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INDEX
History 2
Drops & Argenteus 4
Shadow 6
Bruno 8
Wave 10
Drops 11
Aurora & Drops 12
PRODUCTS
Argenteus 14
Aurora 16
Arizona 18
Bruno 20
Chado 22
Drops 24
Influence 26
Mirror 30
Norma 32
Shadow 34
Velvet 36
Wave 38
Zigzag 40
DESIGNERS 42
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About Silvered Glass
For many years, glass manufac-turers had been trying to produce silvered glassware using a number of compounds; early pieces used mercury amalgams based on tech-niques used for silvering mirrors, but these proved unsuitable.
Silvered glass was first made in the 1840s and patented in England in 1849 and in the USA in 1855. From 1860 onwards, the main production of silvered glass came from glass-works in Bohemia.
Methods of Manufacture
Silvered glass is double-walled glassware with a silver coating inside the walls.
Each manufacturer has its own recipe which is a closely guarded secret. The silvering liquid is poured into the space between the walls of the glass vessel through a hole in the bottom, and it adheres to the glass. The residue is drained off, the inside dried, and some form of seal is placed over the hole. Verreum uses the highest quality 99.99% pure silver and the seal used in the bottom is stainless steel to keep the inside safe from humidity or any kind of climate changes.
Verreum was founded in 2009 in Prague, Czech Republic, by Pavel Weiser. The name Verreum comes from a combination of ”Verre” –glass in French- and ”Um” –craftsmanship in Czech-. As the name suggests, Verreum aims at reviving tradi-tional glass making craftsmanship, and the focus of Pavel Weiser’s vision is the revival of silvered glass making, a forgotten technique in Europe, which Verreum wished to re-invent, coupling new technology and a new design language.
Verreum collaborates with both Czech and international designers for the creation of its products, and besides the production of its own unique silvered glass with glass blowing facilities in Novy Bor, cooperates with the rest of the Czech glassworks with the mission of sustaining the glass making tradition of Bohemia.
Verreum was also a co-organiser of the European project ”Glass is Tomorrow”, whose aim is to promote cooperation among glass-makers and designers across Europe.
As of 1st January 2013, Verreum is an enterprise of GGV Design Partners together with the Turkish brand GAIA&GINO. Gaye Cevikel, who is the creator of GAIA&GINO, manages the creative direction, sales and marketing of Verreum.
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Argenteus vase, design by Rony PleslDrops cacti/flower vase, design by Arik LevyHotel Josef, Prague, room 704
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Shadow champagne/wine set, design by Sebastian BergneHotel Josef, Prague, bar
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Bruno table lamp, design by Karim RashidHotel Josef, Prague, room 704
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Drops cacti/flower vase, design by Arik LevyHotel Josef, Prague, room 704
Wave flower vase and fruit bowl, design by Jiri PelciBruno table lamp, design by Karim RashidHotel Josef, Prague, room 704
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Aurora coffee set, design by Defne Koz/Marco SusaniDrops cacti/flower vase, design by Arik LevyHotel Josef, Prague, restaurant
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VRP0102340BronzeSilvered glass with brass tubeVase largeØ 180mm x h 340 mmØ 7 1/10” x 13 2/5”
VRP0102240BronzeSilvered glass with brass tubeVase smallØ 130 mm x h 240 mmØ 5 1/10” x 9 1/2”
ARGENTEUSVasesSilvered glass / brass tubeDesign by Rony Plesl2012The inspiration for these vases comes from the work of the famous sculptor, Constantine Brancusi. For the designer, Rony Plesl, the egg as one of his favorite shapes, symbolizes the perfection and centerpiece of any interior.
Argenteus comes in two sizes in bronze colored silvered glass with brass tube inside.
