DIYFURNITUREAstep-by-stepguide

CHRISTOPHERSTUART

DIYFURNITUREAstep-by-stepguide

CHRISTOPHERSTUART

LaurenceKingPublishing

Publishedin2011byLaurenceKingPublishingLtd361–373CityRoadLondonEC1V1LR

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ISBN:978-1-85669-742-2

Design:TwoShedsDesignSenioreditor:PeterJonesPrintedinChina

All designs are copyright of the designers. Duplication of thesedesignsisforpersonaluseonlyandnotforresaleormanufacturing.

TablesandDesks

Storage

Lighting

Seating

Bedroom

Outdoor

Misc.

Designerbiographies

Acknowledgements

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TABLESANDDESKS

TABLESANDDESKS

Kick back and enjoy your favourite magazine, writesomething or eat dinner while sipping an ice-cooleddrink. Just don’t forget those faithful objects that servethem up to you. Their function is simple: to create asurfacetoholdthingsandelevatethemtoausefulheight.Themythisthat,onlyhereforsupport,theyshoulddosoquietly.

Inthischapteraresevendesignsthatspeakup.Theyareunconventional in materials, process and design andrefuse to speak quietly. These designers hail fromdifferent parts of the world, but all speak the samelanguage: resourceful design. Common industrialmaterials like PVC, plumbing pipe, wooden dowels,concrete, Styrofoam and windows have beenrecontextualized toserveyou ina lessquietway.Thesedesignsgobeyondaplaceforaconversationandbecometheconversationpieceitself.

NEWSPAPERTABLEMALAFOR

TheideabehindtheNewspaperTableistocreateauniqueexperiencefor readers. Typically, tables have a fiat surface to place items on,withmagazinesandnewspapersusuallystackedorhiddenonashelfbelow.This tablewascreatedespecially forperiodicalsandpresentsthemtotheuserinaninnovativeway.Unlikeastackwhereonlythetoponeisvisible,themanyholdersoftheNewspaperTableallowtheuser to display more than one favourite magazine. The colours,images and graphics from each periodical become elements for theusertoarrange,allowingthemtocompletethedesign.

BlackPVCpipesareusedtocarrywaterfromoneplacetoanother,soperhapsit’sfittingthattheyareherere-purposedtobringinformationtothereader.Asimplecylinderpipeiscutattwolengthstoformthelegsandnewspaperholders.Thecurvesof thepipesnaturallynestleintoeachotherandarepermanentlyheldtogetherwithPVCglueandarubberstrap.Theprocessisrepeatedtocreatethedesiredshape.TheNewspaper Table was last exhibited at the ‘dizajn = designs’exhibitionatthePolishInstituteinBerlinin2009.

ThesameprincipleofPVCpipesandcargostrapsisusedtoformthebookshelfonpage46.

AdaptthedesignThetablecanworkastwoseparatetablesorasonelargetablewithtwounitsputtogether.Createatieredversionwiththelongertubesrunningthroughtwoormorelevels.

Youwillneed:

Materials

_Blackplasticwater pipe, 77mmdiameter, 8m long_Rubber strap, 6mmwide,2.5mlong_StrongPVCglue

Tools

_Hacksaw

_Drillwith6mmbit

1

_Withasmallhacksawcut:

_57piecesofpipe100mmlong

_4piecesofpipe500mmlong.

2

_Drilltwo6mmholesononeoftheshortpiecesofpipe.

3

_Startingfromthecentre,gluethepipestogetherasinthedrawing.

4

_Tieaknotintherubberstrap.

5

_Puttherubberthroughthefirsthole._Runtherubberstraparoundtheoutsideofthetable._Putthesecondendoftherubberstrapthroughthesecondhole._Pulltherubbertightandtieaknot.

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_Oncetheglueisdry,turnthetableoverandstartaddingmagazines.

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_Alternatively,makeshelves(seepage46).

ULTRA-CONDUCTIVETABLEPAULLOEBACH

This side table grew out of Paul Loebach’s Himmeli lightingcollection, inwhich the lights are constructed using tied aluminiumtubes.ThelightswereoriginallyinspiredbytraditionalScandinavianChristmascraftsmadeoftiedstraws.Thesetied-strawcraftsarefoundinmanyothercountriestoo.

FromthistraditioncomestheUltra-ConductiveTable.Thetablewasoriginallydesignedforaspecialexhibition‘McMasterpieces’inNewYorkCity, inwhich everyobject in the showwas tobemade fromrawpartsorderedfromtheAmericanclassicMcMaster-Carrhardwarecatalogue. The design’s strong structural framework relies on thebasic principal of triangulation, inwhich thenegative spaceof eachintersectionof tubes formsa triangle.This triangular structuregivesthe table a crystalline appearance that plays off the shiny coppermaterialandcreatesasurprisinglystrongandstableform.

Youwillneed:

Materials_Alloy101ultra-conductive copper tubing, 22mmdiameter, 8.76m long_About50largecableties_Sheetof10mmthicktoughenedglassmeasuring355x355mm

Tools

_Pipecutter

1

_Using a pipe cutter, cut the copper tubing to the following lengths: _Four x279.5mm(partA)_Fourx470mm(partB)_Fourx343mm(partC)_Fourx356mm(partD)_Fourx216mm(partE)_Fourx525mm(partF).

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_Using a loop of cable ties lashed together, assemble parts A, B and C, asshown.‘Daisychain’thetiestogetherasneeded._Makeatotaloffourtriangles,eachmadeupofpartsA,BandC.

3

_Createfourloopsthrougheachofthetopsections,addingthetoppieces(partsD).

4

_Createfourloopsthrougheachofthebottomsectionsandaddthelowerpieces(partsE)._Create four loops througheachof thediagonal sectionsandadd thediagonalpieces(partsF).

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_Setglassontopandenjoy!

NESTING/STACKINGTABLESFLORIANKRÄUTLI

Thisdesignwasoriginallyintendedasanexpandabletable.Theideawas to create something that could be transformed from tall andnarrow,tolowandwide,likeaballofclaythatyoucanmouldtallorpressfiat.Thedesignertriedanelaboratesolutionexperimentingwithcardboard models as well as computer simulations. All the resultsweretoocomplicatedandnotveryelegant.Thecurrentdesignsolvesthe problem by forming a high table by just stacking several smalltablesontopofeachother,andalowandwidetablebyplacingthemnexttoeachother.

The tables are almost like building bricks and invite you toexperiment with different configurations. To make this possiblewithoutbackpain,theyhavetobeverylightandareconstructedoutofahollowshellwith sheetsof insulationmaterial for stability.Butyou could also use a honeycombed cardboard structure or rotation-mouldedplasticasabasematerial.Feelfreetoexperiment!

Youwillneed:

Materials_One and a half sheets of MDF, 4 x 1220 x 2440mm _ Four sheets ofinsulation Styrofoam 32 x 500 x 1000mm (you can also glue two 16mmthick pieces together using Styrofoam glue or white glue) _One sheet ofinsulationStyrofoam12x500x1000mm_Woodglue

_Tape(toholdthepiecestogetherwhiledrying)

Tools

_Saw(tablesawisideal)_Sharpknifeorsaw(tocuttheStyrofoam)

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_CuttheMDFtothefollowingsizes(seetheimageaboveforthenumbersofthedifferenttables):

Forthefeet

_Sixx492x32mm(partA)_Sixx492x40mm(partB)_Twelvex492x24mm(partC)_Eightx492x12mm(partD)_Twelvex20x20mm(partE)

Fortable1

_Twox492x340mm(part1F)_Onex492x528mm(part1G)_Fourx400x40mm(part1H)_Twox600x36mm(part1I)_Twox492x436mm(part1J)_Onex600x500mm(part1K)

Fortable2

_Twox492x239mm(part2F)_Onex492x446mm(part2G)_Fourx299x40mm(part2H)_Twox518x36mm(part2I)_Twox492x335mm(part2J)_Onex518x500mm(part2K)

Fortable3

_Twox492x138mm(part3F)_Onex492x364mm(part3G)_Fourx198x40mm(part3H)_Twox436x36mm(part3I)_Twox492x234mm(part3J)_Onex500x436mm(part3K)

Fortable4_Twox492x117mm(part4F)_Onex492x322mm(part4G)_Fourx117x20mm(part4H)_Twox354x16mm(part4I)_Twox492x133mm(part4J)_Onex500x354mm(part4K).

_CuttheStyrofoamtothefollowingsizes:_Twox492x400x32mm(part1L)_Onex 492x 592x 32mm (part 1M)_Twox 492x 299x 32mm (part 2L)_Onex 492x 510x 32mm (part 2M)_Twox 492x 198x 32mm (part 3L)_Onex 492x 428x 32mm (part 3M)_Twox 492x 117x 12mm (part 4L)_Onex492x346x12mm(part4M)_Sixx492x20x12mm(partN).

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Assemblingthefeet

_Thebuildprocessisthesamefortables1,2and3(thethreelargertables)._UsewoodgluetosticktogetherMDFpartsA,B,C,D.PartsEareforthesmallcoveringends._StrengthenthestructureandkeepitlightweightbyaddingStyrofoampartNtofillthevoid._Usetapetoholdthepiecesinplacewhiletheydry._Repeat,makingsixfeetintotal.

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Assemblingtheinnerstructure_For table 1 (the largest), follow the assembly shown top, gluing the piecestogether._Fortables2and3replaceparts1F–1Iwith2F–2I(fortable2)and3F–3I(fortable3)._Fortable4(thesmallest),followtheassemblyshownbottom.

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Assemblingtheouterstructure_Fortable1,followtheassemblyshownhere,gluingthepiecestogether._Fortables2,3and4,replaceparts1J–1Mwith2J–2M(fortable2),3J–3M(fortable3)and4J–4M(fortable4).

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_Nest,stackandthenexperimentwithdifferentconfigurations.

RESILIENCETABLEJULIALOHMANN

DesignedinresponsetoabriefsetbytheDesignMiami/Baseldesignfair,thistablemadeofconcreteandwoolwasbasedonthedesigner’sresearch intoman-made structures that are exposed to the elements,re-conqueredbynatureordemolishedbyhumans.Thetablereversesthe qualities we normally associate with man-made and naturalmaterials. The designerwanted to let thewool and concrete ‘dancewithoneanother,andthroughtheirinteractionrevealtheirunexpectedstrengthsandweaknesses’.

Tomakethetableshecastconcrete,whichwenormallythinkofasastrong,structuralandlong-lastingmaterial,inafiatpanelshapeand,whilestillwet,pressedawoollenrugintothematerial.Massagingtheliquidconcreteintothefibresbondedthetwomaterialstogether.

Then, turning destructive force into a creative tool and using the‘undesirable’ effects of decay as a design feature, she broke up theshapes when the concrete had almost completely set. The wool,normally seen as organic and transient, now shows its strength,holdingthecrackedpaneltogether.

The next stepwas to reconfigure the fragmented concrete andwoolpanel into a usable three-dimensional form, i.e. that of a bridge-liketable,andthentostabilizeit.Shedidthisbyapplyingasecondcoatofconcretetotheundersideofthetable.

The‘Resilience’processallowsthecreationofawiderangeofuniqueobjectsbasedonshapescast inasinglemould.Foranotherconcretepiece,seepage112.

Youwillneed:

Materials

_ Fine-grain concrete mix (such as Jesmonite), approx. 150 litres _Scrapwood,largeandsmallpieces

_Shaggywoollenrug

_Wire mesh or fibreglass netting (optional) _Plasticine (to waterproof themould)_Paper(formodel)

Tools

_Severalclamps,allowoneforevery60mm_Strongshearingscissorstocutcarpet_Hammer

_WoodenormetalrodtobreaktheconcreteYouwillalsoneedafiatsurfacelargerthanyourtabletowhichyoucanclamptheframe.

1

_Makea1:10papermodelofthetabledesignyouwant._Ensurethatyourbreakstotalanapproximaterightangle.Thiswillensurethetableisstable.

2

_Flattenthepaperandmarkonthefolds._Takemeasurementsofthepaperandscalethemupx10.

3

_Findorcutasmoothfiatsurfaceslightlylargerthanyourtable._Make a mould by cutting lengths of wood about 20mm deep and attaching

themtothefiatsurfacewithclampsorscrews._Waterproofthemouldwithplasticinebyrubbingitintothecracks.Otherwisetheconcretemightspillout._Prepareashaggywoollenrugbycuttingittotheshapeofyourmould.Therugwillstretchabout20mmoneachsidewhenitgetswet,socutit20mmshorteroneachside._Mixtheconcreteandfillyourmouldtoabout20mmdeep._Knockthewoodwithahammertogetalltheairbubblesout._Massagesomewetconcreteintothehairsoftherug._Carefullyplacetheshaggyrugintothewetconcrete,hairsdown.Makesuretheconcreteandwoolbondwell.Massagetheruginandpressitdown.Itshouldsitintheconcretewithoutanyairbetween._Nowletitdryovernight.

