FLORIAN GYPSER DESIGN

FLORIAN GYPSER DESIGN is a leading design studio providing contemporary design solutions and technical consultancy in the field of creative conceptualization and product development. Based in Austria and Thailand the studio is strategically situated between distinctly diverse and inspiring cultures and environments. Exposed to the ever evolving interaction of materials and manufacturing innovations FLORIAN GYPSER DESIGN systematically decodes project requirements and supports the organic growth of an idea from the mind of all stakeholders involved out into the market.

Work

FURNITURE

Panta Rhei

PANTA RHEI, 2008
Setup Chair
GFRP, Upholstery
115 × 115 × 74 cm

Chicane

CHICANE, 2008
Lounge Chair & Ottoman
GFRP laquered
50 × 105 × 74 cm (Chair), 50 × 45 × 50 cm (Ottoman)

Space table

SPACE TABLE, 2007
Dining Table
casted Brass, Glass
225 × 125 × 74 cm

Red Devil Cocktail Chair & Sofa

RED DEVIL, 2007
Cocktail Chair & Sofa
105 × 110 × 75 cm (Chair), 220 × 110 × 75 cm (Sofa)

Zable

ZABLE, 2009
Office Table
casted Metal, Wood, Textile
175 × 80 × 74 cm

Chicane V02

CHICANE V02, 2008
Lounge Chair
casted Metal, Upholstery
115 × 50 × 75 cm

SO-FA

The concept sofa SO-FA is a combination of a sculpture and a seating object meant to be placed in public spaces. The sculptural appearance enriches the value of the space while inviting by-passers to rest and to interact with each other. The size and proportion is based on roadster automobiles such as Audi TT or similar type. The material for this object may range from carved or casted surfaces up to soft foam upholstered fabrics.

SO-FA, 2007
Upholstered Polyurethane
420 × 170 × 75 cm

Flow table series for ORSENIGO

FLOW Dinning and Coffee Table, 2011
Stainless Steel, Glass, Wood
various Sizes

presented at the Salone del Mobile, Milan 2011

www.orsenigo.com

PRODUCT

Trophy design for the Thailand Property Awards

Trophy, 2008
Made with SWAROVSKI ZIRCONIA
18 × 10 × 40 cm

www.thailandpropertyawards.com
www.swarovski.com

Headset

The concept for this product design was the combination of maritime transportation design and sophisticated electronic facilities. Being based on a comprehensive research in the field of yacht design and proportion it was a challenge to fit in all the technical parts provided by the manufacturer.

Headset, 2007
Blue-tooth Headset
Concept

T4²

T4², 2006
double chambered Teapot
33 × 12 × 8 cm
Ceramic

Ellipse Dinnerset

ELLIPSE DINNERSET, 2010
Set of Plate, Bowl & Mug
Ceramic

Corient Porcelain Tableware

CORIENT, 2011
Tableware Collection inspired by ancient South East Asian Brass Bowl Design
Porcelain
Concept

Grip Design

GRIP DESIGN, 2009
Proposal for a household brush for Tesco Lotus Thailand
Plastic Injection
Concept

GLASSWARE

Touch & Feel

Gypser Glass Collection features a wide range of tableware items for trend and style driven modern home and contract applications. The present Collection ‘TOUCH & FEEL’ is entirely manufactured by hand and deeply inspired by the properties of the used material and the traditional process employed since more than 3000 years. Through extensive research and analysis of the fascinating material Glass and in collaboration with highly skilled craftsmen Florian developed a brand new method to reach unseen elegant surfaces and surprising spatial configurations entirely shaped and formed by hand. The exciting surrounding at the Glassworks, being influenced by endless physical elements and limitations such as extreme heat, lava-like glow, quick and long cooling, fluidity, semi fluidity and ultimate hardness, transparency and translucency gives reams of inspiration and starting points to develop products with this fascinating material.

