The Ro
The Ro™ lounge chair is aptly named after the Danish
word for ‘tranquillity’. Designed by Jaime Hayon, the easy chair creates space
for relaxation and reflection, enticing you to immerse in its curves and take a
moment for yourself. The base is made of brushed aluminium or solid oak with a
clear lacquer finish. The solid oak legs of the JH2 further enhance the relaxed
warmth and enveloping shell of the chair’s elegantly curved backrest and seat.
By continuing the free-flowing profile of the shell, they extend its form
downwards, culminating in delicately rounded points, like perfectly poised
ballet shoes balanced on the floor.
About Designer | |
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Jaime Hayon |
Spanish artist-designer Jaime Hayon was born in
Madrid in 1974. After studying industrial design in Madrid and Paris he joined
Fabrica – the Benetton-funded design and communication academy in Italy- in
1997 where he directed the design department until 2003. Hayon set up his own
studio practice in the year 2000 and dedicated himself fully to his personal
projects from 2003 onward, today he is one of the most acclaimed creators
worldwide.His singular vision was first fully exposed in ‘Mediterranean Digital
Baroque’ at London’s David Gill Gallery, followed by many exhibitions and
installations set up in major galleries and museums worldwide in venues like
the: Vivid Gallery, Mak Vienna, Groninger Museum, Aram Gallery, London’s Design
Museum, Mudac museum, Gallery Thomas in Munich, Walker art center, Centre
Pompidou, as well as the Basel Art Fair, to name a few, attracting the
attention of prestigious art collectors worldwide. Today his works are in the
permanent collections of some of these institutions.Hayon’s esteem and
knowledge of artisan skills and his inherent creativity has allowed him to push
the boundaries of many mediums and functions, resulting in collections for very
diverse clients. His concern for the conservation of craft skills has joined
his path with high-end traditional companies concerned with the evolution of
their work. Examples of this are his collaborations with Baccarat, Choemon in
Japan, Bosa Ceramiche and Lladro.He has created furniture ranges for iconic
danish company Fritz Hansen, Magis, Established and Sons, Bisazza, B.D.
Barcelona, Se London, Bernhardt Design, Ceccotti and Moooi. Hayon has designed
various lighting fixtures collections for Metalarte and also in collaboration
with Swarovski and Baccarat. He has created accessories for Piper Heidsieck,
Gaia and Gino, The Rug Company. These collections have put Jaime at the
forefront a new wave of creators that blurred the lines between art, decoration
and design and a renaissance in finely-crafted, intricate objects within the context
of contemporary design culture.Adding to his acclaimed intramurals for Madrid’s
La Terraza del Casino restaurant and Camper footwear stores, Jaime is currently
working on interiors for leading hotels, restaurants and retail establishments
around the world that have become platforms to create special objects and
functional and non functional elements.Most recently, he has completed Octium,
a jewelry shop in Kuwait, the Faberge Salon in Geneva, Switzerland and the Info
Center for the Groninger Museum in the Netherlands. Hayon's latest Restaurant,
Le Sergeant Recruteur in Paris, is a good example of elegance and artistic
approach to the interior worldHis work has appeared in the most prestigious art
and design publications worldwide. He has won numerous awards including ‘Best
Installation’ by Icon Magazine, ‘Breakthrough Creator’ by Wallpaper Magazine,
Elle Deco International Award 2006 and 2012, Elle Deco Germany: 'Best
International Designer' 2008, 'BEST DESIGNER' for ELLE DECO JAPAN in
2008, AD RUSSIA 'DESIGNER OF THE YEAR' 2009, MAISON OBJET DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
2010, among many others. In 2008, Jaime was guest of honor at Belgium’s
Interieur Biennial, the youngest person ever to receive the accolade.Times
magazine included Hayon as one of the 100 most relevant creators of these times
and Wallpaper magazine has listed him as one of the most influential creators
too.With offices in Italy, Spain and Japan, Hayon's main interest is to find
challenges and new perspectives continuously. |