A subtle seam line and slim back are characteristic of this high-backed armchair, which is happy to adapt to any surroundings. Together with its stool and welcoming openness, it affords comfort and relaxation.
A subtle seam line and slim back are characteristic of this high-backed armchair, which is happy to adapt to any surroundings. Together with its stool and welcoming openness, it affords comfort and relaxation.
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.
POLKA was invited to design a typically Austrian café for the Tendence Fair at Messe Frankfurt. The result is an alpine mountain hut, surrounded by a flock of sheep for sitting on and an interpretation of the traditional corner benches with interlocking tables to rest on and enjoy the panoramic view of the mountains.
The second edition of the Pearl Light is presented at Stilwerk Design Gallery by Engelhorn & Turkiewicz, Vienna.
Inspired by the colourfulness of the ribbons for official medals, these custom-made key bands reflect the personality and diversity of the Hotel Altstadt Vienna. The various key bands were developed in vivid color schemes, to match the hotel’s concept of offering uniquely and differently designed rooms. The bands can also be purchased as a souvenir.
POLKA wins 1st prize at the design-competition for a new newspaper-stand for the public space in Vienna organised by MA19.
The designs of the new textile collection for Austrian manufacturer Backhausen play with a graphical interpretation of three-dimensionality. Fine lines create colour gradients and illusions of swivelled ribbons in a clear but playful manner.
POLKA wins second prize for a waste management system in the design-competition organised by Saubermacher, Austria’s biggest private waste disposal enterprise.
As part of the shop-window exhibition series ‚Seven Deadly Sins’ held during Vienna Designweek 2010, POLKA chose ‚gluttony’ and developed an oversized cupcake, upholstered in various black fabrics.
POLKA is part of the Exhibition Wien Museum 7.10.2010 to 9.01.2011
A wall-mounted light object in the form of an over-dimensional pearl necklace.
Prototype for the exhibition ‚Bulb Fiction’ at Klaus Engelhorn Depot, Vienna.
This light object playfully alters both the size and context of the classic pearl necklace. It also references a second motif drawn from daily life, the simple glass globe traditionally used to illuminate Viennese staircases.