Future Systems, formed in 1979, is led by two principals, Jan Kaplicky and Amanda Levete, working with a team of 20 people. Its innovative designs are inspired both by observation of nature and by technologies transferred from other industries. Future Systems are currently working on a subway station in Naples in collaboration with the artist Anish Kapoor.
Architect: Future Systems
Client: Richmond Upon Thames Borough Council Services engineering: BDSP
Structural engineering: Techniker
Structure and composite material analysis: White Young Green
Quantity surveyors: Faithful and Gould
Project management: Faithful and Gould
Contractor: Diespeker
Cost of two units: £1.000.000
Completion: 2004




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.