Extend
An Extendable Bench

Extend is a collapsible bench. The x-frame construction takes inspiration from folding stools found in ancient Egyptian tombs. By interconnecting individual x-frames, Extend can be configured as a 2-seater as well as a 50-seater. Its ability to fold makes it easy to store and transport; An ideal companion for spaces where extra seating is occasionally needed or for bringing with you. With a frame made from ash, connected by stainless steel bolts and outdoor-friendly textile seating, Extend can be disassembled and repaired
Design a stool that draws on inspiration from the ancient Egyptian idiom (form language). It should preferably be modern and simple to produce. It must be able to stand on a surface no larger than 50 x 50 cm. In addition, you must be able to bring
it back from Egypt on the flight home.  

Location: Damietta, Egypt & Copenhagen, Denmark.
Materials: Lacquered ash, Stainless steel 100% Trevira CS Measurements of design:
Supported by: Kvadrat

Collaboration with Peter van der Beek
With thanks to Pinocchio in Egypt and Kvadrat

Löyly


Mist opportunity
The sauna's mobility and modular design make it an adaptable and versatile asset with a wide range of potential applications. It goes beyond the confines of a traditional sauna, finding its place in pop-up events, festivals, and urban planning initiatives, where it can create memorable experiences, foster community, and connect people with the natural world, all while showcasing the elegance of thoughtful design.
Löyly, a compact 2.2 square meter sauna, comfortably accommodates three people and is heated by a small wood stove. Its condensed dimensions have been meticulously designed to craft a snug and intimate ambiance. Constructed from Swiss douglas fir and adorned with a teak oil finish, this sauna incorporates construction techniques inspired by Japan. While inside, guests can bask in the warmth while savoring panoramic views through its translucent walls of the surrounding lakes and mountains.

Photographer Noé Cotter
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland.
Ecal Diploma Project. Year: 2021
Exhibition at - Espace Arlaud, Ecal Diplomes

EMR Pens


Digital Calligraphy
There is something poetic about handwriting, feeling it hit the paper as your thoughts flow through your fingers and bringing it into words. But nowadays traditional handwriting is gradually being used less. Instead new technology has replaced and perhaps improved the old writing instrument. Essence of this concept is to get the real writing effect on the digital screen. And to be able to draw or write calligraphy more precise and delicate lines on the display. I’m not designing the technology, I’m designing the tools, adding additional features to the technology.
Photographer Noé Cotter 
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland.
Ecal project: Memoire about the writing instrument. Year: 2021
Imagine being able to write or draw on a digital screen with the same fluidity and precision as on paper. Picture the ability to choose different virtual pens, each emulating the feel of a classic fountain pen, a soft graphite pencil, or a calligraphy brush. These tools would not only replicate the sensation of writing on paper but also offer the advantage of instant correction, unlimited virtual pages, and easy sharing and collaboration.

Tray Chair


Hidden Storage
The tray is a stackable school chair with integrated storage that allows the students to have their essential things nearby. The chair is composed of Oregon pine and stackable. The storage tray under the seat works with a simple hinge so it can be completely enclosed. The handle on the seat allows students to carry the chair with their belongings around easily. It provide good protection to student’s belongings.
One of the standout features of the Tray Chair is the integrated storage tray beneath the seat. This ingeniously designed storage compartment opens and closes effortlessly thanks to a simple hinge mechanism. Students can now keep their essential items within arm's reach, whether it's textbooks, notebooks, or personal belongings.
Photographer Noé Cotter.
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland.
Ecal project: Collaboration with Flokk
Year: 2020

Air sound

Airport speaker
The primary goal was to create a comprehensive map different contemporary processes and ways of listening to music. In the next phase, was to meticulously transcribed and applied these findings to the development of innovative music playback devices, placing a significant emphasis on relevance and novelty throughout this pivotal stage of the project. Finally, in collaboration with specialists from the Yamaha Design Laboratory in Hamamatsu (Japan) and Los Angeles (USA), was to meticulously transformed the initial concepts into tangible prototypes, refining both the form and technical aspects.
Speakers in public environments tend to be either a technical solution or an invisible object to find. They are usually placed in the corners and are not important as lamps. My aim is to design a modular speaker system for the airport and getting a better atmosphere and environment in the aiport with ambient sound landscape. With integration the speaker in the centre of the hall and highlight the shape, it would create the missing attention and purpose.
Photographer Noé Cotter, Ecal project
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland.
Collaboration with Yamaha Design Laboratory based in Hamamatsu (Japan) and Los Angeles (USA) Year: 2021