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Villarceau Design Process

The design of the Villarceau Table is based on a geometric characteristic discovered by the French astronomer Yvon Villarceau. Main concept is to design a shape by using a mathematical achievement in order to explore a design concept based on the aesthetic dimensions of scientific...

Trophy II

The Victor J. Papanek Social Design Award was established by the University of Applied Arts Vienna in cooperation with the Museum of Arts and Design and the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York. The design of the Trophy should correlate with the idea of the...

Trophy

Trophy for the Austrian scientist of the years 2007–2018. Competition 1st place. The Trophy is made out of aluminium foam which is after foaming bended to its desired shape. Aluminum foam is a lightweight material with cellular structure and due to its technical as well as aesthetic properties very fascinating to...

Torah Pointer

A yad, literally, "hand," is a Jewish ritual pointer, popularly known as a Torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah reading from the parchment Torah scrolls. Beyond its practical usage, the yad ensures that the parchment is not touched...

Nimbus Bowl

In the design of the Amphora Vase and the Nimbus Bowl Philipp Aduatz takes his inspiration from organic forms and natural structures. Appealing in both objects is the elegance of shape and their presence in space. They appear metallic and therefore heavy, but in fact both...

Sofa I

The main purpose of Philipp Aduatz’ Sofa I is to function as a prototype for a smaller complement to the Dormeuse. It has a sofa-like appearance, perfect for resting and comfortable reclining. The edition consists of five pieces where each piece is -due to the...

Spoon Chair

The main idea behind Philipp Aduatz’ Spoon Chair is to bring the beauty of a bent-back leaf into an object by modifying the principle of the cantilever: here the lever, instead of reaching horizontally, extends upward into one direction. It then loops around over the...

Reversed Process Lamp

With the concept of the Reversed Process Furniture Philipp Aduatz is trying to rethink and reinvent his process of designing objects by flipping the order of the design stages.  His aim is to create objects with a distinct sculptural character by using an experimental approach...

Reversed Process Stool

With the concept of the Reversed Process Furniture Philipp Aduatz is trying to rethink and reinvent his process of designing objects by flipping the order of the design stages.  His aim is to create objects with a distinct sculptural character by using an experimental approach...

Reversed Process Table

With the concept of the Reversed Process Furniture Philipp Aduatz is trying to rethink and reinvent his process of designing objects by flipping the order of the design stages.  His aim is to create objects with a distinct sculptural character by using an experimental approach...