portfolio design andreas aas

furniture selected works 1997-2011

PREFACE
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 023 TABLE - 2011 022 MIRROR - 2011 021 WINE TABLE - 2010 020 LONG CHAIR - 2010 019 FLAT/SOFT SEAT - 2004 017 LOW TABLES - 2004 016 COATRACK - 2004 00H TABLE - 2003 015 CORNERSHELF 40/50 - 2004 00TR TIMEREFLECTOR - 2003 014 EVOLVING TABLE - 2003 012 CHAIR - 2000 010 CORNERSHELF - 2000 009 LOW TABLES - 1999 008 SUSPENSION LAMP - 1999 007 COUCH - 1999 006 COATRACK - 1998 004 CHAIR - 1998 003 LOW TABLE - 1998 002 TWIN LOUNGE - 1997 001 TABLE - 1997 CURRICULUM

023 TABLE - 2011

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.

10

01

01

750

464

464

1:20

11

12

022 MIRROR - 2011

13

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.

14

42

1300

500

23

1:20

15

16

021 WINE TABLE - 2010

17

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.

18

430

595

430

288

19
505 90 98

288

380

1:10

20

020 LONG CHAIR - 2010

21

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.

22

(x)Large
1370

Medium
1230

Small
1090 1:20

23

990

1070

1150

445

375

163

92 1070

140 490

310

Medium

1230

495

1:10

24

385

25

26

019 FLAT/SOFT SEAT - 2004

27

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.

28

850

425

900

1:20

29

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017 LOW TABLES - 2004

31

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.

32

750

410

570

750

33
401 570 750 392 570

1:20

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01

01

750

570

1:20

35

36

016 COATRACK - 2004

37

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.

38

232

290

454

1:10

39

40

00H TABLE - 2003

41

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.

42

900

450

900

1:20

43

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015 CORNERSHELF 40/50 - 2004

45

a cornershelf optimized for the storage of books. by its reversible 40/50degree 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.

46

362

374

391

1822

1:20

47

48

00TR TIMEREFLECTOR - 2003

49

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.

50

60

1010

1510

1234567890123456

1:20

51

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014 EVOLVING TABLE - 2003

53

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.

54

1190

475

910

1:20

55

1:20

56

57

58

012 CHAIR - 2000

59

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.

60

638

822

500

480

1:20

61

713

500

1:20

370

62

646

63

64

010 CORNERSHELF - 2000

65

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

66

360

360

360

1822

1:20

67

carte blanche VIA 1999

68

009 LOW TABLES - 1999

69

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

70

650

450

500

633

71
433 483 633 405 483

1:20

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650

450

500

1:20

73

carte blanche VIA 1999

74

008 SUSPENSION LAMP - 1999

75

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.

76

63

68

63

68

31

35

1:5

77

12

75

1:5

75

78

79

carte blanche VIA 1999

80

007 COUCH - 1999

81

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.

82

2360

925

925

675

1:20

83

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006 COATRACK - 1998

85

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.

86

130

1500

1500

180

1:20

87

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004 CHAIR - 1998

89

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

90

675

800

400

470

1:20

91

92

003 LOW TABLE - 1998

93

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.

94

900

400

900

1:20

95

appel permanent VIA 1998

96

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.

98

550

700

550

675

605

690

390

605

680

404

1:20

99

100

605

690

605

680

404

1:20

101

appel permanent VIA 1998

102

001 TABLE - 1997

103

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.

104

2400
01

900

725

725

01

1:20

105

805

1:20

495

725

106

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CURRICULUM

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andreas aas was born in Fredrikstad, Norway, in 1971, where he got his bachelors degree from Cristianslund Vidergende Skole in 1990. andreas aas moved to France in 1991, where he started to study architecture in 1994 at lEcole dArchitecture Paris la Seine. he finalised his studies in Paris at lEcole Spciale dArchitecture 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.

