"A wedge-shaped body in recyclable polyethylene curves at the rear into a smooth hook, looping over the railing and gripping it via an adjusting screw underneath. That single mechanical gesture is the entire installation. The raised trough at the back sits above the railing line and acts as a windbreak for objects resting on the work surface below."
"Polyethylene, produced in a Brandenburg plastics factory through rotational molding, is not a glamorous option. It won't feel precious the way powder-coated steel does. What it does do is survive outdoor life without complaint: frost-resistant, UV-stable, and recyclable at its end of life. Rotational molding also produces hollow, seamless shells with consistent wall thickness, which matters for something exposed to seasonal temperature extremes."
"The table height is a fixed function of whatever railing it's hanging on; subtract 21 cm from the railing height, and that's the surface level. That means the balKonzept works very differently on a low French-style balcony versus a taller contemporary glass railing, with no way to adjust it beyond moving the piece."
The balKonzept addresses the lack of usable surface space on small city balconies by mounting directly onto existing railings without tools or hardware. Designed by Michael Hilgers, the wedge-shaped table features a rear hook that grips the railing via a single adjusting screw. Made from recyclable polyethylene produced through rotational molding, the material resists frost, UV damage, and seasonal temperature extremes while remaining lightweight and durable. The raised trough at the back functions as a windbreak. Measuring 60 cm wide and 40 cm deep, the table's height is determined by the railing geometry, making it adaptable to various balcony styles but fixed once installed.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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