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Created in conjunction with B&B Italia, Moon System redefines the notion of modular seating, making each element a module to achieve great flexibility and aesthetic taste.

The Moon System exposed at the exhibition “L’Italia di Zaha Hadid”, at MAXXI in Rome.

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设计Moon System: testing the Limits of Curved Geometry

The Moon System blends ergonomics and beauty to ‘liquefy’ conventional sofa typography andescape the constraints of the typical seating system. The design is therefore a result of a happy convergence ofB&B Italia’s typical inclination to experiment and the research conducted by Iraqi architectZaha Hadidon the complexity ofcurved geometries.Hadid’s fascination with innovative curvilinear geometries led in fact to the devising of a sofa whoseback,seatandarmrestsappear to be sculpted out of a single material intoone continuous angular shape.

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A Piece of Design conceived for the Home

Despite itsscenic presence, the project was conceived for thehomeand required careful assessment of the dimensions in addition to a specific study of the fabric collection with elastic and polyurethane coated covers that enhance its sculptural appearance. As a powerful iconic sofa-sculpture that does not renounce ergonomic and comfort design, the Moon System is ideally placed in thecentre of a roomwhere itsfluid,expressive curvescan be admired from new viewpoints.

Example of home décor arranged around the Moon System.

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The Remarkable Shape of the Moon System

With its unmistakable distinctive profile, the like of the buildings designed byZaha Hadid, the architect creates ahighly dynamiccorner sofain a neat, modern fashion. The Moon System presents itself as a single block sculpted into a single material that contains the backrest, seat and armrest. The overall shape matches theottomanthat perfectly corresponds to the hollows of the seat and follows its profile.

Moon System by Zaha Hadid and B&B Italia, 2007.

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The Origins and Meaning of the Name

The name of this peculiar piece of design recalls thecombination of unusual shapesand theconcept of a product-system. The theme of the piece, in its more traditional version, was radically challenged to create a strongly dynamic angular movementwithout sacrificing purposeandusability. De facto, Moon offers exceptionalcomfortandflexibility, with each component a beautiful stand-alone piece in its own right. Moreover, the system can be rotated and reconfigured to conceal the matching ottoman, making it a piece that’s even moreadaptableto its surroundings.

Furniture in the Indianapolis Museum of Art. — Furniture in the Indianapolis Museum of Art

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The Materials of the Moon System

Internal frame: tubular steel and steel profiles;
Internal frame upholstery: Bayfit® (Bayer®) flexible cold shaped polyurethane foam;
Cover: fabric in limited categories.

The Moon System in four different colour variations.

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Data Sheet

Designer: Zaha Hadid;
Year of design: 2007;
Manufacturer: B&B Italia;
Materials: polyurethane with upholstered finish;
Dimensions: 2680 x 2080 x 2000h mm.