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Fasad by David Chipperfield Design

Kasthall adds a significant milestone to its sustainability journey with Fasad – a rug collection that rethinks the potential of recycled wool. In collaboration with the design office of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Sir David Chipperfield, Kasthall presents two new rug designs that are both timely and timeless – designed for today and enduring for years to come.

 

With Fasad, Kasthall is creating what it believes to be the world’s first rug collection using recycled post-consumer wool. Discover more about the process and the material.

 

The Fasad collection includes Uno and Duo – inspired by the brick façade of the Kasthall factory in Kinna, Sweden, with Uno featuring a uniform expression while Duo is defined by its structured design that consists of an even number of blocks. Both are presented in a natural, subdued color palette with glints of linen. 

 

Wool has always been at the heart of Kasthall’s identity, and exploring the potential of this versatile material in innovative, ambitious ways is an important part of the company’s design ethos.

 
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The Rhythm of Beauty and Structure

The process of incorporating this pioneering material into the collection 
was not, however, without its challenges. Dirk Gschwind, Managing Director of David Chipperfield Design and creative partner on the project, spent quite a few hours at Kasthall’s factory in Kinna, Sweden, working together with the Kasthall team in pursuit of the perfect design. 


“We wanted to create something beautiful and elegant with a decent but strong personality. The concept of layering to create a balanced structure in the rug was key to this, and after many iterations in the design studio and by the looms, the recycled wool proved to be more than capable of achieving the physical and visual character we were looking for,” he says.

 

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Redefining Sustainable Rug Innovation

The project represents a significant milestone in the company’s sustainability journey, as CEO Mirkku Kullberg explains.


“For the first time, Kasthall is using material that contains post-consumer waste from outside parties. The environmental benefits this delivers and the potential it holds can’t be underestimated. We’re proud to be the first rug designers to innovate and create with recycled wool.”

 

Explore the full collection and the story behind the material.

 

 


DETAILS ABOUT FASAD
Design: David Chipperfield Design
Product type: Woven bouclé rug in recycled wool yarn and pure linen.
Size and shape: Choose a width between 70-600 cm and any length. Or choose amongst our suggested sizes: 90x240 cm, 140x200 cm, 170x240 cm, 200x300 cm, 250x350 cm, 300x400 cm, 350x450 cm.

Fasad Duo is available in four colorways: Dark Green/Light Grey 305, Dark black/Light Grey 501, Light Grey/Dark Black 505, and Light Beige/Light Grey 805.

Fasad Uno is available in four colorways: Dark Green 300,  Dark Black 500, Light Grey 506, and Light Beige 868. 

 

Our customer service team is happy to answer any questions you might have about the Fasad collection.
Please write us an email at customerservice@kasthall.com
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