The collaboration connects Charles and Ray Eames’ architectural thinking with contemporary engineering and manufacturing, exploring how spaces can adapt to the way people live and work. 

At Design at Work New York, both teams will share the research and development behind the system, bringing its New York debut into a wider conversation about the future of workplace design. 

From architectural research to contemporary design 

First unveiled at Triennale Milano during Milan Design Week 2026, the Eames Pavilion System grew from extensive research into Charles and Ray Eames’ built and unbuilt residential projects. 

These include their own home, Case Study House No. 8, alongside experimental designs exploring prefabrication, modular construction and flexible living environments. 

Working closely with Eames Office, Kettal translated those principles into a fully engineered construction system for contemporary use. The collaboration carries forward an approach to architecture shaped by structural clarity, efficient use of space and the needs of its occupants.

Architecture that can evolve 

The Eames Pavilion System combines repeatable structural modules with interchangeable roof elements, facade panels, glazing and other components. 

Configurations range from compact pavilions to two-story houses, with applications across residential, hospitality and workplace environments. 

Modules can be combined, expanded or reconfigured as requirements change. Repairability, longevity and adaptability are integral to the approach, creating a framework for spaces that can develop over time. 

For workplace designers, this raises a practical question: how can architecture accommodate changing activities while retaining its character? 

Bringing the workplace conversation to New York 

Workplace requirements evolve, placing new demands on spaces originally designed for a particular purpose. The Eames Pavilion System offers a perspective on how a consistent architectural framework can support different layouts and uses. 

Its potential workplace applications include meeting spaces and flexible office zoning, connecting the Eameses’ research with contemporary commercial interiors. 

“Charles and Ray Eames approached a house as a system that could evolve with its occupants. That idea feels especially relevant to architects designing workplaces today, where the uses of a space may change long before the building does. The Eames Pavilion System is a reflection of these principles, and an opportunity to discuss what flexibility means in practice, and how a space can adapt while retaining its architectural character.” 

— Antonio Navarro, Creative Director, Kettal 

At Design at Work New York, both teams will discuss the collaboration’s journey from archival research to contemporary manufacturing, inviting architects, interior designers and workplace leaders to explore what adaptability means in practice. 

Discover the Eames Pavilion System at Design at Work New York 

As Founding Partners, Kettal and Eames Office bring architectural research and manufacturing expertise to the event’s growing community. 

The New York debut will give visitors an opportunity to discover the system and the ideas behind it, alongside two days of product discovery, professional learning and networking dedicated to workplace design and commercial interiors.

Design at Work New York takes place March 10–11, 2027, at the Javits Center, New York. 

Shaping what’s next. Together.