Maximilian Jencquel x when objects work
Maximilian Jencquel is a Venezuelan born, German-French architect who after graduating was recruited by Andree Putman to assist projects in Miami and Tokyo. In 2006, he joined the Christian Liaigre design studio in Paris, assisting several years with projects across the globe. During a trip to Indonesia, he discovered a heartfelt connection with the country and decided to establish Studio Jencquel the year after. A number of his projects have gained media attention in the design community, prompting him to take on commissions in different corners of the world and according to Departures Magazine, positioning him on a global scale as “an exemplar of slow design.”
A handpicked collection of Maximilian Jencquel x when objects work is now available.
“In a fast-developing world, design is increasingly becoming a generic, mass-produced, and predictable component of the physical structures surrounding us. Somewhere along the way, cultural aspects have been lost, stories forgotten, and meaningful nuances overlooked."
— Maximilian Jencquel
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when objects work
when objects work is the vision of the owner Beatrice Delafontaine, editing objects designed by leading architects whose work shares a preoccupation with simple forms, immaculate function and a timeless idiom.
The company is founded on the principle that domestic objects may be useful and beautiful.
From the first collection launched in 2001, the company has explored the theme of
decorative art as superlative equipment in the fullest and most challenging ways possible, commissioning architects from around the world to produce gracious solutions for tasks of everyday life.
Crafted with care and attention to detail, the objects testify the commitment to quality. Each piece is meticulously handmade using authentic materials and a range of traditional and contemporary production techniques.
