truss is a simple  yet elegant furniture collection 

 

ronan & erwan bouroullec designed for emeco the multifunctional ‘truss’ collection, a modular system of architectural furniture. the intersection of simplicity and functionality is what characterizes this comprehensive furniture series, which launched during neocon, in chicago on 4th october.

bouroullec brothers design 'truss', a flexible yet elegant modular furniture system for emeco
bench outdoors

all images courtesy of bouroullec studio unless stated otherwise

 

 

truss can be assembled in various contexts 

 

bouroullec brothers (see more here) in collaboration with emeco (here) created a simple and flexible yet elegant solution that can be adjusted in various conditions: at home, café, office, even for outdoors. ‘truss’ utilizes a robust aluminum frame joined with a traditional truss system, while its side panels are clad in durable douglas fir plywood, that can handle extreme loads.

 

finely perforated aluminum surfaces top the metal structures giving an appealing touch. the collection includes tables, benches and sofas which come in three sizes and can be assembled together depending on the users’ needs. meanwhile, upholstered cushions add comfort and charm to the sofas and benches.

bouroullec brothers design 'truss', a flexible yet elegant modular furniture system for emeco
bench single

image by eli meir kaplan

 

‘simplicity is a long process. truss was to be naked and it took a while to strip it down to the best minimum.

what is simplicity? it’s a kind of transparency when the nature of things appears.’ said they designers. it is a state where eyes understand everything while people’s behaviour is not compromised by a stylish figure. we believe truss is generous with the openness it provides. it’s made for a group, it’s made for a space, it’s made to be together’.

 

bouroullec brothers design 'truss', a flexible yet elegant modular furniture system for emeco

bench in dark grey

eli meir kaplan

bouroullec brothers design 'truss', a flexible yet elegant modular furniture system for emeco
emeco craftsmen coffee break at truss table

eli meir kaplan

bouroullec brothers design 'truss', a flexible yet elegant modular furniture system for emeco

 

 

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truss table with 1006 navy chair, by eli meir kaplan
truss table with 1006 navy chair, by eli meir kaplan
truss open back sofa and low table, by eli meir kaplan
truss open back sofa and low table, by eli meir kaplan
bench with cushions, by eli meir kaplan
bench with cushions, by eli meir kaplan
close-up
close-up
by eli meir kaplan
by eli meir kaplan
close-up, by eli meir kaplan
close-up, by eli meir kaplan
by eli meir kaplan
by eli meir kaplan
double bench, by eli meir kaplan
double bench, by eli meir kaplan
illustrations by erwan bouroullec
illustrations by erwan bouroullec
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project info:

 

name: truss collection

designers: ronan & erwan bouroullec for emeco