Extremis in 15 minutes

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CHALLENGE! TELL ME ALL I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EXTREMIS IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS this booklet will help you with giving it your best shot. he complete extremis range explained in 15 minutes; stripped down to the must mention essentials that deine extremis and its “tools for togetherness” challenge accepted!

“A STUDY LEARNED THAT THE TIME SPENT TOGETHER WITH ALL FAMILY MEMBERS IS GETTING SCARCE: ONLY ABOUT 15 MINUTES A DAY ON AVERAGE! OUR AIM IS TO IMPROVE THOSE MOMENTS OF TOGETHERNESS”

SOCIAL ASPECT OF PEOPLE SPENDING NICE TIME TOGETHER 1

tools for togetherness 2 ALL TOOLS ARE MADE FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE

AESTHETIC DURABILITY BY ITS TIMELESS DESIGN 4 INNOVATION & ADDED VALUE, IT’S NEVER AN ORDINARY SOFA, TABLE, WHATEVER,...)

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HIGH ATTENTION “THE ONLY IMPORTANT THING ABOUT TO DETAIL AND DESIGN IS HOW IT RELATES TO PEOPLE” VICTOR PAPANEK QUALITY 5

MADE WITH GREAT CARE IN POPERINGE, BELGIUM 7

PIONEERS IN ECOLOGICAL, HONEST AND DURABLE MATERIALS 6

8 SHORT LEAD TIMES AND SMALL TRANSPORT VOLUME

THIS IS WHAT EXTREMIS STANDS FOR, NOW LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT OUR TOOLS FOR TOGETHERNESS

gargantua

“the conversation table” the round shape encourages conversation

PARTS THAT TOUCH THE BODY ARE MADE OF WOOD 1

the perfect family piece for children and adults higher position for the small ones

OPTIONAL BACKREST AND CUSHIONS 4

HIGHEST POSITION FOR XXL TABLETOP AND (WHEEL) CHAIRS 2

TABLE IS THE PERFECT PARASOL FOOT FOR INUMBRA 3

“I BELIEVE DESIGNERS SHOULD ELIMINATE THE UNNECESSARY. THAT MEANS ELIMINATING EVERYTHING THAT IS MODISH BECAUSE THIS KIND OF THING IS ONLY SHORT-LIVED” DIETER RAMS

6 WOODEN SLATS FOR MORE COMFORT AND WATER DRAIN 5 AN EXAMPLE OF ECODESIGN: SLATS MADE OF ʻWASTE’ WOOD, LOW TRANSPORT VOLUME, WILL LAST FOR GENERATIONS design by dirk wynants

7 ANTI-AGING MATERIALS WITH LOW MAINTENANCE

MORE SHADOW BECAUSE SURFACE IS LARGER YET CLOSER TO THE TABLE

inumbra & inumbrina

“tranquillity for the eye in a timeless design” warm light diffuser at night for intimacy

opening a parasol was never that easy inumbra is the strongest, inumbrina is the cheapest one

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5 HI-TECH: THE MOST ADVANCED FABRIC AVAILABLE

FLAT SHAPE & HIGH TENSION MAKE IT EXTREMELY WIND PROOF 2

CABLES WHISTLE WHEN IT’S TOO WINDY TO LEAVE IT OPEN

VISIBLE SIDE IS THE BEAUTIFUL SIDE 4

“THINGS WE’VE ALWAYS DONE THE SAME WAY ARE AN OPEN INVITATION FOR INNOVATION” DIRK WYNANTS

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design by dirk wynants

A RANGE FROM LIGHT AND MOVABLE TO SOLID AND ULTRA-STRONG

BACK OR BUTT RESTING 1 AGAINST RUBBER BARS

abachus

ARM OR SIDE LEANING 2 AGAINST TABLETOP

impossible not to start a conversation around the “abachus” ashtray came after smoking ban

a cocktail table that intensiies and prolongs every conversation will last a lifetime

