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From the Dream to the Dream House

September 15th, 2011 · No Comments

dream house 01 From the Dream to the Dream House

One of the founders of the WOGG furniture company, Willi Glaeser, was able to make his dream of a house on the shore of Lake NeuchĂątel come true. In conjunction with the architecture and design office Atelier OĂŻ he developed an exceptional and colourful house right on the water.

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On the Poetry of Colour

September 15th, 2011 · No Comments

ballon On the Poetry of Colour

At Ruckstuhl we are intensively engaged with colour whenever we develop a new product. The colour must match the material of the carpet, and be capable of fitting in with a wide range of styles of interior decor. It should be contemporary, but not too trendy.
Ruckstuhl has been working on a number of projects with Katrin Trautwein, a chemist and colour specialist. She has written an essay for Ruckstuhl on the Poetry of Colour.

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Kuokkala Church, JyvÀskylÀ, Finland

August 24th, 2011 · No Comments

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The finnish architect Lassila Hirvilammi Arkkitehdit used various products by Ruckstuhl for the Kuokkala Church in JyvÀskylÀ, Finland. Remarkably is the Feltro color used as cushions. Images by Henry Ahlavuo

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Case study: Kindermuseum Stuttgart, Germany

April 10th, 2011 · No Comments

kindermuseum stuttgart carpet 1 Case study: Kindermuseum Stuttgart, Germany

See how our woolen carpet Crespo custom is used as round cushions in the Kindermuseum Stuttgart – Junges Schloss. See more images of Rep.

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Case study: Fondation Baur, Geneva – Switzerland

March 30th, 2011 · No Comments

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Ruckstuhl was asked to furnish the building with its Calicut coir carpets in a special colour variant.

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Reference: Interstuhl

February 9th, 2011 · No Comments

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Since 2010 the chair manufacturer Interstuhl has carried on its research and development activities at the new Interstuhl Arena in Messtetten-Tieringen, Germany. The Silver collection developed by Hadi Teherani is on show here, displayed on a fitted carpet from Ruckstuhl. Ruckstuhl’s Flatwool stripe (col. 688) woollen quality is the ideal complement for the bold design of the office chair.

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Jimmy Wales on Ruckstuhl area rug «Element»

November 22nd, 2010 · No Comments

Jimy Wales rug teppich Jimmy Wales on Ruckstuhl area rug «Element»

Jimy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, obviously feels comfortable on the Ruckstuhl area rug Element.

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Custom made Pannello acoustic panel at private villa in Germany

October 6th, 2010 · No Comments

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Learn more about the «Villa in Niedersachsen», where the interior design company POPO used Pannello murale in a pretty unique way.

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Room acoustics – interview with physicist Dr. Christian Nocke

September 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment

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In 2007 Ruckstuhl launched a collection of acoustic panels on the market, which it supplemented in 2009. The success of this collection is primarily based on the following four elements: maximum acoustic absorption, acoustic effectiveness in all frequency ranges, timeless design and a high quality felt surface made from pure new wool. The field of acoustics is extremely complex, and is comprised of various disciplines. That is why Ruckstuhl worked closely with the highly regarded AkustikbĂŒro Oldenburg acoustics office to develop Pannello. In the following, physicist Dr. Christian Nocke answers a few questions concerning room acoustics.
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Rollerwool carpet in office environments

August 15th, 2010 · No Comments

klp architects einty title Rollerwool carpet in office environments

Wool carpets offer numerous advantages: they are made from a renewable resource, have a positive effect on the indoor environment, are easy to care for and have a long service life. The architectural firm KLP in Zurich uses the Rollerwool 700 new wool carpet in its own offices. In the following, Andreas BĂŒhler, a partner at KLP Architekten SIA in Zurich, discusses various aspects of these quality carpets.

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Edition Ruckstuhl 2010 featured by md magazine

July 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment

md magazine Edition Ruckstuhl 2010 featured by md magazine

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German architecture and design magazine md wrote an interesting 4 page spread story about the Edition Ruckstuhl 2010. Read the full story here.

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Edition Ruckstuhl 2010 at designfunktion Munich

June 23rd, 2010 · No Comments

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Discover a few snap shots from our current exhibition at designfunktion, Munich Germany.

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Introduction of Edition Ruckstuhl 2010 in Milan

April 13th, 2010 · No Comments

edition ruckstuhl 2010 Introduction of Edition Ruckstuhl 2010 in Milan
Nine designers from Europe and Canada designed twelve out-of-the-ordinary limited edition carpets for Ruckstuhl.

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Pannello acoustic panel with Vitra furniture at Spectraseis, Zurich

March 1st, 2010 · No Comments

acoustic panel pannello vitra 01 Pannello acoustic panel with Vitra furniture at Spectraseis, Zurich

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Ruckstuhl carpets at Léon Hatot flagship stores in Paris and Tokyo

November 25th, 2009 · No Comments

leon hatot paris 01 Ruckstuhl carpets at Léon Hatot flagship stores in Paris and Tokyo

Youngest of the Swatch Group’s prestige and luxury brands, the LĂ©on Hatot jewelry and watchmaking brand is conceived exclusively for women. Ruckstuhl produced custom made carpets for their flagship stores in Paris and Tokyo, Ginza.

