Residence of the Swiss Consul, Rio de Janeiro/Brasilien

Swiss design language and Brazilian joie de vivre.

The Residence is where people meet for negotiations, aperitifs and festive occasions. Frédéric Dedelley wanted to create a Swiss environment in which the culture of the host country could be felt everywhere. The furniture, textiles and lighting are typical Swiss design, and the materials and craftsmanship meet the highest standards. For the colours and patterns, however, Dedelley was inspired by the surroundings, for example by Roberto Burle-Marx's Copacabana Promenade. All the furnishing elements can be rearranged and regrouped as required, from an intimate setting for a confidential conversation to an auditorium for a film screening.

Rucksuthl's in-house customising department develops individual carpets for bespoke project requirements, such as for the residence in Rio. This can be a modification of an existing Ruckstuhl carpet, such as a different pile height, a new combination of materials or other customisations. Ruckstuhl also realises completely new carpet developments in order to meet requirements and wishes unconditionally. 

Customer-specific requirements in terms of colour, material, design and construction can be implemented to create an individual carpet composition - starting with just one carpet. There are hardly any design limits to the visions. The creative possibilities range from the traditional elements of the weaving trade to the latest robot and CAD technology, right through to customised wishes regarding manufacture and finishing.

In order to faithfully reproduce Frédéric Dedelley's specifications for representative use, the colour blends of mottled virgin wool yarns were dyed in the Emmental and processed on the tufting robot in Ruckstuhl's Langenthal factory into high-quality unique rugs according to special specifications. The result is two works of art that combine Swiss design language with the vibrant joie de vivre of Brazil.

Photos: MCA Estúdio, Rio de Janeiro 
Design: Frédéric Dedelley

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