4

_Markontherugwhereyouneedtohavethecracks(usingmeasurementsfromyourmodel)._Makesureyoudoittherightwayaround.Therugsideofyourtablewillbetheunderside.

5

_Removethetablecarefullyfromthemouldandturnitover._Doublecheckyourmarksandmovetheconcreteonthefiatsurface.Handleitcarefullyasitisveryfragileinthisstate._Place a wooden or metal rod underneath the first one of your marks andcarefullybreaktheconcreteoverit,likebreakingchocolatefromabar._Repeatwiththeothercracks.

6

_Liftthetabletoseetheotherside.Ifyouwantmorecracks,addthemnow.

7

_Nowallyouneedtodoisreinforceyourtablefromthebacktomakeitstandbyitself._Turnitoverandfindawaythatitcanrestintherightposition.Buildafixtureorplaceitagainstotherobjectstoholditinplace._Attach more small wooden pieces about 50mm high along the edges of thetabletocreateanewmould._Useindividualpiecesthelengthofthespacebetweeneachcrack._Pourmoreconcreteinandaddwiremeshorfibreglassnettingtoreinforcetheshapeonthebackuntilitisstrongenoughtobestableasatable.Itshouldberoughly50mmintotalthickness.

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_Letitdryandyourcrackedconcretetableisreadytouse.

BRASSENSEMBLEJORREVANAST

Thisseriesofready-madefurnitureframesfortemporaryuseismadefromramindoweljoinedtogetherwiththebrasscompressionfittingsnormallyusedtoconnectcopperpipinginplumbing.Thelightnessofthe framesmakes them portable and they are easily assembled anddisassembled.

The frames can be used in different formations to create both largeand small tables and a longbench.The instructions overleaf are forthelongtablesupportsshownoppositetop.ThesurfaceshownhereisPhenolicboard,butothersurfacessuchasanunfinisheddoorblank,strengthenedglassorplywoodcouldbeused.

Follow the instructions to complete the table and use the learnedprocesstomakeotherthings.Perhapsabenchtoaccompanyyournewtable!

Jorre vanAst studied at theRoyalCollege ofArt inLondon and ispart of the OKAY studio which also includes Peter Marigold (seepage38).

Youwillneed:

Materials_Sixwoodendowels,22mmdiameter2.4mlong_Eight22mmbrassTs(partA) _Twelve 22mm brass elbows (part B) _Phenolic board for table top(shown) 20 x 988 x 1938mm.Other suggestions:Baltic birch plywood, ahollow,unfinisheddoorblank.

Tools

_Cuttingpliers

_Saw

1

_Cutdowelstothefollowinglengths:_Eightx800mm(partC)_Twox600mm(partD)_Twox400mm(partE)_Twox350mm(partF)_Twox290mm(partG)_Twox210mm(partH)_Twox150mm(partI)_Twox100mm(partJ)

2

_Unscrewthebrassnutfromthefittingandtakethecopperoliveout.

3

3

_Usingcuttingpliersmaketwocutsintheoliveapproximately3mmapart._Puttheolivebackinitsoriginalpositionandlooselyscrewthenutbackon.

4

_Insertthedowelintothebrassfittingandtightenthenut.

5

_Followthisassembly.Asanextrafeatureyoucanaddabrasstap(seebelow).

6

_Onecomplete!Nowrepeatsteps2–5tomakeasecondtrestle.

7

_Addthetop._Usingthesamebuildprocess,experimentandmakeotherthings.

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_Alternatively,makeabenchasshownonpage25.

KOFITABLEGABRIELAKOWALSKAOFKOFIKOLEKTIF

This table recycles the kind of plastic windows left behind on thestreets once the tide of summer renovation fever has retreated.KOFITABLEisbothstableandmobile,perfectlyfittingwithmodernneeds.

In the example shown opposite, impregnated oak table legshandcrafted by a master carpenter from Pruszcza in Poland arecombinedwithindustrialfurniturewheelsandoneofthemanyfoundplasticwindows.

Ahandle,onceusedforopeningthewindow,nowbecomesahandleto pull and move the KOFITABLE around. It makes cleaning orrearrangingtheroommucheasier,asthetableiseasilymovedbutcanthen be locked in place with the wheel locks. The design makes avirtue of the safety glass used inmodernwindows,making a piecethatisbothrobustandmatchedtomostinteriors.

Youwillneed:

Materials_Fourindustriallockingcasters,50mmdiameterwithtopmountingplate(40x40mm)_Fourwoodenlegsofyourchoice.Theywillneeda60x60mmsquare(notacircle)atbothtopandbottomends.Suggestedheight650mm.

_Window 1200 x 760mm with handle.We recommend a standard single-

pane,plastic,double-glazedwindowwithoutdividedsegments.

_EightL-shapedmetalbrackets,30x30x30mm_32screws,5x25mm(partF)_Fourhangerbolts,12x35mm(partC)

Tools

_Screwdriver

_Drill

_Marker

_Pencil

_File(optional)

1

_Withthewindow(partA)facedown,positioneachleg(partB)inacornerandlightlytracealinearoundtheendwithapencil._Remove the legs, mark the centre of the outline and drill a hole 11mm indiameterineachcorner._Drillthesamesizeholeinthecentreofthetopendofeachleg._Screwahangerbolt(partC)halfwayintoeachlegpart.

2

_Attacheachlegtothewindowbyscrewingtheotherendofthehangerboltintothehole._PlacetwoL-shapedbracketsontheinsidesofthelegwherethelegmeetsthewindowandmarktheholeswithafine-pointedmarker._Twistthelegsofffromthewindowanddrill4mmholeswhereyourmarksare._Attachthelegsagainandattachthebracketswithscrews(partsF)._Predrillholesforthecasters(D)andsecurewithscrews(F).Youmayneedtotrimtheedgeofthemetalplatewithafile.

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_Turnoverthetableandwheelitaway!

WRITINGDESKLUIGIFUMAGALLIFORRECESSIONDESIGN

TheWritingDeskismadeentirelyofwood.Itrecalls thesecretairesof traditional furniture but its stying is inspired by pieces from the1950sand1960s. Ithasasimpledesign:a table topandastructure,assembled with screws; everything is made of deal wood, both thepanelsforthetopandthesplints,whichactassupports.

You can easily buy thematerials needed for the design in anyDIYstore.ThedesignerLuigiFumagalli is part of theRecessionDesigngroup. Their aim is to design ‘a collection of objects created usingeveryday DIY products that are processed and assembled usingcommonutensilsandaccessories.Featuringadesignthatiscleanbutnot banal, essential but not meagre, the objects show how a goodproject can result in high-level design, evenwith the use of readilyavailablematerialsandutensils.’

OtherRecessionDesignpiecesarefeaturedonpages68,76,92,108and116.

Youwillneed:

Materials_Sheet of pine 20 x 700 x 2000mm _Six pine boards 20 x 40 x 1300mm_Two hinges, 40mm long (part F) with small screws _Pack of screws3.5mmlong

Tools

_Drill

_Saw

1

_Cut the 700 x 2000mm sheet ofwood to the following sizes: _One x 700 x960mm(partA)_Twox960x200mm(partB)_Twox720x200mm,withslantcutasshown(partC).

2

_Cut the 20 x 40mm boards to the following lengths: _Four x 1300mm long(partD)_Twox1080mmlong(partE).

3

Assemblingtheframe

_Place twopartDboards togetheratends,and joinwithhinge.Beforeaddingscrewspredrillaholetokeepthewoodfromsplitting.Useanotherlongboardtoensurethatthetwoconnectingboardsarestraight,seeFig.1._AddonepartEtothefrontsideandonepartEtothebackside,predrillingandjoiningwiththe3.5mmscrews.

4

Assemblingthebox_Predrillholesandscrewtogether.Youwillneedthreescrewsalongthebottomof the sides and twowhere itmeets the top. There are six screws along theback:threealongthetopandthreealongthebottom.

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5

Attachingthebox

_FittheboxontopofthefrontpartEandbelowthebackpartEasshowninthediagram._Adjustthespreadofthelegsto750mm._Screw from within the box into the legs to secure, taking care to predrill.Lightlydrawalineontheoutsideofthebox,tracingalongbothsidesofeachleg.Removetheboxandpredrillfromtheoutsidebetweenthelinesyoumade.Thenputtheboxbackandscrewfromtheinside.

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_Pullupachairandwritesomething!

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STORAGE

STORAGE

Don’ttossthatwoodinthefirejustyet!YourwalllongsforthesprawlingtrapezoidsoftheSplitBoxShelves.Ormaybetrianglesareyouraesthetic.Wehavethatcoveredtoo. Whether you dwell in a humbly sized abode or aspace fit for a gallery, the modular shelving designs inthis chapter will expand and contract to fit any sizedliving space. And if you’re short of glue or wary ofwoodwork,you’re in luckbecausezip tiesandboltsarethepreferredsecuringmethodhere.

Forthepuristsoutthere,wehaven’tforgottenaboutyou.Woodnever lookedsogoodas itdoes in theminimallyshapedBoxSideboard.Alltheobjectsinthischapteraresobeautiful they lookgoodwithorwithoutanythingonthem.

SPLITBOXSHELVESPETERMARIGOLD

The Split series is based on the simple geometric principle that theangles of a split form will always total 360 degrees, irregular, yetalways perfectly complete. Peter Marigold applied this principle toworking with simple small logs by dividing the logs into piecescutting random angles and then using them as the corners for smallcrates.

The first of the Split series were the Split Box Shelves, where thesmall, irregular crates are joined to each other and fastened to thewall.Thesprawlinggeometricstructurethatresultsappearstobebothchaoticandlogical,theunitstakingonacell-likepresence.Marigoldwascaptivatedbytheideathatanyoneoftheboxescouldhavebeencontained insideanyof the logs. It therefore follows that an infinitenumberofpossibleboxes could exist inside thepieceofwood.Theresultingwall installation isanexpressionof thephenomenonof theinfiniteexistinginsideanypointthatweobserve.

TheSplitBoxShelveswere first installed as part of theGreatBritsexhibitionat theMilanSalonediMobili2007, thena largerdisplaywasmade for thePaulSmith showroom inMilan.Thenanongoingperformance tookplace atDesignMiami2007where local avocadoandmangotreeswereusedtocreatealimited-editionsetoftheboxes.

Peter Marigold is part of OKAY studio, along with Jorre van Ast(page24).

Youwillneed:

Materials_Stockof eitherkiln-driedor air-dried logs (if theyarenotdried, theunitswillwarp in the future) _Different length strips of 6–9mm thick plywood(forheaviershelvesuse9mm)_Apieceofscrapwoodalittlelargerthanthediameteroflogsforthe‘v’jig_Smallnailsorbradnailinggun

_Threadedbolt4mmdiameterwithnut(thelengthshouldbeabouttwiceasthickastheplywood,plusroomforthenut)

Tools

_Hammer

_Saw(bandsawrecommended)

1

_Cutthescrapwoodintoavshapeandthencutthisinhalf.Thiswillbeyourjigtohelpsecurethelogswhencutting.

2

_Usingthesaw,cutthelogsinto130mmlengths(usecompletelyDRYLOGSaswetwilldamageyoursaw)._Cut theplywood into longstrips62.5mmwide (youwill cut furtherdifferentlengthslater).

3

_Placethelogsonthevjigandsawtheminhalf.Beverycarefulasthelogsareirregularshapesandcaneasilyfiipintotheblade._Then take each half and cut it in two parts. Experimentwith the angles; theanglewilldeterminetheshapeofeachbox–seebelow.

4

_Turn each of the fourwedges around. Eachwedgewillmake a straight linewithitsneighbour._Spreadoutthewedgesasfarasyouliketocreatetheboxcorners.Thefartherapartyoumovethewedges,thebiggerthebox.

5

_Cuttheplywoodstripstoyourchosenlengths._Nailthestripstothewedges,leavinga5mmgapbetweenthem(thisisfortheboltsthatsecuremultipleboxestogether).

6

_Experimentwithdifferentanglesandcontinuemakingasmanyboxesasyouneed.

