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HUT - A cosy, private, reassuring form of wellbeing

by Ethimo and Marco Lavit

ut is a unique nest on a human adoption, perfectly embodies the designer unprecedented sensations of warmth and
scale, a place to pause and of the future. He has always been interested ‘protection’.
Hregenerate, for chilling and in art, whatever the form: from photography Hut is much more than outdoor
wellbeing out of doors. Inviting and to cinema, and other disciplines, too, furniture, its proportions ‘elevating’ it
comfortable, its wooden structure looks like landscape. In his Parisian atelier he to bona fide architecture in Accoya®,
skywards, protecting like a shell and experiments not only with the countless this wood with extraordinary qualities
becoming a privileged point of view, possibilities of interaction between that resists perfectly to outdoor use and
exclusive and private. The soft cushions architecture and design, but also between preserves its natural beauty over time.
on the seating welcome the body in a these and other creative environments, an The structure of this wonderful nest,
soothing embrace. A habitat where the approach that leads to the generation of with its strong visual impact, is made up
alternating rhythm of the slats creates gaps positive synergy from a variety of angles. of a series of long ‘stalks’ arranged in a
that filter perception of this space, in a His distinctive trait lies in the ability to wigwam shape with inserts and details
natural dialogue between inside and out. consider and see the product, the imagined in metal, that enclose generous circular
In the words of Marco Lavit. ‘Hut is a place object, as a series of elements that relate with seating, exceptionally comfortable thanks
for resting, pausing and meditation, for their environment and define its function. to its soft cushions.
enjoying time spent in the open air.’ Ethimo and Marco Lavit in this way Hut can be moved and adapted without
Marco Lavit, a young designer and rework large outdoor spaces with Hut, a needing to be fixed to the ground. 320cm
architect, Italian by birth and French by new dimension of comfort that conveys tall and 300cm in diameter, it can be
customised with an elegant curtain that
‘closes’ this nest, allowing the air to filter
through while protecting you from direct
sunlight.
Ethimo has always been alert to trends
in contemporary outdoor living and
now, with Hut, has created a new form of
socialising and wellbeing that provides a
protected safe personal space that can also
be shared with a few close friends.
The harmonious, welcoming, protective
architecture of Hut makes it secluded,
reassuring, and welcoming, the ideal place
for relaxing or resting in the open air. dw

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