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Insula,
by Patricia Urquiola
The Modular Insula sofa is Patricia Urquiola’s updated inter-
pretation of traditional seating used in traditional Arab Majlis,
where community members gathered to discuss events and
local issues, entertain guests, build friendships, and have fun.
Formally, it is a rational modular sofa with very softened
shapes and low height, with a Insula in the backrest that
concentrates all the protagonism of the design and provides a
decidedly horizontal emphasis. It combines carefully balanced
proportions as an architectural element that can be subtly
integrated.
Functionally, like the original concept of Arab Majlis, the main
function of the Insula sofa is socializing. The multitude of con-
figurations allows it to adapt to all kinds of social situations,
both indoors and outdoors: from the reception of an office
where one can find a place to work relaxed, to resting in a
home or outdoors for sunbathing and having fun.
Its modular design consists of an orthogonal aluminum base
with very softened shapes where the seat cushion, very plush
and comfortable, is located. The two sizes of its seats allow for
various types of backrests: individual, double, angular, etc.
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