'Living Tools' by Yi-Cong Lu
on 29/6/11
The Trend Boutique recently noticed the work of designer Yi-Cong Lu who exhibited his ‘Living Tools’ collection at the DMY Berlin that fits perfectly with our Autumn Winter 2011 -12 Trend Direction – ‘Function’. Showing a real understanding of how design can balance simplicity whilst still making an impact, these flexible pieces have a real functionality of the heart of their form.
Wohnwerkzeuge Panorama by Yi-Cong Lu
The background to Yi-Cong Lu, is that he graduated from the department for Interior Design at the recognised Design Academy in Eindhoven back in 2008 before continuing on to gain a Master’s degree last year from the University of Art and Design Burg Giebichenstein in Halle. It was during his time at the University of Art and Design Burg Giebichenstein that Yi-Cong Lu developed his ‘Living Tool’ project for his master thesis.
Winning several awards for this series of work, including the DMY Award 2011 and the Designers Open Jury Award, the concept 'Living Tools' has now been purchased by Grassi Museum for Applied Art.
Lightboy Panorama by Yi- Cong Lu
The inspiration behind the 'Living Tools' project is based upon everday life. As Yi-Cong Lu suggests:
“Today´s lifestyles are highly varied and individual. They consistently test the limits of conventional architecture. In particular static layouts and their resulting space utilization scenarios are proven to be not flexible enough. A living room can be a temporary office and in the next moment serve as impromptu sleeping quarters.”
‘Living Tools’ is therefore a selection of three different furniture objects that one can individually adjust within a living space. The first 'Lightboy' is a lamp that can be quickly and easily placed wherever there is a lack of light. The lampshade can also be adjusted the amount of light flow in the room. At its smallest the lamp is 60 x 205 x 30, when at it full dimensions it is 60 x 205 x 200 and is made from birch wood, polyester, sand, PVC and felt.
Fade Panorama by Yi-Cong Lu
The second is 'Fade' and is a flexible multi section curtain partition that helps divide the room with ease. With a couple of movements the varied sized panels can be moved to separate a room into several different spaces.
Whereas the final piece 'Panel' can be used in several different ways, changing its function and appearance within the room, depending on how it is turned. It can be used as a partition, table or shelf. At 60 x 160 x 40 this piece can fit into most living spaces made of HPL-laminate, Styrofoam, aluminium and a neon lamp.
Yi-Cong Lu Panel Panorama
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