Oeuffice explores the world of Middle Eastern architecture and ornamental structures. Collaborating with a Lebanese craftsman specialized in wood inlay, Oeuffice has created a system of four independent boxes that stack together forming a monumental tower fitted for the domestic landscape. The form evokes a simplification of traditional Muqarnas found in Middle Eastern architecture, and the inlaid ornamentation provides a new interpretation of scale and an unexpected shift of direction in traditional pattern standards.
dimensions: 25cm x 25cm x 55cm (h)
materials: Wood box inlaid with acrylic and solid wood
dimensions: 25cm x 25cm x 55cm (h)
materials: Wood box inlaid with colored acrylic
"Totems for living" Collection
For its first collection, Oeuffice proposed "totems for living", monolithic objects that dominate the habitat, yet remain entirely functional. These objects are inspired by the geometries that govern architecture, and conceived as domestic altarpieces, infused with a sense of utility, grace and wit. In other words, these "totems" become dominant and narrative objects around which one is invited to stop, to contemplate and to display personal artifacts of importance.
For its first collection, Oeuffice proposes "totems for living", monolithic objects that dominate the habitat, yet remain entirely functional. These objects are inspired by the geometries that govern architecture, and conceived as domestic altarpieces, infused with a sense of utility, grace and wit. In other words, these "totems" become dominant and narrative objects around which one is invited to stop, to contemplate and to display personal artifacts of importance.
dimensions : 205 x 105 x 75 cm
material : Hand poured hi-grade methacrylate resin in Mist/Opal White finish.
The Calico Totem is a dynamic object visually interacting in transparency an opacity according to the observers point of view. The luminescence and transparency of every module provides a unique display for special objects.
dimensions : 220 x 105 x 105 cm
material : Hand curved steel with a mint-turquoise soft touch finish
The Laveer Totem is a formal exploration of simple engineering constructions. The changing geometrical language of every module creates a varying rhythm and provides plenty of possibility to showcase objects throughout its various voids and niches.
dimensions : 215 x 86 x 86 cm
material : Solid handcrafted stained Oak
The Centina Totem reveals in a smaller scale the aesthetic fascination of concrete bearing structures in architecture. Its simplicity, elegance and repetition gives this object a special character and a sense of importance within the domestic landscape.
Milan Design Week 2011
'Milan does Beirut'
Carwan Gallery - Zona Ventura-Lambrate
11-17 April 2011
Italy
Beirut Design Symposium
'Milan does Beirut'
Carwan Gallery
29 May to 15 September 2011
Lebanon
Qubique Gallery Walk
'One Hand Cannot Clap' Carwan Gallery
26-29 October 2011
Germany
Phillips de Pury & Company
London pop-up shop
45-47 Brook street at Claridge’s
2 December 2011 to 31 January 2012
United Kingdom
Design Days Dubai
Carwan Gallery
17-21 March 2012
Dubai - UAE
Milan Design Week 2012
'Contemporary Perspectives in Middle Eastern Crafts'
Carwan Gallery - Zona Ventura-Lambrate
17-22 April 2012
Italy
Oeuffice was founded in 2011 as a collaboration between Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte and Jakub Zak. After many years of a parallel life between Canada, Berlin and Milan, they united to form Oeuffice, a new research laboratory with a focus on developing innovative objects of limited edition. Their work reflects a common ideal of creating objects inspired by visions of a contemporary utopia.