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Buenos Aires-based Estudio Ramos designs a concrete, wood, and iron stable that houses 44 prized horses and melds with the surrounding plains. In central Argentina, the province of La Pampa is dominated by vast, grassy plains whose fertile soil supports myriad farms and ranches. Stretching out in all directions, the flatlands resemble an ocean in its sheer horizontality. When professional polo player Nacho Figueras—a champion of the sport and a longtime Ralph Lauren model—enlisted architect Juan Ignacio Ramos of Estudio Ramos to build a stable for 44 polo horses, the architect was sure to incorporate the region’s meditative flatness into the design.
Buenos Aires-based Estudio Ramos designs a concrete, wood, and iron stable that houses 44 prized horses and melds with the surrounding plains. In central Argentina, the province of La Pampa is dominated by vast, grassy plains whose fertile soil supports myriad farms and ranches. Stretching out in all directions, the flatlands resemble an ocean in its sheer horizontality. When professional polo player Nacho Figueras—a champion of the sport and a longtime Ralph Lauren model—enlisted architect Juan Ignacio Ramos of Estudio Ramos to build a stable for 44 polo horses, the architect was sure to incorporate the region’s meditative flatness into the design.
This particular bench was made from 128 individual pieces of wood joined invisibly to create the final form.
This particular bench was made from 128 individual pieces of wood joined invisibly to create the final form.
Here's a detail of how the individual wooden pieces come together.
Here's a detail of how the individual wooden pieces come together.
Here's the first look at the assembled final product before finishing. We ended up adding more braces to the frame for a more geometric look and to reduce some residual wiggle in the piece. That heavy of a tabletop will test any steel frame. We kept in mind everyone's knees at the final table and both we and - especially the client - were extremely happy with the final form and its minimally-invasive frame.
Here's the first look at the assembled final product before finishing. We ended up adding more braces to the frame for a more geometric look and to reduce some residual wiggle in the piece. That heavy of a tabletop will test any steel frame. We kept in mind everyone's knees at the final table and both we and - especially the client - were extremely happy with the final form and its minimally-invasive frame.
Our client was going to be pairing the neutral colors of the final product with bright yellows and reds. Conveniently, our powder coater had similar tones right as the pieces came off their line. We took this photo for a quick sneak peek and enjoyed the colors and the references to the piece's industrial materials and history.
Our client was going to be pairing the neutral colors of the final product with bright yellows and reds. Conveniently, our powder coater had similar tones right as the pieces came off their line. We took this photo for a quick sneak peek and enjoyed the colors and the references to the piece's industrial materials and history.
Another look at the final form before finishing.
Another look at the final form before finishing.
Although the entire table was steel, we chose to separate the legs from the tabletop for many reasons. The primary two were shipping and weight concerns, though. This table was going to be extremely heavy. To accomplish this, we welded weld nuts to the bottom of the steel tabletop. This also allowed us to hang the table for powder coating. The frames then easily attached using bolts and straps.
Although the entire table was steel, we chose to separate the legs from the tabletop for many reasons. The primary two were shipping and weight concerns, though. This table was going to be extremely heavy. To accomplish this, we welded weld nuts to the bottom of the steel tabletop. This also allowed us to hang the table for powder coating. The frames then easily attached using bolts and straps.
A window behind the sofa's location let in a lot of natural daylight, so we wanted to show the client how it may look from their kitchen as they have their morning coffee.
A window behind the sofa's location let in a lot of natural daylight, so we wanted to show the client how it may look from their kitchen as they have their morning coffee.
The profile was designed to be minimal and also reference our Camp Stools, which the client had previously purchased. We did so by flipping the shape of the Camp Stool's frame upside down, removing some lines, and crossing others to open up legroom.
The profile was designed to be minimal and also reference our Camp Stools, which the client had previously purchased. We did so by flipping the shape of the Camp Stool's frame upside down, removing some lines, and crossing others to open up legroom.
The original concept was a minimal dining table with a steel frame made from solid wire (not hollow tube) and a thin solid steel top. It was to complement the form and colors of an existing sofa and bench the client had specified
The original concept was a minimal dining table with a steel frame made from solid wire (not hollow tube) and a thin solid steel top. It was to complement the form and colors of an existing sofa and bench the client had specified
A companion to Greta de Parry’s Coleman Stools, this table has an adjustable walnut tabletop that can extend from 22 to 28 inches. It can be used as a side table, or even as a distinctive nightstand.
A companion to Greta de Parry’s Coleman Stools, this table has an adjustable walnut tabletop that can extend from 22 to 28 inches. It can be used as a side table, or even as a distinctive nightstand.
The Coleman Bar Stool is a sophisticated design that blends mixed materials, color, and geometry to create a distinctive seating option for a kitchen bar. This stool is comprised of a sculptural powder-coated steel base that is met with a hand-cast concrete seat. Shown in Aspen Green.
The Coleman Bar Stool is a sophisticated design that blends mixed materials, color, and geometry to create a distinctive seating option for a kitchen bar. This stool is comprised of a sculptural powder-coated steel base that is met with a hand-cast concrete seat. Shown in Aspen Green.
First released in 2010, the Coleman Counter Stool was awarded a Best Furniture Award from the 2015 Dwell on Design Awards. This stool has a black powder-coated base and locally sourced walnut wood seat.
First released in 2010, the Coleman Counter Stool was awarded a Best Furniture Award from the 2015 Dwell on Design Awards. This stool has a black powder-coated base and locally sourced walnut wood seat.
Another view of the Coleman Counter Stool shows a white frame and bleached maple wood seat.
Another view of the Coleman Counter Stool shows a white frame and bleached maple wood seat.

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