Oslo Counter & Bar Stool by Anderssen & Voll for Muuto

VDF products fair: the Oslo Counter & Bar Stool for Muuto has been designed to be both "inviting and sculptural", say its designers Anderssen & Voll.

"With the Oslo Counter & Bar Stool, we wanted to create a design that had a contemporary and elegant appearance, joined by extensive comfort," said Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll of Anderssen & Voll.

"Its smooth, embracing curves makes the design both inviting and sculptural while the slender legs make for an elevated and refined look," they added.

"The Oslo Counter & Bar Stool creates a new perspective on the traditional form with its rounded softness and gentle curves – a friendly design with modern yet long-lasting expressions."

Featuring a slender steel frame and an upholstered foam seat, the stool is the latest addition to the Oslo family of products, which features a sofa, chair and bench, all designed by the Norwegian studio for the Danish brand.

"As with its chair counterpart, the Oslo Counter & Bar Stool by Norwegian designers Anderssen & Voll enhances its contemporary and elegant appearance through its sculptural lines and enveloping back," said Muuto.

"With gentle shapes and an upholstered soft seat, the Oslo Counter & Bar Stool allows for the user to be seated comfortably while allowing them to do so at multiple angles, thanks to its curved edges and slender footrest for additional comfort and movability."

The stool's seat can be upholstered in a range of fabrics by Kvadrat and Rohleder, making it suitable for both the home and the workplace.

"The Counter & Bar Stool is derived from the design language brought forth by the Oslo Series and brings the idea of smooth, embracing curves into the counter and bar stool typology, joined by its visible frame and slender legs for an elevated and refined look," the brand added.

"With its inviting and sculptural silhouette, the Oslo Counter & Bar Stool is appealing on its own, in pairs or in formations—whether it be in a refined home setting, restaurant bar area or workspace."

Product: Oslo Counter & Bar Stool
Brand: Muuto
Designer: Anderssen & Voll

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Daily coronavirus architecture and design briefing: 28 April

Daily coronavirus briefing: today's architecture and design coronavirus briefing includes AirAsia's PPE cabin crew uniforms, a "bubble shield" and the UN's coronavirus posters.

"This is not a hospital" says architect behind conversion of McCormick Place

Convention centres that have been rapidly turned into facilities for coronavirus patients should not be called hospitals, says Doug King, the healthcare principal of Stantec, which has overseen the transformation of Chicago's McCormick Place (via Dezeen).

Puey Quinones designs PPE cabin crew uniform for AirAsia

Airline AirAsia has unveiled its new cabin crew uniforms (above) that include a full set of personal protective equipment (PPE). Created by Los Angeles designer Puey Quinones, the stewards will be dressed in a boiler suit, face shield and mask (via Puey Quinones).

UN reveals informative coronavirus posters

The United Nations and World Health Organisation have revealed a series of posters encouraging people to social distance and stay at home that are the results of an open call launched last month (via UN).

Design Libero creates inflatable bubble shield to protect against coronavirus

Milan design studio Design Libero has envisioned a "bubble shield" that would purify air to protect its wearer from coronavirus (via Business Insider).

Poland introduces vending machines selling face masks and hand sanitiser

Vending machines selling hand sanitiser and face masks have been installed in four cities in southern Poland (via TheMayor.EU)

How to keep your architecture practice afloat

UK architecture magazine Building Design has provided some insight and advice on how small architecture practices can combat current, and future, financial issues (via Building Design).

New York to close 40 miles of roads to create space for walkers

New York mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that 40 miles of streets in the city will be closed next month to create more room for people to walk safely (via Bloomberg).

UK's Royal Mint to make two million visors for NHS staff

The Royal Mint in the UK has designed a face shield and is now manufacturing 100,000 items per week (via ITV).

Keep up with developments by following Dezeen's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. For news of impacted events, check Dezeen Events Guide's dedicated coronavirus page.

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Outline Daybed by Anderssen & Voll for Muuto

VDF products fair: the Outline Daybed by Anderssen & Voll for Muuto features "understated yet characterful proportions," according to the designers.

Described as a contemporary take on archetypal Scandinavian designs from the sixties, the new daybed is an addition to the Outline series of sofas by the Norwegian design studio for the Danish brand.

"With the Outline Daybed, we wanted to create a visually light and elegant design with lots of comfort, translating aspects of modern architecture into the design through juxtaposing elements," said Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll of Anderssen & Voll.

"The Outline Daybed is created with understated yet characterful proportions for a simple and elegant look, complemented by its soft seat and slender legs."

The slender steel legs come in a variety of finishes including aluminium, while the seat can be upholstered in a range of fabrics or leathers. The Outline Daybed Cushion can be added for extra comfort.

"There’s a calm serenity about the Outline Daybed, having an inherent comfort alongside clean lines and a strong architectural presence, brought forth by its overlapping forms that bring a refined touch to the expression of the design," said the designers.

"With the Outline Daybed, we wanted to create a visually light and elegant design with lots of comfort, translating aspects of modern architecture into the design through juxtaposing elements."

Product: Outline Daybed
Brand: Muuto
Designer: Anderssen & Voll

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In Situ Modular Sofa by Anderssen & Voll for Muuto

VDF products fair: the In Situ Modular Sofa for Muuto "combines the grandeur of traditional Italian sofas with the refined simplicity of Scandinavian design," according to designers Anderssen & Voll.

Designed by the Norwegian studio for Danish brand Muuto, the sofa consists of reconfigurable modular elements united by a powder-coated steel frame.

As its name suggests, the In Situ Modular Sofa can be configured according to the available space and the taste of the owner.

"With the In Situ Modular Sofa, we wanted to combine the functions of modularity with the beauty of simple, elegant lines and a deep comfort," said designers Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll of Anderssen & Voll.

"We sketched a profile that runs along the seat and back of the sofa to subtly hide the visual elements of modularity, giving it a unique character while bringing the individual modules together for a complete appearance."

"This is paired with grand, sculptural lines and the inherent comfort of its soft seat. The In Situ Modular Sofa combines the grandeur of traditional Italian sofas with the refined simplicity of Scandinavian design, making it the heart of any space."

Product: In Situ Modular Sofa
Brand: Muuto
Designer: Anderssen & Voll

Video: the In Situ Modular Sofa.

Video: Anderssen & Voll explain the design of the In Situ Modular Sofa.

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José Quintanar questions the form of a book in an exploration of Dutch landscapes

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from It's Nice That https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/josé-quintanar-a-dutch-landscape-publication-280420