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The Storage System

The Storage System

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Overview: This document is a technical guide for the 2017 edition of 'The Storage Systems' featuring designs by Antonio Citterio, Studio Kairos, and Paolo Piva. It focuses on modular storage solutions that emphasize flexibility, elegance, and efficient use of space.

Flat.C by Antonio Citterio:

Modular Bookcases: Designed for maximum storage in minimal space, integrating bookshelves with TV and audio equipment storage, and home office setups. Features include a depth of 25 cm, minimal visible joints, and materials like extruded aluminum and lacquered wood.
Horizontal Sliding Doors: These doors slide on invisible tracks to conceal or reveal sections of the bookcase, enhancing aesthetics with satin lacquer or glass finishes.
Floor Storage Units: Light appearance with thin profiles and large storage capacities, including drawers with slow-closing mechanisms.
Home Office and Multipurpose Tops: Thick, adjustable surfaces serve as desks or multimedia shelves, with easy cable access.
Home Theatre: Designed to house TVs and multimedia equipment, with cable management systems and special glass doors that allow remote signals to pass through.

Pab by Studio Kairos:

Shelves and Sliding Doors: Focus on flexibility and integration with various storage solutions.
Suspended and Floor Storage Units: Offer versatile storage options with aesthetic appeal.
Back Panels and Audio-Video Panels: Provide additional functionality and concealment for cables.

Eucalipto by Antonio Citterio:

Storage Units: Emphasize elegant design and practical storage solutions.

Athos by Paolo Piva:

Freestanding and Supported Storage Units: Offer flexibility in home office setups and general storage.

Technical Pages: Each section includes technical specifications and examples of compositions to guide installation and customization.

Specifications: The document outlines various components and specifications for storage systems designed by Antonio Citterio, including horizontal tops, leveller feet, upper and central crosspieces, cable flaps with lighting, and junction elements. Dimensions and positioning options are specified, such as the maximum height for suspended projecting elements (2108 mm) and the depth of various elements (e.g., 440 mm for drawers).

Procedures: Installation procedures are detailed, including the necessity of fixing central crosspieces to the wall near suspended projecting elements. Guidelines for positioning multipurpose tops and audio-video storage units at specific heights are provided.

Standards and Recommendations: The document recommends specific heights and depths for various components, ensuring optimal functionality and aesthetic integration. It suggests using wall brackets for mounting shelves and provides options for customizing dimensions through cutting to size.

Electrification and Lighting: A system of back panels and cable troughs is described, which conceals electrical wiring. This system includes a modular LED bar lighting with a touch switch and dimmer for adjusting light intensity.

Design and Customization: The Pab system by Studio Kairos is highlighted for its compositional flexibility and functional applications. It offers a variety of finishes, including oak, satin aluminium, and lacquered colors, allowing for personalized and made-to-order solutions. The system integrates storage units with shelves and audio-visual components, catering to both living and bedroom areas.

Examples of Compositions: The document provides examples of compositions, such as integrating bookcases with sliding doors and using wall-mounted shelves with specific finishes. It emphasizes the dynamic nature of these designs, which combine open and closed storage elements.

Sliding Doors and Storage Systems: The document describes a range of sliding doors and storage systems designed by Studio Kairos. The sliding doors are available in glass or wood with various finishes, including bronze reflective glass and satin lacquer. These doors are designed to integrate seamlessly with shelving systems, offering innovative and contemporary solutions for organizing living spaces.

Shelving and Storage Units: The Pab system is highlighted for its modularity and versatility, allowing for various configurations of shelves and storage units. The system includes wall-mounted modules and floor-standing units, available in different finishes such as glossy lacquer and brushed oak. The storage units can be equipped with glass shelves, aluminum drawers, and cable management systems to maintain a clean aesthetic.

Design and Aesthetic Features: The document emphasizes the clean lines and minimalist design of the Pab system, which can be customized with different materials and colors. The use of reflective glass and satin finishes adds a modern touch to the compositions, making them suitable for contemporary living environments.

Technical Specifications: The document provides detailed measurements and configurations for various components of the Pab system, including dimensions for shelves, storage units, and sliding doors. These specifications ensure that the system can be tailored to fit specific spatial requirements.