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7

_To attach mulitple boxes together, slide the bolts into the gap between theplywoodstripsandsecurewiththenuts.

T.SHELFJAEWONCHOOFJ1STUDIO

T.SHELFisanabbreviationforTriangleShelf,ashelvingsystemthatcanbesetuparoundyourexistingfurniture,addingstoragespacetowhat you already have, or it can hang by itself on a wall as asculptural object. Assembled from two triangular modules, theT.SHELF_systemusesziptiestotietrianglesintoonepieceofsolidfurniture/sculpture and functions as a display for books,magazines,plants,picturesoranythingyouwant.

Theconceptwastocreateapiecethatiseasytosetupanywhereandpackfiatforspacesavingtransportationbutwithoutlosingthequalityofthedesign.‘Myfirstapproachwastogetridofscrews,whichalsogetsridofthetoolsneededtoassemblethefurniture,’saysJaeWonCho(akaJ1),designeroftheT.SHELF_systemandtheprincipalofJ1studio. This led to using a traditional slot-joint technique andtriangularpanelswiththestructureintegratedintheshape.

‘Ichosethemostcommonmaterialthatcanreplacethescrewsanddothesamejob,’saysJaeWonCho.Rather thanproducingmorepartsfor the furniture, the T.SHELF_system uses zip ties, a ready-madeindustrial material for tying electrical cables. T.SHELF uses anumbering system that indicates how many triangles to use. It isavailableinsetsofeighttrianglesandzipties(T8)withaninstructionbook that shows five different configurations.Made inLosAngelesusingCNCtechnique,itcanbedeliveredinfourweeks’time.

Youwillneed:

Materials_Sheetofplywood6x1220x1220mm_Packofcableties_Twopiecesofwood,50x50x230mm(partC)_Afewscrewsformountingtothewall

Tools

_Saw

_Chisel

_Mallet

_Drill

_Countersinkbit

1

_Withthesawcuttheplywoodsheettomakeapiece610x610mm._Diagonallycutthesquareintotwolargetriangles,makingpartA._Tomake part B divide again into two small triangles. You will need sevenpiecesofpartAandtwopiecesofpartB._Usethesaw,chiselandmallettocutout6mmslots.EachpartAhastwoslots;eachpartBhasoneslot._Drill6mmholesas shown.EachpartAhas threeholes;eachpartBhas two

holes.Addachamfertotheholewithacountersinkbittosoftentheedge.

2

_Toassembleplaceonetriangle(A)perpendiculartothefioorandjoinasecondtriangle(A)byslidingintoplaceusingtheslots_Addonetriangle(B)ontheoppositeside.

3

_Joinanothertriangle(A)asshown.

4

_Joinanothertriangle(A)asshown.

5

_Joinanothertriangle(A)asshown.

6

_Repeatsteps3and4.

7

_Closethepiecebyslottingintriangle(B)asshown.

8

_Afterjoiningallthetriangles,connectthemtogetherusingcableties._Position thecable tieheadon theoutside fora tighterhold: the insidecornerwilltendtobelooser.

9

_PositiontheT.SHELFonthewallandmarktwolinesontherightsideofthetopshelfandmiddleshelf._Mounttwowoodpieces(partsC)ontheline,aligningthemontheright._PlacetheT.SHELFonthebracketsandsecurewithscrewsfromthetop.

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_Nowfillwithyourfavouriteobjects.

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_Herearesomeotherdesignsyoucanmake.

PIPELINESHELFMALAFOR

Partner piece to the Newspaper Table (see page 8), the Pipe LineShelfwasexhibitedattheColourDaysexhibitioninWarsawin2007.One of the simplest pieces in the book, it can nevertheless becombined with multiple units to form a unique, stacking shelvingsystem.

ThePolishdesignduostate: ‘Westartedbycreatingobjects thatwecouldproduceinshortbursts(suchasNewspaperTableandPipeLineShelf).Now,wearealsoworkingonprojectsfortheindustrialdesignofitsownbrand,suchasActiveBasket–shoppingbasketsforpeopleinwheelchairs.Wealsodesignhouseholdprojectscommissionedbyexternalcompanies.’

Youwillneed:

Materials_PVCpipe,300mmdiameter,2.1m long_Two lashingstraps,25mmwide,4mlongwithclips_Paintfortubes(optional)

Tools

_Saw

1

_Usingthesawcutsevenpiecesofpipe300mmlong.

2

_Positionthepipesonthefioor._Wrapthestrapsaroundthepipes._Pullthestrapsthroughtheclipsandtighten.

3

_Standthebookcaseupandfillwithbooks.

BOXSIDEBOARDWILLIAMGITTINS

Thiselegantsideboardwasdesignedtobeassimpleapieceofstorageas possible, one that was both generic and bold. The designer wasinspired by the plank construction of a recovered sixteenth-centurycoffer,andalsoinfiuencedbytheformof longcardboardboxesthathehadseenonthestreetsofColombia.

Gittinsfeltthatthefirstpiecehedesignedwaswrong:theproportionswere too heavy. However, this led to a commission that offered achance element leading to a second design. This design was madefromteak,oneofonlytwowoodscertifiedassustainable.

Parallel toworkingon thesideboard, thedesignerwasworkingonaprojectusingrandomlygeneratednumberstobreakcyclesofpatterns.Theelementofchance,integralandunnoticeablebutwithasequentialimpactbeyondus,allowedhimtostandbackandaddressobstaclesontheprojectfromanotherperspective.

Youwillneed:

Materials_Sheetofplywood9x374x1824mm_21woodboards18x100x1850mm_Wood board 24 x 100 x 650mm _Nails and screws _Eight Euro-styleoverlayhinges

Tools

_Saw

_Hammer

_Drill

_Mallet

_Countersinkbit_PVAglue

1

Cuttingtheboardsforthetop,bottom,backandlegs_Alltheboardsare18mmthickexceptpartC,whichis9mmplywood,andpartsEandF,whichare24mmthick._Cut5mmdeepx9mmwidenotchesalongthelengthsofpartsA,5mmfromtheedge.Leave13mmoneachside.

2

Cuttingtheboardsforthesides,centre,shelfanddoors_Use18mmthickboardsforallthepieces._ForpartJ,cuta9mmwidex5mmdeepnotchthelengthoftheboard(364mm).Makesurethetopofthenotchisspaced5mmfromthetopedgeoftheboard._Cuta45-degreebevel150mmwideonpartsMandN.Note that theyareonoppositesidesofthecutpieces(formingtheleftandrightdoors).

3

Assemblingthelegsandbottom_NailtogethertwopartseachofD,E,Ftocreateonelegassembly.Staggerthenailssotheydon’thiteachotherwhennailingtheoppositeside._Repeattomakeasecondlegassemblyandspacethetwolegs1488mmapart._AttachthreepartBboardstothelegassemblybynailingthroughthetop._AttachonepartAboardwiththenotchfacingupandtotheback.

4

Assemblingtheshelf,doors,sidesandcentre_LayfourpartLboardsfiatandnailtwopartHpiecesacross18mmfromeachendtomakeashelf.The18mmisthespacefortheshelfsupport._LaythreepartOboardsfiatwithapartNatthetop.Ensurethebevelisfacingup.NailontwopartsP,keepingtheboardsaligned.Thespacinghereis43mmonthesides(spacetomountthehinges)and23mmonthetop(spacetoclearthetopwhenclosingthedoor).Repeatsothatyouhavemadetworight-handdoors._Repeattheabovestep,usingtwopartsMtomaketwoleft-handdoors._UsepartsG, JandH tomake twosides;ensure thenotch is facingoutwards(aligntheedgeofpartsHwiththeinsideedgeofthenotch)._Tomakethecentrepanel,sandwichthreepartGboardsandonepartKboard

between four part H cross pieces. Nail together, ensuring that the H and Kboardsalignfiushattheends.

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_LaythebaseonitsfrontandnailthesidesandcentreofthebottomintopartsH,makingsure that thenotchesarefacing inwardsandarealignedwitheachother._Apply someglue to the sides andbottomedgesof theplywood (partC) andslideintoplace.Wipeawayanyexcessgluewhileitisstillwet.

6

_Applyglue to thenotchofpartAandattachbynailing fromthe top throughpartsH,makingsurethattheplywoodsitsinthenotch.Wipeawayanyexcessglue._NailtheremainingpartBboardsinplaceacrossthetopofthesideboard._Fix the plywood back (part C) in place with screws, predrilling andcountersinkingsothatthescrewssitfiush.

7

_AttachtwoEuro-styleoverlayhingestoeachdoor.Followingthehingepacketdirections,adjustthemsothattheyareeven._Addshelfsupports(partsI),beingcarefultoleave20mmspace(thethicknessoftheshelf)betweenthetopofthesupportandthetophinge.

8

_Fillwithdrinksandenjoy!

3.

LIGHTING

LIGHTING

Each light has its own gesture,which ultimately affectsourmood.Somefixturescontainthebulbandletthelightslowly fill the room. Others are delicate supports thatallowabarebulb’slighttospillintothespace.Someareseldom turned on, yet they remain in the housecontributingtotheenvironment.Theytakeshapeinmanyforms,butwhenchoosingone,weknowtheone forus.Itsgestureresonates.

The objective of a lamp is firstly to hold a bulb andsecondlytocontrolthebulb’slight.Itsformisinfiuencedbyitsparticularfunction,butthepossibilitiesareendless.Thelookispartiallydeterminedbythematerialsusedtocreate the fixture. Although the shape is ultimatelydetermined by the designer, every material presents itsown limitations and potential. In this chapter, eachdesigner has explored the use of materials commonlyfound at building supply stores. They look beyond thestandarduseofthesematerialstoseehowtheirpropertiesbenefit the designs. Hopefully, they inspire you to seethingsinadifferentlight.

LAMPADAASTELOKUENGCAPUTO

This simple, oversized anglepoise lamp was created for the 2009exhibition Autoprogettazione Revisited: Easy-to-Assemble FurniturebyEnzoMari and InvitedGuests at theArchitectureAssociation inLondon. This was a commemoration of the renowned Italiandesigner’s1974projectforself-madefurniture‘AutoprogettazionebyMari’. For the 2009 exhibition nine artists and designers werecommissioned to respond toMari’s instruction-based furniture planswiththeirownsetofinstructions.

In a text accompanying the instructions, Mari writes that ‘anyone,apartfromfactoriesandtraders,canusethedesignstomakethembythemselves’.The ideaof self-fabricationof quality designobjects issupportedbythislampinwhichthepositionofthearmisadjustablebytyingthecordatdifferentlengths.

Kueng Caputo believe that designers’ roles are not merely aboutselling goods, but also about offering ideas and methods thatencourage richer daily practice: by exploring alternative sustainablemodes of consumption, production and reproduction. They questionthe traditional relationship between designer/ entrepreneur/public, asconsumers are no longer mere recipients of cultural goods. Theyconstantly askwho they design for, exploring how the creativity ofdesignersandconsumerscanbeacknowledgedandencouraged.

Youwillneed:

Materials_Standard light kitwith socketwith 6m long strong and fiexible cord (onewithintegratedswitchonthebulbholderisbest)_Lengthofwoodendowel5mm diameter, 120mm long _Bolt with wingnut, 5mm diameter, 70mmlong _Ten nails or screws (for a cleaner look, use wood screws andcountersink the holes) _Wood board 18 x 60 x 5400mm (Baltic birchplywoodrecommended).

Tools

_Drill

_Hammer

_Saw

_Screwdriver(optional)_Countersinkbit(optional)_Woodenmallet

_Staplegun(tofixthecordtothebeam)

1

_Cuttheboardintothefollowingfivepieces:_60x18x1720mm(partA)_60x18x1780mm(partB)_60x18x620mm(partC)_60x18x620mm(partD)_60x18x480mm(partE).

2

Notchanddrill_Cuta10x70mmnotchfromoneendofpartA._Cuta10x10mmnotchfromtheotherendofpartA._Measure320mmfromthatsameend.Thiswillbethecentrelineforyourholeandtheothernotch.Cuta40x30mmnotchanddrilla6mmholethroughtheboard(A).Thisisforyourbolt.

_Cuta40x30mmnotchfromtheupperright-handcornerofpartB._Measure20mminfromtherightsideanddrilla6mmholethroughtheboard.Thisisforyourbolt._Measure581mminfromtheleftsideanddrilla5mmholethroughpartB.Thisisforyourdowel.

_Cutamitreof39.5degreesononeendofboardC.

