Vienna Design Week 2011 - Zach & Hanserl04. Jan2012
LET THE CHIPS FALL... AND THEY MUST!
This was Zachl & Hanserl motto for their workshop presentation during this year Vienna Design Week.
"Core for the development of the regionally inspired works by Zachl & Hanserl from Austria, is their method of prototype construction. Also important for them is to carry out an extensive portion of the fabrication themselves, which means that they can play a larger role in realising the nuances.
The design suo's student studio has therefore been chosen as the site of the exhibition: the workshop situation will allow direct inspection of their way of working.
The Upper Austrian tradition of craftmanship is linked here with the power of modern design. This combination produces furniture and utensils that are simple and timeless, but which are still influenced by proven historical elements." - description taken from the festival programme.
When I visited them, Clemens had a broken leg but it was there at the workshop ready and willing to give details about his aluminium bowls 'Parabol & Parabola' while Sebastian Zachl explained with a smile on his face about his works that litterally were spread and filled the whole workshop. And he really has a motif for this: all works were made by his hands - well, with a little necessary industrial intrusion.
Take a look at these promising prototypes.
Photos by Patrick Moraras.
See here what will be featured tomorrow: Vienna Design Week in review.
Cable lamp with 'Parabol & Parabola' bowl. 
'Parabol & Parabola' bowls. 
'No S.tool' chair - new version. 
Prototype for an outdoor chair. 
Wardrobe or hanger - this one was work in progress during the festival time. 
'No S.tool' chair - older version (graduation project) 
'No S.tool' stool. 
'Por.table' table. 
Sebastian Zachl was born in 1984 in Steyr (Upper Austria). After compulsory school, he attended college for furniture and interior design in Hallstatt, where his interest in the design of furniture was awakened. To further pursue his passion and deepen his knowledge, he graduated from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. During his studies he already participated in some shows (eye-catcher, Essence, Inside / Outside) and finished at the Oval Design Challenge 2008/2009 in second place. At various internships, such as in Mark Waller Berger in Vienna and Heath Nash in Cape Town, he was able to gain important practical experience. Currently he is working on a series of furniture, in which the products can be assembled without the use of tools. During the processing of the furniture pieces also very little material is used, which means that they are very space-saving storage and transport and are also very environmentally conscious. Sebastian Zachler says the own production process is very important because it captures the nuances much better. In his work he tries to combine contemporary design with traditional craftsmanship. With his ideas, models and designs, relating mainly to the field of furniture design, he creates objects which are innovative, sustainable and economical. Currently he lives and works in Steyr. (bio taken from Sebastian website)Photos taken from Schaufenster.DiePresse
