Design Guild Mark Holder
Element sofa system
Name of Designer:
Philippe Malouin317
2024
SCP Ltd
A modular sofa system or standard three-seat sofa made in 100% natural and sustainable materials, with an FSC beech and softwood ply frame. Element developed from the idea of creating a fully enclosed conversation pit, or a pool. The design grew from a focus on one particular element: the corners. By creating symmetrical matching corner units and adding a central ottoman module a fully enclosed internal seating space is formed; ideal for ultimate comfort, conversation and conviviality.
British-Canadian Philippe Malouin holds a bachelor’s degree in Design from the Design Academy Eindhoven. He has also studied at the École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle in Paris and University of Montreal.
He set up his studio in 2008 after working for English designer Tom Dixon. Philippe has also taught at the Royal College of Art in London between 2012-2015. His diverse portfolio includes tables, rugs, chairs, lights, art objects and installations. Philippe’s client list includes: SCP, Marsotto Edizioni, Resident, OTHR, Hem, Ace hotel, Matter-Made, Established & Sons, Roll & Hill, 1882 ltd., Kvadrat, Umbra Shift, Caesarstone, IZÉ, Swarovski, Bloomberg, Aesop, Touch Digital.