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VDK010997Opal WhiteDouble walled glassEspresso cup and saucer(Cup) - Ø 56 mm x h 97 mm (Saucer) - Ø 132 mm x h 38 mm (Cup) - Ø 2 1/5’’ x h 3 4/5’’ (Saucer) - Ø 5 1/10’’ x h 4 9/10’’
VDK0101115SilverSilvered glassCookie PlateØ 97 mm x h 115 mmØ 3 4/5’’ x h 4 1/2’’
VDK0109111Opal WhiteDouble walled glassCapuccino cup and saucer(Cup) - Ø 65 mm x h 111 mm (Saucer) - Ø 141 mm x h 40 mm (Cup) Ø 2 1/2’’ x h 4 3/10’’ (Saucer) Ø 2 1/2’’ x h 4 3/10’’
VDK011180American walnutTrayw 340 mm x d 180 mm x h 25 mmw 13 3/10’’ x d 7’’ x h 1’’
VDK0109125Opal WhiteDouble walled glassLatte cup and saucer(Cup) - Ø 75 mm x h 125 mm (Saucer) - Ø 141 mm x h 54 mm (Cup) Ø 2 9/10’’ x h 4 9/10’’(Saucer) Ø 2 9/10’’ x h 4 9/10’’
AURORACoffee SetSilvered glass, double walled glass and woodDesign by Defne Koz & Marco Susani2013Aurora consists of 3 handmade different sizes of coffee cups in double walled opal white gradient glass with 3 different shapes of silvered glass saucers and a cookie platter in silvered glass. The set is completed with an American walnut wood tray.
Defne & Marco’s inspiration:You, me, the smell of coffee. A good morning. What can we do to make this morning even better? Maybe a couple of precious, magic, shiny, silver cups for our coffees? Maybe a tray to hold them together? Maybe a tall cup to hold the small precious espresso high on a pedestal, building a monument to it?
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VRP0301260Black/SilverSilvered glassVase, smallØ 80 mm x h 260 mmØ 3 1/5” x 8 4/5”
VRP0306260Opal white/GoldSilvered glassVase, smallØ 80 mm x h 260 mmØ 3 1/5” x 10 1/5”
VRP0301310Black/SilverSilvered glassVase mediumØ 80 mm x h 317 mmØ 3 1/5” x 12 1/2”
VRP0306310Opal white/GoldSilvered glassVase, mediumØ 80 mm x h 317 mmØ 3 1/5” x 12 1/2”
VRP0301390Black/SilverSilvered glassVase largeØ 80 mm x h 362 mmØ 3 1/5” x 14 3/10”
VRP0306390Opal white/GoldSilvered glassVase, largeØ 80 mm x h 362 mmØ 3 1/5” x 14 3/10”
ARIZONAVasesSilvered and blown glassDesign by Rony Plesl2012Arizona vases are inspired by the famous flower in the desert, the cactus. It brings the beauty of the desert into the interiors. Arizona comes in three sizes and two versions: silvered glass top/black bottom and gold silvered glass top and opal glass bottom.
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VKR0101400Clear base/Silver top Glass, silvered glassTable lampØ 320 mm x h 400 mmØ 12 1/2’’ x h 15 7/10’’
EU/UK 220 V e27 socket (max. 100 W) bulb not incl. US 120 V e26 socket (max. 60 W) bulb not incl. White fabric cable and white switch.
VKR0109400Opal base/Bronze topGlass, silvered glass Table lampØ 320 mm x h 400 mmØ 12 1/2’’ x h 15 7/10’’
EU/UK 220 V e27 socket (max. 100 W) bulb not incl. US 120 V e26 socket (max. 60 W) bulb not incl. White fabric cable and white switch.
BRUNOTable LampBlown glass and metallic coated glassDesign by Karim Rashid2013Bruno consists of 2 handmade table lamps, in clear glass body / silver coated glass shade; opal white glass body/bronze coated glass shade.
Karim’s inspiration:My goal with this lamp was to expose the simple beauty of the materials that house the light. The glass base rises upward toward a metal diffuser. The light itself is floating inside, hidden, but illuminates the base out of the opening on top. Harmony between illumination, material and form are what makes this object simple yet special.
