Designs
Design
Design for us transcends mere aesthetics; it embodies the seamless fusion of craftsmanship and a creative process led by seasoned industry experts, all with the end user's experience at the forefront.
Since the company's inception, at Kusch+Co design has been a fundamental issue. The founder's son and first successor, Dieter, was also one of the first designers to gain recognition – his works remain in the brand's portfolio to this day.
Kusch+Co historical designs created by the great designers of their time.
Prof. Luigi Colani
Over time, the fame of Kusch+Co's designs began to attract the interest of more and more outstanding designers, who approached Kusch+Co themselves, declaring their desire to collaborate. One of them was Professor Luigi Colani, who years later was hailed as a design legend.
Colani, designed in 1968.
Designs Beyond Time: 85 Years of Design Heritage
Explore Kusch+Co’s ‘Designs Beyond Time: 85 Years of Design Heritage’ – the dedicated exhibition exploring iconic designs across the decades from the 1930-2020’s featuring pieces by world-renowned designers.
The internationally acclaimed designers collaborating with Kusch+Co not only bring their wealth of experience to the entire design journey, but they also challenge established norms, tread uncharted territories, and fearlessly seek innovative solutions. The outcome is products that deliver a refined experience encompassing comfort, ergonomics, health, safety, and aesthetics, just to name a few.
Much like us, the designers we partner with view design as a competence. They hold the belief that design should be in service to people, enhancing their everyday lives. Thanks to collaborations with the eminent designers, our products have garnered a multitude of design accolades, including prestigious awards such as the German Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award. Each of these honors is cherished as a profound recognition of our dedication and passion.
The list of the internationally renowned designers, who create for Kusch+Co, includes:
Inclusive design
Kusch+Co is a design-driven brand for which people and their needs are the key reference points in the design process. We deliver solutions that address the diverse needs of the modern world.
Our products offer healthy comfort, excellent aesthetics and perfect functionality in hospitals, airports residential care and nursing facilities. All of these much-frequented spaces are subject to stringent preventive building measures and need to be furnished with technically advanced series that provide efficient and practical solutions targeted at specific problems.
Our products offer healthy comfort, excellent aesthetics and perfect functionality in hospitals, airports residential care and nursing facilities. All of these much-frequented spaces are subject to stringent preventive building measures and need to be furnished with technically advanced series that provide efficient and practical solutions targeted at specific problems.
Given our experience in designing solutions for healthcare premises, we understand the needs of persons with reduced mobility well. We keep them in mind when creating each new product. PRM terminal bench seating, higher chairs with stable armrests, extra weight capability - our solutions make all spaces – living, working, travel or entertainment more accessible to senior citizens, pregnant women, persons of short stature, as well as persons with a specific disability.
Seating must fulfil the following requirements for persons with reduced mobility:
The following product lines meet the above requirements:
- Seat height of at least 48 cm
- Seat surfaces enabling them to sit upright and to get up more easily
- Stable armrests providing good support
- The legs should be positioned as vertically as possible, so that they do not become a trip hazard
The following product lines meet the above requirements:
- V-Care chair by Justus Kolberg
- Vega by Dieter Kusch
- Palato by Kusch+Co Design Team
- Scorpii by Uwe Sommerlade
Airport Seating
For passengers with reduced mobility, it is possible to raise the seat height of one or more seats within a bench row / configuration. The stable arms provide extra support, facilitating sitting down or getting up. These benches meet all the requirements of EU Regulation No. 1107/ 2006 which, among other things, regulates the availability of appropriate seating for passengers with reduced mobility.
For passengers with reduced mobility, it is possible to raise the seat height of one or more seats within a bench row / configuration by using spacers:
- V-Travel Bench by Justus Kolberg
- V-Care Bench by Justus Kolberg
- Terminal by Prof. Jorgen Kastholm
- 8000 by Studio F.A. Porsche
Bariatric seating
Seating adapted to the needs of overweight persons must meet a set of specific requirements to accommodate overweight persons and offer them a comfortable seat.
The seating:
The Scorpii armchair featuring open armrests can support body weight up to 200 kg – features a generously sized seat – is available with a seat height of 45 or 50 cm.
The seating:
- must be able to support a high weight
- has to offer a generous amount of space, especially width
- requires a very sturdy construction
- should offer custom seat heights, making it easier to get up
The Scorpii armchair featuring open armrests can support body weight up to 200 kg – features a generously sized seat – is available with a seat height of 45 or 50 cm.
To us, a human is at the centre of our interest. We don’t just want to offer people products, we want to provide them with quality that can truly improve their everyday life and the environment they live in. It’s our motivation that propels us to constantly explore customer’s needs and address them through our Kusch+Co solutions.