TA001P Dream Chair
The TA001P Dream Chair captures the bold vision of
Japanese architect and designer, Tadao Ando who created the Dream Chair as a
tribute to Hans J. Wegner. Ando wanted to create minimalist and beautiful
furniture by pushing the limits of materials, craft and design. The Dream Chair
tests the flexibility of a variety of materials in order to create beautiful,
minimalist and iconic shapes.
The TA001P Dream Chair is available with an oak or
walnut frame and is expertly crafted to be appealing from any angle. It
completely blurs the boundary between art and functionality. The relaxing neck
pillow and upholstered back and seating in fabric or leather provide an even
more luxurious experience.
About Designer | |
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Tadao Ando |
Tadao Ando is a leading figure in
international architecture and design - disciplines he has perfected over the
course of his impressive career. He was initiated into the profession in the
early 1960s, and has since developed his skills independently as his contemporary
work has become increasingly sought after. Highly regarded as an expert in his field, he
has been responsible for over 150 construction projects of various sizes in
Japan and internationally, including the Azuma building in Osaka, Chichu Art
Museum in Naoshima, the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts in St. Louis, and the
Teatro Armani in Milan. Today, Tadao Ando is one of the most
renowned and respected architects in the world, influencing future generations
with his innovative approach to design. The autodidactic architect is renowned
for uniting Japanese design traditions with modern Western expression and
combining pure, simple lines with geometric shapes and organic expression. His innovative, functional designs have been a
good match for the simple Scandinavian style. The two have been intertwined
over the years as Ando has used design classics from Danish furniture masters
to accentuate his buildings and rooms. He expresses great respect for the
design approach of Hans J. Wegner in particular, and recently created the
sculptural Dream Chair in collaboration with Carl Hansen &
Son as a tribute to Wegner.
Tadao Ando founded Tadao Ando Architects
& Associates in 1969, where his ideas on architectural design really took
root. He has since achieved international acclaim and his original works have
received prestigious awards such as the Carlsberg Prize in 1992, the Pritzker
Architecture Prize in 1995, Premium Imperiale award in 1996, and the Royal
Institute of British Architects Gold Medal in 1997 |