snapshots of the third design biennial in saint etienne, france, 2002. military objects .......................................................................................................

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from militarian to civilian life military objects respond above all to precise, immediate functionalities. from it emerges an aesthetic, anchored in the collective memory. but it was never desgned to be beautiful. --- first aid vehicle foldable camp bed demountable lightweight field recliner trays and food plastic containers director's folding chair a view into the exhibition camp folding chair general lyautey's folding field chair coffee grinder with handle, place settings and lantern foldable lantern a view into the exhibition inflateable mattress --- back to st. etienne main page --- --- ------- monthly designboom newsletter ------- ------- ? comments and contact us ? -------