La vie est une pause

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Gabriel Hafner – La vie est une pause

Both for the person who dares to take a quick nap and for the envious colleague who would also like a little shuteye, dozing off at the office is often seen in a negative light. The need to hide from the gaze of others to take a nap was the starting point of this project which concludes my years of study at ECAL.

This project features a deckchair equipped with textile sails that allows the user to withdraw for a nap. Intended for semi-public spaces such as schools, open spaces and libraries, this second space offers the user a feeling of intimacy, without isolating the person completely from his or her surroundings.

Diploma project (2022) by Gabriel Hafner

Assistants
Silvio Rebholz
Know-how
Furniture
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ECAL X KVADRAT - SUIT UP

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ECAL X KVADRAT - SUIT UP

with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard

For this project, the students had to design a seat, or rather requalify and rehabilitate a chair or armchair using existing models such as the monobloc, aluminium bistro chair, or deck chair, as the base structure. Employing Kvadrat upholstery textiles, the designs had to be reversible, meaning it should not alter the existing structure. While the original function of the chair could be maintained or altered, the proposals aimed to improved the comfort and aesthetic character of the seats.
Broomstick Variations

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Broomstick Variations

with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard

The Broomstick Variation project proposes to revisit a basic construction principle (sticks, visible joints, modular structure) and explore its potential for generating new objects and pieces of furniture suited to contemporary uses. The aim is to understand how this design logic, conceived as accessible and economical, can be updated in response to the challenges of sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics.
Ecal X Helinox : Polaris

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Ecal X Helinox : Polaris

with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Julie Richoz

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ECAL x MICASA - HOMEWORKS

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ECAL x MICASA - HOMEWORKS

with David Glättli

Founded in 1981, micasa has built its reputation on accessible, high-quality design and has grown into Switzerland’s leading furniture brand. Committed to democratic design that integrates seamlessly into everyday life, the company partnered with ECAL to develop HOMEWORKS, a limited-edition collection that invites a new generation to reconsider how living spaces are shaped and how design can become an active, meaningful presence in daily routines.
ECAL x AGO - Seoul Highlights

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ECAL x AGO - Seoul Highlights

with Adrien Rovero

AGO Lighting has come together with ECAL Bachelor students in Industrial Design, under the guidance of Swiss designer Adrien Rovero, to conceive a collection of lighting installations to be used in public places such as museums, hotel lobbies, coffee bar and so on. Focusing primarily on the spatial aspect of light, our approach was to design lighting structures based on components supplied by AGO and inspired by the fabric of Seoul, rather than creating mere lamps.  

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