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Junya Ishigami turns “tougher” materials into light and airy furniture

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When you think of furniture made from materials like rattan, wood, leather, and steel, it evokes ideas mostly of sturdiness and toughness. And most of the designs we see seem to have varying degrees of rigidness and structure. You don’t normally associate adjectives like airiness, lightness, or delicacy with those that use these unless they’re mixed together with other materials that add something new to the design and the actual product.

Designer: Junya Ishigami

Japanese architect Junya Igashami has a design language that veers more towards simple, elegant, and delicate pieces. With his newest furniture series presented by Belgian gallery Maniera, he is still able to maintain this aesthetic but this time using the aforementioned “harder” materials: rattan, wood, leather, steel, and with the addition of glass materials as well. The designer used thin lines as a common theme for the various pieces so that you get a light and refreshing reimagination of the materials used for the furniture line.

The Ame low glass table seems to slightly float off the floor with its stainless steel and glass structure while the Maru-Shikaku Atelier table adds a rattan element. The Ame Isu line has different chairs including a rocking chair, a caster chair, a zaisu chair, and a “regular” chair and all of them use stainless steel with rattan, leather, or wire. The Bou Light fixtures include a table lamp and a pendant while the Ami Kabe line has small and large partitions.

This entire furniture line will be on exhibit at the Parc of the Villa Bagatti Valsecchi at the Milan Design Week until April 21. Some of the pieces included were actually created for projects like the House & Restaurant in the city of Ube in Japan (Zaisu chair and Ame low glass table) and the still being constructed House project where Ishigami’s mother will eventually reside (atelier table and other chairs).

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Mycelium & orange peels were used to create these visually appealing + sustainable partitions

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More and more of us have begun to integrate sustainability into our day-to-day lives, and this change in momentum is spearheaded by the fact that many designers are coming up with sustainable alternatives to almost everything – so we have more eco-friendly options to pick from, allowing us to lead greener lives. Every product that is necessary and utilized by us in our everyday routine has an eco-friendly alternative to it. Replacing our usual mass-produced designs with these greener options will make a huge difference to the environment and Mother Earth. But did you ever think of wall partitions going sustainable? Well, the Interesting Times Gang and OBOS did when they created the Veggro collection – a collection of sustainable partitions.

Designer: Interesting Times Gang and OBOS

Design studio Interesting Times Gang and cooperative homebuilder OBOS teamed up to create the Veggro collection, an interesting range of partitions made from mycelium and orange peel. Mycelium has grown in popularity as the material of choice for many designers. It is the vegetative part of mushrooms, or more specifically the thread-like main body of a fungus–of certain mushroom-producing fungi on agricultural wastes, and it’s vegan as well! The Veggro collection is currently in the prototype stage but will be available in two designs – Loom and Jugoso.

Loom is crafted from mycelium, and has a unique mushroom-inspired pattern, while Jugoso is made from orange rinds that will be 3D-printed into a fascinating geometric pattern, depending upon the fruit’s vesicles. Interesting Times Gang describes Veggro as a “biophilic interior design wall-as-furniture concept”. These sustainable panels will also offer acoustic insulation, and function as a decorative element. They are mounted on an ash wood frame and can be easily removed or replaced if you’re ever in the mood to give your living room a makeover.

Interesting Times Gang and OBOS have partnered up to deep dive into and research biomaterials that could decrease carbon emissions from house building, and the Veggro collection is the first result of their collaboration. A prototype of the collection will be put up at OBOS’ s Living Lab in Oslo, and it is open to being viewed in person by stakeholders in the construction industry.

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Split serves as both partition and air purifier for your space

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If you live in a condo or work a lot in an office space, an air purifier is a must-have especially if you’re not able to open your windows often. Most of the time though, these devices are placed by the wall or close to the wall since you don’t want them to take up much space. It would be better though if you could place them in the middle of the room so it is able to “purify” the entire space well. So the idea is to make it multi-functional or at least integrate it into your room’s decoration.

Designers: Hyeona Cho, Seung-A Lee, Chae Eun Park

The idea for Split is to be a partition-type Air Purifier so you’ll be able to place it in the center of your room and it can also serve as a divider for your space. And of course, the main idea is that it will be able to absorb the dust and clean up the air in your workspace or living space. It looks like a very thin air conditioner and is designed to be 1200-1500 mm high so it can bring you “stable space separation” of big areas in the room.

