Shared workstation for open plan office
U TOO Nurus

U TOO
Designed by Sezgin Aksu & Silvia Suardi

U TOO is a system of tables, desks, cabinets and seating units which is meant to be a flexible system can be adapted to satisfy different needs coming out from everyday life. This molecular and adaptive system allows a number of combinations which elegantly fuse the qualities of the domestic and the efficiency of the modular. Desks with sinuous legs merge into the geometry of the cabinets, square pouf in different fabrics come together into a multicolor mosaic for relaxation, practical cabinets of spaces and cubes rise up to organize space in a basic way based on the needs of the user.

Living and working together is the concept embedded in every single piece of the system. U TOO is a meeting point or a private work space that is created by using dividing elements. Not only can the tables be extended creating different combinations for collaborative work, but also the casual pouf encourages staying and being together in the work place.

U TOO is created from a corner in fused aluminium, from where the structure for the table support emerges and from where there derives a whole series of accessories – low tables, sideboards, book cases, shelving, sofas and armchairs. Its soft sinuous forms are united/coupled to a high level of functionality. All electrification, communication and data cables are integrated in a single channel in the center of the free standing separator panel which can be opened easily by anyone.

Award: Red Dot Design Award 2007