ZURICH – With NIRVAN JAVAN + ALFREDO HÄBERLI, two designers and cosmopolitans converge to redefine the possibilities of 3D printing through a unique creative dialogue.
Alfredo Häberli is among Switzerland’s most influential designers. His work – ranging from furniture and lighting to everyday objects – follows a clear aesthetic rooted in his personal credo: “Observing is the most beautiful form of thinking.”
With his first eyewear designs, created in close collaboration with Nirvan Javan, a long-held passion project finds its expression. Glasses are a central object where the human being remains the focus. Hardly any other object sits closer to the individual or is worn with such constant presence.
Developed to mark the 10th anniversary of NIRVAN JAVAN – the life’s work of the eponymous designer – the collection pays homage to the duo’s shared home city. For Nirvan Javan, the ZURICH COLLECTION represents a conscious return to origins: Zurich as a design system, rather than a mere symbol.
The designs follow a strictly defined formal language, drawing on the essential elements of the city at the foot of the Alps. Typographic principles and urban geometry serve as references: five geometric base shapes are varied, proportions finely adjusted, and details masterfully accentuated. Much like font design or typesetting, the magic lies in the nuances. Character is born from balance and precision.
Designed, developed, and produced in Switzerland, these models marry technical consistency with creative finesse. Clean lines in 3D printing, seamless transitions, and a coherent materiality define the aesthetic. The titanium temples of the NIRVAN JAVAN + ALFREDO HÄBERLI models merge with the organic fronts. Every detail serves a distinct purpose.
Eyewear is no fleeting accessory.
It is an object of daily utility.
An intersection of function and perception.
The collaboration between Nirvan Javan and Alfredo Häberli embodies an understanding of design as a cultural practice and exchange: locally rooted, yet internationally resonant.
A tangible expression of this approach are the Inuit lenses, also 3D printed and available on request. Originally part of the design inspiration process, they reflect the distinctive character and the remarkable depth of these designs.
From Zurich to the world.
Built in culture.
Discover more on www.nirvanjavan.com
