Elan Plus is comprised of 17 versatile designs, demonstrating the deep understanding of materiality, design intelligence and precise execution that the Elan team is renowned for.
The furniture selection, specifications and assembly is informed by Elan founder Boris Tosic’s two decades of collaboration on complex commercial projects and luxury residential interiors.
The Elan Plus range evolved through design decisions made in the company’s impressive headquarters; Tosic’s award- winning Paramount building by The Office Space, located in Surry Hills. The boutique, serviced workspace has provided a testing ground for many of the pieces in the Elan Plus collection.
“We know from our work in commercial interiors and high-end residences that the Elan Plus collection bridges the gap between imported designer furniture and mass produced fast furniture,” said Boris Tosic. “This degree of quality and customization is generally only seen in high-end residential projects. We know there is a demand for this level of refinement, and we wanted to make it accessible to those without the budget or patience for bespoke joinery solutions.”
The backbone of the collection comprises three modular shelving systems, in solid timber (Grid) and metal (Gravitas and Morse). While they have distinct personalities, each system can be customized to achieve the desired height, width, and utility. The pieces can rest against a wall or perform as room dividers, providing endless solutions for dividing or anchoring living spaces, and display. Further customization allows customers to choose between single- or double-sided units; cabinets with solid or glass doors, a drawer insert or bar unit, and metal or glass shelves.
Complementing the shelving systems are refined side tables, in solid timber or metal, and other essential pieces for living. These include table-top trays, desk accessories and perfectly weighted exercise clubs, handcrafted from solid timber.
Luke Tosic joined his father in the business as manager of Elan’s Sydney workshop in 2019 after completing his MBA. “The experience, equipment, and capabilities of the Elan team streamlined the development process, making a furniture range a viable and ultimately logical proposition,” explains Luke. “We can have most pieces made and shipped within four weeks from order.”
The narrow production times complete a compelling Australian designed and made proposition for leading local Living Edge, set to introduce the Elan Plus collection in its showrooms in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth from October 2021.
Living Edge CEO Aidan Mawhinney says Elan Plus is a welcome addition to the Living Edge portfolio of authentic furniture, which currently includes big name international brands Herman Miller, Walter Knoll and Muuto.
“I’ve known Boris for a long time. Honesty and the integrity of materials are at the heart of everything Elan does. The brand follows in the tradition of great timber working cultures found in Italy, Brazil, and Denmark. The quality, appearance, and function of the fine details of commercial and home interiors has never been more important to our consumers and the thoughtful solutions provided by the Elan Plus range make it incredibly apparent where the bar has been set in the industry. We are delighted to introduce it to our customers.”
Source: Architecture - architectureau
