Emboldened by elements of his Nordic upbringing, Lars Beller Fjetland has fostered a deep appreciation for the natural world and its indispensable presence in the field of design. First introduced to woodworking as a child, he regards wood as “the very root of [his] ever-growing passion for designing and creating objects.” In 2011, he established his self-titled design office, Beller Design, with the ambition to cultivate objects that fulfil their purpose without sacrificing the aesthetic appeal for which they are sought.
I personally believe that it’s our responsibility as designers to create products that are solving problems without creating new ones. We need to be thinking about the entire lifecycle of a product, from cradle to grave. This should be the rule, rather than the exception.
L. Ercolani Workshop
The Lara chair from L. Ercolani was selected for the interior of the award winning Te Puna Cafe at Auckland Zoo. We worked closely with Stevens Lawson Architects and Jack McKinney Architects to provide a chair that complimented the architecture while meeting the needs of a busy hospitality space.
He believes that it is a designer’s mission to produce objects that are enduring and will appeal for generations to come. Both curious and pragmatic, he strives to underscore the inherent qualities of natural materials; functional, sustainable and innately beautiful.
L. Ercolani Workshop