a.t. practice


is a *queer european working compound of cédric alfonsi and niklas thelen. this work focuses on the creation of spatial, social and contemporaneous concepts that derive from the fields of arts, architecture and design.
the expressed visual ideals and so far perspective is thereby highly shaped by non-conformative rules and stereotypes of the architectural Profession.


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oooops challenges traditional notions of stability and functionality, featuring a deliberate design choice of having only three legs each. This characteristic makes them inherently unstable, as they tilt over when statically loaded in the wrong spot.

The stool and bench are not intended for practical use, such as sitting, thus they subvert the conventional purpose of seating furniture. Instead, they serve as a critical commentary on the architectural obsession with designing functional seating. By stripping away the utilitarian aspect, these pieces highlight the often absurd lengths to which design can go in pursuit of form over function.

Through their precarious balance and raw materiality, the stool and bench provoke viewers to question the relationship between design, stability, and utility. They invite a reevaluation of what constitutes purposeful design, pushing the boundaries of architectural fetishism into the realm of the absurd.