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The Spanish pair initially presented the K-Block at the Bloomberg Gallery in London. Its concept is very simple, it can be used as a seat or it can stack. Combinations of the K-Block can be used to create other furniture requirements or a creative jigsaw. It was subsequently manufactured by Nola Industrier in Stockholm. ","physicalDescription":"A simple red, plastic block in the shape of a 'K' so that it can be used in a variety of ways. It looks like two triangles placed together, but has no visible line as it was manufactured from a mould. Either side of the edges protrude the centre slightly. 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