A vinyl collection is one thing — but storing it is another matter. If you're a vinyl enthusiast with hundreds (or thousands) of records, you don't just need a quality turntable and speakers; you need a place that is both visually appealing and functional to house your records.
In recent years, many companies from the world of design have entered the record storage space — from global firms like USM, which collaborated with Symbol Audio for an extensive collection, to well-known design leaders like the designers at Lichen, one of them, Thana Pramadono, created the "Clove" record holder — and now, Bentolabs, a studio with decades of experience in the industry, has announced their Aurala120A system.
Founded by Grier Govorko, a former production designer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bentolabs aims to fill a specific need in its storage systems. “After two decades of designing stadium-scale concert experiences, I focused on solving a more intimate design challenge: creating modular furniture,” says Govorko. “I wanted to create something that valued the visual and functional aspects of vinyl collecting.”
For this, the Aurala120A is made of transparent acrylic material for a floating display effect, and its modularity allows it to be configured vertically or horizontally. Each unit can display up to 120 records, and multiple units can be combined to accommodate an expanding collection, a detail that Govorko says comes from his days with the Chili Peppers, where he was designing of stage elements that can work alone but can be combined to create a cohesive whole.
“I've always been inspired by how designers like Charles and Ray Eames experimented with acrylics and how Pierre Paulin used transparent materials to create visual lightness,” Govorko said. The Aurala120A follows this legacy – using clear acrylic to achieve the feeling of an architectural impossibility, where your records seem to float within the space."
Ang Aurala120A ay available na ngayon sa webstore ng Bentolabs, na may bawat yunit na may presyo na $225 USD.
