The title of Pulkra’s installation at Design Variations 2024 by Mosca Partners alludes to a theory formulated by Greek composer, architect, engineer, mathematician, and philosopher Iannis Xenakis, illustrating the relationship between time and space, order and relativity. These concepts are also foundational to Pulkra’s research, which has developed a temporal metric to catalog its products, identifying the uniqueness of each object through an alphanumeric code. In the disarming purity of Pulkra’s product forms, an implicit spatial order must be maintained to ensure the artifacts’ comprehension. Just as in architecture, the themes of emptiness, balance, and functionality shape Pulkra’s design. The installation is conceived as a fragmented ensemble of vivid red panels, creating moments of spatial estrangement and near-anamorphic effects, reinforcing the concept of Totally Ordered Structures.
Photo Credits: Manuel Gatto
The title of Pulkra’s installation at Design Variations 2024 by Mosca Partners alludes to a theory formulated by Greek composer, architect, engineer, mathematician, and philosopher Iannis Xenakis, illustrating the relationship between time and space, order and relativity. These concepts are also foundational to Pulkra’s research, which has developed a temporal metric to catalog its products, identifying the uniqueness of each object through an alphanumeric code. In the disarming purity of Pulkra’s product forms, an implicit spatial order must be maintained to ensure the artifacts’ comprehension. Just as in architecture, the themes of emptiness, balance, and functionality shape Pulkra’s design. The installation is conceived as a fragmented ensemble of vivid red panels, creating moments of spatial estrangement and near-anamorphic effects, reinforcing the concept of Totally Ordered Structures.
Dialogue is the foundation of our practice, for both art direction and product design. It allows us to engage with cultural narratives and audience perceptions, crafting visuals that resonate deeply. In product design, dialogue means anticipating user needs, ensuring seamless integration into daily life. When these disciplines intersect, aesthetics and functionality merge, creating meaningful and user-centric designs. Concept is essential to our approach, guiding observation, abstraction, and relation. The balance between presence and absence defines simplicity and elegance, ensuring that every element serves a purpose.
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