Wolfhalden, Switzerland and Berlin, Germany
Andreas Krob from B4K Krob and Joachim Brüske from Ing-B have created a unique office chair, the Spectra Task Chair whose flexible design provides full body contour support and also creates an environment that supports teamwork and activates communication.
Responsive to left and right leaning positions, Spectra follows the various postures of the user, and through appropriately adjusting the reaction force of the backrest, it intuitively supports seating comfort that naturally follows the posture of any user.
For its universal design , the SPECTRA Task Chair has been awarded a 2023 Good Design Award by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
Weight reduction has been achieved by reducing the number of reclining mechanism parts.
Spectra in realizing a simple structure through reducing the number of parts, has also minimized environmental impact.
The seat height can also be easily adjusted with a stroke range of 129 mm by lifting the lever located at the bottom right of the seat.
The minimalist design achieved as a result of incorporating this compact mechanism, means that Spectra harmoniously blends into any office space regardless of the work style such as activity-based work that has become popular in recent years.
Further, the thin and compact reclining mechanism creates crisp lines on the underside of the seat to realize Spectra’s beautiful design.
The hollow-shaped design of the chair casters also contributes to the lightweight styling.
Project: SPECTRA Task Chair
Designers: B4K Krob GmbH. and Ing-B
Lead Designers: Andreas Krob and Joachim Brüske
Manufacturer: Okamura Corporation
