION LAMP - 1999 81 007 COUCH - 1999 85 006 COATRACK - 1998 89 004 CHAIR - 1998 93 003 LOW TABLE - 1998 97 002 TWIN LOUNGE - 1997 103 001 TABLE - 1997 109 CURRICULUM 13 022

023 TABLE - 2011

made out of translucent plastic (pmma), the table is assembled as to compose an original mono-material structure that offer strength and functionality. visually, the translucent properties of pmma is used to strengthen the tables own typology as a low table and discretely supersedes two distinct, but recognisable, classic forms.

464

750

1:20

022 MIRROR - 2011

the mirror is based on a vertical double layered structure that gives the observer slightly different reflections according position and angle. when looking straight ahead (90째), the mirror behaves as a regular mirror where no interference from the layered structure is apprehended.

23 1 300

500

1:20

021 WINE TABLE - 2010

a small side table easy to carry to the nearest wine-bottle. the table is designed to take advantage of its metal structure as to create a central, secure position for most wines or soft-drinks. as the metal legs rises above the tabletop to offer accommodation to the chosen bottle, they are also joined together in a top circle that form a practical grip for lifting and handling. structure of brass-treated steel wire legs, massive oak tabletop.

380

288

430

288

1:10

505

595

430

020 LONG CHAIR - 2010

a long chair that comes in three different sizes; Small, Medium and (x)Large. the seat develops its rigid forms aware of the fact that a curve serves when situated in the right place, at the right height. more so, even a counter-curve is introduced where there before where no such thing. the counter-curve is placed just under the knees as to offer a much appreciated relief, as well as to maintain a steady seated position for reading a book, manipulate a future iPad or,, just relax. structure of moulded beech plywood, leather cover and brass-treated steel legs.

1 150

(x)Large

1 070

1 370

Medium

990

1 230

Small 1:20

1 090

445

375

163°

385

1 070

92°

310

490

140°

Medium

1 230

495

1:10

019 FLAT/SOFT SEAT - 2004

a flat and soft chair where a persons weight, size and volume will determine the position and comfort. when not in use, the chair adapts to the rectilinear features of interiors. stainless steel tube and frame, rubber coated canvas and rubber bands.

900 425

850

1:20

017 LOW TABLES - 2004

three tables that gather as one single unit. the low tables can be composed in different configurations, attached or detached. the tabletops and legs are all slightly different, in order to achieve unity but also to create the uniqueness of each table. high grade aluminium plate and tubes, numerically milled junction pieces and polished mirror finish.

750

33 392

401

410

750 750

1:20

570

750

1:20

016 COATRACK - 2004

a wall mounted coatrack with 14 knobs. the coatrack has an organic layout where clothes are naturally dispatched according to gravity. compact, the coatrack lets each garment hang freely to avoid clutter. stainless steel tube and rubber knobs.

454 290

232

1:10

00H TABLE - 2003

two distinct squares, formed by the tableplate and the legs, are superposed to visually form a single quadrate. the two parts of the table also interact to strengthen the overall load bearing capacity. legs in stainless steel and tempered, polished glass top.

900 450

900

1:20

015 CORNERSHELF 40/50째 - 2004

a cornershelf optimized for the storage of books. by its reversible 40/50째degree angle it can discretely adapt to its surrounding space and the layout of the interior. black coated multiply, on stainless steel leg or attached to the wall.

374

391

1 822

362

1:20

00TR TIMEREFLECTOR - 2003

the timereflector ÂŠ is a cross between a wall mounted clock and a mirror. seamlessly integrated, the clock and the mirror becomes one single object. tinted mirror, aluminium frame, light emissive diode panel and digital quartz clock.

1 510 1 010

1234567890123456

1:20

014 EVOLVING TABLE - 2003

a table with an evolving tabletop. more effective than wheels, the rotating tabletop brings a drink closer in an effortless push. reinforced translucent plastic tabletop, stainless steel legs and articulated structure.

910 475

1 190

1:20

012 CHAIR - 2000

a dining chair and a lounge chair where the armrests are both present and absent at the same time, thus challenging the conventional categories of chairs. the armrests are discreetly cut out in the back rest for the occasional elbow or two. moulded structural plastic seating, aluminium legs.

500

480

822

638

1:20

500 370

646

713

1:20

010 CORNERSHELF - 2000

a cornershelf that creates a new corner to be fully explored and used. birch plywood and stainless steel leg, white plastic coating.

