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Sep 17, 2023

ronan & erwan bouroullec design truss, flexible yet elegant furniture series

ronan & erwan bouroullec designed for emeco the multifunctional ‘truss’

ronan & erwan bouroullec designed for emeco the multifunctional ‘truss’ collection, a modular system of architectural furniture. the intersection of simplicity and functionality is what characterizes this comprehensive furniture series, which launched during neocon, in chicago on 4th october.

bench outdoors

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bouroullec brothers (see more here) in collaboration with emeco (here) created a simple and flexible yet elegant solution that can be adjusted in various conditions: at home, café, office, even for outdoors. ‘truss’ utilizes a robust aluminum frame joined with a traditional truss system, while its side panels are clad in durable douglas fir plywood, that can handle extreme loads.

finely perforated aluminum surfaces top the metal structures giving an appealing touch. the collection includes tables, benches and sofas which come in three sizes and can be assembled together depending on the users’ needs. meanwhile, upholstered cushions add comfort and charm to the sofas and benches.

bench single

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‘simplicity is a long process. truss was to be naked and it took a while to strip it down to the best minimum.

what is simplicity? it's a kind of transparency when the nature of things appears.’ said they designers. it is a state where eyes understand everything while people's behaviour is not compromised by a stylish figure. we believe truss is generous with the openness it provides. it's made for a group, it's made for a space, it's made to be together’.

bench in dark grey

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emeco craftsmen coffee break at truss table

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project info:

name: truss collection

designers: ronan & erwan bouroullec for emeco