Archinect - News 2024-05-17T07:00:29-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150169222/flexform-showcases-new-sofa-line-designed-by-italian-architect-antonio-citterio Flexform showcases new sofa line designed by Italian architect Antonio Citterio Sponsor 2019-11-18T06:01:00-05:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/df/df0065b03176dc6f117e98019b1e45ca.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong><em>This post is brought to you by <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/products/sofas-sectional-sofas/romeo?utm_source=Archinect_3&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Romeo" target="_blank">FLEXFORM</a></em></strong></p> <p>The new <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/products/sofas-sectional-sofas/romeo?utm_source=Archinect_3&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Romeo" target="_blank">Romeo sofa</a>, designed by architect Antonio Citterio was launched at the this year's Salone del Mobile Milano. The Romeo sofa&rsquo;s delicate lines, proportions and details &mdash; like the tapered cast aluminum feet and subtle grosgrain piping that outlines the stitching and emphasizes the aesthetically balanced shapes &mdash; attest to the company&rsquo;s artisan expertise.</p> <p>Thanks to the perfect inclination of the seat and the generously goose-down-filled cushions, the Romeo sofa is tangible proof of the company&rsquo;s ability to wed understated <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/company/style-according-flexform?utm_source=Archinect_3&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Romeo" target="_blank">elegance with the utmost in comfort.</a><br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/32/323895320725119d6aaf9259acace1ca.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/32/323895320725119d6aaf9259acace1ca.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy of Flexform.</figcaption></figure> The simplicity of the Romeo sofa design is complemented by a variety of dimensions &mdash; in depth, width, and height &mdash; that highlight its versatility. Romeo is a sofa that fits easily in residential and business or hospitality settings. &mdash; <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/company/designers?utm_source=Archinect_3&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Romeo" target="_blank">Antonio Citterio</a> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e3/e32e93f6e9c4a3637565d28f90cd506f.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e3/e32e93f6e9c4a3637565d28f90cd506f.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Romeo Sofa. Image courtesy of Flexform.</figcaption></figure><p>The Romeo seating system is also amazingly versatile, in that it can ...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150142341/flexform-furnishes-the-beautiful-nidapark-istinye-residential-complex-in-istanbul Flexform furnishes the beautiful Nidapark Istinye residential complex in Istanbul Sponsor 2019-06-24T12:22:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ae/aeb8f06bd4c7cc580fa8a6f844533b94.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong><em>This post is brought to you by </em><em><a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/brand-identity?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Progetti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flexform</a></em></strong></p> <p>Rising in the high-end neighborhood of Istinye, one of the&nbsp;most fascinating and historic areas of this major Turkish metropolis, the <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/projects/public-spaces/istanbul-nidapark-istinye-project?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Progetti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nidapark Istinye residential complex</a> occupies a prime location, with magnificent views of the sea.&nbsp;This ultra-luxurious complex includes 55 buildings, 538 apartments and amenities such as a health spa, indoor and outdoor pools, concierge service, and a 48000 sqm park.&nbsp;A lush vertical garden is located on the ground floor of the main building, near the reception/concierge area.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c4/c4f91786da438788ff8ad75526f7d915.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c4/c4f91786da438788ff8ad75526f7d915.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Reception Area. Image courtesy of Flexform</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cc/cc3a1e439503200375d9b079e837e8fd.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cc/cc3a1e439503200375d9b079e837e8fd.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Furniture shown in image: <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/products/sofas-sectional-sofas/lifesteel?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Progetti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lifesteel sofa</a>, <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/mood/products/armchairs-ottomans/lysandre?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Progetti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lysandre armchairs</a>, <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/mood/products/coffee-and-side-tables-consoles/jacques?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Progetti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jacques</a> and <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/products/coffee-and-side-tables-consoles/giano?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Progetti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giano end tables</a>. Image courtesy of Flexform</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5c/5c75b33b05d8ba61f5f79be2e62d7689.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5c/5c75b33b05d8ba61f5f79be2e62d7689.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Furniture shown in image: <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/products/armchairs-ottomans/guscio-guscio-soft?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Progetti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guscio armchairs</a>, <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/mood/products/armchairs-ottomans/carmen?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Progetti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carmen ottoman</a>, Jacque console, <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/mood/products/coffee-and-side-tables-consoles/fauno?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Progetti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fauno side table</a>. Image courtesy of Flexform</figcaption></figure><p>Model apartments feature a unique combination of furnishings from the <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/brand-identity?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Progetti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flexform</a> and <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/mood?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Progetti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flexform Mood</a> collections.&nbsp;The spacious, light-filled living room is furnished wi...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150129946/introducing-the-magister-sofa-a-timeless-design-by-flexform Introducing the Magister sofa, a timeless design by Flexform Sponsor 2019-04-15T09:06:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4e/4ea5a3cca3011bf51473c8cd6cae9a01.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><figure></figure><p><strong>This post is brought to you by <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/brand-identity?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Magister" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flexform</a></strong></p> <p>Influenced in part by the work of some of the Rationalist masters, Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava developed the concept of a sofa with a very uncluttered, sleek appearance, yet dense with artisanal details. Details designed to highlight the company&rsquo;s ability to craft products that portray the perfect marriage between its talent for innovation and its vast experience in classic upholstering.&nbsp;<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/69/6986554b09de4b2538d2431755a9793e.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/69/6986554b09de4b2538d2431755a9793e.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Magister Sofa. Image courtesy of Flexform</figcaption></figure><p>When <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/company/designers?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Magister" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava</a>, who designed <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/products/sofas-sectional-sofas/magister?utm_source=Archinect&amp;utm_medium=native&amp;utm_campaign=Magister" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magister</a>, chose this name in 1982, they may not have imagined they had created a product that would become an icon.&nbsp;Since 1982 the Magister sofa has continued to be one of the sofas that best expresses the company&rsquo;s commitment to make products that transcend the bounds of time and fashion, authentic distillations of form and function.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/26/2636173c3b75eb8e7cf225475cbe4d16.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/26/2636173c3b75eb8e7cf225475cbe4d16.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Flexform Magister (1983). Image &copy; Gabriele Basilico</figcaption></figure><p>The Magister sofa grew out of a desire to create a seating element in stark cont...</p>