360

1 822

360

1:20

carte blanche VIA 1999

009 LOW TABLES - 1999

of different shape and/or material, three tables sharing one entity. two moulded translucent plastic units, one massive wooden table (walnut).

633

71 405

433

450

650 633

1:20

483

500

500 450

650

1:20

carte blanche VIA 1999

008 SUSPENSION LAMP - 1999

a suspension lamp designed with a dimmer to finely tune the light to the desired intensity level, and thus dispensing the use of a traditional lampshade without loosing any of its comfort. dimmer and socket box of polished aluminium, and black, electric rubber wire.

Ø31

1:5

carte blanche VIA 1999

007 COUCH - 1999

a generous couch with an internal space equal to a bed, and a throw integrated into a comfortable cover. structure of plywood and stainless steel, dense foam seating, coated pvc cover and wool/cashmere throw.

925

675

2 360

1:20

006 COATRACK - 1998

a compact and space-efficient coatrack only thirteen centimetres deep. the design discretely dissimulates the hangers to only let the garments appear. tubular steel structure covered by a single steel sheet with sanded finish.

1 500

180

130

1:20

004 CHAIR - 1998

a stackable chair with interchangeable cotton canvas seating. silver birch plywood, cotton canvas and velcro fastening.

400

470

800

675

1:20

003 LOW TABLE - 1998

a table made of two pairs of u-shaped plywood profiles. assembled to form a square, the inner pair of profiles holds the table top. moulded silver birch plywood, light bottle green glass top.

900 400

900

1:20

appel permanent VIA 1998

002 TWIN LOUNGE - 1997

two chairs cut out of one shape. the 002 lounge chair conveniently doubles when needed. structure in sanded steel and silver birch plywood seating.

550

605

390

675

700

605

404

680

690

1:20

100

605

404

680

690

1:20

101

appel permanent VIA 1998

102

001 TABLE - 1997

103

a trestle table that may be positioned high or low. in the high position, the glass top ensures the stability (not the floor as in other tables). trestles made out of steel, welded and brushed and laminated glass top.

104

725

900

2 400

725

1:20

105

725 495

805

1:20

106

107

108

CURRICULUM

109

BIOGRAPHY

andreas aas was born in Fredrikstad, Norway, in 1971, where he got his bachelors degree from Cristianslund Vidergående Skole in 1990. andreas aas moved to France in 1991, where he started to study architecture in 1994 at l’Ecole d’Architecture Paris la Seine. he finalised his studies in Paris at l’Ecole Spéciale d’Architecture in 2002, where he later graduated as a DESA architect in 2007. alongside his studies, andreas aas develops various furniture designs, and he was selected by the Via in 1997 to present his work at the Paris furniture fair. from 1998 his designs are regularly exposed at furniture fairs and in galleries. andreas aas works between Paris and Fredrikstad (Norway) as an architect and furniture designer, mostly on private commissions.

FURNITURE

1997 001 table, 002 chair 1998 003 table, 004 chair, 005 bookshelf, 006 coatrack, 00A screen**, 00X bed 1999 007 coach, 008 lamp, 00T carpet, 009 table 2000 010 cornershelf, 011 trestle table, 012 chair 2003 012 ½ chair, 014 table, 00TR timereflector, 015 cornershelf, 00H table 2004 00H2 table, 016 coatrack, 017 low table, 019 chair 2010 020 long chair, 021 wine table 2011 022 mirror, 023 table

ARCHITECTURE 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Epardeau appartment, Paris Ahellal appartment, St. Denis Pedersen house, Fredrikstad* Auganes extension, Kirkeøy* Jarl cabin, Kirkeøy* Jarild extension, Fredrikstad* Tillung house, Vesterøy* Bingen house, Vesterøy* Henriksen cabin, Asmaløy* Skjærhallen public beach, Kirkeøy* Liane house, Søndre Sandøy* Gøranli cabin, Asmaløy Mjåvattn house, Vesterøy* Strande extension* Neergaard cabin, Kirkeøy* Rogne house, Vesterøy* Arles Religious Centre, competition** Aas cabin, Asmaløy

2010 2011

Aasebø house, Asker* Sandorf house, Kirkeøy* Aslaksrud Cabin, Vesterøy* Høydal house, Asmaløy*

