studio brichetziegler + students re-design school furniture

in situ: studio brichetziegler + students design furniture
all images courtesy of arnaud sabatier + baptiste heller

paris design duo, caroline ziegler and pierre brichet of studio brichetziegler are working with students at jean moulin junior high in montreuil to re-think the traditional classroom and its furniture. the seine-saint-denis general council invited the designers to develop ‘in situ’ over the course of a school year. using essential pieces of furniture, the designers are referencing the teens’ likes and expectations of everyday school objects. the students participated in the project throughout the process, proposing improvements, choosing between drawings and helping to develop prototypes. several objects were created that transform ordinary pieces of furniture, making the overall environment more uplifting and comfortable for both the students and their teachers.

studio brichetziegler re-think the traditional classroom and its furniture

the students – class 3eme a

several objects were created that make the environment more uplifting – including a display wall panelling with an acoustic textile

students participated in the project throughout the process

chair with a coat hanger

the student’s chair is easily stacked

student’s desk with footrest

teacher’s desk

teacher’s cupboard

 
embroidery clock on the wall panel

detail showing ceiling and black-board paper lamps

designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.