The Womb Chair Speaks
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Hochstein, Gina
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2024-04-14
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Saarinen, Eero (1910-1961)
chairs
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chairs
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Hochstein, G. (2024). The Womb Chair Speaks. Architecture New Zealand, 2024, May (3), 94
https://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/exhibition-womb-chair-speaks/
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As part of International Women’s Day, 8 March, the University of Auckland Creative Arts and Industries, School of Architecture and Planning hosted a talk on the Womb Chair, designed by renowned mid-century modernist architect Eero Saarinen. Initially commissioned by Florence Knoll in 1948, Saarinen’s Womb Chair challenged the conventions of chair design of its time. It pushed the boundaries with its innovative use of technologies: a departure from the traditional techniques of the era. This allowed for a form and functionality that deviated from traditional prescriptive norms, marking a significant shift in design philosophy.
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