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Coastline Table

Coastline

Coastline is a table inspired by the rising sea levels caused by global warming. The tabletop is made of acrylic, also known as PMMA, and is shaped by high-temperature heating to suggest clear seawater. The supporting structure is made of michelia compressa and pine, and the wood represents the height of mountains. Hard wood was selected so that the structure would not deform during heating. The uneven edge recalls a coastline eroded by the sea, and the material combination allows light to pass through in layers. The table measures 350 mm in width, 650 mm in depth and 500 mm in height.

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Liquid Fuel Candle

Liquid Fuel

In the modern days that the improper use of resources causes the threat of nature and humanity. Hence by designing and creating the products with more of works longevity as a substitute for similar products with the same efficiency that goes through time can help us. By combining a different look at what the alcoholic lights were doing in the laboratories and a different view of the indestructible candles designers created a new product. Then they can produce the liquid fuel candles that are also stable and burn like a candle.

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TPH Tissue Paper Holder

TPH

TPH Leather is a compact design with paper sandwiched between two leather trays and taken out from above. The material and weight of the upper and lower tray cores are changed so that the paper can be taken out smoothly. The top is made of aluminum, which is in addition to there are a variety of leather variations, and take advantage of the characteristics of the leather to change sewing.

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Kala Laminated Bamboo Retractable Stool

Kala

Kala, a stool made in laminated bamboo with a retractable mechanism in the central axis. Taking oil-paper umbrella structure as its inspiration, laminated bamboo strip was heat baked and clamp fixture in the wood mold that bended into shape, showing its simplicity and oriental charming. Interestingly the elasticity of laminated bamboo structure designed and the retractable mechanism in the central axis, one’s will find interaction when sitting on Kala stool, it will descend lightly and smoothly, and when one’s stood up from Kala stool, it will ascend back to its position.

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Alcyone Standing Chair

Alcyone

For him, one important goal in coming up with the shape of this project was to simulate the human body’s quality and natural form as much as possible. He uses the human form as a metaphor for the good posture, bodily flexibility and active lifestyle everyone aspires to attain. With this product, he assists with three simple movements people perform during the course of a workday: sitting and standing, twisting the body and stretching the back over a backrest, therefore improving health and increasing productivity.

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Birds Multifunctional Table

Birds

It's Bird 2 is a multifunctional table designed to serve as both furniture and an art object. The base is made of terrazzo, in which small pieces of stone are joined into one new material. Reused metal, marked by layers of old paint, forms the structure and receives a new purpose. Thin lines of light surround the massive stone and give a soft glow. The table measures 1500 mm by 350 mm by 1500 mm in height. The piece can be used as a floor lamp, a bar, a bookshelf or an interior installation.

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Ravaq Table

Ravaq

Ravaq aims to renew the grandeur those moqarnas ceilings covered with mirrors in a smaller scale. These forms are rooted in a 1000 year tradition and their modern reconstruction ties the ancient with the contemporary. Ravaq reflects the surrounding colors from different angles to match the place that it goes to more beautifully. The main challenge of ravaq was to create new and innovative forms from a traditional pattern and motif so that once you are faced by the whole pattern, its authenticity takes you back in time while you are still use that with modern furniture.

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Zig Stool

Zig

The design is inspired by the desire to showcase the unique properties of wood in the context of the technical challenges that require both beauty and functionality. To Jules S. Jaffe, this is the challenge of furniture design. The stool employs a unique triple mitered joint that did not exist before. The challenge here was to provide stability and strength to accommodate a feeling of lightness and tension in the final design. The resultant stool has exemplary strength but also has a feeling of lightness and peacefulness that the geometry, dating back to the Pythagoreans from whom the designer takes inspiration.

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Light Shadow Bamboo Weave Communal Space Chair

Light Shadow Bamboo Weave

Light Shadow Bamboo Weave is a communal space chair made for public places. The circular seat combines a welded steel frame with hand woven bamboo strips. Bamboo was selected for its toughness, corrosion resistance and plasticity, and the weaving follows traditional Chinese methods. A light inside the seat is switched on by hand, and the light passes through the bamboo to create shadow patterns. A planted area on the top holds green plants that help clean the air. The chair measures 1250 by 1250 by 1900 millimetres.

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Cornice Dresser

Cornice

Cornice is a dresser designed for clothing storage and display. Cornice holds folded garments such as t-shirts and sweaters. Traditional dressers hide clothes inside drawers, while the open shelves of Cornice allow favorite pieces to be shown as well as stored. The sculptural open frame keeps the appearance light. Numerous slim shelves encourage single-layer organization and discourage messy stacking that can damage garments. The model shown is a scale version made of wood, and the final piece would be built from welded aluminum. Cornice suits both homes and retail stores.

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Lacexotic Home Decor

Lacexotic

Pentagram, Mandala and Flower Tile lace patterns and colors designed, the inspiration comes from Middle East, Moorish and Islamic style, with exclusive stereoscopic lace production method applied to create a unique style that brings a new perspective on lace, it differed from usual pattern and usage of lace. Presenting the lace three-dimensionally that fit into table lamp, vase and tray of home decorations.

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Roentgen Nightstand

Roentgen

Roentgen is a nightstand designed for the bedroom. Roentgen is made of solid wood and holds two sets of drawers, visible and hidden. When a false bottom drawer is pulled outward and turned, five hidden small drawers appear. Two visible small drawers and one large drawer with built-in charging points for electronic devices are also provided. A wireless charger is set in an upper corner. Push to open fittings and metal runners are used. The design refers to 18th century mechanical furniture with secret compartments.

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