CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE HOME Issue One
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INTRODUCTION Since its inception in the early 1960s, the USM Haller System has been a benchmark for elegantly styled, highly functional furniture design. Created by legendary Swiss architect Fritz Haller, USM Haller has graced the interiors of beautiful spaces around the world, including the homes of fashion designers and musicians, artists and galleries, and museums such as Musée d’Orsay and the Museum of Modern Art, among others. The beauty of USM Haller lies in its endless versatility – the fully customizable system is both stylish and discreet, with options as colorful and varied as the homes it inhabits. Over 50 years after its debut the USM Haller continues to evolve, adapting to the everchanging needs of daily life. Designed to last, the system can be completely reconfigured as life changes, whether it’s a new house or apartment, a new technology or trend, or a growing family. In the following pages we invite you to explore some of the creative new ways USM Haller is being reimagined in a diverse array of residences around the world.
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LIVING SPACE Mixed Use Storage Resident and Location: Andreas Ernst Teacher and Graffiti Artist
Freiburg, Germany
This storage unit in the home of a Berlin-based graffit artist was previously used as a filing cabinet, but now stores firewood for his stove, which dates back to the 18th century. Though driven by function, the decision to reconfigure the system has proved aesthetically pleasing as well, offering a contrast in material and texture. The remaining doors also come in locking versions, should he need to store important documents or valuables.
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Photo Credit: Personalities by USM
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LIVING SPACE Room Divider Resident and Location: Uli Mayer-Johanssen Brand Expert and Co-Founder of MetaDesign Berlin, Germany
What started as a USM Haller sideboard 14 years ago has been expanded into a full room divider. Here the system is used not only to define separate living spaces, but also as a stylish and discreet way to store and display objects. The red colorway was chosen to combine the distinct styles of the husband and wife, balancing modern pieces with vintage kilims, baroque accents, and antique sculptures.
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Photo Credit: Personalities by USM
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LIVING SPACE LP Display and Drinks Cabinet Resident and Location: Edward and Barbara Parker Principal at 1100 Architect/ Associate at Perkins Eastman Architects Brooklyn, New York
This USM Haller credenza, found in the home of two New York architects, balances their love of clean lines and classic design with their other passion – music. The USM Haller is perfectly sized to store their impressive record collection, and can also be customized to hide the unsightly cords and wires that come with modern technology.
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KITCHEN Plates and Glasses Showcase Resident and Location: Monika Norwid Designer
Brooklyn, New York
Equally at home in a minimalist interior or this stately mansion in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene neighborhood, USM Haller can be used to create totally customized kitchen storage that’s functional, durable, and timeless. Here USM Haller reflects the contemporary taste of a multi-generational family, while preserving the architectural integrity of their landmarked home. Glass showcases were used to maintain the flow of light throughout the kitchen, which connects to a Victorian solarium. The precise manufacturing and quality of USM Haller means the designs can withstand daily use and keep valuable glassware and tabletop heirlooms secure.
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Photo Credit: USM Spaces
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BEDROOM Bedside Table Resident and Location: Ryan Rudd Lawyer
Orlando, Florida
Available in a variety of designs and a range of colors, the USM Haller nightstand is a stylish yet practical addition to the bedroom. As versatile as it is sleek, the USM Haller nightstands offer discrete storage for small valuables, books, magazines and accessories. An alternative version with a drop-down door also offers a locking handle option, to keep valuables extra secure while traveling or hosting guests.
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KIDS BEDROOM Toy Storage Resident and Location: Guy and Lori Spier
Upper West Side, New York
The flexibility of the USM Haller system makes it perfect for children and growing families. From toys and books to clothes, crafts, sports equipment and more, the design can be adapted to suit changing hobbies and interests as children grow. As a timeless design classic, USM Haller grows with families and can be handed down to future generations.
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Photo Credit: USM Spaces
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HOME OFFICE Library Resident and Location: Florian Holzherr Photographer
Munich, Germany
Munich-based Florian Holzherr has photographed important art and architecture around the world, including work by James Turrell and Olafur Eliasson. When it came to designing his home studio, he expanded pieces of USM Haller that he already owned in order to create a smart, stylish storage system. With a range of different shelves, drawers, and bookend elements, the unit acts as an all-inone filing cabinet, photo archive, bookcase and art display.
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Photo Credit: Personalities by USM
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