Bert Plantagie and Mecanoo Collaborate on Macaron Modular Sofa System Inspired by French Pastry
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Summary
Dutch design brand Bert Plantagie collaborated with architecture studio Mecanoo to create Macaron, a modular sofa system inspired by the French macaron pastry. The design features curved layers that playfully emulate the appearance of a macaron, with a flexible seating system that can be reconfigured for different environments. The product was launched at Masterly during Milan design week.
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Launching at Masterly during Milan design week, Macaron was designed by Bert Plantagie and Mecanoo as a flexible seating system that can be reconfigured to suit multiple environments.
According to the team, the modules are characterised by curves and layers intended to playfully emulate a macaron, the famous meringue-based sweet.
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