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VSH0203230/SETGrey glass/Silver/GoldTea setTea JugØ 108 mm x h 160 mmØ 4 1/4’’ x h 6 3/10’’Milk JugØ 50 mm x h 45 mmØ 1 9/10’’ x h 1, 7/10’’Tea CupØ 80 mm x h 74 mmØ 3 1/10’’ x h 3’’Cookie Platter Ø 100 mm x h 35 mmØ 4’’ x h 1 2/5’’TrayØ 230 mm x h 25 mmØ 9’’ x h 1’’
CHADOTea Set*Silvered glass, colored glass and brassDesign by Sebastian Herkner2013With Chado teaset, Sebastian Herkner brought back the archaic shapes of middle ages into the new light. Chado consists of 1 handmade silvered glass tea cup, 1 cookie plate, 1 blown glass teapot in gray, 1 blown glass milk jug in gray and a handmade brass tray.
* Sold as a set
Sebastian’s inspiration:The tea set Chado for Verreum is designed for the celebration of drinking tea. The origin of its name Chado is based on the Japanese designation of tea ceremony. It is a set of archaic and simple designed objects consisting of a tea cup, milk jug, tea pot, cookie bowl and a metal tray. My aim was to concentrate on the materials like silvered glass and colored frosted glass combined with marble and brass. Every object of this set is made of its most suitable material. The cup for example is made of double walled silvered glass, the tray of metal spanned brass. Chado is created for a ritual.
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VAL0108150BronzeSilvered glassCactus Vase, 1 holeØ 140 mm x h 74 mmØ 5 1/2’’ x h 2 9/10’’
VAL0101150SilverSilvered glassCactus Vase 1 holeØ 140 mm x h 74 mmØ 5 1/2’’ x h 2 9/10’’
VAL0108240BronzeSilvered glassCactus Vase, 2 holesØ 170 mm x h 85 mmØ 6 7/10’’ x h 3 3/10’’
VAL0101240SilverSilvered glassCactus Vase 2 holesØ 170 mm x h 85 mmØ 6 7/10’’ x h 3 3/10’’
VAL0101260SilverSilvered glassCactus Vase 3 holesØ 260 mm x h 110 mmØ 10 1/5’’ x h 4 3/10’’
VAL0108260BronzeSilvered glassCactus Vase, 3 holesØ 260 mm x h 110 mmØ 10 1/5’’ x h 4 3/10’’
DROPSVasesSilvered glassDesign by Arik Levy2013Drops is a very innovative typology for the cacti or flowers we use everywhere in our homes and offices. Cactus as a flower is also believed to decrease the magnetic field when used next to electronic equipment. Drops come in three versions, one cave, two caves and three caves and in two colors: silver and bronze.
Arik’s inspiration:I was always fascinated with the quicksilver drops and remember that when the old thermometer broke on the floor I was looking for these drops. The amazing surfaces tension and reflection as well as the sensation of it as if it is still liquid. Juxta-positioning the different sizes together like a table sculpture installation reflecting one into the other as well as the surrounding environment is a delight. Planting cacti or flowers into the holes gives life to the installation as well as generous reflections of colors and forms. Enjoy.
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168 mm x h 120mmØ 2 7/10’’ x h 4 7/10’’,
273 mm x h 164 mmØ 2 9/10’’ x h 6 1/2’’
3 56 mm x h 148 mmØ 2 1/5’’ x h 5 4/5’’
473 mm x h 168 mmØ 2 9/10’’ x h 2 4/5”
569 mm x h 84 mm Ø 2 7/10’’ x h 3 3/10’’
168 mm x h 120mmØ 2 7/10’’ x h 4 7/10’’,
273 mm x h 164 mmØ 2 9/10’’ x h 6 1/2’’
3 56 mm x h 148 mmØ 2 1/5’’ x h 5 4/5’’
473 mm x h 168 mmØ 2 9/10’’ x h 2 4/5”
569 mm x h 84 mm Ø 2 7/10’’ x h 3 3/10’’
VAL0205584Smoky lime Green Silvered glassCandleholder (Set of 5)
VAL0201584Silver Silvered glassCandleholder (Set of 5)
INFLUENCECandleholder Collection*Silvered blown glassDesign by Arik Levy2012Influence is a play with different shapes, each in a harmonious geometry. It comes as a set of 5 candle holders in two color versions, silver and lime green.
* Sold as a set of 5
Arik’s inspiration:Candlesticks are around us all the time and usually set on the table for decoration and light. With this collection I wanted to create a landscape of elements that joint together as one form, influence the previous and following forms. They stand as a mini architecture and allow arranging different skylines, as one likes. When candles are installed and lit the dancing flames will reflect on the diagonal surfaces and animate bright light spots.
