the bouroullec’s kvadrat roller blind mechanisms work as seamlessly as a swiss watch

the bouroullec’s kvadrat roller blind mechanisms work as seamlessly as a swiss watch
image © casper sejersen 

 

 

 

ronan and erwan bourouollec are recognized for their minimalistic designs that deliver maximum function. their kvadrat ‘roller blind’ is no exception. a result of a deep research into textiles and their relationship with light, the window coverings have been envisioned as a means of controlling luminosity, reflecting and absorbing the sun’s rays — providing shading, glare and thermal comfort, as well as light changing conditions.

the kvadrat ‘roller blind’ system provides shading, glare and thermal comfort, as well as light changing conditions
image © casper sejersen 

 

 

 

each system is comprised of an anodized aluminium frame and textiles with different diffusion qualities, especially developed to respond to specific light situations. the particular colors chosen for the fabric were selected to complement interior architectural spaces, expressing discreet monochrome nuances or bold contrasts.

 

the kvadrat roller blind designed by ronan + erwan bouroullec
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the components and mechanisms are seamlessly integrated in a way that they work with a precision comparable to a swiss watch. the design is easy to use and install either vertically or horizontally such as from the ceiling, a wall, beam or window frame. the kvadrat ‘roller blind’ is operated using a chain, switch or remote control.

 

see ronan + erwan bouroullec’s early ‘ready made curtain’ for kvadrat on designboom here.

the colors selected express discreet monochrome nuances or bold contrasts
image © studio bouroullec
the kvadrat ‘roller blind’ is operated using a chain, switch or remote control
image © studio bouroullec
the design has been developed to respond to specific light situations
image © studio bouroullec
detail
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the kvadrat ‘roller blind’ with remote control
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the individual components of the kvadrat ‘roller blind’ by ronan + erwan bouroullec
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