Philippe Starck facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Philippe Starck
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Starck in 2011
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| Born | 18 January 1949 Paris, France
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| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Nissim de Camondo |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Children | Ara Starck, Oa Starck, K Starck, Lago Starck |
| Parent(s) | André Starck, Jacqueline Starck |
| Awards | Ordre des Arts et des Lettres Legion of Honour |
| Buildings | Asahi Beer Hall |
Philippe Starck (born January 18, 1949) is a famous French designer. He creates many different things. These include buildings, furniture, and even boats. He is known for his unique and creative style. Many of his most popular designs came out in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Life of Philippe Starck
Philippe Starck was born in Paris, France, on January 18, 1949. His father, André Starck, was an aeronautics engineer. Philippe says his father inspired him greatly. His father believed that inventing new things was very important.
Starck's family first lived in the Alsace region of France. Later, his grandfather moved to Paris. Philippe studied design at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris.
Starck's Design Career
Philippe Starck started his first design company while working for Adidas. He called it Starck Product. Later, he changed the name to Ubik. This name came from a book by Philip K. Dick. Through his company, Starck worked with many manufacturers. These included companies in Italy, Austria, Switzerland, and Spain.
In 1983, the French President, François Mitterrand, chose Starck for an important job. He asked Starck to redesign his private apartments at the Élysée Palace. The next year, Starck designed the famous Café Costes.
After these projects, Starck's work grew even more. He designed furniture, decorations, and buildings. He also created street furniture like benches and bus stops. His designs included wind turbines and photo booths. He even designed bathroom items, kitchens, and lighting. Starck also worked on everyday objects. These included staplers, dishes, clothes, and toys. He even designed vehicles for land, sea, and air.
Starck's Architecture Projects
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Starck designed many buildings in Japan starting in 1989. These buildings looked very different from traditional Japanese styles. His first building in Tokyo, called Nani Nani, looked like a living shape. A year later, he designed the Asahi Beer Hall in Tokyo. This building has a golden flame on top. In 1992, he designed Le Baron Vert office complex in Osaka.
In France, Starck helped design an extension for a famous art school. This was the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD) in Paris. He also designed a pavilion for the new Groninger Museum in 1991.
Since the late 1980s, Starck has designed many hotels. These include the Royalton Hotel (1988) in New York City. He also designed the Paramount Hotel lobby (1990) and the Hudson Hotel. Other famous hotels include the Delano in Miami and the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood. In London, he designed the Sanderson and Saint Martin's Lane. More recently, he updated Le Meurice (2016) and the Royal Monceau (2010) in Paris. He also designed the Hotel Brach (2018) and Hotel 9Confidentiel (2018) in Paris. In southern France, he designed La Co(o)rniche and Ha(a)itza hotels. These are both in Arcachon, near the Dune of Pilat. In 2019, he created the Lily of the Valley Hotel. In 2020, he opened La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich.
Starck has also designed many restaurants. Early ones include the Café Costes (1984) in Paris. He also designed Manin (1985) in Tokyo and Theatron (1985) in Mexico City. Teatriz (1990) in Madrid was another early project. More recently, he worked with the Alajmo brothers on several restaurants. These include Caffe Stern (2014) in Paris and Amo (2016) in Venice. He also designed Gran Caffe Quadri (2018) and Amor (2019) in Milan. He designed La Réserve à la Plage in Saint-Tropez and The Avenue at Saks in New York (2019).
The Alhondiga is a large culture and leisure center in Bilbao. Starck designed this 43,000 square-meter space, which opened in 2010.
Starck also designed affordable, ready-made P.A.T.H. houses. These houses can be adjusted to different needs.
The Hilton Worldwide company asked Starck to create a new hotel in Metz, France. This hotel, Maison Heler, will have a traditional Alsatian house on top. It is expected to open in 2021.
Starck's Yacht Designs
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Starck designed the Wedge Too. This is a 65-meter (213 ft) superyacht built in 2002.
In 2004, Andrey Melnichenko asked Starck to design the Motor Yacht A. Later, in 2012, Starck designed A (sailing yacht). This is one of the world's largest sailing yachts.