BIOGRAPHY

2010 2011 1998 1999 2000

Aaseb house, Asker* Sandorf house, Kirkey* Aslaksrud Cabin, Vestery* Hydal house, Asmaly* Paris furniture fair Espace Pierre Cardin Paris furniture fair Labels 99 POZ, Paris furniture fair Design Lab, Paris furniture fair Generation 2000, Via, Milan furniture fair Biennale St. Etienne Mobilisation, South America Salone Satelitte, Milan furniture fair Design Tur/Retur, Norsk Form, Oslo Designers Saturday, DTank Gallery, Oslo Greenhouse, Stockholm furniture fair Salone Satelitte, Milan furniture fair Design libre dition, Via Gallery, Paris Meet My Project, Milan furniture fair Making Of by MMP, Milan furniture fair

EXHIBITIONS

2001 2003 2004 2009 2010 2011

1997 1998 1999 2000 2003 2004 2010 2011

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

FURNITURE

1998

1999

2005 2006 2007 2008

2009

Epardeau appartment, Paris Ahellal appartment, St. Denis Pedersen house, Fredrikstad* Auganes extension, Kirkey* Jarl cabin, Kirkey* Jarild extension, Fredrikstad* Tillung house, Vestery* Bingen house, Vestery* Henriksen cabin, Asmaly* Skjrhallen public beach, Kirkey* Liane house, Sndre Sandy* Granli cabin, Asmaly Mjvattn house, Vestery* Strande extension* Neergaard cabin, Kirkey* Rogne house, Vestery* Arles Religious Centre, competition** Aas cabin, Asmaly

ARCHITECTURE

2000

2001 2002 2003

2004

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 lAmeublement (november issue) Crations (february issue) -C.Soyer Maison Franaise (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.Haug Fredrikstad Blad (26/01/00) -S.Kristiansen Very (issue 7 -april) -N.Bertrand Azimuts (18/19 september) Univers Hebdo (issue 46 -mars) -L.Degeorges Centras (issue 4) -M.Dirgela Buenvivir (issue 77) Ambientes (spring issue) Centras (issue 1) -M.Dirgela Aftenposten (05/05/03) -E.Bakkemoen Wallpaper (july/august issue) -C.Dowdy Metropolis (august/september issue) -P.Makovsky Monitor Magazine (issue 17) -A.Yudina Univers Hebdo (issue 31) -O.Lamblard Aftenposten (09/02/04) -E.Bakkemoen Metro (20/02/04) Design Interir (issue 3) -M.Lie Berg

PUBLICATIONS/MAGAZINES

110

2010

Reflex Dco, by F.Deau

<http://whatwedoissecret.org>

PUBLICATIONS/INTERNET

Whatwedoissecret, by Nobi Design Milk, by Jaime 2011

<http://www.architurn.com>

<http://blog.reflexdeco.fr/2010/05/andreas-aas>

Minimalissimo, by M.P.Kappert Architurn, by Virgile Brodziak

<http://design-milk.com/andreas-aas>

<http://minimalissimo.com/2010/05/n-019>

Mocoloco, by Harry Wakefield Muuuz, by Eric Foulon

<http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/04/07/gallery-023-low-table-byandreas-aas.php> <http://www.muuuz.com/2011/04/08/023-low-table-par-andreasaas/#more-23098>

2000 2001 2002

PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS

Les Annes 90, dtions du Regard, A.Bony Design et Gammes, IFA / ditions Hazan Temps Denses 2, ditions Teraedre, F.Gaillard

2001

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

LECTURES

1997 1998 1998 1999 2000

appel permanent, Via price for 001 table (mobilit des usages) Jury du Grand Prix de la Presse Internationale de la Critique du Meuble Contemporain carte blanche, Via labels Via (007, 009) president of french designers association SDE

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

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

COLLECTIONS

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

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photography:

andreas aas, pascal boissire, justin greenleaf, jos manlius, cline pr, eva sauer, alex sirvin
drawings:

andreas aas
graphic design:

andreas aas
edition:

text / traduction:

andreas aas, rachida bouaiss, acid lau, fanny rognone portable document format (pdf) self-print edition
date of publication:

april 2011, 3rd edition

acknowledgements:

adrien anelli, claude berry, pascal boissire, rachida bouaiss, pascal boissire, boje estermann, justin greenleaf, anders holen, acid lau, herv leblanc, lionel marillot, olivier mngol, nanalle, bernard pictet, francesco pirrello, fanny rognone, damien sanglade, eva sauer, alex sirvin, marc sirvin, line tran, via/grard laiz, rmy vriz copyleft andreas aas 2011

andreas aas paris fredrikstad

http://www.andreasaas.net andreasaas@andreasaas.net