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AUTHOR:
Karim Rashid[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
PHOTO:
image ©Karim Rashid[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
YEAR:
2019[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
PRODUCTION:
Nienkamper
Canada[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
LINKS:
Karim Rashid, Nienkamper[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”21221″ img_size=”full”][vc_single_image image=”21217″ img_size=”full”][vc_separator][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”21219,21220,21218″ img_size=”100×100″ onclick=”kalium_lightbox”][vc_column_text]In order to address the social alienation that contract design can impose on public spaces, Karim designed Heartbeat as a pulsating, alive respite to stagnation. Totally reconfigurable and scalable, Heartbeat is composed of three distinct seating elements: Straight, Concave, and Convex. Repositioning these three elements allows for the creation of a myriad of unique, morphing, undulating, physical landscapes. The shape and direction of the alternating seating resembles a wave or a pulse, keeps guests from being seated back to back, and makes it effortless to spark interaction. Designed to facilitate conversation, Heartbeat suggests sharing a “heart to heart” with your fellow human being.[/vc_column_text][lab_divider title=”RECENT IN DESIGN”][lab_portfolio_items category_filter=”no” columns=”4″ pagination_type=”hide” portfolio_query=”size:12|order_by:date|post_type:,portfolio|tax_query:1192″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
