The top of the bench tapers toward the middle to allow comfortable sitting. Dovetail joints are visible on both sides of the bench which hint towards the traditional construction method used to make the product.
Born in Mainz, Germany, Philipp studied Product Design at Central Saint Martins College and Architecture at the Architectural Association in London.
During this time he established the furniture company e15 together with Florian Asche. Following to several interior and furniture projects in England and Germany he moved to New York where he works as an architect and serves as creative director for e15 and Bergman.