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.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Immagine-2022-01-22-143236.png)
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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.
![Bench by Zaha Hadid](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Bench_by_Zaha_Hadid02.jpg)
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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.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/126-11-BEB_ITALIA-MOON_SYSTEM-HOME_10_MOON_01.jpg)
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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.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/th_65d1300db123ce22f6e2569fb36764f8_1307_moons_phot_07.jpg)
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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.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Furniture-in-the-Indianapolis-Museum-of-Art.jpg)
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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.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/moon-system-versioni.png)
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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.
![Technical drawings of the Moon System.](http://www.lukedreyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/moon-system-data-sheet.png)
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Info sources:
https://zaha-hadid-design.com/moon-system-sofa-1363
http://www.zaha-hadid.com/design/moon-system/
https://www.bebitalia.com/en/sofa-moon-system
http://www.bonluxat.com/a/Zaha_Hadid_Moon_System.html