the object was created under the influence of the Russian avant-garde and the work of Alexander Rodchenko.
White Tower, 1929 Architect: M. V. Reischer city: Yekaterinburg Photo: Valery Nemirov
KATUSHKA is the first object of the zavod.predmet collection
Concept and Function
The titles in the series are Russian associations written in Latin script to convey the phonetics of the words and their imagery. These associations correspond with the nature of the object (e.g., «katushka» — it rolls). The forms have a functional meaning and reveal the purpose of the object. The stool is conveniently moved by the central hole with a cross, making it light and mobile. Besides serving as a stool, it can also be used as a table.
Expressive colors, minimalism, clarity, and logic are the means of expression. We decided to create a small object using Rodchenko’s principles in a modern interpretation, taking into account the new era and its needs. Through it, we aim to transmit the values of Russian avant-garde: interacting with it and its context.
KATUSHKA is the first object in the zavod.predmet collection. Author: Irina Potapova, designer and founder of Studio Zavod11.
Technique, Technology, Materials
The materials used include flexible plywood, MDF, enamel, and lacquer.
Construction Process:
— Support Structure: Made from one layer of MDF and two layers of flexible plywood, manually bent along a jig with a radius of 190 during the gluing of the layers using PVA wood glue.
— Seat: Cut on a CNC machine and milled. The support is cut on a circular saw. The base is glued to the seat and dried for a day.
— Finishing: Sanding with machines for corners and joints by hand, primed before painting, then sanded again for leveling. Finished with a spray paint coat in the final color. A polyurethane gloss lacquer is applied at the end.
Specifications:
— Color: RAL 2001 rot orange — Dimensions: h430 x d380 mm — Weight: 3.7 kg — Year of Manufacture: 2024 — Edition: 7 pieces — Price: 25,000 RUB per piece
Production Details:
— To meet the production cost requirements, a batch of 7 pieces is necessary. The production cost per piece is 27,000 RUB.
shadow — a living projection of the object: a moment, time, a record of the day’s document, a fraction of a second. A. Rodchenko
photographer Valery Nemirov
«I prefer to see extraordinarily ordinary things.» A. Rodchenko
White Tower 1929, Architect M. V. Reisher, Yekaterinburg. Photo by Valery Nemirov
Shooting at avant-garde locations draws attention to Constructivist monuments, highlighting their unique forms and beauty despite a century of history and decay. This encourages a new generation to take a fresh look at Constructivist heritage, free from conventional frameworks
White Tower 1929, Architect M. V. Reisher, Yekaterinburg. Photo by Valery Nemirov.
The residential complex «House of the Ural Regional Soviet».
1929. Architect: M.Y. Ginzburg. City: Yekaterinburg
Target Audience
The stool is designed for use in both residential and public interiors, serving as either a stool or a coffee table. The target audience includes architects, avant-garde enthusiasts, and individuals interested in new and contemporary design.
We envision this household item as more than just a functional piece; it is intended to capture attention and convey the philosophy of the avant-garde. As Rodchenko wrote, it helps people see the extraordinarily ordinary things.
The residential complex «House of the Ural Regional Soviet». «Type F». 1929, Architect M.Y. Ginzburg. Workshop of Boris Demidov. Photo: Evgeny Komolov