3

_Use nails or screws to assemble the pieces as shown in the drawing. Use amallettotapinthedowelsothatanequalamountsticksoutoneachside.

4

_Runthecordthroughthenotchesandhangyourlightkit.PullthecordtoadjusttheangleofpartA._UsethestapleguntofixthecordalongthetopofpartA._Tofixtheangleoftheupperarm,wrapthecordaroundthedowelsasshowninthepicture.

YOUMAKEITCHANDELIERLINDSEYADELMANSTUDIO

TheYouMakeItChandelierispartofaseriesoflightsdesignedwithstandard off-the-shelf parts from lighting industry suppliers. Oftenlow-cost design means sacrificing on the quality of materials orconstruction; the YouMake It Chandelier offers an alternative thatdemandsalittlemoretimetoassembleinexchangeforhavingamorepermanentpiece.

ForthedesignerLindseyAdelman,however,asimportantasthefinalproduct is the sharing of a design method. Lindsey startedexperimenting with readily available parts before designing thecustomhardwareshenowuseswithherBubbleseries.Thisprocessofexplorationisanimportantpartofthewayherstudioworks;theyaimtoopenthelargerprocessofthedesignuptoothersbygivingabitofguidance as to suppliers and basicwiring information.As such, theactualconfigurationoftheYouMakeItChandelierisofferedsimplyasastartingpoint;ideallyitisapproachedsimplyasasuggestionandakitofpartsripeformanipulation.

Lindsey is based in New York and we have reproduced herrecommendations for parts in the list on the right, but if you liveoutside the US you will need to adapt the materials list to localspecifications.The brass pipes, swivels and cluster bodies are fairlyuniversalbutyouwillneedtoadaptto,andtakeadviceon,localbulbfittingsandwiring.

Youwillneed:

Materials

Fromgrandbrass.com

_Plug(partA,item#PL183PBK)

_Length ofwire 3657mm (610mm+ the distance between the closest plugand the lamp) (part B, item # WI18POG) _Brass loop (part C, item #LO111)

_Brasspipes,10mmthreadedonbothends,variouslengths(partsD):Twox178mm(item#PIBR07-0X8)

Threex76mm(item#PIBR03-0X8)Onex127mm(item#PIBR05-0X8)Threex152mm(item#PIBR06-0X8)Twox102mm(item#PIBR04-0X8)

_Threenuts,4mmthickby14mmwide(partE,item#NU430)_Oneclusterbody,38x40mm(partF,item#BOLG3)_Threebrassswivels,19x32mm(partG,item#SV140)_Twocouplingbodies,13x14mm(partH,item#NE449NP)_Fivelightsockets,38x52mm(partI,item#SO10045)_Fivecandlebulbs(partJ,item#BUET10C40)

_Oneglobebulb(partK,item#BUEG16C40)

_Five slip rings, 9.5mm diameter (part L, item # SR0-3/8NP) _Five brasscups,39x51mm(partM,item#CU578)_Threebrassclusterbodies,21x29mm(partN, item#BOT2)_Twosteelnipples,13mmdiameter (item#NI0-1/2X1/8 (not shown on the diagram)) _One brass reducer (item #RE1/8FX1/4MS(notshownonthediagram))Fromindexfasteners.com

_Twoplugbuttons(partO,item#SS48154K5900)

Fromamazon.com

_Twinsocketadapter(partP)

Frommcmaster.com

_Box of wire connectors (item # 7108K32 (not shown on the diagram))_Length of white wire, 3048mm (item # 7587K138 (not shown on thediagram))_Lengthofblackwire,3048mm(item#7587K133(notshownonthe diagram)) _Electrical tape (item # 76455A21 (not shown on thediagram))

Tools

_Wirestrippers

_Screwdriver

1

_Assembleasshown._SeeFig.1forwiringoverview.

2

WiringthesocketcupThisisagenericwiringdiagram,adapttolocalspecifications._Runoneblackandonewhitewirefromeachsockettotheclusterbody._Stripbothwires._Attachtheblackwiretothegoldscrewandthewhitewiretothesilverscrew(seeFig.2,3,4).

3

Insidetheclusterbody_Gatherallwhitewirestogetherandattachwithwirenut._Gatherallblackwirestogetherandattachwithwirenut.

4

_Hangfromceiling,pluginandenjoy!

Getanelectriciantohelpyouhard-wirethelightifyouwanttooperateitfroma

switch.

QOOQOOLAMPMOOMOOARCHITECTS

Haveyoueverbeentakenbysurprisenottoseealight-bulbinsideasexpectedwhenswitchingonalamp.SuchisthecasewiththeQooqooLamp designed by Polish architects MOOMOO. Several metres ofcorrugatedpiperesult inadesignthatgivesasoft,romanticglowoflight. But instead of a light source surrounded by shading, here theentire surfaceof the lampprovides the light, creatingeven,diffusedlighting.

Makingthislampshouldbeasfunasusingit.MOOMOOinsiststhatyou experiment with the inner metal structure by trying differentlengthsofbarandbendingatvariouspoints.Trymakingatallerfioorversionora smalldesk lamp.QooqoocanalsobeadaptedbyusingdifferentcolouredLEDropelights.

Youwillneed:

Materials

_Plasticcorrugatedpipe,40mmdiameter,50mlong_LEDropelight,2mlongwithpowercordandswitch_Aluminiumbar,10mmdiameter,4–5m long_Largeandsmallcableties

Tools

_Plierstobendthealuminium

1

_IfyourLEDropelightdidnotcomewithacord,wireinthisorder:plug,cable,switch,cable,LEDropelight._PlacetheLEDropelightinsidetheplasticpipeandwindthepipeintocircles.

2

_Securethecoiledplasticpipewithlargecableties.

3

_Bendthealuminiumbarasshown(orasyoulike),creatingonebendforalegandseveralbendsatthetoptosupportthecoil._Bendtwoshorterbarstomakeadditionallegs.Youcanpainttheseifyoulike._Attachthelegswithsmallcableties.

4

_Placethecoiledplasticpipeoverthemetalbasewiththeelectricalcordontheinsidepositionedalongtheleg.

5

_Pluginandenjoy!

4.

SEATING

Many of us share a love of well-designed seating.Historically, four legs and a plank were good enough;morerecentlyseatinghasformedsomeofthemosticonicsilhouettes in design history. So what makes a goodmodernseat?Ithastorestourminds,ourbacksandourbehinds.Ifthatisn’tenough,ithastodosowithstyle.

Even in the most modest environments, available seatsusuallyoutnumber thenumberofpeople.Afterall,yourguestsneed aplace to sit so that they can admire all ofyour newly built furniture. This can get expensive, butfortunately this chapter includes some budget-friendlyseatingsolutions.This is themoney-and-resource-savingmentality of our contributors, like those at RecessionDesign who provide a hammock-inspired chair thatmoulds itself to thebodybyusingarubberfioormatasitsmainmaterial.Theirotherprojectisachairandstoolthatsandwichfoambetweensimple,cut-outsilhouettes.

Butonceagain,itistheadaptationofordinarymaterialsthat makes these pieces unique: sound insulation,shippingblankets,carpetpadding,evenfiour-filledpondlinerarehereusedtoprovidesomecushforthetush.

POLTRONA(ARMCHAIR)NICOLAGOLFARIFORRECESSIONDESIGNThis low-slung chair is formed from a rubber doormat hunghammock-like from a shaped chromehandrailwith some cable ties.Hydraulic pipes are used for structure and some garden hoseconnectors are used as internal spacers. Complex yet simple at thesametime,theresultisahigh-enddesignarmchairthatyoucanbuiltinyourgarageonaSunday.

Nicola writes: ‘Too often “hand made” means “bad made”. Mypersonal purpose was to follow the “recession design philosophy”obtainingadesignobjectthat,atfirstsight,isnotclearlyidentifiableas “hand made”. For this reason I used metal tubes and rubber,materialsnormallyusedin industrialprocessesandproducts, findinghowtoassembletheminaveryeasyway.Onlyacloserviewoftheobjectrevealsthesimpleobjectsusedfortheprojectlikethehandrail,cableziptiesanddoormat.

’Afinalbutimportantaspectin“DIY”philosophyisthepossibilitytocustomizetheobject:forthisarmchair,onceyouhavebuiltthemetalstructure, you can choose to change the hung material (to fabriccarpet,metalnet,etc.)toobtaindifferentresults.’

The design was exhibited in 2009 at MAK Vienna, the AustrianMuseum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art. The designer NicolaGolfariisArtDirectorofRecessionDesign(seealsopages32,76,92,108and116).

Youwillneed:

Materials_Rubber doormat 500 x 1000mm (part A) _Chrome handrail tube 40mmdiameter,4.2mlong_Hydraulicpipe,9mmdiameter,4.2mlong_Eight90-degreechromedhandrailcurves,40mmdiameter(partB)_Eight90-degreehydraulic pipe curves, 9mm diameter (part C) _Nine hydraulic pipecouplings, 9mm diameter (part D) _Length of metal pipe 250mm, withdiameter that fits inside 9mmhydraulic pipe (partO) _Four plasticwaterhoseconnectors_Blackplasticcableties(partP)_Metalglue

Tools

_Handsaw

_Pipecutters

_Pipewrench

1

_Usethepipecutterstocutthe40mmdiameterchromehandrailtothefollowinglengths:_Twox760mm(partE)_Twox280mm(partF)_Twox560mm(partG)_Twox500mm(partH).

2

_Useahandsawtocuttheplastichoseconnectorsinhalf(partI)._Use each half as a spacer between the internal 9mm pipe and the externalchromehandrail(onepieceforeachendofthepipe).

3

_Assemblethefollowing9mmthreadedhydraulicpipelengthsasshown:_Fourx 60mm (part J) _Two x 70mm (part K) _Six x 200mm (part L) _Two x300mm(partM)_Fourx500mm(partN)._SavepartOforStep4.

4

Completingtheframeassembly_Screwa9mm90-degreecurve to the internalendpieces,covering themwiththechromehandrailandcurvesasyougo._Tightenthepipeswithapipewrench._Continuetheassemblyasshown._Leavethepartbehindtheheadpositionuntillast,closingitbyinsertingpartOinsidebothhydraulicheadpieces.Usemetalglueforextrastrength.

5

_Useheavy-dutyplasticcable ties toattach the rubberdoormat (partA) to theupperandlowerhorizontalrailsoftheframe.

6

_Sitandenjoy!

TOBECOMEONESEATERWINZWIERS

Inspirationforthe‘Leaveyourshapebehind’collectionofwhichthisseat is a part, comes from the beach. Sand is attractive to touch, toplaywithandtoformshapeswith.Herefiourissubstitutedforsand,butintheserubbershapesithasthesameattraction,makingyouwanttotouchit,playwithitandmakeitintodifferentshapes.

TheToBecomeOneSeathastwoparts:thesack,whichisformless,and thewooden frameconstruction.The sacksdefy adefinite form,justlikesandonthebeach.Butbyreinforcingeachotherthetwopartsbecomeone.

The seats aredesigned tobe sat onbut also tobe felt, kneaded andplayed with. With its soft, deformable bags this series offers arelaxingwayofcommunicating.Theinteractionbetweentheproductand theuser(s)makes ithighlysuitable forusewhendifficult issuesarebeingdiscussedduringbrainstorming sessionsandmeetings,butalsoprivatelyathome.Inthemiddleofaconversationyoucangrabtheseatandmouldanddeformit,whichcanhavearelaxingeffect.

Inadditiontotheir interestingappearance, theToBecomeOneseatsare surprisingly comfortable. When sat on the sacks adaptergonomicallytotheshapeofthebody.

Youwillneed:

Materials_Wooden dowel, 28mm diameter, 6300m long _32 L bolts M6 (6mm) x35mmLbolts,32M6nuts_64fiatwashers(metalspacers)with6mmholeand 14mm outside diameter _Two sheets of rubber pond liner, 700 x700mm_Flour,10kg

_Woodglue

Tools

_Saw

_Tighteningspanner_Pen

_Sewing machine (optional) or needle and thread for sewing pond liner_Heavy-dutyscissors(tocutpondliner)_Plugcutter,14mm_Mallet

_Drill

_Drillbit,6mm

_Flatspadebit,14mm_Funnel (youcanmakeonewithabucketandpipe,seepage75)

1

_Usingthesaw,cutthewoodendoweltothefollowinglengths:_Twox150mm(partA)_Twox250mm(partB)_Onex275mm(partC)_Onex325mm(partD)_Sixx500mm(partE)_Onex550mm,(partF).

