marc newson: bunky for magis

front view of the ‘bunky’ modular kid’s bed on display at milan design week 2011 image © designboom

london-based australian born designer marc newson‘s work crosses the expected boundaries of disciplines each time his pencil touches paper. debuting at milan design week 2011, is newson’s modular bunk bed ‘bunky’ for italian home furnishing company magis. assembled from just four pieces, it is made from rotational-moulded polyethylene and creates a sturdy, secure sleep and play environment for kids.

all surfaces are smooth with no sharp edges, and the material is highly durable and easy to clean. perforations under the mattress allow for ventilation. ‘bunky’ is also available as a child’s single bed.

‘kids like to have fun. they like their privacy and they like to feel safe – preferably all at the same time. bunky provides this environment for them. it is cozy and exciting – it is their very own space in which they can climb, hide and sleep.’ -marc newson

view of top and bottom bunk beds image © designboom

rendering of beds in the stacking setup image courtesy of magis

rendering of a bed in the single setup image courtesy of magis

designer marc newson image courtesy of magis