Ron Arad

A student at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem and at London’s Architectural Association, Ron Arad went on to found One Off alongside Caroline Thorman in 1981. Through One Off, Arad began experimenting creating sculptural furniture using welded steel sheeting. Renowned for his constant experimentation with materials such as steel, aluminium and polyamide, Arad has designed classics such as the Tom Vac Chair, The Big Easy Chair and the Raviolo Chair.

A skilled architect as well as an industrial and furniture designer, he founded the eponymously-named Ron Arad Architects in 2008. Arad is the brains behind iconic buildings such as the Design Museum Holon, the Maserati Showroom in Modena and the Yohji Yamamoto Flagship Store in Tokyo. Awarded the title of Royal Designer for Industry in 2002 and elected as a Royal Academician in 2013, Ron Arad also holds an honorary doctorate from Tel Aviv University.