The Mirra 2 combines ergonomics and sustainability
Redesigned by Berlin-based Studio 7.5, the Mirra 2 chair from Herman Miller represents the perfect combination of function and innovation.
This is demonstrated by the many competitions won – the latest being for the BBC music centre in London –, the fact that these two “foreigners” (Farshid Moussavi is Iranian and Alejandro Zaera-Polo is Spanish) were chosen to represent Great Britain at the last Venice Biennale; finally it is confirmed by the major retrospective being held at London’s ICA (until the end of February) on their works, to “celebrate” the practice’s tenth birthday.
What is being presented to the public is ten years of projects, but also the path taken to get there: from films to music and literature. It invites visitors to take a look inside their office and see how they work.
until 29.2.2004
Foreign Office Architects: Breeding Architecture
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
The Mall, London SW1
http://www.ica.org.uk
INQUADRA: DeFAVERI's seamless energy efficiency
INQUADRA is DeFAVERI's flush-mounted monoblock that cancels thermal bridges for maximum energy efficiency and a minimalist design. Easy to install and customize, it marks one of the innovations from a long-established company, now part of the ECLISSE Group.