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D e s i g n M u s e u m H o l o n
Holon, Israel
Folly
Project
Ron Arad Architects
Product
Folly
Some materials for the build-
ing were developed by the Foun-
dation’s own workshop, Atelier
Luma, and feature, among oth-
er things, textile wall coverings
made of bioplastics, algae-col-
oured tiles and acoustic elements
made of sunflowers. The interior
complements the concept and our
Bell chair fits the bill. Made of re-
cycled and recyclable polypropyl-
ene using a minimum of material
and energy, it guarantees envi-
ronmentally friendly furniture.
The Design Museum Holon is intended as the reflection of Israeli
design. The greater part of the Museum’s external appearance is
shrouded in five dominant bands of Corten steel structure, which
undulate and meander their way in, out and around the museum’s
internal volumes. The bands act as a spine for the building – both
supporting large parts of it structurally and dictating its posture in
relation to its surroundings. Our Folly bench, in the central court,
recalls the shape of this external shell.