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Ruckstuhl wins official Design Prize by the Federal Republic Of Germany!

November 10th, 2009 · 4 Comments

design prize germany carpet gold winner Ruckstuhl wins official Design Prize by the Federal Republic Of Germany!

The carpet collection Stripes wins the golden «Designpreis» 2010.
The Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany is the country‘s
highest distinction in the field of design. It is known as the «Prize of Prizes».

The carpet collection Stripes wins the golden Designpreis 2010. The Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany is the country‘s highest distinction in the field of design. It is known as the «Prize of Prizes».

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David Chipperfield has chosen Ruckstuhl carpets for Freshfields, Amsterdam

November 1st, 2009 · No Comments

david chipperfield freshfield 01 David Chipperfield has chosen Ruckstuhl carpets for Freshfields, Amsterdam

Yellow, orange and red are the colours that dominate the interior of the law firms Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. The beige melange of the carpet blends with this tonality admirably. Almost 6000 square metres of the Flatwool quality was laid in the offices and conference rooms. The restrained structure and modest volume of this textile floor covering give the finishing touch to the dignified setting.

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Pannello in the Chairholder Calender 2010 with pictures by Rafael Krötz

October 20th, 2009 · No Comments

juli pannello ruckstuhl Pannello in the Chairholder Calender 2010 with pictures by Rafael Krötz

Ruckstuhl is pleased to announce its presence in the Chairholder Calender 2010 with exceptional pictures by the german photographer Rafael Krötz.

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Atelier OĂŻ «Plier – Entrelacer – Superposer» nominated for the «Design Preis Schweiz»

October 7th, 2009 · No Comments

atelier oi stich carpet Atelier OĂŻ «Plier – Entrelacer – Superposer» nominated for the «Design Preis Schweiz»

Atelier OĂŻ thinks the Ruckstuhl carpet binding collection Bordo differently. The play of
different techniques, such as folding, weaving and overlapping and stiching forms the basis
for a floor textiles installation that succeeds in being experimental and poetic at the same time.

Atelier Oï thinks of the Ruckstuhl carpet binding collection Bordo in a different way. The play of different techniques, such as folding, weaving, overlapping and stiching forms the basis for a floor textiles installation that succeeds in being experimental and poetic at the same time.

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Pannello case study: Hexal/Sandoz Head Offices, Munich, Germany

September 24th, 2009 · No Comments

hexal sandoz interior pannello 1 Pannello case study: Hexal/Sandoz Head Offices, Munich, Germany

The pharmaceuticals companies Hexal and Sandoz have chosen Pannello sospeso for their international head office in Holzkirchen near Munich, Germany. The panels have been installed in the company’s glass consultation cabins, providing both sound insulation and visual screening. Ruckstuhl was also able to meet the customer’s wishes for a special colour. The white felt of the panels fits in beautifully with the existing interior decor.

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Case study: Private Winery Ferrer Bobet in Priorat, Spain

September 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments

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Priorat is a small wine area in Spain, which has been producing wine for the last eight centuries. Ferrer Bobet, one of the best wineries in Spain, introduced to this unique landscape outstanding architecture and Ruckstuhl carpets.

Priorat is a small wine area in Spain, which has been producing wine for the last eight centuries. Ferrer Bobet, one of the best wineries in Spain, introduced to this unique landscape outstanding architecture and Ruckstuhl carpets.

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Alfredo HÀberli «Salim» carpet on the cover of casaviva magazine

September 15th, 2009 · No Comments

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The Ruckstuhl carpet Salim (design by Alfredo HÀberli) on the cover of the September 2009 issue of casaviva magazine.

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Case study: Hotel «The Omnia» Zermatt, Switzerland

September 2nd, 2009 · 3 Comments

the omnia outside matterhorn Case study: Hotel «The Omnia» Zermatt, Switzerland

«Omnia» is Latin, meaning everything or all-embracing. The Zermatt hotel, which opened lately, aims to make its guests feel as comfortable as they would at home. The small but very refined house offers an exclusive interior decor, a fabulous view of the Matterhorn and a comprehensive range of wellness services.

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Summer Movie: «Vegetal» by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

July 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

Ruckstuhl wishes you a great summer break with this outstanding movie about the new indoor-outdoor chair «Vegetal», planted by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec and grown by Vitra.

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Case study: Museum Fondazione Roberto Capucci in Florence, Italy

June 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment

museum roberto capucci 1 Case study: Museum Fondazione Roberto Capucci in Florence, Italy

In an exclusive setting overlooking Florence, the renovated Villa Bardini dates from the Renaissance. Architect Michele De Lucchi has chosen Ruckstuhl carpets to design the museum for the life work of the Italian fashion designer Roberto Capucci.

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