2

_MakeanxshapeusingtwopartE’s,crossingthematabout350mmfromthebottom._Drillthroughbothdowelswitha6mmbit,thendrill17mmdeepononesideofeachdowelwitha14mmfiatspadebit(seeFig.1)_Placeametalwasher(partH)ineachholeandjointhedowelswithM6bolt(partG)andnut(partI)._JoinonepartAwithonepartB,adjustingtoabout30degreestomakeacrosspiece._Repeatsothatyouhavetwoofeachpiece.

3

3

_Assembleallfourpiecesasshown._Leanthexshapesinabout15degrees._ConnectthetwoxshapesbyattachinganA/Bcrosspiece,slightlyrotatingthemiddledownby30degrees(youwillendupwithapartA(shorterdowel)ononesideandapartBontheother)._NowconnectthesecondA/Bcrosspiece;thistimetheshorterpart(A)willbeontheoppositeside.

4

_ConnectpartDtothetwocrosspieces(partsAandB)byjoiningacrossthetoporunderside._StabilizethebottomofeachxwithanotherpartEabout60–100mmfromthefioor.It’sfinetomakeitcrooked!

5

_Attachalongcrosspiece(partF)tothetwostabilizingpiecesfromStep4._Attachaverticalbar(partC)topartDandpartF._Tightenallthenutsandbolts.

6

_Drawacircleonthepondlinerabout400–450mmindiameterwitha250mmlengthaddedtomakeaballoonshape._Cuttheshapeoutwiththescissors.

_Repeat,sothatyouhavetwoballoonshapes.

7

_Sewthetwoballoonshapestogether._Fillwithfiour._Tieaknotintheend.

8

_Takeascrapofthedowelandusinga14mmplugcuttercut64woodenplugs._Hide thenuts andboltsbypushingwoodenplugs into theholes.Adda littlewoodgluetotheholefirstandtapingentlywitharubbermallet._Laytheseatovertheframeandrelax.

SEDIAESGABELLOLUCABUTTAFAVAANDALESSANDROCONFALONIERIFORRECESSIONDESIGN

ThechairS.1andstoolSg.1designedbytheINTERSEZIONIDesignStudioofAlessandroConfalonieriandLucaButtafavaareconstructedwith layers of plywood and polystyrene foam assembled withthreadedrods.Inthissandwichconstructionthelayeroffoamservesasacushionandreducestheoverallweightofthechair.

Withthispiecethedesignerswantedtostresstheconstructionmethodasmuchaspossible,andhavedesignedsomething that ismore thanjustanordinarypieceofDIY.WithintheareaofDIYtherearepeoplewho are capable of constructing very sophisticated and articulatedobjects. For many it is a real ‘way of life’. Although this piece isrelativelysimpletoconstruct,itsdesignistrulyoriginal.

A natural evolution of this ‘open source’ experiment is a low-costvariation that uses cardboard instead of plywood, and there are nolimitstothematerialthatcouldbeusedandhowthedesigncouldbeinterpreted.

Youwillneed:

Materials

_Twosheetsofplywood,22x1524x1524mm_Sheetofpolystyrenefoam,20x2400x1200mm_Threadedstainlesssteelrod,8mmdiameter,2.512mlong _26 stainless steel M8 (female portion) furniture connecting screwswithallenheadandsleevenuttoscrewontothethreadedrod

Tools

_Circularsaw

_Jigsaw

_Hacksaw(forthethreadedrods)_Longbladeorlightbandsaw_Drill

_Allenkey

1

_Useacircularsawtomakewoodsilhouettes fromtheplywoodfollowing thedimensionsabove._Finishalltheangleswithajigsawtomakethefollowing:Fourxsidesilhouettesforchair(partA)Sixxinnersilhouettesforchair(partB)Fourxsidesilhouettesforstool(partC)Sixxinnersilhouettesforstool(partD)._Drill 12 mm holes where marked (the hole size is determined by the outerdimensionoftheconnectingscrew)._Finishwithsandpaper.

2

_Usethelongbladeorlightbandsawtomakethefollowingsilhouettesfromthefoam polystyrene: _Nine x inner foam upper silhouettes for chair (part E)_Eightxinnerfoamlowersilhouettesforchairandstool(partF)_Ninexinnerfoamuppersilhouettesforstool(partG)._Drill12mmholeswheremarked.

3

_Withahacksawcutthethreadedrodtothefollowinglengths:_Fivex400mm(partH)._Eightx64mm(partI).

4

_Assemblebothchairandstoolbyplacingthelongthreadedrodsintoonesidesilhouetteandthenstackingeachpieceasshown._Onceall thepiecesare together,cut therodfiushwith thesidesilhouette (becarefulnottodamagethethreads)._Tightenthepiecestogetherwiththeconnectingscrews(partJ).

5

_Putyourfeetupandenjoy.

HOPELESSDIAMONDSOFACHRISTOPHERSTUARTOFLUURSTUDIOThis sofa was inspired by a folding paper cup that the author wastaught to make as a child, which tapered towards the base andrevealed triangular shapes from the folding process on the inside.Here the box perimeter has been retained and the trapezoids andtriangles taper, creating amulti-faceted form similar to that seen onthe F-117 stealth aircraft – ‘Hopeless Diamond’ was an earlynicknamegiventotheaircraft.

Thefocusofthisprototypeversionwastouseoff-the-shelfmaterialsfoundat thelocalDIYstorelikecopperplumbingpipe(forthebaseframeof the sofa), shippingblankets, cable ties and carpet padding.The design can be adapted by choosing your favourite wood anddifferentcolouredcabletiesorfabric.

Youwillneed:

Youwillneed:

Materials

_Sheetofwood19x1220x2440mm.Here it is solidwalnut,butcabinet-gradeplywoodisfinetoo.

_44mediumcableties_2.14mlengthof25mm-widenylonstraps(heretwo1828mmstrapsfromaratchetstrap)_Six3mlengthsofcopperpipetypeL(it is stronger), 19mm diameter _26 copper Ts (part T) _12 90-degreecopper elbows (part U) _Two rolls of 19mm self-stick Velcro _Twoshippingblankets1829x2032mm_Sheetoffoamorcarpetpadding25x1220x2440mm.Use38mmthickfoamifyouwantmorecushion.

Tools

_Pipecutter

_Pipebrush

_Flux

_Solder

_Propanetorch_Routerwith6mmbevelbit_Sewingmachine_Scissors

_Drill

_Drillbit,6mm

1

_Cutthecopperpipetothefollowinglengths:

Rectangle_Twox884mm(partA)_Twox156mm(partB)_Twox706mm(partC)_Twox230mm(partD)_Twox630mm(partE).

Back

_Threex244mm(partF)_Twox154mm(partG)_Twox705mm(partH)_Sixx51mm(partI)_Twox479mm(partJ).

Seat

_Twox548mm(partK)_Threex108mm(partL)_Twox176mm(partM)_Twox51mm(partI)_Onex338mm(partN).

Legs

_Twox51mm(partI)_Twox481mm(partO)_Twox629mm(partP)_Twox125mm(partQ)_Threex216mm(partR)_Threex198mm(partS).

2

_Assemble as shown, connectingwith the Ts (parts T) and 90-degree elbows(partsU).Wirebrushtheendstoroughthemupandapplyfiuxasyougo._Pushthepipesallthewayinbutdon’tsolderthemyet._Assembletherectangleasoneunitandlayfiat._Assemblethebackandseattogetherandattachtotherectangle.Itiseasiertohavetheframeupsidedownforthis._Attachthelegsandcarefullyturntheframerightsideup._Checkthattherectangleissquarebymeasuringcornertocornerandcheckingthattheoppositecornermeasurementisthesame.

_Checkthatthepipesareparallelbymeasuringthespacebetweenpipesateachend.

3

_Usingthesawcutthe19mmthickwoodintothesixpiecesshownabove.Notethatyouwillneedtwoofeachtriangle._Drill6mmholesalongtheedgesasshown.

4

_Usearoutertocuta6mmbeveltotheedgesshownhereinred._Forthelargetrapezoid,bevelthelongedgeandthesides(nottheshortedge)ofthesidethatyouwanttobefacingout._Forthesmalltrapezoid,bevelallfouredgesofthesideyouwanttobefacingout._Forthesmalltriangles,youwillhavealeftandaright.Bevelthe714mmedgesonbothsides._Forthelargetriangles,youwillalsohavealeftandright.Bevelallthreeedgesofthesideyouwanttobefacingout._From the outside bottom corner of the 13mm end, cut a 57-degreemitre theentirelengthofthe743mmedge.

5

_Test the fit of the boards to the frame, pushing and pulling on the copper tomakeagoodfit._Removeboardsandsolderthepipe.HoldthetorchatthemiddleoftheelboworT.WhentheTishotenough,theheatwilldrawthesolderintothefittingforastronghold._Before tying the boards down, trace their shape onto the shipping blankets,adding25mmallthewayaround._Repeatonthefoam,butsubtract25mmallthewayaround._Where twoboard edges touch, use a cable tie to join togetherwith the cableheadtotheback._Everywhereelsetietheboardstotheframe.

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_Fromtheshippingblankets,cuttwopartsforeachcushion._Theextra25mmformsanedgeseam.Notchthecorners,foldinandsewtwolines6mmand19mmfromtheedgeonallsides._Cutthefoamoutandsealitbetweenthetwoblanketshapes,sewingorusingself-stickVelcrotoclose.

_Repeatforallcushions.

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_Cutthe25mmwidenylonstrapinto12lengthsof178mm.Sew25mmofthestrapintothecushionedgesthatformtheperimeteroftherectangle._Attach fourstrapsalong the topedgeof the topcushion, fouralong the frontedgeoftheseatandtwoalongeachtopedgeofthelargetriangle._Usealightertomeltthenylonedges(tokeepthemfromfraying)andsewona

25x25mmsquareofVelcro._Strapthefabrictotheframebygoingunderthewood,behindthepipeandbackup,securingwithVelcro.

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_Sitback,pullyourfeetupandenjoy.

THEPANTHERMAXSANJULIANOFVOLIDO

This project gets its name from the poem ‘The Panther’ by RainerMariaRilke.Thepoemdescribes a panther trappedby the bars thatcage him, catching glances of the outside world as he turns circlesinsidewhathasbecomeacomfortableshelter.Thewildpantherseemstameuntilhisglance is interruptedbysomething thathascaughthiseyethroughthebars.

Thismaybe the imagery thathas inspired thedesigner.ThePanthersofa’sboxformprovidesasecludedshelter,paddedandenhancedbytherepeatedpyramidalshapesof thesounddampeningfoam.Or thesofa itselfmaybe the interesting thing thathascaught thepanther’seye.

Although the sofa is said to be comfortable, comfort is not the firstpriorityforthedesigner.‘IndesignI’mnotveryinterestedinaspectsofbeingcomfortableorergonomic,andwhatthefunctionofapieceoffurnitureisoriffurniturehastohaveafunctionatall.Nowadays,this could be a long discussion. High heels are not comfortable.Dildos and brassieres are not exactly comfortable either, and theirfunction or their ergonomic aspects are more than dubious. On theotherhand, theyareable toexpressorcarrywith themotherhumanconditions. These conditions may be more important than beingcomfortable.Surprisinglyat theend, thisdesign isverycomfortableandtheergonomicslookgood.’

Youwillneed:

Materials_Sheetofcabinet-gradeplywood19x1500x3000mm_Eighttilesof102x610x610mmpyramidsoundfoam_Threetimberstruts51x51x2400mm_39screws(28x45mmscrewsfortheplywoodtoplywoodorplywoodtotimbers,11x75mmscrewsforthetimbers)_Glueforfoamandforwood

Tools

_Drill

_Plugcutter

_Saw

_Clamps

1

_Cutthe51x51mmtimbertothefollowinglengths:_Twox1873mm(partA)_Threex546mm(partB)_Fivex127mm(partC)._Cutthe19mmplywoodtothefollowingsizes:_Twox610x610mm(partD)_Onex610x1865mm(partE)_Onex628x1865mm(partF).

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_Assemblethebaseasshown,usingpartsA,BandC.

_Predrillallholesandcountersinkabout1/3deepthroughthefirstboard(lateryoucanplugtheholestohidethescrews)._Attachusingthescrews.

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_Assembletheboxasshown,usingpartsD,EandF._Predrilltheholeandcountersink._Usewoodglueontheedges._Securewithscrews.

4

_Toattachthebox,centreitonthebase(asmallledgeofthebasewillbevisibleallthewayaround).

