Form & Refine Alcoa Tray
ALCOA TRAY
ALCOA TRAY
Designed by Herman Studio
The Alcoa ceramics line really stands out. It is clear and simple in form. The handle creates a functional and recognizable expression for the line.
The surface is a balanced matt grey on the outside and a high gloss grey on the inside to provide a subtle contrast. The name Alcoa refers to the region Alcobaça in Portugal where the ceramics hail from.
The region is rich in fine white clay which has cradled a culture of pottery. The Alcoa ceramics line consists of vases in two sizes, a pitcher, and a tray.
DESIGNERS
HERMAN STUDIO
Herman Studio was founded in 2012 by the two architects, Helle Herman Mortensen and Jonas Herman Pedersen.
Their work spans from textile, ceramics, lighting and furniture design to interior design.
A characterstic feature of their design is their focus on the objects’ contours. By working with a distinctive outline for each object, the craftsmanship allows the design to stand out whilst remaining simple and readily recognizable.
Their great passion for design and their appreciation of aesthetic principles are complimentary to their use of traditional materials and methods.
They work in an iterative process between sketches, models and prototypes.
Their design process begins with the detailed study of construction methods, an approach which plays a central role throughout the design process.
The workshop is therefore an essential part of their studio.
We took an analytical approach to the design, by applying to contrast properties of forms and colours.
This is evident in the geometric lines that form the objects and the contrast used in the finished glaze with matt and high gloss
INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENT
Indoor
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
2018
PRE-ASSEMBLED
Yes
CARE
Dishwasher Safe
PRODUCTION
Made in Europe
BRAND
Form & Refine
PRODUCT TYPE
Tray
PRODUCT NUMBER
3120
SURFACE
Matt Grey
DIMENSIONS
- Height : 5 cm
- Diameter : 30 cm
FINISH
Grey matt glazed outside and high gloss glazing on the inside
MATERIAL
Portuguese Stoneware
DESIGNERS
Herman Studio
NET WEIGHT
1300 g
SHAPE
Round