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TOUCH & FEEL, 2009
Glass Collection
Handblown Glass

Hurricane

Gypser Glass Collection features a wide range of tableware items for trend and style driven modern home and contract applications. The present Collection ‘HURRICANE’ is entirely manufactured by hand and deeply inspired by the properties of the used material and the traditional process employed since more than 3000 years. Through extensive research and analysis of the fascinating material Glass and in collaboration with highly skilled craftsmen Florian developed a brand new method to reach unseen elegant surfaces and surprising spatial configurations entirely shaped and formed by hand. The exciting surrounding at the Glassworks, being influenced by endless physical elements and limitations such as extreme heat, lava-like glow, quick and long cooling, fluidity, semi fluidity and ultimate hardness, transparency and translucency gives reams of inspiration and starting points to develop products with this fascinating material.

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HURRICANE, 2009
Glass Collection,
Handblown Glass

ARCHITECTURE

Bangkok Spine 2006

Bangkok spine, an urban masterplan study and proposal for the city of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand represents a series of 12 inhabitable bridges along Chao Phraya, the river of kings. The design concept of this well recognized thesis project is based on 3 main inspiring factors; 1. the historic relationship between the eastern and western riverbanks 2. the physical context of buildings and streets along the river (linear context) in regards to the accessibility of the riverbanks and 3. the intended development of the public transportation system towards the neglected west bank.

1. (history) the capital of Thailand has been located at the west side of the river. since the continuous attacks of the Burmese army from the west Rama the 1st decided to relocated the capitol to the present area at the east side thus the river was serving as buffer zone between east and west. Due to this historic development the residents of Bangkok still perceive the west side of the Chao Phraya river as yet integrated part of the city.
2. (present physical situation and context) the linear development along the Chao Phraya river differs from many other river situations in other cities around the world. Since the river is especially perceived as transportation surface for ships the recreational potential is highly neglected. The river does not feature any kind of esplanade which would offer exclusive zones for recreation and entertainment along the river banks.
3. (future development) the proposal for the public transportation system such as sky trains and subways foresees to cross the river from the eastern districts towards the western districts at 12 distinctive points along the river banks.

the typology of such bridge will feature following functions:

1. interchange station between skytrain, bus and boat (water,land, sky)
2. shopping area
3. entertainment and recreation area (inside and outside)
4. hotel, hospital and office (inside the towers)
5. residential

Morphoscale - Europan 2007

It was a great experience to work together with Paul Rolland from 2:pm architectures and Germain Benais at the 2007 Europan competition entry. We chose to develop a brown field area in the city of Bordeaux. By creating 3 complementing building typologies containing residential, commercial, cultural and recreational functions we fused the existing adjacent facilities into a interactive network spanning throughout the whole plot. The orientation of the newly introduced typologies towards the city and the public accessibility are playing a major role in the distribution and internal linkage of all involved building parts.

Team: Paul Rolland, Germain Benais, Florian Gypser

MetropoliX

Team-working with Simone Fuchs, Hannes Schafelner and Felix Lohrman we developed an urban master plan for the southern area of the city of Rotterdam. The concept is based on a 3 dimensional stretched building fabric covering a 3 km x 0.6 km long plot. The building structure contains residential spaces and semi-private interconnecting walkways in 3 levels. Public functions such as transportation, commercial, administrative and community related facilities are smoothly interweaving with the main structure. The apartments feature duplex floor plans and facades oriented towards public plazas. Each plaza has its unique arrangement of natural micro-organism and recreational facilities. Access by car is moved under the ground level to enhance a car-free environment.

Team: Simone Fuchs, Hannes Schafelner, Felix Lohrman, Florian Gypser

Modular Architectural Device

Development of a design series of modular architectural devices to be applied on facades, ceilings and interior walls. The units are prefabricated in various shapes and sizes (up to 2×3 m) in UV resistant material and sent to the site for installation.

2008
under development

Futuristic bathroom

This bathroom concept features a free-standing asymmetric multifunctional sculpture. The sculpture provides the user with water, soap and hot air dryer integrated into the bridge like arch above the washing basin.

2008
Concept

Blog

Rapid Prototyping Parametric Surface

Panta Rhei Leather Mock-Up

Detail of Flow Coffee Table - Polished Stainless Steel

Photo shooting of White Devil Cocktail Chair

Lamp Design initial sketches

Catchwords & Task Chart

The Devil Sofa Set Prototyp

Glass works impressions - embarking on a fantastic journey with the mysterious material glass

Flyer for the Japan Design Fair

Panta Rhei 3d Sketches

first sketches elaborating on the nesting configuration of the Panta Rhei Chair

Research on Shoe design

February 2011: Commissioned to design a collection of shoes for Hempthai we started the project with an intense research in the field.

