Polished steel
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about polished steel
Product • By Focus • Magnifocus
Magnifocus
Each example of the Magnifocus is a unique creation. Dominique Imbert had sculpted a different “tear” in each individual raw steel fireplace, resulting in a work of art that is original and powerful, yet remains practical.
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Product • By Focus • Antefocus
Antefocus
The Antéfocus model was the first creation made by Dominique Imbert in 1967 for his personal use.
This is the origin of the Gyrofocus (1968) and of the entire Focus range, hence its name.
More than 50 years after its creation, the Antefocus is still reproduced individually, by hand, with exposed welds and exclusively in waxed finish.
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Product • By Focus • Hétérofocus
Hétérofocus
Sculpted in raw, polished steel with visible welding seams, each Heterofocus is numbered and signed.
These unique fireplaces offer exceptional heat output, embodying Focus's aspiration to merge art, craftsmanship and innovation without compromising technical efficiency.
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Project • By Archi-Tectonics • Shops
PORTS 1961: PARIS
Our 5,700 sf Ports 1961 store resides on the prestigious Rue St Honore in Paris, France, occupying three-stories next to the Mandarin Hotel. The retail ground floor features delicate Venetian plaster walls with 3D patterns, which transition to the upper VIP floor in a warmer, gold tone. The upper floor also features grey, mat Siberian hardwood, while the ground floor patterns limestone.
Sculpted stairs connect the upper and lower levels, and other architectural additions include mirror columns, recessed lighting, and custom fixtures in polished chrome— all of which glow on adjacent clothing and surfaces.
To fluidly connect the retail level and VIP room above, we cut a large atrium into the existing concrete slab. The newly formed vo... More