Eames Pavilion System Enters Series Production with Spanish Manufacturer Kettal
The Eames Office and Spanish manufacturer Kettal are launching the Eames Pavilion system, a modular building kit based on the iconic Eames House in Pacific Palisades. Originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1949 as part of the Case Study Houses program, the structure remained a unique prototype intended to demonstrate the potential of industrial prefabrication in residential architecture. Now, after three years of archival research and development, the design is being adapted for series production. The system features columns, beams, and wall elements that replicate the original's aesthetic and structural details, allowing for flexible configurations up to two stories. Unlike the original residential intent, the new modules target commercial and leisure sectors, serving as garden houses, poolside structures, or exhibition spaces. The product will premiere at the Salone del Mobile in Milan from April 21 to 26, coinciding with a related exhibition at the Triennale Museum. This launch marks a significant shift in preserving the Eames legacy, transforming a singular architectural monument into a reproducible commercial product while maintaining the designers' emphasis on precision and detail.
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Eames Pavilion System Enters Series Production with Spanish Manufacturer Kettal
The Eames Office and Spanish manufacturer Kettal are launching the Eames Pavilion system, a modular building kit based on the iconic Eames House in Pacific Palisades. Originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1949 as part of the Case Study Houses program, the structure remained a unique prototype intended to demonstrate the potential of industrial prefabrication in residential architecture. Now, after three years of archival research and development, the design is being adapted for series production. The system features columns, beams, and wall elements that replicate the original's aesthetic and structural details, allowing for flexible configurations up to two stories. Unlike the original residential intent, the new modules target commercial and leisure sectors, serving as garden houses, poolside structures, or exhibition spaces. The product will premiere at the Salone del Mobile in Milan from April 21 to 26, coinciding with a related exhibition at the Triennale Museum. This launch marks a significant shift in preserving the Eames legacy, transforming a singular architectural monument into a reproducible commercial product while maintaining the designers' emphasis on precision and detail.
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