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UDINE PROMOSEDIA 2002 +TOP TEN+ Austrian Chair Nr. 44 (Carega) belongs to the TOP TEN OF THE YEAR 2002 At 26th International Exhibition in Udine, Italy, September 2002, latest creation of traditional chair manufacturer Ing.Franz Plank GmbH was awarded with prestigious Top Ten Award PROMOSEDIA organisation. Together Chair Of The Year originating from Bulgaria, model no. 44“ considered by committee be only real innovation choice materials or their usages between 57 submitted entries. 55 these came Italy. The owner and CEO company, Franz says: I am proud became first producer which innovative product line has been given this international honour. consider being an important acknowledgement company consequent policy involve renowed architects into development model collection. Heidemarie Leitner unique mod. it straight harmonious design provides also surprisingly good seating comfort heavy-duty suitability. I really delighted that Award Committee payed consideration accordingly. History Mod.44 : 1967 Conceptual at master class for interior (Prof. Soulek) University Applied Arts Vienna. Material wood, semi matt varnishing plaited seat ( one prototype manufactured university joiner, Mr. Bolek). 1999 Complete redesign most ergonomical seating, heavy duty use as contract manufacturing necesseties. Pilot series 80 pieces different kinds wood surface treatments. Successful prove quality within a café (Kaiserliches Hofmobiliendepot Vienna). 2002 Presentation Promosedia, Awarded YEAR. Start commercial manufacturing. Architect interior, born Vienna, Austria received degree (Mag.) Vienna 1967 M.Soulek). Consecutively affiliated F.Drbal (furnishing two passenger ships, 1969), W. Kleyhons, F. Kurrent J. Spalt, A. Schweighofer (i.a. furnishing hospital Zwettl, Austria, 1979). Spalt reconstructions Hoffmann-designs Wittmann Co., 1979-1995) 1995 - 1999 planning organisation part Schoenbrunn castle show rooms on own responsibility (reiches Zimmer including visitor glass tunnel construction). From 1996 cooperation Alessandro Alvera new Kaiserliches Hofmobiliendepot (imperial furniture collection) museum reconstruction Aegyptisches Kabinett Luzie Rie Appartement. Design cafeteria. Furnishing several Hoftafel- und Silberkammer Hofburg (1997). Furnishing historical fabrics depository Bundesimmobilienverwaltung (an agency devoted keeping maintainance Austria heritage furniture). Configuration exhibition Alvar Alto, Collection Dr.Kossdorff (2000) Reconstruction Türkische (2001) cases (2002). GmbH, Prinzersdorf, About company: Solid successful funiture emerges creative confident experienced people who realize idea. Design, craftmanship sales are equally high esteem our company. Dealing chairs since 45 years, Ing. always retained favourable sized work force 15 25 but invested continuously modern machinery automation thus enhancing both, economy output while retaining it reputation highest Traditionally, welcomed sustained cooperations freelance designers quite in-house designed products.The manufacturing, however, is until now exclusively done own, well maintained fabrication plant. Decades experience practical proof support particular strength developing speciality school benches multifunctional chairs. We demanding designs techniques interesting challenge, worth evaluation sometimes origin products. Strong general trends towards specialisation, call enhancement cooperations. They will when top forces field merge. Our prepared take challenge carefully evaluate any promising opportunity favour affordable sustainable manufacturing. There ample inventive talent future we enjoy stay forefront fine contribute architectural development. |