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VOCH020160SilverSilvered glassShot glass, set of 2 pcs.*Ø 57 mm x h 103mmØ 2 1/5” x 4 1/10”
* Sold as a set of 2
VOCH0201140SilverSilvered glassWhite wine glass, set of 2 pcs.*Ø 74 mm x h 137 mmØ 2 9/10” x 5 2/5”
* Sold as a set of 2
VOCH0201170SilverSilvered glassRed wine glass, set of 2 pcs.*Ø 75 mm x h 163 mmØ 3” x 6 2/5”
* Sold as a set of 2
MIRRORDrink SetSilvered blown glassDesign by Olgoj Chorchoj2010A new design language for our favorite drinks. The double wall technology keeps the drink inside either cold or warm. The shape is inspired by the simplicity of the nineties. Mirror comes in three shapes in silvered blown glass.
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VSH0101200SilverSilvered glass VaseØ 200 mm x h 202 mmØ 7 9/10” x 8”
VSH0105200Smoky lime GreenSilvered glassVaseØ 200mm x h 202 mmØ 7 9/10” x 8”
VSH0101230SilverSilvered glass Bowl, smallØ 220mm x d 20mm x h 70 mmØ 8 7/10” x d 4/5” x h 2 4/5”
VSH0105230Smoky lime GreenSilvered glassBowl, smallØ 220mm x d 20mm x h 70 mmØ 8 7/10” x d 4/5” x h 2 4/5”
VSH0101300SilverSilvered glassBowl, largeØ 300mm x d 74mm x h 92 mmØ 11 4/5” x d 2 9/10” x h 3 3/5”
VSH0105300Smoky lime GreenSilvered glassBowl, largeØ 300mm x d 74mm x h 92 mmØ 11 4/5” x d 2 9/10” x h 3 3/5”
VSH0101120SilverSilvered glassCandleholderØ 74mm x h 122 mmØ 2 9/10” x 4 4/5”
VSH0105120Smoky lime GreenSilvered glassCandleholderØ 74mm x h 122 mmØ 2 9/10” x 4 4/5”
VSH010150SilverSilvered glass Tealight holder66mm x h 52 mmØ 2 3/5” x 2 1/10”
VSH010550Smoky lime Green Silvered glassTealight holderØ 66mm x h 52 mmØ 2 3/5” x 2 1/10”
NormaTable Top SetSilvered blown glassDesign by Sebastian Herkner2012The geometrical shapes of Norma table top set creates an aura around the interiors where they are used. The aura is reflected in the flowers in the vase and the fruits or food in the bowls. Norma comes in 5 different forms and two different silvered glass finishes: silver and smoky lime green silvered glass.
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VSB0101190Yellow baseSilvered glassChampagne Cooler Ø 210 mm x h 190 mm Ø 8 1/4’’ x h 7 2/5’’
VSB0101152Beige baseSilvered glassTrayØ 300 mm x h 152 mm Ø 11 4/5 x h 5 9/10’’
VSB0101210Green baseSilvered glassWine CoolerØ 175 mm x h 210 mm Ø 6 2/5’’ x h 8 1/4’’
VSB010177Magenta baseSilvered glass BowlØ 134 mm x h 77 mmØ 5 3/10’’ x h 3’’
SHADOWChampagne / Wine SetSilvered glass and coated aluminumDesign by Sebastian Bergne2013Shadow consists of 4 handmade silvered glass objects, champagne bucket, wine cooler, bowl and a special tray. The base is in coated aluminum.
Sebastian’s inspiration:A functional range of thermally insulated serving objects with the calm quality of geometric sculpture. The seemingly unstable volumes in mirrored glass appear to be supported by their metal shadows.