Design by Gypser featured in 2MAGAZINE

April 2011: Gypser Design is published in 2MAGAZINE contributing concept drawings of an organic chair and sofa design to the feature article about the future of design !

www.2-mag.com

Shoe Design for KUSH

February 2011: For the first time we have been commissioned to design in the field of Fashion design. It was a great experience to work with the team of KUSH, a Thai brand company specialized on the production and manufacturing of hemp fabrics. Together with an experienced Thai shoe manufacturer we developed a series of shoes for female and male. The collection was first shown at the BIFF & BIL 2011 International Fair in Bangkok.

available at www.hempthai.com

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Furniture Design for ORSENIGO

April 2011, Milano: the Italian furniture manufacturer Orsenigo presents a table series designed by Florian Gypser at the 2011 Salone del Mobile at the Milano Furniture Fair. The table series is called FLOW based on the leg structure flowing down to the floor from the table surface. the legs are made from open steel plate and chromium covered. The table surface is available in glass, dark and white oak.

salone-mobile-milano-2011
I SALONI – Milano 2011
12 / 17 Aprile

F.lli ORSENIGO Srl
Padiglione 7
Stand F29

www.orsenigo.com

Interior Design for the River View Guest House

March 2011, We are currently designing a top floor restaurant and roof top terrasse for the River View Guest House. The Guest House is situated along the Chao Phraya River in the old part of Bangkoks Chinatown. The main elements of the interior concept will be a bar area, dinning area and outdoor terrasse featuring an oversized sofa inviting to stay and experience the breath-taking view onto the river.

www.riverviewbkk.com

Info

- TEAM DESIGN STUDIO

Benjamin Hitscherich, 2011, 2012
Katharina Fischer 2008, 2011
Benjamin Ditzen, 2011
Raphael Rajca, 2008

- SERVICE

to deliver superior consultancy and goal-oriented design solutions to our partners within the creative economy by means of in-depth exploration, bold ideas and careful action throughout the projected journey. (Design Development & Consultancy)

- VISION

“keeping dreams alive”

- MISSION

“growing ideas from mind to market”

- CREATIVE PROCESS AND SERVICES

Research & Analysis, Brainstorming, Mind-mapping, Design development, +/- Analysis, Inspiration, Ergonomics, Mock-up, Simulation & Evaluation, CAD Drawings, Rapid Prototyping, Prototype, Mold Making, Clay Modeling, Form Finding, Branding, Production sourcing

- MATERIALS

Glass, Ceramics, Bronze, Brass, Aluminium, Textiles, Fabrics, Leather, Plastics, Polyurethane, Steel, Rubber, Wood, Printing among others

- MANUFACTURING PROCESS (available through production partner located in South East Asia)

Plastic Injection Molding, Extrusion, Rotation, PU Pouring, Computer Numerically Controlled Engineering (CNC), Metal Casting, Die casting, Sand Casting, Lost wax casting among others

- CLIENTS

please contact us for an updated client list at mail@gypser.com

- PRO BONO SERVICE

please contact us for a project examination at studio@gypser.com

- FAIRS & EXHIBITIONS

Biff & Bih, Bangkok, Thailand 2011
Salone del Mobile, Milano, Italy 2011
Big & Bih, Bangkok, Thailand 2010
„Spot on Wien – Flashing Austrian Design & Music“, Tokio, Japan 2009
imm cologne 09, Gallery Chrisbel Wohnen, Cologne, Germany 2009
Design Fair Kortrijk, Belgium 2009
German Technology Fair & Symposium, Thailand 2008
100% Design Bangkok, Thailand 2008
Scrap Lab Exhibition, Siam Center, Bangkok, Thailand 2008
Scrap Lab Exhibition, KU Library, Bangkok, Thailand 2008
100 Designs to save the world, Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok Design Festival, Siam Paragon, Thailand 2008
DESIGNMATCH International design biennale, Prague, Czech Republic 2008
imm cologne 08, D³ Design talents, Cologne, Germany 2008
Casadecor, Madrid Spain 2008
TIFF Thailand International Furniture Fair 2007
Architecture biennale “1ab“ in Rotterdam, Holland 2003
Biennale Venetia with the student work “Light & Density“ 2002
Exposition “Water in the City“ at the `Wiener Künstlerhaus 2000

