+Plus Collection 2011 2011
Felt Carpets
Ruckstuhl, Switzerland
As from the start of 2005 the +Plus Collection will be extended, with the addition of a series of felt carpets. In designing these, the main emphasis was on the ideas of «joining and extending». Made of virgin wool, the felt rolls are produced in a width of 1.60 metres. The challenge was how to overcome the constraints of this format. New possibilities of linkage were developed for the purpose and incorporated with the carpets – like buckles, hinges and zips. These are both functional and at the same time constitute design elements. And yet the idea of «joining» was not the only one in mind. Modern laser technology has also contributed to the development of designs that are completely original.
Vermino
The Vermino carpet is like a scribble – like an aimless drawing that has been converted into a carpet. At several points you can see through the carpet to the floor beneath.
Lapis
The idea for Lapis was derived from the contemplation of walls and stone floors. The two layers of this carpet are composed of different organic forms which recall stones.
Satura
The idea for Satura comes from quilts – though here we have rolls not of material but of felt, with different colours and motifs. A cross-stitching of fine leather straps holds the carpet together.
