kawamura ganjavian: giraffe

‘giraffe’ by kawamura-ganjavian photos by alfonso herranz

today’s office spaces are based on more flexible and open-plan principles, however the layout often does not allow for more individual spaces and blurs group dynamics in some ways. as a response to this problem, spanish-based kawamura-ganjavian have designed ‘giraffe’, a portable space divider.

‘giraffe’ is meant to create a visual enclosure for those sitting behind it, without interfering with the overall openness of a room. its main headboard is made from cork which can act as a pin board, and also houses a hub for wired connections such as ethernet or electrical plugs. the divider has two sets of wheels making it easy to move around any working space.

the cork head board houses a hub for wired connections and lighting

it sits above desk or table height

the cork headboard can also act as a pin board for important bulletins etc.