The Kettal Mesh sofa recalls architectural facades, which filter the surrounding environment without stopping the light and air flow. The expanded metal used for the backrest of the sofa gives a feeling of lightness, and at the same time becomes the support the cushions.
The slight bending of the sofa arms give a delicacy to this industrial frame, inviting the user for a nap. The solid wooden base and the voluminous and comfortable upholstery resembles the memory of a comfortable living room translated into an outdoor atmosphere.
Patricia Urquiola attended the Faculty of Architecture at the Madrid Polytechnic and Politecnico di Milano. After graduating in 1980, she started working for Maddalena De Padova's product development office, eventually being put in charge of it. From 1993 to 1996 she had an associate practice with the architects de Renzio and Ramerino and was engaged in architectural design, showrooms, restaurants and franchising. In 1996 she became head of the Lissoni Associati design group.
In 1998 she opened her own practice in Milan and continued to work in the field of design, exhibitions, art direction and architecture. In 2003 she was named Designer of the Year in the Elle Deco International Design Awards.