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Phileas office

It has been a great journey we took with Phileas The Austrian Office for Contemporary Art to create the interior for the new wonderful space at Opernring 17, which will be their office and public exhibition space, including the library for the artist books and a flexible office furniture concept to allow quick change of settings from working space to public event space.

Photos by Jamie McGregor Smith

MAK exhibition Werkstätte Hagenauer

POLKA created the exhibition design and graphic design of the in-depth overview of the works and archive of Werkstätte Hagenauer. Exhibition from 16.11.2022-3.9.2023. Inspired by the vast treasure of the archive in the storage we show an installation of the storage draws, which invite to discover, learn and love the little objects.

Leopoldinentempel

The charming temple at a small lake in a park next to Schloss Eisenstadt is made suitable for events like weddings or other celebrations with the furniture that blends in the colours scheme of the historic ambiente.

Public Bench | City of Vienna

POLKA was among four design studios invited by the City of Vienna to design a bench for use in public parks and streets. In a time of social distancing, it should allow the simple but important act of meeting up with a friend to continue in a safe manner. Two one-seater benches are connected by a table, which at the same time serves to ensure a distance of one metre between each person. The benches are positioned at an angle for creating a friendly, communicative situation.

Schloss Lackenbach Guesthouse ‘Oberjäger’

The former ‘Försterstöckl’ of Schloss Lackenbach was to be transformed into a guesthouse. POLKA took the inspiration for this interior project from the surrounding environment and the history of the building itself. Traces of different colours and structures of wall paints of the last decades were kept and restored. They were points of reference to develop an elegant and defined colour concept for the rooms. An eclectic mix of historical and contemporary elements create a cosy atmosphere, which is highlighted by restored furniture from the Esterhazy collection. Each of the six rooms is individually designed and themed around botanical specimen or wildlife found around the estate. The big communal salon with its open kitchen invites the guests to cook and enjoy together the tranquility and energy of this special place.

Branding Products | Hotel Altstadt

POLKA developed a series of branding products for Hotel Altstadt Vienna, including keyrings and a guidance system through the various floors in this labyrinthine house.

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Porcelain Tea Set | Demmer

The Demmer Tea Set is a porcelain 12-part tableware collection for the catering and hospitality sector. Its 12 pieces offer a variety of combinations to present and enjoy the range of high quality teas produced by Demmers Teehaus.

Tableware Collection | Vöslauer

The new Vöslauer Gastro Collection is focussing on materials. POLKA designed two new drinking glass shapes, which are produced in three different materials: glass, porcelain and plastic (for use in the wellness industry).

The “Material Edition” provides an unexpected haptical experience.

The velvet like outer surface of the porcelain and plastic version is comforting for hands an lips. These come in the three colors: mint, lilac and light blue.

A new bottle opener which is also part of the Vöslauer Gastro Collection and made to open a huge amount of bottles effortlessly.

The opener is made from one soft metal loop that lies comfortable in the waiter’s hand.

Also part of the collection is the elegant bottle cooler.

Its material porcelain helps to keep the temperature of the water low and integrates well with other porcelain tableware.

Its soft shape refers to the Vöslauer drinking glass.

In addition the exclusive second bottle opener is an elegant turn on the Vöslauer logo.

The letter V is transformed into an attractive object and a new type of bottle opener at the same time.

According to the logo, the serifs of the font turn the letter into a practical tool.

Porcelain Set / Herend

The Hungarian porcelain manufactory of Herend commissioned POLKA to design a new porcelain service with new decorative motifs inspired by Herend’s company history. The plates and bowls are painted by hand in richly varied patterns and blended to form a pot-pourri of lavish diversity, with influences ranging from chinoiserie to graphic decorative motifs of the Orient. For the first time Herend is using blue inglazing for the decoration, hence the porcelain is dishwasher-proof.

Furniture Collections | Wittmann

POLKA has created a range of different collections for the manufacturer WITTMANN, from sofas and highback chairs to tables and chairs.

Glassware Vases | Lobmeyr

The new vase series was inspired by the purity and harmonious forms of water drops as well as the natural flow of liquid glass in the process of production. Coming in three shapes it serves all kinds of different needs for arranging flowers.

Hotel Altstadt | Chocolate Room

For their second room designed for the Hotel Altstadt Vienna, POLKA was inspired by the sweetness and seduction of chocolate. The room is swathed in a variety of brown and cream tones. Bespoke cake-lights, a cake-shaped carpet and a headrest for the bed in the shape of a giant chocolate bar will help you to have the the sweetest dreams.