World renown architect, Ed Tuttle, is chiefly known for his outstanding projects world wide — from the deluxe Amanresorts with locations in Thailand, Indonesia, France, the United States, and Morocco amongst others, to the majestic Park Hyatts in Paris and Milan.

Part of Tuttle’s philosophy is to create and design spaces that reflect the local culture of the countries in which the projects are constructed. Tuttle has a great respect for the environment and harmoniously uses local materials and techniques that are true to the contemporary architecture of the country. Tuttle’s work also demonstrates a grand sense of perspective and space; his preference for geometric forms is often evident and his style is clearly recognized in the perfect fusion between traditional and modern design.

Tuttle’s collaboration with Jim Thompson started in 2002 when he created a luxurious textile collection for Jim Thompson that was borne out of Tuttle’s need for fabrics with a decorative yet architectural feel. Tuttle's theme of understated simplicity and mixing of tradition and modernity is reflected in the Vendome, Rue de la Paix and Chenille Canvas collections that are used in his projects worldwide.

The collaboration now extends to an exquisite line of furniture; introducing collections Maia, Lite, Ciel, X and San.

The new Jim Thompson Furniture Collection by Ed Tuttle beautifully embraces this approach to sympathetic, unified design. Tuttle’s talent lies in creating furniture that adapts well to different environments. The simpler pieces suit a sleek contemporary interior yet — for those who prefer a more neutral style — the collection can look equally stylish in a more classical home. And while Tuttle’s pieces that pay homage to traditional silhouettes sit well in a classical interior, they also contrast stylishly with contemporary pieces in a comparatively modern environment. Each piece carries the hallmark of the designer so guided by geometric forms and sense of perspective.

	MAIA The Maia armchair combines traditional and contemporary elements. Although the chair is formed on simple lines of its shapely wooden frame, its back curves and culminates with an outward curl, giving a neoclassical feel. The frame comes in a choice of three woods: rich, glossy ebony, light understated beech or strikingly striated zebrano. When the chair is made of zebrano, its decorative, neoclassical qualities come to the fore. However, because its overall shape is clean and graceful, the chair also has a distinctly contemporary air whilst still harking back to a distinctively classical era.
	THE LITE COLLECTION The Lite Collection — which takes the form of a sofa, chaise longue, meridian, armchair and ottoman — has an architectural and geometrical feeling. On all permutations, the wooden frame, available in beech and zebrano, curls outward subtly yet decoratively and forms an elegant frame around the backrest and armrests. The upholstery on these pieces is more structured, lending the pieces a slightly austere, elegant, and contemporary aesthetic. The upholstery is raised with a gentle arch that lends a curvaceous form, especially in the armchair and ottoman, thereby alluding to a classical style without overstating it.
	CIEL The Ciel Collection by contrast to the others is a more modern modular approach. Ciel is an ensemble of sofa, meridian, armchair and ottoman. It is also available as a custom modular upon request. The linear and almost cubic elements of the form instantly make the collection look more contemporary. The subtle metal feet made of wafer-thin brushed stainless sheets lightens the mood and give the pieces a floating appearance.
	SAN San is a collection of perfectly proportioned side tables — stainless steel legs that gleam with a mirror-smooth quality which are adorned with a variety of marble and granite tops. Again, true to the confident manner whereby he juxtaposes old and new, Tuttle has pitted traditional luxury against streamlined modernity by combining white marble with stainless steel.
	X X is the elegantly skeletal, crisply geometric X side table in sleek polished aluminium. The slimline X table is conveniently lightweight. Its barely visible silhouette is however deceptive as the X shape makes it much more sturdy and robust than it looks.

THE ED TUTTLE COLLECTION
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