Macaron, designed by Mecanoo and Bert Plantagie, is not just furniture; it’s a flexible place to stay. Human-centred design for evolving activities, it adapts from focus to relaxation, work to social interaction.
Through modular configurations, natural materials, and expressive colours, Macaron creates a timeless design that is adaptive and can grow, change, and respond over time.
True to its name, the modular sofa system is engineered as a functional “macaron.” This modular, circular, and layered construction is the core of the collection’s identity, offering a configuration for every taste. To ensure future adaptability and resilience over time, the collection prioritises flexibility; this layering allows users to mix and match individual pieces to create an identity tailored to their surroundings.
Rather than designing individual furniture pieces, Macaron consists of a specific set of modules that allow for various configurations and orientations. This allows users to compose “scenes”, ranging from private spaces for deep work to open settings for team collaboration, adapting the environment to the activity of the moment. Because of this inherent modularity, Macaron is suitable for use at home, at work, in airports, at universities, or within the museum.
Milan Design Week
During the upcoming edition of Milan Design Week, Mecanoo, in collaboration with Bert Plantagie presents the new modular furniture line Macaron at Masterly – The Dutch in Milano, the pavilion that brings together a curated selection of Dutch designers, brands and makers in the heart of Milan.
Photography: Mecanoo