_Clampandpredrilltheholes._Removethebox,andapplygluewherethebasemeetstheplywood._Securewith screws.Thesewillnotbeplugged,but the screwsdoneed tobefiushwiththesurfacesothattheydon’tstickthroughthefoamlater.

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_Toattach thepyramidsound foamcut the foam to the interiordimensionsofthebox._Checkthefitbylayingthefoaminthebox._Stickthefoamtotheplywoodwithsomeglueforfoam.

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_Sitbackandenjoy.

5.

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

Preparetopreen!It’seasytohaveanorganizeddaywhenyou start out thatway.Your favourite outfits and shoesawaitbehind theupcycledcloseddoorsof theOddstockFloored Wardrobe which is elegantly patterned inhardwoodfiooring.

Don’t forget your hair and make-up! Brooklyn designgroup,Uhuru, also upcycled by turning a common sawhorse into the base for their industrial, but femininevanity,aptlytitledWarehouseVanity.

Whenyouarereadytoretireafteralongday,sitbackinthe Italiandesigned Divano Letto Sofabed or extend itssidewithasimpleslideandyou’rereallyreadytotakeaload off your feet. Set the alarm for relax and take asnooze.Tomorrowisanewday.

DIVANOLETTOSOFABEDMARISSAMORELLIFORRECESSIONDESIGN

Unlikemostsofabedsthatextendoutwardsfromthefront,thissinglesofabed extends from the sides. During the day it’s a comfortablesofa,atnightyoujustslidethelowerpart towardstheoutsideanditbecomesabed.The structure ismadeupof timber slats andboardsand issimple toconstruct,usingnailsandscrews.Thecushionsandmattressaremadeoffoamcoveredwithgreyindustrialfeltandsewnbyhand.

Inspirationcamefromthedesigner’sneedtohaveasmallsofainhersmallhouse,whichcouldthendoubleupasabedforguests.ThelinesofthepieceareinspiredbyDutchfurnituredesignofthe1930s.Thesofabedwasexhibitedin2009atMAKVienna,theAustrianMuseumofAppliedArts/ContemporaryArt.

Youwillneed:

Materials_Twosheetsofplywood30x1220mmx1220mm_Elevenwoodboards35x

70x1400mm_Sheet of foam rubber 90x500x700mm_Sheet of foamrubber 50 x 700 x 1400mm _Roll of felt large enough to cover foam_Screws 35mm and 50mm long _Orange cotton yarn and a large needle_Woodglue

_Paint(optional)

Tools

_Screwdriver

_Scissors

_Saw

_Drill

_Countersinkbit_Sandpaper

_Plugcutter

1

_For the frame cut the boards to the following sizes: _Sixteenx 700x 70mm(partA–slats)_Sixx190x70mm(partB–feet)_Twox1400x29mm(partC–sidesofframe)_Twox642x29mm(partD–endsofframe).

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_For the bed ends and sliding board cut the plywood to the following sizes:_Two x 840 x 600mm, cut the section out of the bottom as shown (part E)_Onex710x625mm(partF)_Twox600x180mm(partG)._Onex400x15mm(partH).

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_Assembletheframeasshown._Drillpilotholeswithacountersinkbitabout1/3throughthefirstboardanduselongscrewstosecuretogether._Thecentrebrace(partD)isoffsetforthesliderboardtoreston.

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_Attach the slats (partsA) by placing on the frame (partsC) and screwing infromunderneaththroughpartsC._Withaplugcutterthesizeofthecountersinkbitcreatewoodplugstoplugtheholesandhidethescrews.Usealittleglueontheplugandsandsmoothwhenthegluedries._Ifyouwanttopainttheframe,dosoatthisstage.Ontheexampleshownhereonlytheframeispainted.

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_Assembletheendsasshown._SlidepartFintotheslot,sothatitrestsontheendsetoflegs(B)._CountersinkandscrewpartEtopartG.Repeattomaketheotherend._AttachoneendtopartFbycountersinkingandscrewingthroughpartE._Attach the scrapboard (partH) topartE from the inside, creatinga ledge tosupportpartF._Screwtheotherendtotheframe._Filltheholeswithwoodplugsandsandsmooth.

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_Cutthefoamtothefollowingsizes:_Onex50x700x1400mm_Twox90x250x700mm_Cutthefelttocoverthefoam,sewittogetherwiththeorangethread.

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_Takeaseatorhaveanap!

WAREHOUSEVANITYUHURUDESIGN

Many of the pieces created by the design group Uhuru utilizerepurposedmaterials.For theWarehouseVanity theyusedanofficepencil drawer, a sawhorse and several exposed light-bulbs. Theywantedtocombinefemininebeautywithanindustrialmasculinefeel.The light-bulbs are a reference to the classic dressing room vanity,whilethesawhorsegivesthevanityanewidentity.Thedrawerallowsfor storage, while the pivoting mirrors on the sides help withvisibility.

Uhuruwantedtocreateapiece thatwouldbefunctionalandeasytomake. Sawhorses come in many sizes. Once you have found asawhorse, you can adjust the vanity top to the dimensions.Alternately,youcanmountLEDlightstripstothetopinstead.Somearesmallenoughthatyoucanjustusedouble-sidedtapetostickthemtothepanel.Thereareusuallyseveraloptionstochoosefrom.

Youwillneed:

Materials

_Four standard light kits with sockets and at least 2m of cord _Sheet ofplywoodor fibreboard13x1220x1220mm_Rollofadhesivefelt13mmwide(partI)_Threemirrortiles305x305mm(partsJ)_Twopianohinges,254mmlong_Pencildrawer.IfnotavailablemakeonefromthepartsF,GandHinStep1

_Metal sawhorsewith handle, height adjusted to 620mm,other dimensions430 x 915mm _40 screws, 12 to 19mm long _Two top-mounting drawerslides,roughly380mmlongwheninclosedposition_Paint(optional),onecolour for the sawhorse and one for the top and drawer _Glue formirrortiles

Tools

_Saw

_Screwdriver

_Pencil

1

_Cuttheboardtothefollowingsizes:_Onex915x457mm(partA)_Onex915x76mm(partB)_Onex304x355mm(partC)_Twox304x304mm(partD)_Onex304x101mm(partE).

_For the drawer (not needed if reusing an existing drawer): _One x 457 x381mm(partF)_Twox457x32mm(partG)_Twox355x32mm(partH).

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2

Preparingtheplywood

_Paintbothsidesoftheplywood(optional)._Applyfelt(partI)tothebottomofthetwosidepieces(partsD).Thiswillstopthemfromscratchingthesurfaceofthevanity._Glue themirrors (parts J) to the three panels (parts C andD). The two sidepanels should have themirror fiushwith the bottom,while themiddle panelshould have themirror 3mm from the bottom to account for the felt on thebottomofthesidepanels._Leavetodryfor24hours._When the mirrors are dry, drill holes for the four light fixtures in the top500mmof the centre panel.Weused a standard size bulb, so the hole had a38mmdiameter.Measureyourlightsfirstandadjustthesizeoftheholetofit._Togetasnugfit,applyastripofadhesivefelttotheinsideofthehole.Besurethatthestripisnobiggerthan12mmsothatitdoesn’tstickout.

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Preparingthebase_Removethehandlefromthesawhorsebydrillingtherivetsout.Youcanusea3mmdrillbitandtrimtheextra.ThiswillbecomethehandletothedrawerfaceinStep4._Adjust the sawhorse to the desired height, and if you want, paint both thesawhorseandthehandle._Centrethevanitytop(partA)onthesawhorseandscrewthroughthebottom.

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Assemblingthedrawer_Uhururecycledapencildrawer,butyoucanmakeonebyusingpartsF,GandH.Followtheassemblyabove._Screw the drawer face (part B) to the pencil drawer from inside. Screw thereusedhandlefromthesawhorsetothedrawerface.

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Attachingthedrawer

_Mountthedrawertothebottomofthevanitytop.Allowspaceforthedrawertoslidebeneaththesawhorsetop.

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Attachingthemirrorsection

_Centrethemiddlebracing(partE)sothatitisfiushwiththebackofthevanitytop.Securewithscrewsfrombelow._Secure themiddle mirror panel (part C) in the sameway by screwing frombelow._Mount thehingesbetween thecentrepaneland thesides.Themirrors shouldlineup.Securethesidepanelstothehinges._Slidethelightsinthroughtheback,andscrewthelight-bulbsinatthefront.

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_Plugin,pullupastoolandpreen.

ODDSTOCKFLOOREDWARDROBECHRISTOPHERSTUARTOFLUURSTUDIO

ForanyDIYenthusiast,theclearancebinattheDIYstoreisaregularstop.TheOddstockFlooredWardrobewasdesignedandbuilttotakeadvantage of that bin. Brazilian teak prefinished hardwood fiooringwas found on clearance for an irresistible price. The box hadapparentlybeenreturnedfromalargefiooringjob.

Tomakeuseofall theboards, theywerecut to short,mitredpiecesand arranged in a chevron pattern.Metal tile fiooring dividerswereused tohide theboardedges, trimmingout thedoors.AsimpleboxdeepenoughtohouseclothesonhangerswasplacedonQueenAnnelegs for a romantic look. After many searches for the right doorhandles,utilitariangaragedoorhandleswerechosenbecauseoftheirlargesizeandcasualappearance.Acoathookandmirrorwereaddedtotheinsideofthedoorforaccessories.

You can change the look to bemoremodern by using straight legsinstead. Fill the bottomwith shoes or boxes and add shelves if youlike,ortryothertypesofwoodfiooringandexperimentwithdifferentpatterns.

Youwillneed:

Materials_Twosheetsofplywood19x1220x2440mm.Herecabinet-gradebirch isused_Sheetofplywood6x1220x2440mm.Herecabinet-gradebirch isused_SheetofMDF13x1220x2440mm

_Boxoftongue-and-groovehardwoodfiooring(hereBrazilianteak),9x76xat least 254mm_Metal clothes rail, 33mmdiameter, at least 978mm long(partL)_Setofbrassclothes railholders,33mmdiameter (partM)_Fourwooden Queen Anne style legs (part I), length 710mm _Four metal tilefiooring dividers, 9mm profile x 1.5mmmetal thickness x 1903mm long(part J) (the profile hides the fiooring edges.Match the profile height toyourfiooringthickness)_Twobrassutilitydoorhandles,165mmlong(partO)_Fourpairsofbrassballcatches(partN)_Screws13–32mmlong

_Smallnails

_Four corner plates and mounting hardware for table legs (part K) _Twobrasspianohinges,38mmwidewhenopen,1829mmlong(partP)_Woodglueandgelsupergluewithactivator

Tools

_Screwdriver

_Drill

_Hacksaw

_Hammer

_Smallnailgunorheadlesspinnailer_Countersinkbit

_Plugcutter

1

_Cutthe19mmthickplywoodtothefollowingsizes:_One584x981mm,mitreonelongedge45degreeswithasawandnotcha6x6mmgroovewithasaworrouter(partA)_One584x981mm,unmitred(partB)_Two584x1395mm,notch a 6x6mmgroovewith a sawor router (partC)_One57x981mm(partF)_One584x981mm,mitreonelongedge45degreeswithasaw(partG)_One584x981mm,notcha6x6mmgroovewithasaworrouter(partH)._Cutthe13mmthickMDFtothefollowingsizes:Two584x1395mm(partD)_Cutthe6mmthickplywoodtothefollowingsize:One992x1237mm(partE)

2

_Toassembletheboxaddwoodgluetoeachjoint._Smooththegluewithacreditcard._Predrill holes with a countersink bit and screw together as needed. Sink thescrewssothatyoucanaddwoodplugslater.

3

3

_Cuteachlegto660mm._Drill and screw in the threaded rod from the corner plate kit (partK) 28mmfromthetop.

4

Assemblingthelegs

_Thisisatwo-partstep:

_First,turntheboxfacedown(notshownhere)andplacealegineachcorner._Measure the spaces between the legs and cut scrap pieces of plywood 19 x57mmxthelengthofeachgap._Now place the legs (parts I) and boards upside down (as shown above) andassemblewiththecornerplatekits(partsK).

5

_Attach the leg assembly by screwing from the inside of the box through thebaseofthebox(partA)._Usingscrapplywood,cutwedges to fitbetween theboxand legassembly (atightfitwillreducewobble)._Securewedgeswithnailsorscrews._Attach the 6mm backer board (part E) with small nails. Be careful with theangleofthenails,youdon’twantthenailtoshowontheinsideofthebox._Useaplugcutter tomakewoodplugs.Fill the screwholeswithwoodplugsusingalittlewoodglue.Sandsmoothoncetheglueisdry._Ifyouwanttopaintthestructure,nowisagoodtimetodoit.Don’tforgetthedoors!

