AKI

Antwerp based textile designer Nathalie Van der Massen and interior architect Charlotte Vlerick join forces in a first joint project. The Belgian designers share the same passion for aesthetics and the timeless aspect of design.

AKI, a limited edition paravent that, as an autonomous object, frames art in a functional way. The elegant room divider was designed with respect for traditional craftsmanship and the choice of pure materials in mind. The fabric for the AKI paravent is available in 2 variants. An abstract ton-sur-ton version called Ton and Akua: a derivative of an original watercolour painted by Van der Massen. The development of the fabric for the paravent follows a study commissioned by the Flemish Architecture Institute (VAi) into light and the technical possibilities of weaving. Van der Massen continued to work on the results of this study for the development of the textiles.

AKI is a unique object that combines intuitive design, an eye for detail and craftsmanship. Each piece is handmade in Belgium. The frame in walnut is finished with fine details in brass. The wooden frames are assembled by experienced craftsmen using a manual process using loose wooden fins for the rounded corners. The development of the fabric for the paravent follows a study commissioned by the Flemish Architecture Institute (VAi) into light and the technical possibilities of weaving. Van der Massen continued to work on the results of this study for the development of the textiles.

more at www.akiparavent.com

Photography: Jeroen Verrecht