Werkbericht presents 51 pieces of furniture from the current collection of Nils Holger Moormann
one of the leading protagonists of New German Design. This book is not a mere product catalog
but rather a focused exploration of each piece showcased within. The presentation of the
products-consequently disassembled into their individual parts-is a stylistic device that
directs the attention of the reader to precise individual solutions and concise formal
expressions. Details truly come to the fore. Nils Holger Moormann's furniture is inspired by
the central themes of intelligence innovation simplicity and mobility. It can for the most
part be disassembled and is designed for assembly without tools. Thus the individual
connecting elements gain an even greater significance. Werkbericht (literally work report) also
highlights their functional and aesthetic form. The 200-page book is comprised of two parts
which differ not only in their graphic presentation but also in the type of paper and typeface
used. The first section in full color on uncoated paper focuses on the abstract presentation of
the furniture in its individual parts. While individual components are shown on one side of a
double page the complete presentation can be found on the other. The second part of the book
consists of detailed explanations of the products in five languages. The black and white print
lightweight paper and small pictures of this section indicate that it can actually be
considered an appendix. The foreword of Werkbericht was written by Professor Dr. Florian
Hufnagl who served as the chief museum director of the Neuen Sammlung Munich until February
2014. For his lifetime of achievement Nils Holger Moormann was recently presented with a
highly coveted design award: the German Design Award 2015 in the Personality category. This
passion between design chaos and play can together produce an essence that is so strong that
it speaks its own clear language. For me that is fun. I like that. - Nils Holger Moormann