THIS IS NOT SEATING FURNITURE, IT’S “LEANING” FURNITURE

A PERFECT MATCH WITH INUMBRINA 3

ALL EXTREMIS HARDWOOD IS FSC LABELED 4

design by dirk wynants

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THE MOST ROBUST COCKTAIL TABLE AVAILABLE FOR PERMANENT OUTDOOR USE

VERY LIMITED TRANSPORT VOLUMES AND EASY TO STORE DURING WINTER 1

extempore

3 ALUMINUM AND WOOD FOR LOW MAINTAINANCE

the original its serene long lines it any architerctural surrounding

one range for the whole garden lexible range with many sizes

ALL FUNCTIONALITIES IN ONE RANGE WITH A LIMITED SET OF PARTS 2 “DESIGN IS A PLAN FOR ARRANGING ELEMENTS IN SUCH A WAY AS BEST TO ACCOMPLISH A PARTICULAR PURPOSE” CHARLES EAMES

WOODEN SLATS OFFER MORE COMFORT AND DRY FASTER AFTER RAIN 4

5 BENCHES OR CHAIRS, IT’S UP TO YOU

design by arnold merckx

A PICKNICK TABLE WITH A PLUS: NO NEED TO LIFT YOUR LEG 1

hopper

a timeless design table made for celebration

‘the beer table’

easy access to the bench through 4 entrances

inspired by hop gardens, harvest and beer brewing

WORLD RECORD AWARD WINNING DESIGN 4

GOOD DESIGN AWARD

“DON’T MAKE ANYTHING UNLESS IT IS BOTH NECESSARY AND USEFUL. BUT WHEN IT IS, DO NOT HESITATE TO MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL” SHAKERS QUOTE

HOPPER BENCH FOR PUBLIC SPACES WITH 2 SEATING POSITIONS 2 VARIOUS COLOURS OR GALVANISED STEEL 3

5 PURE POWDERCOATED ALUMINIUM BEAUTY design by dirk wynants

GALVANISED STEEL IS ANTIAGING WITH LOW MAINTENANCE

6 AN EXAMPLE OF ECODESIGN: 10 TABLELEGS PRECISELY MAPPED ON A STANDARD METAL SHEET, WILL LAST FOR GENERATIONS

hopper shade

open and close in 2 seconds!

clearly inspired by hop gardens

lat and low surface creates intimacy

combine with hopper or other long tables

SIMPLY PULL THE BELT TO OPEN OR CLOSE ONE SIDE AT A TIME 1

ROLL-UP BANNER MECHANISM TO CLOSE THE PARASOL 2

OPTIONS: ATTACHED TO TABLE, CONCRETE FOOT OR FLOOR 3

HIGH TECH FABRIC IS PROTECTED AGAINST UV, DIRT AND ROT 4 “PERFECTION IS ACHIEVED, NOT WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MORE TO ADD, BUT WHEN THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO TAKE AWAY” ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY

5 FLAT AND LOW SURFACE CREATES INTIMACY design by dirk wynants

kosmos 1 KOSMOS SHADE WITH LIGHT CREATES A COSY COCOON

incomparable functionality in such a small space: lounge, table, daybed, parasol, light in one

seats 9 people comfortably a loveboat story: based on the back of a yacht

KOSMOS HIGH IS WAY BETTER THAN A MEETING ROOM 3

BREAKFAST, APERO, LUNCH, SIESTA, LOUNGE, DINNER, DRINKS, SNOOZE 2

- KOSMOS A COMPLETE UNIVERSE OF ITS OWN

4 SIMPLY PUSH TABLE DOWN TO CREATE A DAYBED 5 PERFECT FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR design by dirk wynants

sticks

APPLICABLE

ANYWHERE:

LOFTS OFFICES SHOWROOMS MUSEUMS RESTAURANTS HOTEL LOBBIES TERRACES ...

