Redesigning an Outdoor Space in Graubünden Mountains
For a holiday home in the canton of Graubünden, teo jakob designed and executed the entire outdoor project, including a wooden terrace, water basin and flexible furnishings.
The redesigned terrace is organised into distinct areas for dining, relaxation and play. Furniture from the Spanish manufacturer Kettal offers versatile usage options.
Founded in Barcelona in 1966, Kettal is renowned for durable aluminium outdoor furniture. Woven back-rests and weather-resistant Terrain Element fabrics lend the armchairs a Mediterranean airiness coupled with meticulous craftsmanship.
The «Bitta» armchair collection, designed in 2009 by Rodolfo Dordoni for Kettal, echoes maritime ropes in its woven structures.
Kettal’s collections are created in collaboration with designers such as Patricia Urquiola, Jasper Morrison and Rodolfo Dordoni. Modular systems create flexible distinct areas and transform outdoor spaces into cosy extensions of the architecture.
The «Landscape» metal table, designed in 2010 by Kettal, is customisable with respect to size, colour and surface, and thanks to its powder-coated aluminium structure, is robust, weather-resistant and low-maintenance.
The «Seax» armchair, designed in 2012 by Jean-Marie Massaud for Dedon, features a foldable aluminium structure and a weather-resistant fabric cover. The «Bela» lamp, designed in 2019 by Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien for Kettal, made of braided rope, produces a softly diffused light.
The «Cestita» lamp, designed in 1962 by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole, is considered an icon of Spanish mid-century design. Its frame, made of wood and mouth-blown opal glass, resembles a lantern.
The «Bitta Club» swing, designed in 2011 by Rodolfo Dordoni for Kettal, translates the form of the classic hanging chair into a contemporary design.
The «Cala» sofa, designed in 2018 by Doshi Levien for Kettal, re-interprets the 1960s «Emmanuelle Chair»: the high, fan-shaped aluminium back-rest with vertically tensioned rope appears light and transparent.
«The client wanted a terrace that would serve as a personal retreat during everyday life and, when the house is full, could be instantly transformed into a stage for family and guests. With clearly defined separate areas, lightweight outdoor furniture from Kettal and freely adjustable cushions, an outdoor space was created that confidently accommodates both usage scenarios.»