Collection by Eujin Rhee
Designed by POOL
POOL is a design studio based in Paris and founded in late 2010 by Léa Padovani and Sébastien Kieffer, whose goal is to "explore associations between objects, architecture and images." They are known for their use of sharp geometric shapes, line, and ornate simplicity. Their work has been shown at numerous exhibitions such as the Fiera, Biennale Internationale de Ceramique of Vallauris, and the International Furniture Fair. Click through to see a bevy of their completed projects thus far.
POOL realized the graphic identity, interior design, and most of the furniture of Café Craft in Paris, France. While still remaining true to the spirit of the café, the designers highlighted the architectural lines of the building with the stark contrast of black and white. No longer is it a place just to grab a coffee and pastry to go. Photo by: Samuel Kirszenbaum
POOL was selected among other young interior designers for the Thierry Costes AD Talents Prize. Each participant had to visualize and create their own restaurant. Seen here is their Art-Deco inspired design that really plays with contrast. Note the beauty of the line against the elegant shape of the circle.
Celebrating the 2011 Designer's days, held under the theme "Conversation (s)," Italian furniture company Cassina invited POOL to design the scenography of their store. The designers transformed some of the furniture pieces into meta-objects "that hide the excess and the beautiful, away from its use value to reveal its symbolic force." Photo by: Samuel Kirszenbaum