BD BARCELONA SHANTY DESIGN BY DOSHI LEVIEN
BD BARCELONA SHANTY DESIGN BY DOSHI LEVIEN
A new piece added to BD’s collection of
“cabinets”. A typology of furniture which was lost toward the end of the last
century and which we, in the last few years have wanted to regain with the same
purposeful functionality of a container, but with different character.
Very few pieces allow for interventions with so much personality without depleting the function, with which they have been created for. These convert into sculptures in a dining room or in a hotel lobby. Our collection grows with the arrival of a new cabinet by Doshi Levien – designer Nipa Doshi, born in Mumbai, and Jonathan Levien of Scottish descent -, who within a short space of time have converted into one of the most unique and attractive, creative couples on the international scene. This is the second design for BD after the charming Chandlo.
Named Shanty, is imagined as a patchwork of corrugated surfaces referencing improvised dwellings across the world, from Brazil to Africa and India. The cabinet collection celebrates the beauty of these seemingly temporary constructions. The corrugated façade appears to be a spontaneous composition of different coloured surfaces, disguising a rational and carefully considered volume of storage. The body is asymmetric and every door opens in a distinct way. The collection has different versions and finishes. Shanty Summer and Shanty Winter, more or less colourful, Shanty Black with brass finished legs and other versions in monochrome. The cabinet can be accessorized with a new mirror system that allows for different compositions.
Very few pieces allow for interventions with so much personality without depleting the function, with which they have been created for. These convert into sculptures in a dining room or in a hotel lobby. Our collection grows with the arrival of a new cabinet by Doshi Levien – designer Nipa Doshi, born in Mumbai, and Jonathan Levien of Scottish descent -, who within a short space of time have converted into one of the most unique and attractive, creative couples on the international scene. This is the second design for BD after the charming Chandlo.
Named Shanty, is imagined as a patchwork of corrugated surfaces referencing improvised dwellings across the world, from Brazil to Africa and India. The cabinet collection celebrates the beauty of these seemingly temporary constructions. The corrugated façade appears to be a spontaneous composition of different coloured surfaces, disguising a rational and carefully considered volume of storage. The body is asymmetric and every door opens in a distinct way. The collection has different versions and finishes. Shanty Summer and Shanty Winter, more or less colourful, Shanty Black with brass finished legs and other versions in monochrome. The cabinet can be accessorized with a new mirror system that allows for different compositions.
‘’ Globalisation is generally viewed as a destroyer of local
culture. We like to view globalisation as a way to enhance diversity and
disrupt homogeniety: as an equal exchange between cultures, now that we have
Access to other parts of the World liken ever before. ‘’
Nipa Noshi.
Interview by Emily Campbell fort he Design Museum
DOSHI LEVIEN
Doshi Levien is an internationally acclaimed design
studio founded by designers Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien. Nipa grew up in
India and studied design at the National Institute of Design, founded on the
manifesto by Charles and Ray Eames. Jonathan trained in fine cabinet making
followed by industrial design. They met at the Royal College of Art and have
been working together for over 10 years in their London studio.
Nipa
and Jonathan bring together many worlds in their work. Nipa’s approach is
rooted in her plural upbringing and astute eye for visual culture. Jonathan’s
approach is rooted in industrial precision, combined with the sensuality of a
makers hand and deep understanding of materials. Working across disciplines and
industries, Doshi Levien’s work celebrates the hybrid and explores the coming
together of cultures, technology, industrial design and fine craftsmanship.
They have created work for industry leaders Moroso, Kvadrat, B&B italia,
Cappellini, Camper, Swarovski, Galerie Kreo, museums and cultural institutions.
http://www.doshilevien.com/about/