6

_Cutthemetaltiledividerstothelengthandwidthofthedoor.Mitrethecorners(partD)._Usearouterorelectricplanertorecessanareaforthetrimpieces(sothatthefiooringcansitfiat)._Usegel superglue tohold the trim inplaceby runninga smallbeadofgluealongtheopenareas(seeFig.1)7

Cuttingtheflooringtosize_Cut each piece of fiooring to 254mm with a 45-degree mitre on each sideparallel to one another (do not include the tongue in the measurement).Dependingon thedirection theblade spins,one sidewill tearout.Turnyourboardoversothatthetearisontheback._Startbycuttingfour‘lefts’.Fliptwoovertouseas‘rights’soyoucantestthe

spacing(seeFig.2)_Onceyourspacinglooksgood,cut56leftsand56rights.

8

_Dryfitallofthepiecesandcutthetongueoffthefillerpieces._Applyabeadofglueonthebackoftheboardandattachbyputtingtwonailsinthetongue.Makesureyouanglethenailgun.

9

_Cutthepianohinges(partsP)to1395mmwithahacksawandattachthedoors._Attach thebrassdoorpulls (partsO)withscrews longenough topartiallygothroughtheMDF(besuretodrillpilotholesfirst,sothatyoudon’tcrackthehardwoodfiooring)._Attachball catches (partsN)with screws.Haveonedooropenandmark thepositionofthecatchonthecloseddoorfromtheinside._Cut the clothes rail (part L) to 978mm long and paint if you like.Mount it76mmfromthetoptothecentreofthebar,usingtheclothesrailhangers(partsM)._Sincethispieceistall,youshouldmountittothewallbyscrewingthroughpartHfromtheinside.YoumayneedaspacerbetweenpartHandthewall.

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_Hangupyourclothesandenjoy!

6.

OUTDOOR

OUTDOOR

Homedoesn’tbeginandendatthedoorstep.Sometimeswe need a break from the shelter of indoor living. Thefollowing designs will inspire you to take a breath offreshair.WalkoffarestlessmindwithCristianoUrban’smobile Sunbed in tow and set it up in your favouriteoutdoor spot. A ‘cushioned’ chair cast in concrete willhold up toMotherNature and put a smile on your facewhile you recharge your vitamin D. To set up campanywhere, all you need is Fire Up, a DIY campfire kitdesignedtoburnperfectlyeverytime.

Youdon’tnecessarilyhavetobeoutsidetofeeloutside.Green Screen creates the feeling of an outdoorenvironmentinthecomfortofyourhomeoroffice.Turnanyspaceintoapergola-inspiredsanctuaryandenjoytheplantswhileyoumakemorefurniture!

JESOLOSUNBEDCRISTIANOURBANFORRECESSIONDESIGN

Thedesignfor theJesoloSunbedwas thedesigner’s response to thebasicconceptofmobilityandutility.Basedonawheelhand trolleywithwoodenslatsthatfoldaway,thesunbedisbotheasytotransportandsimpletounderstand.Byaddinganotchinoneofthecornersitsfunctionality is furthered, creating the perfect holder for your bagwhileyourest.AVelcrostrapcanbeaddedtosecurethepanelswhilewheelingthesunbedtoyourfavouritelocation.

The sunbed gets its name from the town near Venice where thedesignerwasbornandwherehespentpartofhisyouthonthebeachwithhisfriends.Theprojectremindshimofthosetimes:‘Formethedesignof the bed is a project that is part ofmybest years, it is theplaceofthesun’sjourneyoflovebutalsotosaygoodbye.Thesunbedatthebeachhasalwaysconjureduptheideaofaholidaywhichwasthenenrichedwithabroadermeaningthatisthediscoveryoflife.Theseascape,thesun,thebeach,thebeautyandyouththatissoongone.Thatmemoryofasunsetonthebeachandbeingkissedbyalastrayofsunshine.’

Youwillneed:

Materials_Handtrolleywithtwo260mmdiameterpneumaticwheels,capacity200kg_Twowoodenhandlesthatfittheoverframe.Beechisrecommended.

_Twobrasspianohinges,20x500mm(partsC)_Woodpanel25x1210x1210mm.Firorbirchplywoodrecommended.

_28screws,24toattachthehinges,4longerscrewstoattachtheframetotheplywood.Theseneedtobelongenoughtogothroughtheframeandintotheboardabouttwo-thirdsoftheway.

Tools

_Drill

_Saw

1

_Cutthewoodpanelintothefollowingdimensions:_Twoboardsof25x500x600mm(partA)_Oneboardof25x500x800mm(partB).

2

_Attach theboards to eachotherby screwingon thehinges (partsC),makingsuretheboardscanfoldinward._Attach the boards to the frame with screws in four locations by screwingthrough the bottomof the frame into thewood panel.Use a screw that goesthrough thewood about two-thirds of theway.You don’twant the screw topokeout!_Placewoodenhandlesoverthemetalframe(partD).

3

_Wheeltoyourfavouritespotandrelax.

AMBIGUOUSCHAIRANNE-METTEMANELIUS

Thischairhasastructurethatcouldonlybecastinfabricformwork.Itpresents to the observer a physical object familiar in function andscale, but with ambiguous materiality and construction: there is aconfiict between the appearance of the chair and the experience oftouchingitandsittingonit.

Fabric and a patterned or bulging surface are associated withupholsteredfurniturelikeChesterfields,soitseemedanaturalchoicetouseupholsteryfabricstocastachairinconcrete.Byusingfabricstocastthechair,thedesignerhasplayedonsomeoftheassociationsthatcomewiththefunctionofachair.Maneliuswrites:‘I’vedesignedand produced chairs cast in fabric formwork in order to produce astructurewhichcouldonlybecastinfabric,whereIcouldexploreifasurprise encounter with fabricformed concrete can initiate curiosityandadialoguewithwhatconcretearchitecturecouldbe.’

Architecture students at the University of Edinburgh studied theaestheticsurfacesofconcretecastinanumberofconventionalfabricsbought at the local fabrics store, includingbothvery thinandcheapmaterials and more sturdy upholstery fabrics. By using upholsteryfabric the pattern from the fabric transfers to the concrete surface,makingthechair’sappearanceevenmoreambiguoustotheobserver.

The chair is cast in fibre-reinforced concrete. With fiexible fabricformworkitwasdesignedandproducedasa thin, foldingplane; theseat issharplycantileveredandthesurfaceisperforatedforwater torun off. This shell structure has created a fragile look not normally

associatedwithconcrete.

Youwillneed:

Materials_Threesheetsplywood18x900x900mm.Adjustforthesizeofyourchair,theyneedtobealittlelargerthanchair,butnottoobig.

_Sixtoeightpiecesofwood40x60mm,thewidthofyourchair,minustwolayersofplywood,inthiscaseitis564mm_Screws30mmand70mmlong_72bolts,6mmdiameter,45–60mmlong_72nuts6mm

_72lengthsplasticplumbingpipe,20mmdiameterx30mmlong,totallength2500mm(orothertubinglikecopper–justkeepinmindthatitwillremainvisibleaftercasting)_140metalwashers,15mmdiameterwitha6mmhole.Herewashersalittlesmallerthanthetubeareused.Washerslargerthanthetubewillaffectthecast.

_Fivepiecesofrebar,6mmdiameter,2mlongplusfivepieces550mmlong.Steelgridcouldbeagoodalternative.

_Metal wire to tie the rebars together _Fibre-reinforced, high-strengthconcrete,about100litres_String,enoughtomeasuretheprofileofthechairshape _Plastic sheeting, enough to cover the form while the concrete isdrying_Sandpaper

_Handlotionfordryskin

Tools

_Wrenchandsocketwrench

_Hammer

_Punch(awl)

_Ruler

_Smallsharpknife

_Jigsaw

_4–8mmstaplesandastaplegun_Powerdrill

_Shovelandbuckettomixconcrete_Protectiveequipment(breathing,eyes,ears,skin)

1

_Draw theprofile shapeofyourchairontoapieceofplywood900x900mm.Offsettheline30mmanddrawitagain.

2

_Cuttheshapeoutwithajigsawandsandtheedges.Repeattomaketwopieces

(partsA)._Tracetheshapeontothethirdpieceofplywood,butdon’tcutitout.Thiswillbeaguideforplacingscrewslater(partB)._Bend a 2m-long rebar to the shapeof your profile curve.Repeat so that youhavetwointotal.

3

_Cutthefabrictothewidthofthechair(inthiscase600mm)andadd100mm,soherearound700mm._Useastringtomeasurethelengthoftheprofilecurve.Doublethelengthofthecurveandadd200mm(youcanstitchthepiecestogether)._Make a pattern for your bolting area on the tophalf of the fabric.Thepieceshownherehasagridwith120mmspacing.

_Use an awl or the tip of a sharp knife to cut/punch holes for the bolts to fitthrough.

4

_Pulltheendofthefabricthroughthechair-shapedholeandstapletheedgeofthefabrictothetopoftheboard.

5

_Screwthethirdpieceofplywood(partB)topartA,usingthetracedprofilelineasaguidetomakesureyoustayclearofthehole._Cutthe40x60mmstruts(partsC)tothewidthofyourchairminus36mm(thethicknessoftwopiecesof18mmplywood)._Attachthe40x60mmstruts(partsC)betweenthetwoplywoodpieces(partsA)._Fliptheformover.

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_Pullthefabricendthroughtheotherholeinthetoppieceofplywoodandstapleittothetopoftheboard.Onlyattachittotheinsidecurvefornow._Complete the rebar assembly by attaching 550mm-long cross pieces to theprofilepiecesyoubentinStep1,usingmetalwire._Inserttherebarstructuretoaddreinforcement.

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_Cut the 2500mm plastic pipe into 30mm pieces (part D) and insert thembetween the twosheetsof fabric, clampingwith thebolts,nuts, andwashers.(seeFig.1)._Poke through theholesyouhavealreadypunchedandmark theother sideofthefabricformwork.Thenwithaknifecuttheopeningoftheholesjustlargeenoughtofitthebolt._Tightenthebolts.Askafriendtoholdonesidewhileyoutightenthenutwithasocketwrench._Continuestaplingtheremainingfabricasyougo._Connectthetwoendsoffabricbyfoldingthemovereachotherandattachingmoreboltassemblies(seeFig.2)._Pourintheconcrete._Coverthewholeformwithplasticsheetingandwaitaminimumof24hours.

8

_Stripofftheboards._Withthreefriends(orapallettruck)moveyourchairtoyourfavouritespot._Concreteisastronglyalkalinematerial–protectyourlungsandskin._Thinkyourprocessbackwards:youneedtodisassembletheformworkafterthepoursodon’tputscrewswhereyouwilllaterfillconcrete!_Coverscrewheadswithabigpieceoftapetoprotectthemfromtheconcrete._Forsmallerconcretepieces,thespincycleonyourwashingmachineactsasa

greatvibrationtabletoletexcessairoutofyourmix._Fabric formworkcanbecompactedexternallybypressingandmassaging theconcrete inplace fromtheoutside.Herea largevibration tablewasused,butroundedwoodensticksandyourhandsworkwell._Theconcrete iscompactedwhen the fabricbecomesweton theoutside.Thismeansthatthereisacertainpressureintheform._Screw your formwork structure onto a pallet. Then you canmove the filledpieceeasilywithapalletjack.

GREENSCREENPAOLADEFRANCESCOAND JOAOSILVAFORRECESSIONDESIGN

This wooden plant screen is formed from simple wooden shelvingunits, joined by aluminium corner pieces. You can also uselightweight ladders joined in the sameway.The screen canbeusedbothinsideandout.Outsideseveralscreensjoinedtogetherbecomeapergola-likestructure;insidetheyformaroomwithinaroom.

ThedesignersPaolaDeFrancescoandJoaoSilva,whoarebothbasedinMilan,describethescreenas‘…ahouseinsideahouse.Wherewecanmeet,wecanwork,wecaneat,wecantransform,wecanappend,wecanplant…wecandowhatever!Andwecanmakeitgrow.’