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VMK010160Clear Silvered glassEspresso Cup*Ø 69mm x h 60 mmØ 2 7/10” x 2 2/5”
* Sold as a set of 2
VMK0101250ClearSilvered glassCappuccino Cup*Ø 105mm x h 80 mmØ 4 1/10” x 3 1/5”
* Sold as a set of 2
VMK0101200ClearSilvered glassLatte Cup*Ø 92mm x h 90 mmØ 3 3/5” x 3 1/2”
* Sold as a set of 2
VELVETCoffee SetSilvered blown glassDesign by Michael Koenig2011The shape of the Velvet coffee set is inspired by the basket for collecting coffee beans. A perfect cup for espresso, latte and cappuccino, Velvet coffee cups keep coffee warm and fingers cool. Velvet comes in three shapes in silvered blown glass.
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VJP0102200Opal white/SilverSilvered glassBowl, smallØ 209 mm x d 88 mm x h 134 mmØ 8 1/5” x d 3 1/2” x h 5 3/10”
VJP0103200Purple/SilverSilvered glassBowl, smallØ 209 mm x d 88 mm x h 134 mmØ 8 1/5” x d 3 1/2” x h 5 3/10”
VJP0102290Opal white/SilverSilvered glassBowl, largeØ 300 mm x d 61 mm x h 105 mmØ 11 4/5” x d 2 2/5” x h 4 1/10”
VJP0103290Purple/SilverSilvered glassBowl, largeØ 300 mm x d 61 mm x h 105 mmØ 11 4/5” x d 2 2/5” x h 4 1/10”
VJP0102310Opal white/SilverSilvered glassVaseØ 152 mm x d 182 mm x h 300 mmØ 6” x d 7 1/5” x h 11 9/10”
VJP0103310Purple/SilverSilvered glassVaseØ 152 mm x d 182 mm x h 300 mmØ 6” x d 7 1/5” x h 11 9/10”
WAVETable Top SetColored blown glassDesign by Jiří Pelcl2011Wave collection is inspired by water. The concentric circles represent ripples in the water when you toss a stone into it.
Wave comes in three different forms, and two different finishes: opal white/silver and purple/silver.
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VOCH0102250Smoky GreyGlassVase, smallØ 168 mm x h 247 mmØ 6 3/5” x 9 7/10”
VOCH0107350TealGlassVase, largeØ 240 mm x h 350 mmØ 9 1/2” x 13 4/5”
VOCH0102350Smoky GreyGlassVase, largeØ 240 mm x h 350 mmØ 9 1/2” x 13 4/5”
VOCH0107250TealGlassVase, smallØ 168 mm x h 247 mmØ 6 3/5” x 9 7/10”
ZIGZAGVase CollectionColored blown glassDesign Olgoj Chorchoj2019These vases are very much inspired by the Sixties. Because of the shape, the mouth blown colored glass gives the effect of gradient color.
ZigZag comes in two sizes and two different color versions: grey and teal.
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KARIM RASHIDKarim Rashid is a leading design figure with worldwide recognition and clientele. Considered to be an A-list designer, Karim has been working for over 25 years in product, packaging, lighting and interior design. He has won numerous awards and accolades from international companies, publications and universities. He is one of the most prolific designers in history, designing successful products for clients ranging from high-end to mass-market. His philosophy of ‘democratic design’ -design for all- is Karim’s personal mantra. Throughout his career he has sought to bring design to the masses by creating affordable, approachable and beautiful objects. Karim has redefined several once-stagnant markets, i.e.: home accessories (Dirt Devil Kone Vac), cleaning products (Method cleaning products) and water filtration (Bobble).
SEBASTIAN BERGNE Bergne set up his London design studio after graduating from The Royal College of Art in 1990. He has since established an impressive body of work, ranging from corkscrews to kettles, frying pans to pencil dice. Bergne’s work shows less of a signature style, more a quest for appropriate new solutions to diverse design problems, whether working on bespoke projects or anonymous consumer products. His achievements have been widely recognized with international design awards, frequent publication, exhibi-tions and inclusion in permanent collec-tions such as The Museum of Modern Art (New York) and the Design Museum (London). Bergne shares his knowledge and experience through guest speaking, lecturing and jury participation.
SEBASTIAN HERKNER Sebastian Herkner, born 1981, studied Product Design at Academy of Arts and Design Offenbach in Germany.In spring 2010, his occasional table Bell-Table was presented in New York in the collection of Spanish manufacturer ABR, and it also received the red dot award 2010. In the year 2011 Herkner was nominated Newcomer Designer of Germany.
