Studio Carol Egan
Winner
Excellent Product Design
Furniture
Details
Egan emphasizes unique form and structure, and is focused on coaxing subtle sensibilities to the fore. Crafted with traditional fabrication methods, her pieces perform the unimagined. Obsessed with the curvaceous, she breathes life into materials that are typically heavy and rigid with her light, inspired revelations of line, with playful forms and luxury concealments that explore the theme of doubling and the play of shadow and reflection alike. Inspired by power structures found in nature, the Robusto chair further develops the cantilever and cylindrical forms found in other works in this series.
The Jury‘s Statement
An impressively powerful design language gives »Studio Carol Egan« a remarkable presence. Subtle sensibilities and a fascination with curving lines are timelessly interpreted through luxurious materials and a sophisticated interplay of doubling, shadow, and reflection. The consistent development of traditional manufacturing methods elevates the project to an outstanding level and sets a new benchmark for aesthetic and emotional relevance in the field of sophisticated seating furniture.
