BUDDE

pro

www.budde-design.de

Country

Germany

Field

Accessories
Furniture
Lighting

Space

Home
Kitchen

Material

Concrete
Glass
Metal
Wood

Collectibles

Sales

Online

contacts

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BUDDE, a design studio headquartered in Cologne and established in 2019, is led by Architect Johannes Budde and Meike Papenfuss. Johannes is the creative force behind BUDDE, while Meike brings her expertise in business and branding to the table.

Originating from the field of architecture, the studio’s portfolio encompasses a wide range of design categories, including furniture, lighting, and home decor. They offer a diverse collection that includes both unique, limited-edition designs and more scalable products intended for the commercial market.

BUDDE’s mission is to bring fresh perspectives to everyday objects through thoughtful design. Their approach is characterized by simplicity, where excess is stripped away, leaving only essential forms. They prioritize purposeful details and intuitive functionality while maintaining a strong commitment to exceptional quality and durability.

Their exclusive collectible pieces are produced in limited quantities and showcased by renowned international galleries such as the Rossana Orlandi gallery in Milan and Mint gallery in London. In contrast, their scalable designs are manufactured exclusively in Germany and can be purchased directly from the studio.

BUDDE has also forged partnerships with global furniture brands, who entrust the studio to create recognizable and enduring collections in collaboration.

Projects

LITE, whether regarded as an art piece or a design object, invites viewers to playfully challenge the boundaries of physics and disrupt their accustomed ways of seeing. It achieves this by ingeniously combining an industrial glass element, a sandstone base, and a "floating" candle in a daring experiment. The use of industrially produced wired glass takes on a new dimension when illuminated by the candle's light, casting a delicate interplay of light and shadow on the walls behind it. Through the candle's illumination, the wired glass transforms into a fluid and surprisingly shape-shifting aesthetic. LITE represents a fascinating juxtaposition of contrasts: inside and outside, nature and technology, science and spirituality, seeing and imagining. Whether contemplated as a work of art or a functional design piece, LITE challenges conventional perceptions and opens up a realm of creative exploration.

RUG’N ROLL stools boldly introduce an unconventional twist to furniture design by incorporating an innovative industrial concrete composite material. Typically used in civil construction, this composite material consists of a flexible fabric infused with a thin layer of concrete. Once hydrated, it solidifies within 24 hours, maintaining its shape while gaining exceptional durability, waterproof properties, and resistance to fire. Rather than imposing a predetermined shape on the material, the distinctive textile characteristics of this composite play a significant role in the production process, resulting in the creation of organic forms. This approach ensures that each piece is truly unique, making every RUG’N ROLL stool a one-of-a-kind creation. Thanks to RUG’N ROLL, this versatile and texture-rich industrial material undergoes a remarkable transformation, coming to life in unexpected and imaginative ways.

CUT is a coffee table characterized by its minimalist design, featuring a central opening that serves as a dynamic frame for ever-changing contents. Much like an incomplete work of art, it encourages users to actively engage in the creative process by personalizing the interior space according to their preferences. This could involve adding a custom wooden tray, arranging books, displaying vinyl records, or incorporating plants, allowing for a constantly evolving and customized aesthetic.