Horm Ripples “Like a River” Benches
RIPPLES “LIKE A RIVER” BENCHES
RIPPLES “LIKE A RIVER” BENCHES
Designed by Toyo Ito
Ripples “Like a River” is a modular system composed of two elements that merge into a continuous flow of forms and materials.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Horm
PRODUCT TYPE
Benches
AWARDS
Compasso d'Oro 2004
DIMENSIONS
- Width : 200 cm (78.8 in)
- Height : 40 cm (15.7 in)
- Seat Depth : 50 cm (19.7 in)
COLLECTION
Ripples
PRODUCTION
Made in Italy
DESIGNER
Toyo Ito
ENVIRONMENT
Indoor
DETAIL
Made with the five wood essences of Ripples, this composition becomes a bench-sculpture adaptable to public spaces, museums, and collective areas thanks to its multiple dynamic configurations.
INSTALLATION
The polychromatic effect of the woods flows like a wave, making each installation unique and instantly recognizable.
WOOD SPECIES
Bench crafted from a special and exclusive multilayer of five different wood species (Canaletto walnut, mahogany, cherry, oak, and ash). Seat reinforced with a hidden metal bar.
MODULES
Modules A and B can be combined to create various compositions.
Walnut
FINISHES
- Canaletto Walnut
- Canaletto Walnut, Mahogany, Cherry, Oak, Ash
DESIGNER - TOYO ITO
Toyo Ito, winner of the 2013 Pritzker Prize, explores the relationship between technology, lightness, and space, creating architectures that redefine the contemporary perception of the built environment. His philosophy blends innovation, poetry, and dynamism, giving rise to projects that seem to flow between nature and the city, transforming each construction into a unique and sensorial experience.
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