A TV GOES THERE

-- A TV goes there --

A/V system designs by Porro

The TV monitor evolution brings welcome change to home design.

 

The scale of the television up until the 90’s prohibited integration into most cabinetry systems, even into a wardrobe, usually requiring a special depth unit. Personally, I could not be happier that those days are long past being someone who has designed client storage solutions for the last 2 decades. Additionally having a cabinetry partner on the caliber of Porro completes the package of being able to design to meet the lofty dreams of any client.

At the helm for both design and engineering, architect Piero Lissoni and his firm design solutions to the newest challenges of the day. No gimmicks here, just clean, simple, intelligent solutions to make life easier, not more complicated.

A quote from Lissoni describing his process I think applies to his work at Porro: “The works are primarily about creating a visual silence, concentration on proportion and detail rather than a specific form. Lines and planes are carefully resolved into volumes, which in turn creates a visual harmony. “

If you prefer to hide your components or display them proudly,
Porro offers a solution to fit any need.

TV behind a sliding door or placed prominently on a special surface, ancillary components behind leaf/flap door, housed inside a special cabinet outfitted with signal repeaters to allow function even with the doors closed.

Whether you are looking for a grand statement, or a simple gesture Porro has done the study, engineering and hand fabrication to bring satisfaction to any A/V enthusiast. Proprietary materials, hardware, finishes and mechanisms ensure a Porro system will last the test of time, not only with its design, but its lifetime of usefulness.

Below are various examples from Porro of systems to house audio/video. Please enjoy and send a comment if you like.



MODERN boiserie system



LOAD-IT / MODERN systems integrated

MODERN SYSTEM

MODERN SYSTEM

FLAG UNIT 2012

FLAG UNIT 2012

FLAG UNIT 2012

MODERN SYSTEM + PANCA

MODERN SYSTEM + SLIDE +SIDEWALL

SYSTEM + SLIDE + AV_BRIDGE

SYSTEM + HEMLOCK SLIDE + LIBRARY

Graye in Los Angeles is the exclusive dealer for Porro in Southern California and works with not only architects and designers but end users. So if an AV project is in your future stop by with your architect, designer, AV consultant, or if you are working on your own, Graye has specification experts on staff to assist.

 

www.graye-la.com

kurt@graye-la.com

Porro has finalized the wood selection available on the new

version of BALANCING BOXES by Front!

RED GUM

SANTOS

TINEO

Previously only available in black or white welded plate steel, Porro is now

offering these handmade tables in wood for a limited time. Not pictured

is the new wood for all Porro systems, smoked eucalyptus.

For further information please inquire at Graye

Porro news from Milan - TILLER

True to the spirit of Porro and Piero Lissoni, elegance, simplicity, skill and quality

are at the center of the stage this year in Milan.

Tiller, a completely new pair of cabinets was impressive, the ease and comfort of

it's form proved a perfect platform for a new wood for Porro. A deep smoky eucalyptus

shown here at the fair.

A clean, substantial carcass perched on 4 slim steel legs, vaguely concealing its clever supporting

structure which is left visible inside the cabinet. The structure being a robust steel frame and actually a continuation of the legs, which in addition to carrying the structure also holds the thick glass shelves and

houses the door hinges. Hinges at 180 so each door opens flat to the cabinet, within

the doors are hidden magnets keeping them closed or open.

Gorgeous.

Subtlety can speak volumes

If this smart structrual design is interesting, Lissoni has
developed several series to see at Porro.com.
Glass wardrobes 'storage air'
Glass libraries 'ex-libris'