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divide spaces providing transparency and intimacy

as natural as plants, without watering discipline needed

very movable, very modular

not intrusive in any interior

THE WOOD OF AN END OF LIFE RUBBER TREE IS USED FOR THE RUBBERWOOD BASES. NOTHING IS WASTED

3 CREATE PRIVACY: IN-OUT AND OUT-IN 2 VARIETIES IN SHAPE, DIMENSIONS, HEIGHT AND COLOR 5

4 INLINE STICKS DIVIDE SPACES IN A FOLDABLE DESIGN design by hsu-li teo & stefan kaiser

ENLIGHTENED VERSION FOR GREAT ATMOSPHERE AND A PLAY OF SHADES

FOLDING TECHNIQUE RESULTS IN AN EXTREMELY STRONG TABLE 1

picnik

intimate conversation table for two

both design icon and piece of art

a future family heirloom

featured all over the world

6X AWARDED & FEATURED AT TATE MODERN LONDON AND STANDARD HOTEL NYC

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“SIMPLICITY IS THE ULTIMATE SOPHISTICATION” LEONARDO DA VINCI

EXACTLY 1/2 OF A STANDARD SHEET OF ALUMINUM 3

2 WATER EVACUATING THANKS TO THE BENDS ECODESIGN: PERFECTLY STACKABLE PIECE FOR TRANSPORT 5

6 BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR

design by dirk wynants & xavier lust

arthur

XXL TABLE BUT EASY ASSEMBLY

BY A SINGLE PERSON 1

“big table, small package” even the smallest car can deliver this large table

round table ideal for conversation or meeting at this table everybody is equal

VERSION FOR 8, 10 AND 12 PEOPLE AND OPTIONAL CANDLE

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ECOLOGIC AND ECONOMIC USE OF MATERIAL ROTATING CENTER MAKES IT EASY TO PASS THINGS THROUGH

3 “IT HAS NO HEAD, IMPLYING THAT EVERYONE SITTING THERE HAS EQUAL STATUS”

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SUPER STRONG AND DURABLE HPL MATERIAL 5

design by dirk wynants

THIS IS ALSO AN OUTDOOR TABLE! WATER DRAINS TOWARDS THE CENTER 6

CHAIRS FOR DAILY USE, BENCHES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FRIENDS OVER

marina

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“unlimited lenght, endless possibilities”

2 to 100 people, yes, one hundred

long tables encourage people to talk to eachother

comfort zone with chairs, budget zone with benches design by fattorini + rizzini + partners

(17LTABLE + 20LPICKNICK)COMBI + (4W TABLE + 2WPICKNICK)COMBI + (2HTABLE + 2HPICKNICK)COMBI + 2LBISTRO + 2LBENCH = INFINITE

DOUBLE WIDTH MARINA DESK WITH FLOATING CABINETS 2 TABLETOP & BENCH ALWAYS HAVE A COMFORTABLE TEMPERATURE 3 SUPER STRONG FIBERGLASS PROFILES - NO FRAME AT ALL! 4 EXTREMELY LOW TRANSPORT VOLUME

5 A SQUARE BISTRO TABLE AND THE LONGEST YOU’VE EVER SEEN, IN ONE RANGE

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7 INDOOR OR & OUTDOOR USE, RESIDENTIAL OR CONTRACT

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captain’s chair

VARIOUS OPTIONS FOR THE BOTTOM FRAME 1

WATER DRAIN AND VENTILATION HOLE 4

tested: the most comfortable of them all, burgundian size

hint: the best seat is always the captain’s seat

NO NEED FOR EXTRA STRAPS TO FIX THE CUSHION

BOTH FRAME AND SHELL ARE STACKABLE FOR TRANSPORT 2

“PEOPLE IGNORE DESIGN THAT IGNORES PEOPLE” FRANK CHIMERO

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WHEELS FOR INTERIOR, SLED OR PAW FRAME ALSO OUTDOOR 5

6 OPTIONAL STORAGE NET

design by fattorini + rizzini + partners

woodstock

CART + RACK ARE IDEAL TO MOVE WOOD WHERE YOU NEED IT 1

A PAINTING NEEDS A FRAME, THESE WOODEN LOGS AS WELL 2 LARGE RUBBER WHEELS MAKE A ROBUST TROLLEY 3 OFTEN NAMED “THE BELGIAN BEER CRATE TROLLEY” 4

design by dirk wynants

GOES TOGETHER PERFECTLY WITH THE INUMBRA SHADE

SMALL AND BIG VERSION AVAILABLE

qrater

1 WEATHERING STEEL WILL NEVER RUST ALL THE WAY THROUGH

“THE TELEVISION OF THE JUNGLE”