Conclusion: The Pab system by Studio Kairos offers a flexible and aesthetically pleasing solution for modern storage needs, combining functionality with high design content. The integration of sliding doors and modular components allows for personalized configurations that enhance the organization and appearance of living spaces.

Specifications and Design: The document outlines the design and specifications of the Athos storage systems by Paolo Piva, focusing on freestanding and supported storage units. The design allows for wide variations in size due to the flexibility in positioning the upper elements, enabling custom solutions. The units and desks are available in satin finish smoke grey.

Home Office Solutions: The desk element is equipped with drawers and can serve as a home office base. It features a satin finish top, with drawer fronts available in satin or glossy finishes. The base storage units can have flush sliding doors or a combination of drawers.

Supported Storage Units: These units come in two heights and can be mounted on freestanding units. They feature flap doors and can be adjusted for size flexibility. The units are available in glossy anthracite grey, contrasting with white storage units.

Finishes and Materials: The document lists various finishes such as bright chromed, bright aluminium, anthracite grey painted, and transparent glass. It also details the available colors and materials for different components like frames, drawer fronts, and sliding doors.

Technical Specifications: Detailed dimensions for storage units and sideboards are provided, including specific measurements for different configurations. The document also includes information on the internal equipment and cable management solutions.

Contact Information: The document provides contact details for B&B Italia stores across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, along with specific contact information for Maxalto stores.

Catalog excerpts

— The Storage Systems 2017 edition - Flat.C Pab Eucalipto Athos

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Indice generale General Index Flat.C Antonio Citterio _01 06 LIBRERIE MODULAR! 150 18 ANTE SCORREVOLI ORIZZONTALI HORIZONTAL SLIDING DOORS _03 24 CONTENITORI A TERRA FLOOR STORAGE UNITS Eucalipto Antonio Citterio _01 CONTENITORI STORAGE UNITS PAGINE TECNICHE TECHNICAL PAGES PIANI MULTIFUNZIONALI HOME OFFICE AND MULTIPURPOSE TOPS _05 38 HOME THEATRE EXAMPLES OF COMPOSITIONS 58 PAGINE TECNICHE TECHNICAL PAGES Athos Paolo Piva _01 CONTENITORI DI BASE FREESTANDING STORAGE UNITS _02 HOME OFFICE _03 CONTENITORI IN APPOGGIO SUPPORTED STORAGE UNITS PAGINE TECNICHE TECHNICAL PAGES SLIDING...

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Antonio Citterio MODULAR BOOKCASES _02 18 ANTE SCORREVOLI ORIZZONTALI HORIZONTAL SLIDING DOORS _03 24 CONTENITORI A TERRA FLOOR STORAGE UNITS _04 32 HOME OFFICE E PIANI MULTIFUNZIONALI HOME OFFICE AND MULTIPURPOSE TOPS _05 38 HOME THEATRE EXAMPLES OF COMPOSITIONS 58 PAGINE TECNICHE TECHNICAL PAGES Grande contenimento nel minore spazio possibile; e I'obiettivo di Flat.C pensato non solo per i libri, ma anche per alloggiare adeguatamente televisore e tutti gli apparecchi hi-fi ed ospitare una postazione home office, con un ingombro ridotto e soluzioni estetiche di grande eleganza. La...

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Flat.C Librerie modulari / Modular bookcases Sistema a parete fortemente innovativo, tecnologico e di grande eleganza all'insegna della massima leggerezza. L'adattarsi a pareti diverse per dimensioni e la capacita di essere racchiuso in una nicchia, sono espressione della sua flessibilita. Non solo destinato ai libri, trova nei piani a profondita variabile e nei contenitori sporgenti un ampliamento delle sue funzioni: sorta di teche espositive che muovono la griglia di piani orizzontali e verticali. Anche il fianco e attrezzabile con un elemento terminale a libreria. This very innovatine, technological...

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Flat.C _Antonio Citterio 01_ Librerie modulari / Modular bookcases

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Flat.C_Antonio Citterio 01_ Librerie modulari / Modular bookcases The Storage Systems_2017 Flat.C_Antonio Citterio 01_ Librerie modulari / Modular bookcases The Storage Systems_2017 Elementi sporgenti aperti o chiusi secondo un'estetica di solidi primari. Sospesi o posizionabili a terra, prevedono ante a ribalta e cassetti; la sola versione a terra pud essere dotata anche di ante complanari. I piani orizzontali a profondita variabile possono ricevere oggetti decorativi e libri voluminosi integrandosi perfettamente al sistema. Open or closed projecting compartments based on aesthetics focused...

