george geara at we design beirut
Lebanese designer George Geara launched a brand new artisanal assortment throughout We design Beirut'its inaugural occasion, which occurred between Could 23 and Could 26, 2024. Offered over 4 days at a significant exhibition within the metropolis's historic Villa Audi, ECHELLE seating items delicately mix basic elements of Levantine design with fashionable supplies and extra fashionable. cutting-edge strategies, revealing a timeless furnishings set with a contact of fantasy.
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ECHELLE chairs mix basic design with fashionable supplies
Described as a dialogue of supplies, tendencies and craftsmanship, the ECHELLE assortment by George Geara (see extra right here) options an attention-grabbing backrest with its 'striped' motif. Every backrest extends like a ladder and is constructed piece by piece to hug the human physique. Geara introduced his items to life by working intently with a Lebanese carpenter, who carved the picket body of every chair. A laser-cut metallic skeleton was then dressed with the hand-carved piece, including a contemporary contact to the handcrafted assortment.
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Complementing the layers of wooden and metallic are upholstered and curved chairs that cowl totally different shade tones: pink, yellow, gentle grey and electrical blue. George Geara then coated every ECHELLE chair in an identical or complementary shade, together with black and white. The designer experimented with different particulars, reminiscent of including or omitting armrests. 'Collectively, they evolve ergonomically, making a daring, fashionable look that contrasts fantastically. he feedback.
picture courtesy of George Geara
picture courtesy of George Geara