zaha hadid: array theatre seating for poltrona frau

the ‘multiplicities exhibition’ by zaha hadid on show during milan design week 2013 presents new seating that she has conceived for poltrona frau group presented alongside her ‘liquid glacial‘ and ‘mercuric‘ table collections. the works on show in this comprehensive presentation of her design work is a vibrant composition of visual continuity, and gives insight into the nature of zaha hadid’s work and the complex geometries, technology and digital language she employs in her practice.

zaha hadid: array theatre seating for poltrona frau

‘array’ for poltrona frau group features an A-seat sculptural form which is based on the principles of euclidean geometry — the back, arms and seat of the self-rotating structure merging, defying the visual monotony typically associated with traditional auditorium and theatre seating systems. the dynamic angles of each unit appear to form a single flower bud which is ready to open, creating a range of unique outcomes, the design taking on an unconventional shape, combined with ergonomics and high levels of comfort to result in an offering of geometrical effects.

the design is driven by a seamless transition from a sculpted block into a dynamic, twisting gesture

closed sequence

open sequence

rotation sequence of ‘array’