Mario Serrano Puche
Mario is an architect living and working in London. Originally from Colombia and having lived in the US, South Korea and Italy, Mario has extensive experience working in architecture firms as well as design and art institutions including Fabrica, Wrightwood659, Palazzo Grassi and Punta Della Dogana in projects ranging from furniture design to city planning. Most recently, he has taught workshops at both the Bartlett and Westminster. Currently, Mario splits his time working at an architecture firm, teaching, and designing footwear.
Mario holds a special interest in footwear design having come from a family of shoe-makers, and extends his architectural knowledge to footwear with the creation of Body Amplification Devices.
EXPERIENCE
Architectural Designer at PLP Architecture; previously: PLP, SO-IL, SANAA, Equipo Mazzanti, Bauer Latoza Studio
EDUCATION
MArch at Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL; BArch at Illinois Institute of Technology
Runners are a fully 3D-printed body amplification device. Made entirely out of thermoplastic polyurethane, these devices are 3D printed with a superior flexible filament for high-impact strength, elasticity, and compressive resistance.
+ Runners are made to order in the UK and have a lead time of one week for production.
+ Email hello@gubns.co for sizing questions.
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Year: 2022
Sizes: EU 37-45
UK 4 = EU 37
UK 5 = EU 38
UK 6 = EU 39.5
UK 7 = EU 41
UK 8 = EU 42
UK 9 = EU 43
UK 10 = EU 44.5
UK 10.5 = EU 45
Weight: 0.5-0.75kg (1.1-1.6lb) per foot
Materials: TPU/TPE
Colours: Black, Clear
DETAIL AND CARE
Imperfections from the 3D printing create an aesthetic that supports damage and aging.
Ruffles are a part 3D-printed and part rubber cast body amplification device. Made entirely out of thermoplastic polyurethane and polyurethane rubber, and two non-petroleum based plastics, these devices are non-toxic, recyclable, and susceptible to biodegradation.
+ Ruffles are made to order in the UK and have a lead time of one week for production.
+ Email hello@gubns.co for sizing questions.
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Year: 2022
Sizes: UK 4 - 10.5 / EU 37 - 45
UK 4 = EU 37
UK 5 = EU 38
UK 6 = EU 39.5
UK 7 = EU 41
UK 8 = EU 42
UK 9 = EU 43
UK 10 = EU 44.5
UK 10.5 = EU 45
Weight: 0.5-0.75kg (1.1 - 1.6lb) per foot
Materials: Thermoplastic polyurethane and polyurethane rubber
Credits: Photography by Ji Soto
DETAIL AND CARE
Imperfections from the TPU 3D-printing and the gooey cast rubber shape an aesthetic that supports damage and aging.