Architecture firm Henning Larsen works together with furniture brand Brdr Kruger to launch the new Ekko chair. It is made specifically for the new church located in Skanderborg. The chair was first unveiled during a show in Copenhagen, showcased at Brdr Kruger's showroom during 3 Days of Design. It was the first chair by the studio in over 60 years as well. The chair is hardwearing and stackable.
Henning Larsen senior designer Anders Astrup Andersen explained, "Højvangen Church needed a flexible and inclusive space for a range of community events, not just Christian ceremonies. Traditional church benches or static chairs didn't meet this need. We wanted a seating solution that was open, transparent, and could adapt to different uses while maintaining a strong architectural presence. The chair is part of a gesamtkunstwerk – a holistic design where we developed everything from the architecture to the liturgical furniture. Naturally, the chair had to belong to this same design family."
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Adaptive Seating Solutions
- Adaptive seating, exemplified by the Ekko chair, offers versatility in space utilization for community environments beyond traditional uses.
- Holistic Design Integration
- The Ekko chair embodies holistic design, integrating architecture and furniture for a unified aesthetic in multifunctional spaces.
- Sustainability in Church Furniture
- The Ekko chair showcases sustainability through hardwearing, stackable design, meeting diverse church needs with minimal environmental impact.
Sectors Adopting This
- Church Furniture Manufacturing
- Church furniture manufacturers are exploring designs like the Ekko chair that combine functionality, aesthetic, and adaptability for modern congregations.
- Architectural Design Firms
- Architectural design firms are increasingly involved in comprehensive projects that require the integration of bespoke furniture with architectural elements.
- Event Space Design
- Designing versatile event spaces, as seen with the Ekko chair introduction, allows for the accommodation of a wide range of activities in religious settings.
