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BODAMER I FABER ARCHITEKTEN

The “BOFA” – a sofa made of concrete

Figure: Bodamer I Faber Architekten

„BOFA“ was developed when an architectural office was looking for furniture for a project and found nothing suitable on the market

Figure: Bodamer I Faber Architekten

Bodamer I Faber Architects, of Stuttgart, Germany, brings concrete furniture to the market that excels both in terms of functionality and aesthetics: the “BOFA”. The idea for this furniture developed when the planners of a building searched for a suitable seating arrangement. It was to meet the requirements for fire protection, to be so heavy that it could not be easily moved, to demonstrate organic forms, and to be comfortable. When the architects were unable to find an appropriate piece of furniture, they developed one themselves. “BOFA” is short for “Bodamer I Faber Architects,” and is a...

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