Lotus Patera steel

The designer's intention in creating this unusual platter was to draw as much as possible on forms known from nature. The lotus leaf - a delicacy of the Chinese people and a lively decoration, became the prototype for the steel shape. To this end, the selected leaf was plucked from the garden around the Summer Palace in Beijing and then dried for six months, when, thanks to a special scanner, the shape of the leaf was precisely transferred into the design programme. The design work was limited to modifying a few support points so that the platter stood stable on both sides. The next step was to create a mould in which a 'copy' of the perfect shape created by nature is finally created. The double-sided platter is made of polished steel, emphasising the characteristic striation of its surface. The product was created as part of the "(Un)Forbidden City" collection, consisting of 8 products designed by the best architects of the Middle Kingdom, and has become its bestseller.
The Lotus platter can be used as a tray for keys, telephones and other small items, as well as a platter for fruit or sweets.