CHICAGO, December 19, 2018- Nienkämper today announced that it has been recognized in the 2018 Good Design Award for four of its products from the company's table and seating collections.
The four Nienkämper products awarded are the Perplex Bench, Gazebo Meeting Pod, YP Coffee Table and Gateway Height Adjustable, Mobile Tables.
GOOD DESIGN is an international symbol of a company's firm commitment to innovation and superior design embodiment. "We are honored to be recognized with four GOOD DESIGN awards for our commitment to excellent design. These awards stand as a testament to our continued dedication to design and innovation which have been at the core of the Nienkämper brand for over five decades and to the talented and esteemed designers with whom we have partnered,” commented Nienkämper President and founder, Klaus Nienkämper.
Founded in Chicago in 1950 by architects Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, and Edgar Kaufmann, Jr., GOOD DESIGN annually bestows international recognition upon the world's most prominent designers and manufacturers for advancing new, visionary, and innovative product concepts, invention and originality.
Perplex Bench: Comprised of metal components uniquely used in the automotive industry and an ultra-high performance concrete, Fig40 is free to explore and create remarkable objects such as the Perplex bench. Perplex's form is clear and visually soft, intended to contrast the nature of the industrial like concrete material. A gentle slope over the top surface adds a sculptural element as well as serves the function of preventing water from pooling if used in an outdoor setting. The lift at either end punctuates the form and serves to create a visual lightness. Made of cast aluminum with powder-coated finish the legs are configured to support the bench naturally while being appropriately scaled to balance the lightness of its design intent and the structural requirements for support. Although heavy, at ~400lbs, comparable 10’ long concrete benches can weigh up to 8 times as much. Perplex benches showcase new technology and create a sculptural furniture piece for commercial, hospitality and residential spaces. Design: Fig40
Gazebo Meeting Pod: Designed by Nienkämper, Gazebo creates a finely crafted indoor oasis with an emphasis on comfort and productivity, suitable for a variety of applications within office environments. The innovative structure provides a relaxed and technology-enabled setting for casual or formal meetings, all while improving indoor air quality with its use of biophilic panel elements. Constructed of extruded aluminum, Gazebo has been engineered for quick installation with fittings and extrusions that allow two people to build the structure in less than four hours. The interior acoustic wall panels and wood ceiling help absorb sound and reduce outside noise levels, while the well proportioned structure provides privacy, perfect for today’s open office environments.
YP Coffee Table: Minimalism and elegance characterize the YP Coffee Table. A crisp architectural black powder-coated steel base supports a glass top with a beveled edge that rests within the table’s beveled frame. This sculptural single-form frame pushes the boundaries of furniture design. The table has a bold aesthetic with slender proportions and a visual lightness, allowing for modern design in large and small spaces. Design: Yabu Pushelberg