Stem

Stem is an open bookcase with uprights in striped die-cast aluminium, shelves in oak wood veneer and stiening structural backs in perforated metal sheet. Stem is a system of modular bookcase. Charmed by puzzle boxes and overlapping games, Philippe Nigro promptly picked-up the “seed” thrown by Manerba: that is to say the project of a bookcase conceived specifically for contemporary working spaces. Philippe Nigro designs Stem bookcase starting from the pragmatic analysis of Manerba “know how” and from the idea of linking simple basics: three components – columns, metal crossbeams and shelves. From their combinations an “infinity system” is born. Its structure with columns of unexpectedly abundant sections and the materials (first of all, solid wood) are the main characters of this system, that arises as a microarchitecture: it develops in solid modules or more well-structured systems as the leaves from the Stem. The name comes from this main feature. Clean, soft and welcoming lines, as it is the office by Manerba, define this system carachterised by endless modularity and also visual solidity which can develop in height and width, to identify professional spaces and to develop ideas. It is perfect for separating, linking, organising, dividing and limiting. Manerba Boutique is a working and living space where dimensions, materials and finishes are thought and customized in cooperation with architects and customers. The shared objective is to give life to an harmonic, special, highly customized workspace, that can boost personal wellbeing and efficient work.