Mechanism
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Product • By HUMANSCALE • Trea
Trea
Created in collaboration with visionary designer Todd Bracher, Humanscale’s Trea is a multipurpose chair with a sophisticated design that embodies versatility. Trea offers intuitive comfort through an innovative solid state recline mechanism, while its fresh yet classic aesthetic provides stylish support in office and home interiors. Available with a variety of base, finish and upholstery options, Trea can be customised for use in a variety of spaces.-Innovative solid state recline mechanism offers a 12° recline without the need for manual adjustments-Trea’s contoured shells cradle the body’s natural curves for added lumbar support and mirrors intuitive rotation from the hip -A sleek waterfall seat edge reduces impact to the back of th... More
Project • By Arc2 architecten • Bridges
bascule bridge PoortBrug Leeuwarden
The bridge is adjacent to the monumental prison building on Blokhuisplein, in an area which has a long history and was previously the location of Leeuwarden’s city wall. Designed as a bascule bridge, its arched frame forms an emblematic gateway to the city centre and welcomes the visitor with open arms. The bridge deck soars through the archway from one bank of the canal to the other. The lifting mechanism of the bridge operates through a hydraulic cylinder. More