Though the Frankie store in Los Angeles is dedicated to clothing design, the store's most interesting design feature might very well be its furniture. Designed and built by local firm Bureau Spectacular, the furniture's seemingly random geometrical protrusions actually combine to form a set of bleacher-like stairs.
The puzzling furniture consists of nine different units, including display shelves for Frankie' s clothing, fitting rooms for the clientele, and storage space. Due to the size and shape of the assembled staircase, some of these pieces are massive while others are much smaller.
Aside from the impressively complex furniture, Bureau Spectacular also designed Frankie's facade. The paint job on the front of the build is a series of aggressively angled black streaks on a stark white background, a reference to the comic books that Jiminez Lai, Bureau Spectacular's founder, read as a child.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Interconnected Furniture
- The interconnected furniture trend presents an opportunity for innovative designs that combine functionality and aesthetics.
- Complex Puzzle Design
- The complex puzzle design trend offers an avenue for creating unique and visually striking furniture pieces that capture attention.
- Integration of Art and Function
- The integration of art and function trend opens up possibilities for creating furniture that serves a practical purpose while also being visually appealing.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- In the interior design industry, there is potential to incorporate interconnected furniture designs that bring a stylish and functional element to homes and commercial spaces.
- Retail
- In the retail industry, the use of complex puzzle designs in store furniture can create an immersive shopping experience that stands out from competitors.
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can benefit from the integration of art and function trend by incorporating unique furniture designs into building interiors, creating visually engaging spaces.
