portfolio design andreasaas

furnitureselected works 1997-2011

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contemporary design is vast landscape of new forms and ideas. every year seems to bring about an abundant number of fresh products to the market. however, large parts of contemporary furniture design are never commercialised or industrially produced. still, we are often influenced by this type of work. for the casual observer, the images of prototypes can be as real as any commercialised designs. some of these prototypes even becomes design-icons in their own right. of the so-called ‘icons’ that are manufactured, many do not have any significant commercial success. and for some of them, success can come years, if not decades, later. presenting furniture on different occasions since 1998, most of my designs have been popular with the press, the public and private clients. i have yet to produce my design industrially in great numbers, yet i still experience welcomed interest from the public whenever i present my work. some

of the attention might be out of pure politeness, as many are friends, but somehow i also believe that my research for spatial qualities and intelligible concepts are compelling to the public. generally, i find that most people are surprisingly capable and thrilled to virtually explore and visualise the furniture according to their own appreciation of space. this interest motivates me to pursue my work and further distribute my designs. it is said that ‘the way ahead takes a look back’. this portfolio represents not only a retrospection of my past and present production, but at the same time a prospect of my upcoming projects.

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PREFACE

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5 PREFACE 9 023 TABLE - 201113 022 MIRROR - 201117 021 WINE TABLE - 201021 020 LONG CHAIR - 201027 019 FLAT/SOFT SEAT - 200431 017 LOW TABLES - 200437 016 COATRACK - 200441 00H TABLE - 200345 015 CORNERSHELF 40/50° - 200449 00TR TIMEREFLECTOR - 200353 014 EVOLVING TABLE - 200359 012 CHAIR - 200065 010 CORNERSHELF - 200069 009 LOW TABLES - 199975 008 SUSPENSION LAMP - 199981 007 COUCH - 199985 006 COATRACK - 199889 004 CHAIR - 199893 003 LOW TABLE - 199897 002 TWIN LOUNGE - 1997103 001 TABLE - 1997109 CURRICULUM

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023 TABLE - 2011

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made out of translucent plastic (pmma), the table is assembled as to compose an original mono-material structure that offer strength and functionality.visually, the translucent properties of pmma is used to strengthen the tables own typology as a low table and discretely supersedes two distinct, but recognisable, classic forms.

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022 MIRROR - 2011

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the mirror is based on a vertical double layered structure that gives the observer slightly different reflections according position and angle. when looking straight ahead (90°), the mirror behaves as a regular mirror where no interference from the layered structure is apprehended.

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021 WINE TABLE - 2010

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a small side table easy to carry to the nearest wine-bottle. the table is designed to take advantage of its metal structure as to create a central, secure position for most wines or soft-drinks. as the metal legs rises above the tabletop to offer accommodation to the chosen bottle, they are also joined together in a top circle that form a practical grip for lifting and handling.structure of brass-treated steel wire legs, massive oak tabletop.

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020 LONG CHAIR - 2010

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a long chair that comes in three different sizes; Small, Medium and (x)Large. the seat develops its rigid forms aware of the fact that a curve serves when situated in the right place, at the right height. more so, even a counter-curve is introduced where there before where no such thing. the counter-curve is placed just under the knees as to offer a much appreciated relief, as well as to maintain a steady seated position for reading a book, manipulate a future iPad or,, just relax.structure of moulded beech plywood, leather cover and brass-treated steel legs.

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019 FLAT/SOFT SEAT - 2004

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a flat and soft chair where a persons weight, size and volume will determine the position and comfort. when not in use, the chair adapts to the rectilinear features of interiors. stainless steel tube and frame, rubber coated canvas and rubber bands.

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017 LOW TABLES - 2004

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three tables that gather as one single unit. the low tables can be composed in different configurations, attached or detached. the tabletops and legs are all slightly different, in order to achieve unity but also to create the uniqueness of each table. high grade aluminium plate and tubes, numerically milled junction pieces and polished mirror finish.

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016 COATRACK - 2004

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a wall mounted coatrack with 14 knobs. the coatrack has an organic layout where clothes are naturally dispatched according to gravity. compact, the coatrack lets each garment hang freely to avoid clutter. stainless steel tube and rubber knobs.

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00H TABLE - 2003

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two distinct squares, formed by the tableplate and the legs, are superposed to visually form a single quadrate. the two parts of the table also interact to strengthen the overall load bearing capacity. legs in stainless steel and tempered, polished glass top.

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015 CORNERSHELF 40/50° - 2004

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a cornershelf optimized for the storage of books. by its reversible 40/50°degree angle it can discretely adapt to its surrounding space and the layout of the interior. black coated multiply, on stainless steel leg or attached to the wall.

