Designed for IXC. by David Chipperfield, the Air Frame series is made from aluminum honeycomb panels. As the name implies, honeycomb panels possess a structure similar to that of a honey bee nest. Because they are both lightweight and highly durable, they have long been used in airplanes and trains. The name “Air Frame” comes from this honeycomb structure which makes the frame hollow. In addition to honeycomb panels, there are also versions of the low table, which have tops made from anodized panels, wormseed and milky white glass, making for a nice combination. All of the pieces make use of the unique characteristics of the materials. The simple, functional design makes this series perfect for living rooms and other public spaces.
David Chipperfield is a London-based architect and designer. He has worked in the studios of leading modern architects Richard Rogers and Norman Foster. While working at Foster + Partners, he was the project architect for the design of the BBC headquarters. Since establishing Chipperfield Associates in 1984, he has been involved in a wide range of activities from interior design for industrial spaces to housing and large-scale architectural projects. More recently Chipperfield has designed an office building in Düsseldorf and museums in Berlin and Leipzig. Characteristic of his designs are his effective use of natural materials and the elegance he applies to the high-tech style for which Rogers and Foster are known.
