Bretz I Magazine l Collection 2024

Poolside

A summer day by the pool: Sparkling water, the taste of popsicles, that slowly melts in your mouth and the feeling of sunshine on your skin. Poolside gives us the almost weightless state of suspension that one achieves when one is completely relaxed, carried by air, floating over the glittering water and indulging in the idleness of a lazy day by the water.

The sculptural shilouette of Poolside reminds us of amonumental float, gliding silently on glassy water.

The sofa gets its sculptural character from the voluminous upholstery, which looks like stacked air bodies. The backrest, composed of two round upholstered bodies that surround the voluminous, springy seat, creates the impression of absolute softness on the one hand and reliable stability on the other.

The basis of the design was a hand-drawn sketch, on the basis of which an initial digital 3D volume model was produced. The sofa was then digitally “pre-developed” from the outside in. Foam thicknesses and densities were defined and frame specifications for the upholstery and the resulting seating comfort were planned in detail.

Design and craftsmanship go hand in hand. To this end, the design team works closely with the in-house development department to maximize the synergy effects of both resources. The design of the back frames and their connection to each other proved to be particularly challenging.

The seat has a different inclination towards the rear than the backrest towards the front. The indentation in the front of the backrest should slope downwards in order to take up the contour line of the seat again, which means that the back must not only be curved, but also inclined in two directions. Many work steps, adjustments and tests were necessary to implement these specifications in the design.

A great deal of care and attention to detail is required not only during the development phase, but also beyond. For example, every single fold is made by hand!