Architectural Record's annual competition presents the top all-weather furnishings of the year.
Cosmopolitan Kitchen
Designed by Daniel Germani, Danver’s Cosmopolitan Kitchen for outdoor environments channels Piet Mondrian’s primary-color schemes to deliver an eye-catching composition. The modular system includes storage units and countertops, along with electric appliances, in a wide range of dimensions and configurations.
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“A beautiful intersection of art, function, and gathering, the Cosmopolitan Kitchen invites people to spill into the outdoors while enjoying a playful, modern, and customizable amenity.”
AH603 Outdoor Deck Chair
This outdoor deck chair is the latest addition to the Alfred Hoffman–designed series (AH Outdoor Series) for Carl Hansen & Søn. It measures 31" x 30½" x 26" and can be customized with optional seat and back cushions. Constructed from teak wood, it has natural water-repellent properties suitable for outdoor use.
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Theory
Designed by Scott Klinker for Landscape Forms, Theory is an array of outdoor furnishings from transit-shelter components to bench seating systems. The latter are composed of powder-coated steel and aluminum, while the bus-shelter wall and roof panels are tempered glass. The benches (shown) run 96" long but can be joined together in longer runs.
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Bluff and Limbo
These chairs, designed by Hlynur Atlason for Heller, are sculptural organic forms, with swooping contours that comfort a sitter whether outdoors or indoors. They’re made from a recycled plastic polyethylene blend, which resists moisture-related decay and microbial growth, and are available in a choice of six colors.
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