Mesamachine

AHEC’s CONNECTED project involved nine leading international designers, each challenged to create a table and seating for their personal use, to suit their new ways of living and working following the onset of Covid-19. This analysis responds to another key design objective in the post-Covid world, to ensure that products are demonstrably sustainable. When considered as a group, the CONNECTED designs are better than carbon neutral. The total global warming potential, often referred to as “carbon footprint”, of the nine CONNECTED designs is minus 342 kg of CO2 equivalent.

Carbon neutrality is achieved as the carbon stored int he wood used for the CONNECTED designs, together with a small offset due to use of process waste for energy production, exceeds all carbon emissions during the extraction, processing and transport of raw materials, manufacturing at Benchmark and delivery of the finished designs to the London Design Museum.

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IKERU for Fritz Hansen

Inspired by the ancient art of Japanese flower arranging – known as ikebana or ikeru –to create a set of new, unconventional vases exclusively for Fritz
Hansen.

The designs are transparent and direct in their intention to honour every flower placed within them. The task of flower arranging is slowed down and simplified, for deep appreciation and presence of mind. Nature is at the core of this design.

Metal flutes hold individual flowers for a full appreciation of every flower from stem to crown. Together, the flutes of different heights create a ‘landscape’ from which the flowers rise. Water in the glass trays below keep flowers fresh. With blossoms or with greenery, Ikeru vases are an invitation to appreciate nature or to share the feeling with others.

TOTO by Hayon

“It represents the marriage of supreme technical precision with a smooth, sensual design, introducing the elements that are personal to me, adding in colours and curves but to bring them in such a way that would create a timeless , elegant collection that would look as good in a residential project as it would in a large scale contract one, it’s truly universal and international in outlook and design. A collection that sustains it’s initial appeal over many years is important to me . The empty and full concept adapts to whatever place or materials you choose to set it in or with. The collaboration for me is also important on a broader scale as I have moved towards large scale contract projects it’s essential that I also work with objects that are easier to produce and more accessible in that regard so all the technical challenges are worthwhile for the long term aim of a classic collection.” – JH

Faunacrystopolis Tableware for Baccarat

Jaime Hayon delivers an uninhibited version of the Baccarat crystal, light, playful but always sophisticated, a mixture of poetry, vision and precise work on the material. Mouth blown and hand cut crystal from France.

An epicurean and a lover of life, Hayon has injected his good humour into an extraordinary set of 4 glasses, each beautifully engraved with his original drawings. The designer also reinterprets the iconic Zenith chandelier, pushing Baccarat know-how always further. For the first time, champagne colour flourishes on the twisted chandelier arms and the lampshades are made in pink and champagne crystal.

FAUNACRYSTOPOLIS for Baccarat

“With a happy tribe of six animals, in limited edition, Hayon offers a singular vision of wild fauna: an owl with a mesmerising look, a fox with a pointed muzzle, an adorable koala, a rabbit with erect ears, a mischievous monkey, a joyful frog! With boldness and generosity, once again managing to highlight the exceptional know-how of the manufacture.

Hayon gives a new twist to animal sculpture in a perfect balance between past and future, heritage and creation. He revisits existing codes to invent new forms and recreate the personality of each species: the silhouettes, all in roundness, are adorned with electric shades, deep cuts and geometric patterns. Placed on a marble base, each creature celebrates the beauty of nature, while, between fantasy and emotion, they reiterate the importance of protecting the world around us. Long live biodiversity!”

“Crystal is a fascinating and surprising material! Cut, sculpted, illuminated thanks to the talent of the craftsmen of Baccarat, it reveals all its secrets. It is by exploring the endless possibilities of matter that magic happens”. -Jaime Hayon

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Jaime Hayon Garden

A Fanciful Sculpture Garden.

Named after the designer himself, the Jaime Hayon Garden is the heart of MOKA Garden. The angled-glass ceilings allow in natural light on the numerous varieties of flora that instil rest and inspiration. The garden brings to the forefront a nature that’s often taken for granted and helps visitors rediscover nature’s beauty and preciousness. Born of Hayon’s imagination and each named by the artist himself, the eight unique animal-shaped sculptures (1 found at the mall entrance) and a large fountain head speak to the inner children in everyone.

 

“This area is meant so that people can enjoy and have a peaceful moment in it. Thought the strength of the characters that populate the space, the garden proposes a path towards thought and emotion. Each figure has been thoughtfully designed and expressions studied so that they can make a powerful connection with the visitors. The sculptures have a granite finish and details in brass.

It is one of the most important projects I’ve done so far because I could use the ability of creating designs, putting my art into sculptures and placing them with my own expressions and bringing them to life with the different proportions. It’s an amazing project.

Gardens were built in the past to be areas where people could concentrate and come back to nature even for a few minutes in the day. And this is why we have them in the city still because they become a break from the craziness of mechanical things. If I think about what I like about classical gardens, I think we’re bringing that in a modern way into this one.”

– Jaime Hayon

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Hyundai Moka Garden by Hayon

The 3 Spaces of MOKA Garden:
· MOKA Library
· Jaime Hayon Garden
· MOKA Play

Through Hayon’s spirited and creative designs, the space encourages and cultivates “Nature Literacy” in weary city-dwellers who rarely have a chance to appreciate the beauty of nature. MOKA Library will house over 2000 nature-themed books, each hand picked by a picture book expert. Visitors can seamlessly transition from in-book learning to in-person experience by stepping foot in the indoor Jaime Hayon Garden. In addition to inspiring nature, the playful sculptures and vibrant mural of MOKA Play inspire creativity and imagination in both children and adults alike.

Built & Maintained by DOMH