{"title":"Alberto Meda","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlberto Meda, born in 1945 in Tremezzina, Italy, studied mechanical engineering at the Politecnico di Milano in Milan, Italy. From 1972 to 1979, he was technical director at Kartell, then worked as a freelance designer for companies such as Alias, Alessi, Cinelli, Colombo Design, Ideal Standard, Luceplan, Legrand, Mandarina Duck, Omron Japan, Philips, Olivetti and Vitra. From 1981 to 1985, he was also a project consultant for Alfa Romeo. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 1983 to 1987, Alberto Meda taught industrial technology at the Domus Academy in Milan. In 1995, he taught at the Politecnico di Milano and became a board member of the Designlabor Bremerhaven in Germany. Since 2003, he has taught at the IUAV University of Venice in Italy and has given lectures in places including Chicago in the USA, St. Louis (Washington University) in the USA, Stockholm in Sweden, Boisbuchet (Vitra Design Museum workshops) in France, Miami in the USA, São Paulo in Brazil, Ulm in Germany, Istanbul in Turkey and Toronto in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmong many other prizes and awards, Alberto Meda has won the coveted Red Dot Design Award, the Compasso d'Oro and Design Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kartell-aledin-schreibtischleuchte-tec","title":"Kartell - Aledin Tec Desk Lamp","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLED Desk Lamp with Adjustable Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nAledin by Alberto Meda for Kartell is an LED desk lamp available in two versions: Dec and Tec. The Tec version features a flat head that—thanks to the diffuser—emits direct and adjustable light.\r\nAledin by Alberto Meda for Kartell is an LED desk lamp that uses two aluminum strips as electrical conductors instead of cables. Thanks to these features, the Aledin Tec lamp from Kartell is ideal for office desks or home offices.\r\n\u003ch3\u003e Desk lamp made of aluminum and polycarbonate\r\n\u003c\/h3\u003eThe desk lamp is made of anodized aluminum and polycarbonate articulated arms and is available in various colors.\r\nAs part of the Aledin series, the lamp is also available with a wide shade (Dec) and atmospheric lighting for the living room.","brand":"Kartell","offers":[{"title":"transparent \/ without a dimmer","offer_id":57413474222424,"sku":"145814","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"green \/ without a dimmer","offer_id":57413474255192,"sku":"145817","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"white \/ with a dimmer","offer_id":57413474287960,"sku":"176253","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"black \/ with a dimmer","offer_id":57413474320728,"sku":"176254","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Kartell-Aledin-Schreibtischleuchte-Tec-LED-transparent-frei.jpg?v=1780327000"},{"product_id":"kartell-aledin-tischleuchte-dec","title":"Kartell - Aledin Dec Table Lamp","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTable Lamp for the Living Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nAledin is a series of table lamps designed by Alberto Meda. Available in two different versions, the Aledin lamps are suitable both for the desk (Tecu) and as table lamps for the living room. \u003cbr \/\u003e\r\nThe Dec version of the lamp is characterized by the faceted design of its cone-shaped diffuser. The beam of light is wider, providing a pleasant glow that makes the Kartell lamp ideal for the living area.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eColors and Finishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nMade of anodized aluminum and polycarbonate, the Aledin lamp is available in various colors and, as a functional desk lamp, in the Tec version.","brand":"Kartell","offers":[{"title":"crystal","offer_id":57446085722456,"sku":"145818","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Kartell-Aledin-Schreibtischleuchte-Dec-LED-transparent-frei.jpg?v=1780599251"},{"product_id":"kartell-upper-klappleiter","title":"Kartell - Upper Folding Ladder","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlastic Folding Ladder\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe Upper folding ladder from Kartell is a real eye-catcher. Well-designed folding ladders are a rarity. Designed by Italian design masters Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto, Upper stands out from the crowd both visually and functionally.\r\nThe use of metal on one side and polycarbonate on the other creates a striking contrast, further accentuated by the transparency of the plastic. When set up, the Upper folding ladder from Kartell features a geometric design that emphasizes the stability of the structure.\r\nOf course, the Upper folding ladder from Kartell can be stored in a space-saving manner after use. The rungs are slip-resistant and provide a secure footing. Whether in the library, at home, or in the office—the Upper folding ladder designed by Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto is practical and doesn’t need to be hidden away.","brand":"Kartell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57413503943000,"sku":"349446","price":394.