Award-Winning Innovation
The jury’s decision to honor the Layers sofa with the 2024 Archiproducts Design Award validates Mindo’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of outdoor furniture design. The sofa’s concept particularly impressed the panel, highlighting its unique approach to combining sustainability with sophisticated design aesthetics.
Designer Thomas E. Alken’s vision for the Mindo 122 demonstrates how contemporary Scandinavian design continues to evolve while staying true to its core principles of functionality, simplicity, and environmental consciousness.
Client: mindo. Design by Thomas E. Alken, 2024.
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