Cappellini
While studying abroad, I had the opportunity to collaborate with renowned Italian furniture brand Cappellini on a student design project. The brief challenged me to create a versatile seating system suited for hotel lobbies, offices, and airport lounges. I developed a concept that balanced Privacy, modularity, and sustainability.
Project Type
Co-Op
Date
March - June 2024
Location
Milan, Italy
Cappellini
Cappellini is an Italian furniture company founded in 1946 by Enrico Cappellini in Brianza. The brand gained international recognition in the 1980s after being taken over by Enrico's son Giulio Cappellini. They're known for collaborating with designers like Jasper Morrison, the Bouroullec brothers, Patricia urquiola, and many more while still discovering emerging talent. Their furniture features innovative forms, bold colors, and experimental materials.
The Arcade Collection
The Arcade Collection consists of a chair, sofa, two tables and a privacy panel.
Sustainable Design
The furniture is made from recycled PP Plastic
Damaged or worn cushions can be replaced
Designed for easy disasembly at end of life
The cushions on seats and sofa's are designed to clip into the seat so that damaged cushions can be swapped in an effort to extend the life of the furniture.
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Privacy Panel
Modular panel closes off space
This modular seating system was designed for high-traffic environments like hotel lobbies, offices, and airport lounges. The concept features integrated privacy panels that connect two sofas to create a more enclosed, focused space within open areas. The curved form invites conversation while offering a sense of separation from the surrounding environment. Its modular design allows for flexibility in layout, adapting to a variety of spatial and functional needs.
Configurability
Context Shots
Modeled in Rhino rendered in Keyshot
