IDOL
Idol pushes the boundaries of acoustics
Idol is an ensemble of three phono-absorbing sculptures designed by Isabella Del Grandi for Slalom with the intention of pushing the boundaries of acoustics with an eclectic touch, vehiculating new symbolic meanings. The re-interpretation of primitive shapes gives life to a series of contemporary totems, consisting in an assemblage of non-traditional geometries in balance with each other. The diverse nature of the fabrics together with the precise study of colours combines into a multisensorial experience when interacting with the product and build of an imaginary landscape.
Company/Institution
Slalom srl
Slalom Acoustic & partition systems is an italian
company producing sound-absorbing products,
able to guarantee a safe acoustic comfort
together with a unique design of its kind. The
peculiar characteristic of Slalom is the
sustainable approach to the project, from the
choice of raw materials, recycled and recyclable,
to the production and management process with
reduced environmental impact.
Country
Italy
Designer(s)
Isabella Del Grandi
Multifaceted architect and designer, she trained at Politecnico di Milano and TUDelft and, years of experience in Holland,she returned to Milan where she moved into the folds of design
by founding her own professional studio. From architecture and interiors she opens up
to product design and scenography. Moving between different scales and disciplines, she has developed a professional approach aimed at building narratives with
attention to the circularity of materials. One above all:recycled pet becomes oniric environments and contentemporary sculptures.