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00TR TIMEREFLECTOR - 2003

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©the timereflector is a cross between a wall mounted clock and a mirror. seamlessly integrated, the clock and the mirror becomes one single object. tinted mirror, aluminium frame, light emissive diode panel and digital quartz clock.

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014 EVOLVING TABLE - 2003

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a table with an evolving tabletop. more effective than wheels, the rotating tabletop brings a drink closer in an effortless push. reinforced translucent plastic tabletop, stainless steel legs and articulated structure.

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012 CHAIR - 2000

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a dining chair and a lounge chair where the armrests are both present and absent at the same time, thus challenging the conventional categories of chairs. the armrests are discreetly cut out in the back rest for the occasional elbow or two. moulded structural plastic seating, aluminium legs.

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010 CORNERSHELF - 2000

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a cornershelf that creates a new corner to be fully explored and used. birch plywood and stainless steel leg, white plastic coating.

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carte blanche VIA 1999

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009 LOW TABLES - 1999

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of different shape and/or material, three tables sharing one entity. two moulded translucent plastic units, one massive wooden table (walnut).

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carte blanche VIA 1999

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008 SUSPENSION LAMP - 1999

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a suspension lamp designed with a dimmer to finely tune the light to the desired intensity level, and thus dispensing the use of a traditional lampshade without loosing any of its comfort. dimmer and socket box of polished aluminium, and black, electric rubber wire.

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007 COUCH - 1999

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a generous couch with an internal space equal to a bed, and a throw integrated into a comfortable cover. structure of plywood and stainless steel, dense foam seating, coated pvc cover and wool/cashmere throw.

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006 COATRACK - 1998

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a compact and space-efficient coatrack only thirteen centimetres deep. the design discretely dissimulates the hangers to only let the garments appear. tubular steel structure covered by a single steel sheet with sanded finish.

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004 CHAIR - 1998

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a stackable chair with interchangeable cotton canvas seating. silver birch plywood, cotton canvas and velcro fastening.

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003 LOW TABLE - 1998

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a table made of two pairs of u-shaped plywood profiles. assembled to form a square, the inner pair of profiles holds the table top. moulded silver birch plywood, light bottle green glass top.

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appel permanent VIA 1998

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002 TWIN LOUNGE - 1997

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two chairs cut out of one shape. the 002 lounge chair conveniently doubles when needed. structure in sanded steel and silver birch plywood seating.

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appel permanent VIA 1998

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001 TABLE - 1997

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a trestle table that may be positioned high or low. in the high position, the glass top ensures the stability (not the floor as in other tables). trestles made out of steel, welded and brushed and laminated glass top.

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BIOGRAPHY

andreas aas was born in Fredrikstad, Norway, in 1971, where he got his bachelors degree from Cristianslund Vidergående Skole in 1990. andreas aas moved to France in 1991, where he started to study architecture in 1994 at l’Ecole d’Architecture Paris la Seine. he finalised his studies in Paris at l’Ecole Spéciale d’Architecture in 2002, where he later graduated as a DESA architect in 2007.alongside his studies, andreas aas develops various furniture designs, and he was selected by the Via in 1997 to present his work at the Paris furniture fair. from 1998 his designs are regularly exposed at furniture fairs and in galleries. andreas aas works between Paris and Fredrikstad (Norway) as an architect and furniture designer, mostly on private commissions.

FURNITURE1997 001 table, 002 chair1998 003 table, 004 chair, 005 bookshelf, 006 coatrack, 00A screen**, 00X bed1999 007 coach, 008 lamp, 00T carpet, 009 table2000 010 cornershelf, 011 trestle table, 012 chair2003 012 ½ chair, 014 table, 00TR timereflector, 015 cornershelf, 00H table2004 00H2 table, 016 coatrack, 017 low table, 019 chair2010 020 long chair, 021 wine table2011 022 mirror, 023 table

ARCHITECTURE2005 Epardeau appartment, Paris Ahellal appartment, St. Denis2006 Pedersen house, Fredrikstad* Auganes extension, Kirkeøy* Jarl cabin, Kirkeøy*2007 Jarild extension, Fredrikstad* Tillung house, Vesterøy* Bingen house, Vesterøy*2008 Henriksen cabin, Asmaløy* Skjærhallen public beach, Kirkeøy* Liane house, Søndre Sandøy* Gøranli cabin, Asmaløy Mjåvattn house, Vesterøy* Strande extension* Neergaard cabin, Kirkeøy*2009 Rogne house, Vesterøy* Arles Religious Centre, competition** Aas cabin, Asmaløy

