Tai Ping has announced that the award-winning designer and environmentalist Sebastian Cox will create an installation at the Tai Ping showroom to launch the new Biophilic Collection and Biophilic Series for Studio by Tai Ping, which will debut at the London Design Festival 2024.
Sebastian Cox’s installation at Tai Ping reflects on the natural beauty of raw materials as well as the remarkable craftsmanship and expertise that transforms them into refined works. At the same time, it acts as a showcase for Tai Ping and Sebastian’s shared commitment to the environment and quality in design.
Sebastian Cox RDI is an award-winning furniture designer, maker and environmentalist driven by the past to design and make the future. He produces heirloom collections of furniture, lighting and home accessories; bespoke installations; landscape design and design for production.
Tai Ping’s six-decade-long commitment to the environment is evident through the new Biophilic Collection and Biophilic Series for Studio by Tai Ping. The two new offerings, made with undyed, natural, and sustainable materials, honour the environment in design and function, taking inspiration from organic forms and landscapes.
The 16 Biophilic carpets are engineered with aesthetics, durability and sustainability in mind and celebrate natural phenomena, from organic patterns to the true colours of raw materials.
While all Tai Ping products are built to last, the natural face fibres, backing and latex in these rugs ensure minimal impact at the end of their lifecycles. The carpets are also undyed, which removes a water-hungry step in the manufacturing process and further reduces energy consumption.
Bespoke wood installations crafted by Sebastian Cox will complement the Biophilic rugs through material, colour, form, and texture. The scenography will invite the viewer to revere the natural beauty of the raw materials and their metamorphosis into covetable pieces for the home through artistry and craft.
Natasha Laing Bonwick, Tai Ping UK Country Manager, says of the collaboration, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Sebastian Cox for LDF 2024. His dedication to sustainability and innovative design perfectly aligns with Tai Ping’s values, and his own creative approach to sustainability complements these rugs perfectly. This installation not only showcases the beauty of our Biophilic Collection but also underscores our shared commitment to creating environmentally responsible and exquisitely crafted products.”
Lead image: Biophilic Collection Cassia I.