The way it works is that it takes in the dust which is usually found on the floor and then “exhales” the clean air upwards and on the other side. There is a small display at the topmost part where you are able to turn it on and off and to adjust the air volume as well. You will also be able to see what level the indoor air you’re inhaling is at, whether it’s good or bad so you can adjust the volume accordingly. It’s also easy to clean as the two filters can be pulled out quickly on either side of the partition.

You can also connect two or more of the purifiers and they are designed to blend into your space. One side uses fabric material while the other side has a pattern type design, giving you the impression that you’re in two different but similar spaces. The product renders show three different colors: white, green, and flesh. I can see it fitting perfectly both in my home and in our office so hopefully, we do get an actual Split soon.

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This minimal seating design functions as a personal enclosed pod + provides you with privacy!

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Most of us stay in shared spaces with our family and friends, and as wholesome and comforting as that can be, sometimes all one truly needs is some privacy! In an attempt to “create personal space and sanctuary in shared spaces”, Megan Yeo designed ‘Mado’. Mado is more than just a piece of furniture or a partitioning system, it functions as a frame for our mannerisms and body language, helping us express our boundaries.

The minimal piece was created via a quick ideation process involving cardboard models, sketching, and a metal fabrication process consisting pipe bending, drilling and 3D printing of parts. The end result was a malleable design that can be transformed according to your needs.

In its open form, the wings of Mado are folded back, allowing people to sit, interact, and socialise. Whereas, in its enclosed state, Mado performs the opposite function. The wings can be folded inwards to create a private and comfortable pod, wherein one can sit and enjoy their own personal space. Mado’s height can also be adjusted, so it can switch between a low and high back seat, whenever necessary. The curved seating platform encourages us to sit in the centre, and lay in positions that are comfy and restful.

The seat has been designed to be low, drawing influence from the floor chairs in Japanese culture. It allows you to sit closer to the ground, and is said to promote relaxation and meditation – two things we all need a little more of in our lives!

Designer: Megan Yeo

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These fabric acoustic panels absorbs sound and double as a room divider for a great open office space!

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Open office spaces might have replaced cubicles, but we still need some privacy. Products like wooden partitions and pipe-and-drape screens can do a good job of visually separating space, but sound travels and the issue of privacy remains. To provide a means for sound isolation and visual privacy without compromising the inclusive aspect of open office spaces, Milan-based Claudio Bellini design studio created FP7, a collection of acoustic panels that double as room dividers and noise absorbers.

Designed specifically for the open office space, FP7 functions as an acoustic panel to absorb soundwaves without entirely blocking out background noise and as a room divider to visually delineate areas of privacy throughout any given office. The panels that make up the collection come in various colors, all giving off either a bright and exuberant or a subtler, toned-down display which can be chosen depending on the office’s design scheme. Designed to form a set, each panel comes in varying sizes, properly resembling a sort of visual soundwave when positioned together. The panels, which are made from embedded cushioning that’s overlaid with soft fabric, can be organized however the office sees fit.

Privacy is non-negotiable in office settings, and in public spaces, a space for more intimate conversations should always be accessible. Ideal for busy locations like the lobby, group workstations, or even the library, the FP7 acoustic panels can be grouped wherever extra privacy is needed. Qualifying for 2021’s Final Jury at iF Design Awards, FP7 embraces today’s office culture’s openness while creating a way for workers to access private areas for conversing or brainstorming.

Designer: Claudio Bellini

Available in an array of different colors and patterns, FP7 is designed to form a set.

Areas with heavy foot traffic, like lobbies and recreation areas, can form private spaces for conversing through the use of FP7.

The simple, refined fabric and options for additional color schemes enhance FP7’s design versatility.

Acoustic panels can surround smaller conversations or larger group meeting spaces to absorb sound and define private areas.

This modular room partition was built using Mexican weaving methods and CNC-milling techniques!

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When time-honored building methods from the past get woven into the design world of today, magic happens. The modern-day commitment to precision and technology sets the stage for more traditional designs to take on new heights. Else-Rikke Bruun, a Copenhagen-based designer, felt inspired in part by the classic weaving techniques of Mexico and looked to the advanced building method of CNC milling to create her interlaced, flexible room partition, Veneer.