- PRESS (selected)

HOME, Germany
Bangkok Post, Leisure, Thailand
Profil, Austria
Die Presse, Austria
GEM VISIONS 2010, Swarovski Trend Book
Once upon a Chair, Die Gestalten
Thailand Property Report, Thailand
Home & Décor, Thailand
Elle Decoration, Thailand
Bangkok Design Festival, Coffee book
Thaizeit, Thailand, Germany, Switzerland, Austria
Bangkok Post, Real Time, Thailand
Crush Magazine, Thailand
BVD, Israel
LivingEtc, Thailand
Design Report Special, Germany
“Metamorphosis – Architettura in digitale” published by Autodesk
Home & Décor, Thailand
Thailand Property Report, Thailand
2-Magazine, Thailand
Magazine Insideout, UAE, Dubai
Trend Bible, England
Revista Ambientes, Chile
I-Design, Thailand
Open House, Thailand

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FLORIAN GYPSER (Founder)

*1974 in Vienna, Austria
lives and works in Austria and Thailand

Florian Gypser, Architect and Designer in the 3rd generation currently works and lives in Bangkok, Thailand. He grew up in Vienna naturally having been influenced by his father’s architecture office. After successfully completing an apprenticeship becoming an architectural draftsman Florian Gypser decided to continue his education at the University of Applied Art in Vienna. He entered the master class of Professor Hans Hollein. In 2001 he switched to newly appointed professor Zaha Hadid`s master class where he finally came in touch with a totally new approach towards conceptual contemporary architecture. In the following years Gypser was studying and developing several conceptual master plans for metropolitan cities such as New York, Detroit, Beijing, Vienna and Hamburg. Furthermore he was member of a group of students who where developing the widely acknowledged study project Metropolix, a master plan for the city of Rotterdam, which has been presented and published at various exhibitions. Within an exchange term at the master class of Paolo Piva he firstly started to gain interest in Industrial Design. In the year 2006 after returning to Vienna from a most exciting exchange study at the Silpakorn University in Bangkok, Thailand Gypser accomplished his thesis with the project Bangkok Spine, an urban master plan for the aforementioned capital city of Thailand under the leadership of his master Zaha Hadid.

After the successful accomplishment of his masters Gypser went on to start his independent activities in the field of furniture design. He settled down in the old City Center of Bangkok conducting comprehensive research and analysis regarding contemporary furniture design. The main focus of his undertaking is to develop yet unseen typologies of public and private seating objects. Aside of his main work he became visiting lecturer at local Universities, conducting undergraduate design studios with focus on teaching the significance of advanced architectural Design. In 2008 Gypser took part in several exhibitions and fairs in Europe and Asia mentionable having been the official Austrian representative at the Bangkok Design Festival. Beyond that in 2008 he opened his design studio in Bangkok working on furniture and product design. In 2009 he was part of the group exhibition ‘Spot on Vienna’ featuring the leading Austrian furniture designer at the design week in Tokyo, Japan. In April 2011 the Italian furniture manufacturer Orsenigo presented a table series called “Flow” designed by Florian at the Salone del Mobile in Milano.

EDUCATION

Master of Architecture (M.Arch)

• University of Applied Arts, Vienna, Austria

Zaha Hadid (Thesis Advisor)
Patrik Schumacher
Hans Hollein
Paolo Piva (Advisor Industrial Design)

• Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (Exchange term)

ACADEMIC

• Visiting Lecturer at the Faculty of Architecture, Rangsit University, Bangkok
• Visiting Lecturer at the Faculty of Architecture, Rajamangala University, Klong 6
• Visiting Lecturer at the Faculty of Architecture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok Thailand
• Design Researcher at the Faculty of Architecture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand

• Founder of Scrap Lab, a sustainable project regarding re-utilization of industrial waste

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