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Upper-leiter-transparent-frei.jpg?v=1780327617"},{"product_id":"luceplan-lola-stehleuchte","title":"Luceplan - Lola Floor Lamp","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Floor lamp with a slender telescopic stand\r\n\u003c\/h2\u003eThe Lola floor lamp was designed in 1989 by Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzatto for Luceplan . The slender telescopic stand allows the height to be adjusted between 160 and 200 centimeters. The reflector at the top of the lamp provides both direct and indirect light and can be precisely adjusted to suit individual preferences.\r\nFor its design, the quality of the light it produces, and its innovative materials, the Lola floor lamp received the coveted Italian Compasso d’Oro design award in 1989. Today, Lola is manufactured by Luceplan using carbon fiber and aluminum.\r\nThe lamp is operated via a foot dimmer.","brand":"Luceplan","offers":[{"title":"Aluminium","offer_id":57413648449880,"sku":"150406","price":662.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"black","offer_id":57413648482648,"sku":"150407","price":662.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Luceplan-lola-alu-Stehleuchte-Freisteller-01.jpg?v=1780329657"},{"product_id":"luceplan-titania-pendelleuchte","title":"Luceplan - Titania Pendant Light","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Pendant Light with an Elliptical Body\r\n\u003c\/h2\u003eThe \" Titania \" pendant light is a classic from Luceplan . Alberto Meda and Paolo Rizzato designed the light back in 1989. Color filters are used to customize the color of the light’s body, which then appears to float in the room with a futuristic, ethereal quality.\r\nNumerous aluminum slats form the elliptical body of the Titania pendant light. The light source is located in the center, emitting light through the slats into the room. Colored filters can be inserted into the pendant light with a simple hand movement, bathing the slats in the desired color. The light color at the center of the fixture always remains white.\r\nThe slats also ensure that the direct light from the Luceplan Titania does not cause glare. At the same time, they reflect the light and distribute it throughout the room. Visually, the thin slats make the top of the light appear almost invisible when viewed from the front, while it appears solid when viewed from the side.\r\nThe length of the pendant lamp’s suspension can be adjusted using a spherical counterweight. Thanks to the lamp’s lightweight construction, Luceplan s Titania can be easily mounted even on lightweight, sloped, or wooden ceilings.","brand":"Luceplan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57413649006936,"sku":"125966","price":588.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Titania-frei.jpg?v=1780329661"},{"product_id":"vitra-physix-burodrehstuhl","title":"Vitra - Physix Office Swivel Chair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComfortable Office Chair\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe design of Physix is based on the fundamental idea of creating a continuous seat shell by stretching a fabric between two side rails. As a result, the chair stands as the latest link in a long lineage of iconic chairs, while at the same time significantly advancing the typology. Drawing on the latest advancements in materials and production technology, Alberto Meda combines three elements to create a new, dynamic seating experience: a flexible frame structure, an elastic knitted cover, and a stabilizing mechanical unit.\r\nThe delicate frame construction of Physix consistently leverages the potential of modern plastics in terms of flexibility and stability. The organic side rails made of polyamide can be deformed like a flexible hinge and follow the movement of the human body as one leans back. \u003ccite\u003e \u0026 “Design is an interplay of rigid and flexible elements. The form only reveals itself in the process of design. \u0026 ”\u003c\/cite\u003e Alberto Meda\r\nA one-piece cover made of shaped knit fabric is stretched between the side rails, forming a self-supporting, continuous seat and backrest cushioning. For Physix, Alberto Meda and Vitra developed a multi-ply, highly durable shaped knit that is so elastic that it even allows for three-dimensional deformation of the seat shell. The Physix’s frame and knit fabric follow the user’s movements in all directions, even diagonally—for example, when the user leans back to look over their shoulder.\r\nWith its transparency, the knit fabric contributes to the chair’s visual lightness and allows for subtly nuanced color combinations. A plastic frame and knit cover alone would allow for dynamic but uncontrolled movement. It is only thanks to a synchronous mechanism integrated into the chair that the Physix can offer a precisely controlled, biomechanical sequence of movements. Two distinctive aluminum brackets on the back of the chair transmit the movement of the side rails to coil springs housed in an enclosure beneath the seat. 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