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Flat.C _Antonio Citterio 01_ Librerie modulari / Modular bookcases IN QUESTA PAGINA_THIS PAGE: BUNCH VASO_VASE NELLA PAGINA ACCANTO_OPPOSITE PAGE: VOL AU VENT SEDIA_CHAIR

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01_ Librerie modulari / Modular bookcases Flat.C_Antonio Citterio The Storage Systems_2017 L'impatto grafico di Flat.C e ben visibile nell'esempio a fianco dove tre contenitori a sviluppo orizzontale sporgono dalle linee dei ripiani e dei fianchi. L'eliminazione dei punti di giunzione dei contenitori e determinata da una speciale lavorazione definita “folding”, che permette ad un unico pannello di legno di essere piegato fino a formare il volume. Flat.C's graphic impact is truly seen in the example on the opposite page, where three horizontal projecting containers are positioned to protrude from...

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Flat.C _Antonio Citterio 01_ Librerie modulari / Modular bookcases NELLA PAGINA ACCANTO_OPPOSITE PAGE: LANDSCAPE CHAISE LONGUE J.J. POLTRONA_ARMCHAIR FRANK TAVOLINO_SMALL TABLE

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Flat.C Ante scorrevoli orizzontali / Horizontal sliding doors Un elemento significativo deriva dall'anta a tutta altezza che, scorrendo su binari “invisibili” integrati nella struttura, nasconde alcune porzioni della parete attrezzata, per esempio quella che contiene l'apparecchio televisivo rendendolo visibile solo nel momento dell'utilizzo. Superficie importante, laccata satinata o in vetro, completa il sistema e, insieme agli altri elementi, contribuisce a sottolinearne l'eleganza. One truly significant element is the door that covers the complete height of the bookcase, sliding on "invisible"...

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Flat.C _Antonio Citterio 02_ Ante scorrevoli orizzontali / Horizontal sliding doors

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Flat.C_Antonio Citterio 02_ Ante scorrevoli orizzontali / Horizontal sliding doors The Storage Systems_2017 Flat.C_Antonio Citterio 02_ Ante scorrevoli orizzontali / Horizontal sliding doors The Storage Systems_2017 Gli schienali sono una presenza insieme importante e facoltativa: possono essere assenti oppure presenti con un colore sia a contrasto sia omogeneo con la struttura e mascherare i cavi che scorrono verticalmente alle spalle del mobile. Con un gioco di pieni e di vuoti. The back panels are important but also optional, they can be left out or used with contrasting or matching colours...

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Flat.C Contenitori a terra / Floor storage units Quando si modifica assumendo un andamento decisamente orizzontale, componendosi in versioni basse, Flat.C non perde le sue caratteristiche: effetto di leggerezza dato dagli spessori sottili dei fianchi e dei piani e ampie capacita di contenimento grazie agli elementi sporgenti pensati con apertura ribalta. Se posizionati a terra, i contenitori ospitano cassetti attrezzabili che scorrono silenziosamente su guide ammortizzate. When modified to create a low, horizontal configuration, Flat.C doesn't lose any of its style. A look of lightness is created...

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Flat.C _Antonio Citterio 03_ Contenitori a terra / Floor storage units

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Flat.C _Antonio Citterio 03_ Contenitori a terra / Floor storage units Nella composizione a destra il contenitore sporgente a terra: un’estetica rigorosa, un solido perfettto dotato di ante complanari con meccanismo di chiusura ammortizzata. In the composition on the right the projecting floor storage unit: rigorous aesthetic features, a perfect solid with flush mounted doors and slow clousure mechanisms. NELLA PAGINA ACCANTO_OPPOSITE PAGE: FAT-FAT TAVOLINO_SMALL TABLE NELLE PAGINE SUCCESSIVE_NEXT PAGES: THE TABLE TAVOLO_TABLE METROPOLITAN SEDIA_CHAIR

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