Joris Laarman. Photo courtesy of Dezeen.
Design
Joris Laarman, Where Design Meets Technology
Joris Laarman likes to explore the intersection between design and technology. The young Dutch designer first came to prominence at the age of 23 when his design school senior thesis Heatwave Radiator, a modular concrete radiator.
Heatwave Radiator by Joris Laarman, 2003. Photo courtesy of Joris Laarman.
He now uses CNC machines, 3D printers, robotics and simulation software. They will be finishing up a 3D-printed bridge early next year.
Nebula Chandelier by Joris Laarman and FLOS. Photo courtesy of FLOS.
The Nebula Chandelier was inspired by a collection of old lamp shades. Laarman created the blown glass version which is asymmetrical but balanced overall.
Arm Chair by Joris Laarman, 2007. Photo courtesy of Joris Laarman.
The Arm Chair was a continuation of the Bone Chair design from the year earlier. Laarman’s studio used 3D printing to build the complex molds for the chair. The chair itself is then cast in a single piece from a collection of 91 3D printed molds.
Cumulus Table by Joris Laarman, 2010. Photo courtesy of Joris Laarman.
The Cumulus Table takes its form from flipped over cumulus clouds. Stratio Olympico marble was used to give the table an ethereal quality.
Gradient Lounge by Joris Laarman, 2014. Photo courtesy of Joris Laarman.
The Gradient Lounge explored how to create digitally fabricated upholstery. The hexagonal cells that create the surface of the chair are sized to respond to the specific functional area of the chair. A computer controlled knitting machine fit the upholstery exactly to each hexagon.
We look forward to seeing how this talented designer thoughtfully infuses his latest creations with the most current information and technology. His embrace of technology and bravely experimenting with designs in his lab certainly have our attention!