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3 NO ASHES AN DIRT SPILLING ON THE FLOOR 4 SET OF ACCESSOIRES FOR BBQ SNACKING design by dirk wynants

icecube

ADD ICE - ADD DRINKS ADD PARTY PEOPLE - ADD MUSIC (AND HAVE FUN YOURSELF TOO!)

THE PERFECT PARTY TOOL FOR SERVING COOL DRINKS 1

OPTIONAL LIGHT TO FIND THE BOOZE EASILY AT NIGHT 2

3 OPTIONAL CUSHION TO USE AS A BENCH design by danny venlet

serpentine PURE & SIMPLE EXTENSION OF YOUR GARDEN HOSE 1 “SAVE WATER, SHOWER WITH A FRIEND”

2 SHOWER AND WATER YOUR LAWN AT THE SAME TIME 3 LIGHT AND EASY TO MOVE

4 CLEAN DESIGN ON/OFF VALVE design by tom devrieze

garden hose

romeo & juliet AD SOME GREEN AND FRESH AIR TO MODERN ARCHITECTURE 1 FSC LABELED JATOBA WOOD WITH MINIMAL MATERIAL LOSS 4 BENCH AND PLANTER IN ONE 2

3 EQUAL SPACING BETWEEN TREES WHEN LINED UP design by koen baeyens, stijn goethals, basile graux

UNDISCRIBABLE INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE FOR LARGE GROUPS 1 CONNECT WITH OTHER CULTURES (INSPIRED BY ARABIC CULTURE)

behive “WHEN INVITING PEOPLE TO THE BEHIVE AT NIGHT, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PLENTY OF DRINKS IN THE FRIDGE, AND PREPARE TO HAVE BREAKFAST TOGETHER!”

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3 SHOES OFF AND EVERYONE’S IN THE MOOD FOR LONG CHATS AND LAUGHS

4 A SPRING TENSIONED CLOTH PROVIDES GREAT COMFORT design by dirk wynants

AN INTRODUCTION TO STAINLESS STEEL - asks for periodical maintainance to prevent from rusting - products to clean are widely available

GALVANISED STEEL - best way of protecting steel from rust - corrosion free and extremely scratch resistant - beautiies in time, its rough look needs no maintenance

POWDER COATED STEEL/ALUMINUM - a technique of melting dry paint onto a metal surface - extremis’ powder coated steel parts for outdoor use get a protective zinc layer irst for extra durability - aluminum and steel are endlessly recyclable

WEATHERING STEEL - special type of weather resistant steel - gradually covers itself with a protective layer of rust - layer of rust protects from further erosion

“ALUMINUM AND STEEL ARE ENDLESSLY RECYCLABLE”

OUR MATERIAL LAB IROKO

“WOOD PROCESSING CONSUMES 60X LESS ENERGY”

- FSC-labeled tropical hardwood - durability class I - color and characteristics similar to teak - will turn grey after time

JATOBA - FSC-labeled tropical hardwood - durability class I - stains of bleeding (kind of red gum) can always be cleaned - will turn grey after bleeding

H.O.T. WOOD - PEFC-labeled european alternative for tropical wood - reaches durability class I thanks to unique thermal treatment - typical dark brown color turns grey after a while

FIBERGLASS

“AN EVERLASTING

- glassiber reinforced polyester SUPERMATERIAL” - very strong but lightweight - sawdust of iberglass can be irritating but is not toxic

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