ARIK LEVY“Creation is an uncontrolled muscle” according to Arik Levy (born 1963). Artist, technician, photographer, designer, filmmaker, Levy’s skills are multi-disciplinary and his work can be seen in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide. Best known publicly for his sculptures –such as his signature Rock pieces–, his installations, limited editions and design, Levy nevertheless feels “The world is about people, not objects.”Hailing originally from Israel and moving to Europe after his first participation in a group sculpture exhibition in Tel-Aviv in 1988, Levy currently works in his studio in Paris.His formation was unconventional where surfing, as well as his art and graphic design studio, took up much of his time back home. Following studies at the Art Center Europe in Switzerland he gained a distinction in Industrial Design in 1991.After a stint in Japan where he consolidated his ideas producing products and pieces for exhibitions, Levy returned to Europe where he contributed his artistry to another field –contemporary dance and opera by way of set design.The creation of his firm then meant a foray back to his first love, art and industrial design, as well as other branches of his talents.
DEFNE KOZ AND MARCO SUSANI Defne Koz and Marco Susani are founding partners of Koz Susani Design, based in Chicago, working for many International clients. Having worked for many years in Milano, both Defne and Marco are deeply rooted in the Italian design culture.Defne’s idea of design is influenced by her training in Ettore Sottsass’ studio in Milano, and by the combination of her Turkish and Italian cultures. Marco Susani extended the culture of Italian Design to new fields like Interaction Design and Strategic Design. His main interest is in combining high-tech innovation with emotional design. He started his career in Italy with design guru Ettore Sottsass, at Olivetti, Sottsass Associati, followed by Domus Academy. Later, in the US, he created the Motorola Advanced Concept Group, and was Motorola’s Global Vice President of Digital Design before founding Koz Susani Design Studio with Defne Koz.
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MICHAEL KOENIGMichael Koenig was born in Aachen in 1971 and grew up in the part of Germany. After school, he was trained as a cabinet maker. He studied design in Aachen, where he gained an honours degree. For several years now, Koenig has had his own studio in Hamburg. The studio is responsible for a wide range of design projects in the fields of furniture, accessories, lighting and interior design, making use of many different materials and all kinds of technologies.
RONY PLESLRony Plesl is currently ranked among the most successful and famous Czech glass artists and designers. He is involved in creative design, interior design, proposals of small and a creates limited collections under his own brand. He works with a number of significant glassworks and glass producers both in the Czech Republic and abroad.Rony Plesl is the Head of the Glass Atelier at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prag. The quality of his work is recognised by the inclusion of his Quadra Pura vase among the 100 best designs of the 20th century. His works are presented in many private and public collections around the world.
JIŘÍ PELCLProfessor Architect Jiří Pelcl teaches at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, where he was the chancellor in 2002–2005. Besides practical activities, he deals with the theory of design, he publishes papers and is a guest lecturer at both domestic and foreign schools (Rietveld Academy Amsterdam, University of California Berkeley, RCA London, Yale University, ENSDI Paris, SCIARCH Los Angeles).He has created numerous interiors of prestigious buildings (interiors for president Václav Havel in Prague Castle, the Czech Embassies in Rome and Pretoria, the Czech House in Malmö, etc.). In 2006, he won the National Design Award, the Form award in Germany, and in 2007 the Design Plus award in Germany and the Czech Grand Design award for designer of the year.
OLGOJ CHORCHOJOlgoj Chorchoj Studio was founded in 1990 by Michal Froněk and Jan Němeček during their studies at the Academy of Arts in Prague. Since then, they have worked in the areas of industrial design, furniture design and especially architecture and interiors. Over the years, the studio has several times been awarded Grand Prix Honorary recognition by the Society of Czech Architects. They currently work in the studio with a total of 8 designers and architects. Michal Froněk and Jan Němeček are the Head of Atelier of product design at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague.
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PHOTOGRAPHYPatrik BoreckyTomas Brabec
VERREUM MANUFACTURING PHOTOSCourtesy of ‘Glass is Tomorrow’ project
LIFESTYLE PHOTOS LOCATIONHotel Josef, Prague
GRAPHIC DESIGNMahasti Kia
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