knauf + brown mimics tall grass in semi-private hull sofa
the flexible seating system mimics tall grass with its high-back of slats, giving users a sense of privacy in common areas.
knauf + brown mimics tall grass in hull sofa privacy slats
all images courtesy of knauf and brown
mimicking tall grass, the slats on the ‘hull sofa’ by canadian studio knauf and brown create a semi-private screen for its users. giving a sense of security, the high-back piece of furniture can be used for quiet moments to make a phone call or skype chat between talks at a convention, a break with a friend in a busy mall, or to read a few chapters of a book during a long layover. people are given the ability to see out without feeling too exposed, the framing slats can also be parted by hand to give occupants a better view of their surroundings. the semi-private screen allows passersby to see whether the sofa is occupied, while still obscuring those sitting on it. the flexible design can be formed together in multiple configurations to cater for small or larger groups. the slats are made from white ash and can easily be replaced by sliding out the aluminum key.
‘hull sofa by knauf and brown’
video courtesy of conrad brown
tall slats extend upwards from the back of the sofa to give its users more privacy
the semi-private screen mimics tall grass
the sections can be arranged into multiple configurations
the flexible slats are made of white ash and are easily replaceable
detail of the connections
base detail
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