Starck also redesigned the luxury marina in the Port Adriano harbor. This is located in Palma de Mallorca and opened in April 2012.
In 2008, Steve Jobs asked Starck to design his superyacht. This 78-meter (256 ft) yacht, named Venus, was launched in October 2012. This was just over a year after Jobs passed away. The yacht was built in the Netherlands.
Starck's Furniture Designs
In 2010, Starck created the Zartan chair for Magis. This chair is made entirely from natural materials. These include bamboo, linen, and hemp fiber. It is a safe and natural choice instead of plastic.
In 2012, Starck released the Broom chair for Emeco. This chair helps reduce waste. It is made from materials collected from lumber and plastic factories.
Starck released the Cassina Croque la pomme collection in 2019. This furniture line for Cassina uses a special vegan fabric. It is made with "apple leather."
For Salone del Mobile 2022, Dior Maison asked Starck to redesign their classic Médallion seat.
Starck's Technology Innovations
In 1996, Starck worked with Alain Mikli to create Starck Eyes. This eyewear line was bought by Luxottica in 2013. It was renamed Starck Biotech Paris in 2019. Starck Biotech Paris designs eyewear inspired by the human body. It combines design with how the body works.
Starck also helped design the Xiaomi Mi MIX smartphone. This phone is special because it has a very large "whole surface screen."
In 2016, Starck created a GPS-tracking wristband called DIAL. This device helps people in danger at sea or on the beach. It allows them to share their exact location with rescue teams.
In 2018, Starck worked with Axiom Space. He designed the inside of a living module for the International Space Station. It is a comfortable space for astronauts. It has soft walls, large windows, and technology to stay connected.
In 2019, Starck showed the public his AI chair. This chair was designed with the help of Artificial Intelligence. Experts from the 3D software company Autodesk also helped.
Starck's Work in Museums
You can see Starck's designs in many museums. These include museums in Europe and America. Some of his work is at the Musée National d'Art Moderne in Paris. He has given many of his original designs and prototypes to this museum. Other museums include the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. His work is also at MOMA and the Brooklyn Museum in New York City. The Vitra Design Museum in Basel and the Design Museum in London also have his pieces. By 2011, over 660 of his designs were in French public collections.
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Chaise Costes, Centre Georges Pompidou (1981)
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Dr. Glob Chair, Kartell Indianapolis Museum of Art (1988)
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Juicy Salif, Alessi, Indianapolis Museum of Art (1990)
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Tabouret WW, Vitra, Indianapolis Museum of Art (1990)
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Colander for Alessi (1990)
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Hot Bertaa - Kettle for Alessi (1990)
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Table center, Alessi, Indianapolis Museum of Art (1996)
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Masters Chair, homage to the masters, Arne Jacobsen, Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen, Kartell, Indianapolis Museum of Art (2002)
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Gold plated gun lamp designed for Flos (2005)
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Volteis V+ by Starck (2012)
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Laguiole knife
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Louis Ghost Chairs
Starck's Design Philosophy
Democratic Design Ideas
Starck believes in something called "democratic design." This means he wants to create well-designed objects that many people can afford. He focuses on making things that can be mass-produced. This helps lower costs and improve quality for everyday items.
Starck's goal is to make good design available to everyone. He tries to achieve this by making large amounts of products. This helps to cut down the cost. He also used mail-order catalogs to sell his designs. In 1998, Starck started the Good Goods catalog. It offered 170 eco-friendly items for daily life. In 2000, he worked with Target Stores to create a collection of over 50 products.
In 2011, Starck created the Ideas Box for Bibliothèques Sans Frontières. These are portable libraries that can be set up anywhere. They give people in refugee camps access to books, games, and information.
Starck has also worked on designs for Fluocaril toothbrushes. He also designed Laguiole Knives.
Working with electric bicycle maker Moustache Bikes, Starck designed the M.A.S.S. line. This collection came out in 2014. It included four electric bikes. Each bike was made for a different type of ground, like mud or sand. They were powered by a Bosch motor.
In January 2013, Starck redesigned the Navigo travel pass. This is a pass used for public transport.
See also
In Spanish: Philippe Starck para niños
