Drive-in Wardrobe by Gaelle Girault & Magnetic curtain by Florian Krautli
Designed by Gaëlle Girault during her studies at ECAL, Drive-in Wardrobe explores how overlooked, utilitarian structures can be transformed into domestic furniture. The project takes inspiration from transport pallets, objects usually associated with logistics and disposal, and repositions them as the structural basis of a wardrobe.
Rather than concealing the material’s origins, the design highlights its straightforward construction and modular logic. The wardrobe is produced in bamboo, a rapidly renewable material, and finished with hard wax oil, while stainless steel elements add durability and contrast. Through this combination, Drive-in Wardrobe proposes an alternative approach to furniture design: one that values resource efficiency, material honesty, and reuse over conventional refinement.
Sizes: bamboo, hard wax oil, stainless steel, 120 x 80 x 180 cm
Florian Kräutli’s Magnetic Curtain rethinks the traditional curtain as an active, shape-forming surface. Embedded with magnetic components, the textile can be manipulated by hand—folded, gathered, lifted, or sculpted—and will maintain its form without additional fixings. The curtain responds directly to user interaction, allowing it to shift continuously between functional screen and spatial installation.
By introducing magnetic force into a soft material, the project creates a flexible architectural element that adapts to different uses and environments. It can function as a window covering, a room divider, or a tactile object that invites play and experimentation.
