For a tidy desk: The Foster Series from helit and smow

Foster series from helit

Norman Foster is not only a lord of the realm and one the worlds most in demand architects, but also one of the leading modern industrial designers. With his agency Foster + Partners, he has completed important architectural projects in six continents including the Vivaldi Tower in Amsterdam, Stansted Airport in England and the Elephant House at Copenhagen Zoo. However, Lord Foster has also turned his attention to smaller-scale object, including a range of desk accessories for helit; a range which combines functionality with simplicity.

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Using a combination of aluminium and PERDUR – a black synthetic fabric with a silky finish – Lord Foster has created not only a high quality items but an optically and tactilely outstanding product range.

The clock, penholder, paper clip holder, note paper container and tape dispenser initially hide their true function. Only once the lid has been removed and inserted into the base can their functionality be enjoyed. And once you are finished replace the lids and not only do the articles regain their annonymity but your desk a controlled order.

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Additionally the helit Foster Series contains a mousepad, a hole punch, a stapler, a filing tray and a waste paper bin. All articles can be mixed-and-matched and slide into specially constructed rails on the writing mat.