2010 Aasebø house, Asker* Sandorf house, Kirkeøy* Aslaksrud Cabin, Vesterøy* 2011 Høydal house, Asmaløy*

EXHIBITIONS1998 Paris furniture fair Espace Pierre Cardin1999 Paris furniture fair Labels ‘99 2000 POZ, Paris furniture fair Design Lab, Paris furniture fair Generation 2000, Via, Milan furniture fair Biennale St. Etienne2001 Mobilisation, South America2003 Salone Satelitte, Milan furniture fair Design Tur/Retur, Norsk Form, Oslo Designers Saturday, DTank Gallery, Oslo2004 Greenhouse, Stockholm furniture fair Salone Satelitte, Milan furniture fair2009 Design libre à édition, Via Gallery, Paris2010 Meet My Project, Milan furniture fair2011 ‘Making Of’ by MMP, Milan furniture fair

PUBLICATIONS/MAGAZINES1998 Paris Match (february issue) Tecniques & Architecture (march issue) Mobilier Design (april issue) Jalouse (april issue) -S.Djerlal Intramuros (june/july issue) -B.Duhalde Revue de l’Ameublement (november issue) 1999 Créations (february issue) -C.Soyer Maison Française (spring issue) -L.Salmon View On Colour, Fresh (mars issue) -L.White Interior View, Blind Design (fall issue) D.M.Baude Design (december issue) -K.E.Haug2000 Fredrikstad Blad (26/01/00) -S.Kristiansen Very (issue 7 -april) -N.Bertrand Azimuts (18/19 september) Univers Hebdo (issue 46 -mars) -L.Degeorges 2001 Centras (issue 4) -M.Dirgela Buenvivir (issue 77)2002 Ambientes (spring issue) Centras (issue 1) -M.Dirgela Aftenposten (05/05/03) -E.Bakkemoen 2003 Wallpaper (july/august issue) -C.Dowdy Metropolis (august/september issue) -P.Makovsky Monitor Magazine (issue 17) -A.Yudina Univers Hebdo (issue 31) -O.Lamblard 2004 Aftenposten (09/02/04) -E.Bakkemoen Metro (20/02/04) Design Interiør (issue 3) -M.Lie Berg

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PUBLICATIONS/INTERNET2010 Reflex Déco, by F.Deau <http://blog.reflexdeco.fr/2010/05/andreas-aas> Whatwedoissecret, by Nobi <http://whatwedoissecret.org> Minimalissimo, by M.P.Kappert <http://minimalissimo.com/2010/05/n°-019> Design Milk, by Jaime <http://design-milk.com/andreas-aas> Architurn, by Virgile Brodziak <http://www.architurn.com>2011 Mocoloco, by Harry Wakefield <http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/04/07/gallery-023-low-table-by- andreas-aas.php> Muuuz, by Eric Foulon <http://www.muuuz.com/2011/04/08/023-low-table-par-andreas- aas/#more-23098>

PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS2000 Les Années ’90, édtions du Regard, A.Bony2001 Design et Gammes, IFA / éditions Hazan2002 Temps Denses 2, éditions Teraedre, F.Gaillard

LECTURES2001 visiting professor in design, Ecole de Beaux-Arts de Brest (ENSBA)

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS1997 appel permanent, Via1998 price for 001 table (‘mobilité des usages’) Jury du Grand Prix de la Presse Internationale de la Critique du Meuble Contemporain1998 carte blanche, Via1999 labels Via (007, 009)2000 president of french designers association SDE

COLLECTIONSFonds de collection VIA (001, 002, 007, 008, 00T, 009)

* developped for Jelling Arkitekter AS, Asmaløy, Norway **association with D.Sanglade, Architecte DPLG, Nice, France

photography:andreas aas, pascal boissière, justin greenleaf, josé manlius, céline pré, eva sauer, alex sirvindrawings:andreas aas graphic design:andreas aastext / traduction:andreas aas, rachida bouaiss, acid lau, fanny rognoneedition:portable document format (pdf) self-print editiondate of publication:april 2011, 3rd editionacknowledgements:adrien anelli, claude berry, pascal boissière, rachida bouaiss, pascal boissière, boje estermann, justin greenleaf, anders holen, acid lau, hervé leblanc, lionel marillot, olivier ménégol, nanaëlle, bernard pictet, francesco pirrello, fanny rognone, damien sanglade, eva sauer, alex sirvin, marc sirvin, line tran, via/gérard laizé, rémy vriz

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