Babylon Rack
Design: Alessandro La Spada
Babylon Rack
Design: Alessandro La Spada
About Babylon Rack
Linear and modular sofa with structure in solid wood and plywood with elastic belts, padded in polyurethane foam. Backrests and armrests in externally covered with slightly padded panels, designing an abstract geometrical pattern, juxtaposed with inserts in satin steel decorated with logo. Backrests and armrests can have a concave structure, consisting of open compartments for book storage, equipped with diffuse LED lights. The upper part of the backrest can be optionally provided with magnetic headrests and a wireless (standard QI) integrated battery charger for tablet, smartphone and lamps of Barnarby series. Metal elements are available with satin finish only and they are decorated with clips with Visionnaire engraved logo. Upholstery in leather or fabric. Seat cushions padded in layer of polyurethane foam, Memory Foam® and goose feather. Loose cushions in goose feather. Metal elements available in any lacquer of the satin metal finish selection.
Alessandro La Spada
Alessandro La Spada defines himself a "designer with the manner of a craftsman". His motto: "perform in order to learn" He studied at the i.d.i. interior design institute in Milan where he graduated in 1990. From 1990 to 1994 he collaborated with the studio Sawaya e Moroni, designing interiors and following the development of the company's prototypes. Beetween 1998 and 2004 he was involved in the field of design and interior project dealing with formal research, underlining the semantic value of objects. He dedicates himself to the small scale production of lamps and furnishings, deepening his knowledge on materials, creating a small creative workshop specialised in processing metal. In 2005 a casual meeting led to his collaboration with Samuele Mazza, an eclectic character with a past in fashion design. His "hard wear" contribution to Mazza's soft world gave life to the "Visionnaire" and "Grantour" collection. He also lectures at the i.d.i. interior design institute, milan. He has worked as project leader for the domus academy in Milan.