Working with Plus Architecture, designer Emma Selzer has created plywood ‘Egg Chairs’ that will be incorporated into a new apartment complex in Melbourne Australia. These pods will be placed in a public lounge as one of the many community spaces planned for the development known as ‘Society.’
These independent working stations are designed to accommodate one seated individual with a small desk for his laptop. The irony, or perhaps the appeal, of the stacked plywood ‘Egg Chairs’ is that the space encourages companionship, while the pods themselves and the activity they host isolate each person.
Wooden Egg Workspaces
Plywood Egg Chairs Bring the Community Together, Separately
Trend Themes
1. Egg Chair Workstations - Designing and incorporating egg chairs into offices creates a unique and efficient way for solitary work within a group setting.
2. Community-focused Spaces - Incorporating community spaces into new developments can create opportunities for social interaction and collaboration.
3. Isolation-based Furniture - Designing furniture with the intention of isolation within a communal setting can encourage more focused work and productivity.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Interior designers looking to reimagine office spaces can incorporate egg chairs as a unique seating option for employees.
2. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers can explore incorporating community spaces into new developments, like Society in Melbourne Australia, to increase the overall value of the project.
3. Furniture Manufacturing - Manufacturers can focus on producing furniture designed specifically for individual use within communal spaces, such as the plywood Egg Chairs in Melbourne.