PROJECT N°1: UU TILES / PROJECT N°2: UU WOODWORK

UU-TILE: Although trending topics in interior design revolve around mobility and flexibility, Tile takes another route, investigating opportunities to enhance sustainability and the optimum integration of functions within a space. The protective and decorative functions of the ceramic tile are enlivened by additional functionalities: while the lighting layout, electrical accesses, and flows are integrated into the building itself, these tiles serve as a physical interface between the architecture and the living space, blurring the lines between object and space.

WOODWORK is a collection of furniture rooted in elementary volumes and basic structures. The collection aims to be discreetly efficient on multiple levels: from the manufacturing process and assembly, to the way in which pieces are combined. These rudimentary yet singular objects express their intent at first sight, and upon second read inform of the care and reason behind their details.

“Unknown, Untitled” is a reference to the label that accompanies a piece of art rather than the notion of anonymity itself. The studio intends for its work to be perceived as a production unassociated with a title or author, devoid of antecedents, and unconcerned with the romantic ideals of its creator. The name also implies an acknowledged relationship between art and design, reinforcing the studio’s deep interest in exploring the matter.

Through close collaboration between its members and the contribution of their diverse perspectives, the studio is able to get rid of a certain degree of subjectivity while resisting the influence of fleeting contemporary trends. The design process often evolves into a quest for essentialism, wherein the studio strips away any superfluous details to reveal objects that feel timeless and durable, and by consequence somehow sustainable.