EXHIBITIONS Paris furniture fair Espace Pierre Cardin Paris furniture fair Labels ‘99 POZ, Paris furniture fair Design Lab, Paris furniture fair Generation 2000, Via, Milan furniture fair Biennale St. Etienne Mobilisation, South America Salone Satelitte, Milan furniture fair Design Tur/Retur, Norsk Form, Oslo Designers Saturday, DTank Gallery, Oslo Greenhouse, Stockholm furniture fair Salone Satelitte, Milan furniture fair Design libre à édition, Via Gallery, Paris Meet My Project, Milan furniture fair ‘Making Of’ by MMP, Milan furniture fair

1998 1999 2000 2001 2003 2004 2009 2010 2011

PUBLICATIONS/MAGAZINES 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

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Paris Match (february issue) Tecniques & Architecture (march issue) Mobilier Design (april issue) Jalouse (april issue) -S.Djerlal Intramuros (june/july issue) -B.Duhalde Revue de l’Ameublement (november issue) Créations (february issue) -C.Soyer Maison Française (spring issue) -L.Salmon View On Colour, Fresh (mars issue) -L.White Interior View, Blind Design (fall issue) D.M.Baude Design (december issue) -K.E.Haug Fredrikstad Blad (26/01/00) -S.Kristiansen Very (issue 7 -april) -N.Bertrand Azimuts (18/19 september) Univers Hebdo (issue 46 -mars) -L.Degeorges Centras (issue 4) -M.Dirgela Buenvivir (issue 77) Ambientes (spring issue) Centras (issue 1) -M.Dirgela Aftenposten (05/05/03) -E.Bakkemoen Wallpaper (july/august issue) -C.Dowdy Metropolis (august/september issue) -P.Makovsky Monitor Magazine (issue 17) -A.Yudina Univers Hebdo (issue 31) -O.Lamblard Aftenposten (09/02/04) -E.Bakkemoen Metro (20/02/04) Design Interiør (issue 3) -M.Lie Berg

PUBLICATIONS/INTERNET 2010

Reflex Déco, by F.Deau

Whatwedoissecret, by Nobi

Minimalissimo, by M.P.Kappert

Design Milk, by Jaime

Architurn, by Virgile Brodziak

2011

Mocoloco, by Harry Wakefield

Muuuz, by Eric Foulon

2000 2001 2002

PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS

<http://blog.reflexdeco.fr/2010/05/andreas-aas> <http://whatwedoissecret.org>

<http://minimalissimo.com/2010/05/n°-019>

<http://design-milk.com/andreas-aas>

<http://www.architurn.com>

<http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/04/07/gallery-023-low-table-by- andreas-aas.php> <http://www.muuuz.com/2011/04/08/023-low-table-par-andreasaas/#more-23098>

Les Années ’90, édtions du Regard, A.Bony Design et Gammes, IFA / éditions Hazan Temps Denses 2, éditions Teraedre, F.Gaillard

LECTURES 2001

1997 1998 1998 1999 2000

visiting professor in design, Ecole de Beaux-Arts de Brest (ENSBA)

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

appel permanent, Via price for 001 table (‘mobilité des usages’) Jury du Grand Prix de la Presse Internationale de la Critique du Meuble Contemporain carte blanche, Via labels Via (007, 009) president of french designers association SDE

COLLECTIONS

Fonds de collection VIA (001, 002, 007, 008, 00T, 009)

* developped for Jelling Arkitekter AS, Asmaløy, Norway **association with D.Sanglade, Architecte DPLG, Nice, France

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photography:

andreas aas, pascal boissière, justin greenleaf, josé manlius, céline pré, eva sauer, alex sirvin drawings:

andreas aas graphic design:

andreas aas

text / traduction:

andreas aas, rachida bouaiss, acid lau, fanny rognone edition:

portable document format (pdf) self-print edition date of publication:

april 2011, 3rd edition acknowledgements:

adrien anelli, claude berry, pascal boissière, rachida bouaiss, pascal boissière, boje estermann, justin greenleaf, anders holen, acid lau, hervé leblanc, lionel marillot, olivier ménégol, nanaëlle, bernard pictet, francesco pirrello, fanny rognone, damien sanglade, eva sauer, alex sirvin, marc sirvin, line tran, via/gérard laizé, rémy vriz copyleft © andreas aas 2011

andreas aas paris fredrikstad

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