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Honorable Mention 2017 / Home Interior Products / Professional

Pk6 armchair

  • Company
    Studio Paulo Kobylka, Brazil
  • Lead Designer
    Paulo Kobylka
  • Project Link
  • Other credit
    Photographer: Renan Klippel Pictures On Photoshoot: Rogerio Ghomes
The main inspiration for PK6 armchair comes
from standard metal structures used for
secondary architectural projects.
The design intention transforms industrial
profiles and a wired mesh, usually applied as
supporting elements, into protagonists of the
main stage.
All metal structure is visible and guides the
design intention of the armchair.
It is also handmade, as trims, welds and folds
are executed manually.
The wired mesh is a braided surface produced
by an industrial loom, handled by the
artisans.
Automotive painting is polyurethane based and
sets a bright and waterproof surface, giving
the piece a high chemical and mechanical
resistance.
Levelers allows to finetune the height of the
seats as well as adjust any unexpected gaps on
the flooring.
The upholstery is made by solid foam and
provides a sensory contrast. They are used on
the main points of contact of the user and the
couch.

Bio
Paulo Kobylka has a background in architecture and urbanism. His studio is in Londrina, south Brazil.
After graduating at Londrina State University in 2006, he joined the Planning and Physical Development Office, at the same university for four years.
In 2010 he founded Studio Paulo Kobylka, focusing on residential and commercial architecture.
In his projects, Paulo rethink pre-existing concepts and unite innovation and functionality, inspired by contemporary aesthetic references from different areas such as photography, fashion and music.

Other prizes
2012 - 17th Deca Prize. Residential Category - South Region. 2015 - German Design Award. Special Mention. Cantilevered Sofas PK1 and PK2. 2016 - European Product Design Award. Honorable Mention. PK6 Armchair.

Photo Credit: Studio Paulo Kobylka
Credits: Photographer: Renan Klippel Pictures on photoshoot: Rogerio Ghomes