Bruun introduces Veneer as, “a fusion of textile and wood, where the wood veneer is transformed into enlarged fibers in a textile weave.” The screen wall amounts to a cross-linked, wavelike pattern made up of interwoven birch plywood planks that were CNC milled, enhancing their flexibility. CNC milling essentially uses a computer-automated machine to control the cutting and rotating of construction material such as wood to ensure precisely cut and even building pieces.

Bruun’s screen wall is entirely made from birch wood– the interwoven planks forge their way between standing, vertical beams of birch wood, in a similar fashion to that of traditional Mexican weaving methods, to provide the partition with its wave-like pattern. Applying the same weaving methods as that of Mexican weaving to her screen wall, Veneer does not require any additional tools or screws.

To give Veneer its classic marbled finish, Bruun coated each plank with black oil, highlighting the grain of the wood to give it a naturally warm and smooth finish. While the screen walls seem small in width, they can be used as modules to join together with additional woven screen walls to span the length of any given room. The woven form of Veneer also provides an acoustic effect, giving the screen wall a sensuous and robust presence in any room.

Designer: Else-Rikke Bruun

Veneer is a fusion of textile and birch wood.

Requiring no tools or screws, Veneer relies on traditional weaving methods for construction.

Each plank of birch wood is coated in black oil for a marble-like finish.

After the planks are milled from CNC milling machines, the divider’s wavelike pattern is achieved through weaving.

The birch planks weave in between upright birch beams.

Bruun coats each plank in black oil before putting Veneer together.

Veneer has a modular structure to increase its width and span the length of a room.

This interactive partition system separates spaces physically, but unites people with playfulness!

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Inspired by a detail found on Korean drums (where you adjust the drum’s tautness by interacting with the strings on its side), the Gyozip is a partitioning system that’s more focused on creating something that isn’t socially destructive. Rather than separating people in a literal sense, the Gyozip is a physical separator, but it’s also a canvas where people on both sides of the partition can interact with it, creating art in the process.

The Gyozip features an outer frame with multiple cords running vertically, and conical channels that slide up and down, either separating the cords or clustering them together. These conical channels help either distribute or accumulate the cords, changing how they look from afar. Arrange the channels in a variety of patterns and the Gyozip looks less like a partition and more like an art installation that serves the functional purpose of dividing a space. However, it still encourages social interaction between people on either side, inviting them to participate in the playful process of creating art on the Gyozip’s dynamic surface!

Designer: Ji Yoon Kim

This WFH desktop air-purifier also has a fold-out partition that you can stick Post-its on

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Poised to be the most ideal WFH appliance, the VIKA concept combines air filtration with office organization! Created as a collaborative effort between Electrolux and the students at Umeå Institute of Design to think about post-Covid-19 home solutions, VIKA turns your regular desk into a cozy, functional, and safe work-from-home spot.

The VIKA is first and foremost an air-purifier. Designed to silently sit at the corner of your desk, VIKA actively filters the air you breathe, making sure you’re always surrounded by the freshest air that’s devoid of any dust, allergens, VOCs, gases, and other contaminants thanks to the built-in filtration system from Electrolux. Wrapped around the side of the VIKA, however, is a soft felt cover that opens up to turn into a partition, letting you segregate and separate your working zone. The partition, aside from acting as a dividing surface, also doubles up as a great place to stick Post-its, allowing to make the most of your workspace! When all’s said and done, the partition folds back inwards to occupy less space (and to even conceal your Post-it notes from others!)

Designer: Mathilda Karlsson, Marian Dembkiewicz and Arvind Sushil (Umeå Institute of Design) in collaboration with Electrolux

A partition that purifies air!

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An innovative way to introduce greenery into spaces, the Naava One is a partition that also doubles up as a vertical planter, dividing spaces as well as refreshing it aesthetically. The free-standing unit comes with a self-sufficient design that’s perfect for indoors. The housing, available in white and charcoal gray, holds the vertical forest, while its base stores the water needed to feed the plants. The Naava One even comes with its own light that doesn’t just nourish the plants, it also gives your room an ambient wash of light, while illuminating the greenery.

The Naava One comes as a singular unit that an be coupled with many of its kind. The unit can easily be moved around, thanks to wheels at the bottom, allowing you to add, modify, or remove partitions and change your space to suit your needs. Fitted with multiple species of plants, the Naava One can easily purify up to 60m2 of air, while the partition comes in a Duo format too, with greenery on both sides. An aesthetic and functional addition to your space, the Naava is perfect for offices as well as for homes. Go ahead, put some ‘living’ in your living room!

Designer: Naava