RECEPTION
Set under the timely banner of culture@work, Cologne’s very own Orgatec 2018 promises to showcase a flurry of visionary concepts for a new work culture. What kinds of spaces does this new work culture need? Are ideas best explored in offices or coffee lounges? Are meetings physical or virtual? Running from October 23-27, Orgatec will answer these and many more questions. In the meantime, here’s a thorough preview of the best brands and products to look out for, neatly divided into four key office areas.
LaCividina - Hall 10.2, Stand: J029
Founded in the North East of Italy, LaCividina (pictured above) has had a quintessentially Italian approach for over 40 years. Among other products showing at Orgatec will be Waves by French designer Constance Guisset, who has injected the piece with her trademark bold shapes and fun colours. Inspired by the paintings of the American artist Georgia O’Keeffe, Guisset has created an organic-shaped seating selection of individual pieces which can be connected through an integrated magnetic system.
True Design - Hall 11.2, Stand: F011
Italian brand True Design will showcase Stone – a collection of interlocking padded pouffes of different shapes and sizes, designed by Baldanzi & Novelli. The individual modules can be combined and reconfigured thanks to a quick coupling system, forming an ever-changing sofa island, ideal for large contract spaces, lofts and areas dedicated to wellness and relaxation. Other featured products will include the Cloud coffee table made up of three round tops of varying diameters and materials, Ehrio – a flexible shelving system, and Sho – a collection of sinuously shaped sofas available in low and high backrest.
Artifort - Hall 10.1, Stand: C011
Dutch brand Artifort will introduce six novelties to the German market, including Moby, an innovative typology of pouffe that fuses craftsmanship with functionality. Designed by industrial designer Tej Chauhan, Moby’s playful shape combines character with purpose and comes in a various range of fabrics. The pouffe’s virtuosity, however, lies its elegant grip, which doubles as parking space for small items like magazines, making it the perfect addition to a stylish office reception.