Youwillneed:

Materials_Threeunits ofwood side shelf 450x2040mm (you can alsouse ladders)(part A) _Three pieces of aluminium fiat stock, 2 x 30 x 2000mm _24furniture connecting screws, (sleeve nuts) (part E) _Plant containers withhangingbrackets(partF)

Tools

_Handsawformetal

_Drill

_Screwdriver

1

_Usingthehandsaw,cuttwopiecesofaluminiumfiatstockinhalfsothattherearefourpieces1000mmlong._Divideeachpieceintoa550mmanda450mmpiece.The550mmpiecewillbeusedfortheround,externalcurve(partB)andthe450mmpiecewillbeusedfortheinternalcurveofthemetalstructure(partC)thatholdsthetopandthetwolegsofthescreen.

2

_Cuttheremaining2000m-longaluminiumprofileintofourpieceseach500mmlong. These will be used for the internal structure (part D) to maintain theshape.

3

_Drillholesinthealuminiumprofilesandinthesideshelvesforthescrews.Usethesamedistancebetweenalltheholesinthealuminiumprofilesandthesideshelves.Intheexampleshownherethedistanceis100mm._Connectthealuminiumtothesideshelveswiththefurniturescrews(partsE).

4

_Hangyourplantsinanywayyoulike!

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_Trycombiningseveralscreensatonce.

FIREUPEVELIENSTAMHUISOFLIENEHUIS

FireUpisaportablecampfireinabag.It’sallyouneedtobuildafireinnotime.

Thewooden struts are speciallydesigned tooptimize the startingofthefire.Thesixsmallkindlingfiresticksarethefirsttoburn;thensixthickerblockskeepthefiregoing.These12woodenblocksarelinkedbyacentralcircularpiecethatsitsnearthetopoftheconstruction.

The circular piece has holes in it that hold the main struts of theconstructioninpositionwhilethefireburns.Thepaperbaginwhichyou carryFireUp to your campfire location is used to start the firewhenyouarrive.

Just sit back and enjoy the outdoors. Create a special time with aspecial someoneon thebeach in the summerwhile the sun isgoingdown. Or create some heat in the wintertime – with Fire Up youalwayshave somedrywood.Nowanyonecaneasilybuilda stylishcampfire!

Youwillneed:

Materials

_Pine plank 30 x 127 x 2000mm _Pine plank 10 x 127 x 1500mm _Pineboard15x250x250mm_Browncraftpaper180gsm,350x1500mm_A4sticker

_Boxofmatches

Tools

_Jigsaw

_Scissors

_Glueforpaper

1

_Cut thecentreconnector fromthe15x250x250mmboard,asshownin thetwodiagrams._Startbycuttingthesheetto235x203.5mm.Thencutanglesat30degrees._Drill threeholes24mmwideasshown,usingajigsawtoconnectthetwotopcircleswiththetwoarchedcutsasshownintheleft-handdiagram._Then,cutthenotchesasshownintheright-handdiagram.

2

_Cutthelargewoodenstrutsfromthe30x127x2000mmplankasshowninthediagramabove._Repeatuntilyouhavesixpartsintotal.

3

_Cut thesmallwoodenstrutsfromthe10x127x1500mmplankasshowninthediagramabove._Repeatuntilyouhavesixpartsintotal.

4

_Followthemeasurementsasshownaboveandusescissorstocutouttheentireshapefromthecraftpaper._Foldalongthedottedlines,gluingwherehighlightedingrey._PlacethewoodenpiecesinthebagwiththeboxofmatchesandsealwiththeA4sticker._Nowyourcampfirekitisreadytouse!Followtheremainingstepstoassembleit.

5

_Attachthesixlargewoodenstrutstothecentrepiecebyslidingthemintothelargegrooves.

6

_Attach the six small wooden struts to the centre piece by sliding into thesmallergrooves.

7

_Tearthepaperbagandusethepaperasastarterforthefirebyplacingitinsidetheassembledcampfire.

7.MISC.

MISC.

Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize! Even the nooksand crannies of your home need designer attention. Onyour way to the fiea market, stop off at your localbuildingsupplystoreandpickupeverydaymaterialsthatcanberepurposedintouniquelydesignedaccessoriesforyour home. Cargo rope, copper and steel tubing, oakdowels,a lightkitandanelectricalsocketare thebonesforconstructingsomeoftheobjectsfoundinthischapter.A peek in the garage for some scrap wood, and acatalogueorderwillgetyoutherestofwhatyouneedtogetstarted.

Whether you want a place to hang your hat, like onRBW’sCoat Rack, or to bang your head to the soundsemanating from Symbiosis, a pair of mismatchedspeakersbyStanleyRuiz,thischapterisforyou.

Rope in your nearest and dearest and get cosy onSupershape’s superbly shaped rug. Change the playlistover to something more romantic, light the candles inGylldorffs Vaudeville’s holders and you will feel yourhardworkmakingfurniturehaspaidoff.

COATRACKRICHBRILLIANTWILLING

RichBrilliantWilling aim to domorewith less.Asmuch artists asdesigners, they employ a gamut of tricks and techniques, from themagicaltothescientific,toachieveextraordinaryresults.

They are an internationally renowned design studio and one of themost exciting firms currently working in the United States. Theydesign at various scales from packaging and products to interiorspacesandinstallations.Theirmethodology,evidentinalltheirwork,isacombinationoftechnicalsophisticationwithold-fashionedsleightofhand.Theytrytodesignnewpartswherenecessary,orappropriateexistingcomponentsandstrategicallyrethinkthem.Theirnameisanexampleofthisprocess,byre-imaginingwhatwastheretobeginwith– the threeprincipaldesigners’namesRichardson,Brill,Williams–combinedintoasinglevoiceasRichBrilliantWilling.

Theirpreferreddefinitionofadesigneris‘onewhodevisesacourseof action aimed at changing existing situations into preferred ones.’The result should always feel magically effortless but behind thecurtain there is a laboratory hard atwork; observation and analysis,hypothesis paired with experimentation, finally synthesis. It’s aprocess of material and formal logic, with a refined aestheticsensibility.

Inkeepingwith their ethosofappropriation,RBWused ready-madecataloguepartslikeanindustrialmetaltripodtocreatethiscoatrack.The dimensions right are given in both millimetres for those usingtheir own materials and inches for those sourcing them from the

cataloguesuggestedbyRBW.

Youwillneed:

Materialsfromwww.mcmaster.com

_Tripodframe,suggestMcmaster-Carrcatalogue#8732T26(includescrank)

_Alloy932bronze sleevebearing, for38mm(1½”) shaftdiameter,102mm(4”)long,suggestMcmaster-Carrcatalogue#6381k25(partE)

_High-speed steel hardened oversized rod, 9.5mm (⅜”) diameter, 127mm(5”)long,suggestMcmaster-Carrcatalogue#3023A236(partA)

_Unthreaded thick-wall steel, seamlesspipe,6mm(¼”)pipe sizex305mm(1’)long,suggestMcmaster-Carrcatalogue#7972K112(partC)

_PTFE-filled Delrin rod, 13mm (½”) diameter, 305mm (1’) long, suggestMcmaster-Carrcatalogue#8579K163(partB)

_Copper tubing9.5mm(3/8”) tubesize,13mm(½”)externaldiameter,9mm(3/8”) internal diameter, 16.5mm (5/8”) wall, 305mm (1’) long, suggestMcmaster-Carrcatalogue#8967K362(partD)

_Maple dowel rod 38mm (1½)” diameter, 1219mm (48”) long, suggestMcmaster-Carrcatalogue#97015K25(PartF)

_Colouredtape

_All-purposeglue

Tools

_Hacksaw

_Drill

_13mmand9.5mmdrillbits

1

_Withthehacksawcut200mmofthefollowingmaterials:Delrinrod(partB)Seamlesspipe(partC)Coppertubing(partD)._A and F should already be to length. If not, cut A to 127mm and cut F to1219mm.

2

_Drillfourholesintothemapledowel(partF)19mmdeepata5-degreeangleupfromthehorizontal.Markyourdrillbitwithcolouredtapesothatyouknowhow far to drill in. Use a 13mm-diameter bit for the top three holes and a9.5mm-diameterbitforthelowerhole.

3

_Place a small amountof glue in thedrilledholes and insert the rods into thedowel._Slide the bronze sleeve (part E) over themaple dowel (part F) and into thetripodframe._Tightenthecrank.

4

_Hangyourcoatandenjoy!

SAILOR’SDREAMJONASKLEINOFSUPERSHAPE

Sailor’sDreamisarugmadeof110metresofheavy-dutycargorope.By using common, existing materials that already have a purpose,JonasKleincreatesnewpiecesoutofoldmaterials,givinglifetooldobjectsandmakinguslookattheminanewway.

The designer’s aimwas to create something very simple, an objectthatusedasfewdifferentmaterialsaspossible.Itwasimportantthatthe object was useful, but at the same time displayed humour andirony; itwas also important that it lookedcontemporary and that itspurpose was clearly understood. Very thick rope in a mint greencolourwasusedtomakethecarpetappearroughandiconic.

Nospecializedtoolswereused,justarope,scissorsandalighter;then110metresof40mmheavy-dutycargoropeandarollof3mmtwinein thesamecolour to tie it together.Thedesignusesanormalwhipknot,which iseasy to tieandholds therug togetherextremelywell.Boththecolourandthethicknessoftheropemakesitahighlyiconicdesign.

Youwillneed:

Materials_Rollofheavy-duty40mmcargorope,110mlong_Rollof3mmropeinthe

samecolour

Tools

_Lighter

_Oldknife

_Scissors

_Patienceandtime

1

_Startingwith110mof40mmrope,layouttheropeintheshapethatyouwanttherugtobe(thisisthecentreoftherugsothepiecewill increaseinsizeasyouwork)._Bearinmindthat110metresof40mmthickropeisabout4.3m2,soyouwillneedadequatespaceandtimetoworkonthedesign.

2

_Attheendoftheshape,foldtheropeoverandfollowbackalongthepathyoujustmade,attachingthetworowsofropetogetherwithawhipknot(seeFig.1opposite)atevery500mmorless._Ifyouwanttousethinnerrope,theknotswillneedtobeplacedclosertogether.Usethewhipknottosecuretheropeendsandpreventthemfromunravelling.

_Placethetwineontheropeandmakealoop._Wraptwinearoundtheropeandovertheloop._Repeatseveraltimes,thenpullthetwinethroughtheloop._Pull the loop into thewrapped section by pulling on (a). Cut off the excesstwineandmelttheendswiththelightertopreventthemfraying.

3

_Continuerunningtheropearoundtheshapeuntilyouhavethewidthofrugyourequire.

4_Enjoy!

SYMBIOSISWOODSPEAKERSSTANLEYRUIZ

The designer Stanley Ruiz has an exploratory approach to design,combining natural materials with industrial ones like steel, andmakingthissynthesisinanunusualandunexpectedmanner.

Symbiosisisalo-fiapproachtoproductdesign.Ruizhasimprovised,using only found objects from his studio space like a tree log andscrap wood. He believes that product design should not becomplicated, and not dependent upon the dictates of big marketingcompaniesandmanufacturers.

Thisworkisanexpressivedesignexplorationthatfulfilsnotonlythefunctionof regularspeakers,butgoesbeyond that to includepoetry,nature,folkinspiration,andintuition.

Youwillneed:

Materials_Twospeakers(approx.127mmdiameter)withaudiojack/connectors

Forlogversion

_Four6mmmetalrods,914mmlong(partA)_Six6–8mmoakdowels,635–914mmlong(partB)_Logortreebranch,atleast25mmwiderthanspeakercone(herea140mm-diameterx508mm-longbirchlog)_Cableties

Forscrapwoodversion

_Wood scraps, approx. 38–63mm x 343–406mm _Fourmetal tubes 19mmsquarex1219mmlong(partC)_Eightwoodendowels10mmsquare,305–406mm long (part D) _Two pieces of MDF or plywood, roughly 280 x280mm and 6–13mm thick _Several small nails and a few small screws_Cableties

_Fourcarriagebolts,wingnuts,6mmdiameter,38mmlong_Woodglue

_Steelwoolandacetone(optional)

Tools

_Drill

_Chisel

_Hammer

_Saw

_Jigsaw

_Solderinggun

_Stanleyknifeorcuttingpliers

Logversion

Selectappropriatespeakers(hereJoeyRoth’sceramicspeakers),thenlookforasuitablelog/treebranch.

1

_Cut or carve an opening on one end of the log to accommodate the speakercone(hereapowerdrill,achiselandahammerwereused)._Drilltwosmallholestomountthejacks/connectors.

2

_Wirethespeakerstothejacks/connectorsbysolderingthemtogether._Screwthespeakerintoplacefromthefrontside.

3

_Drill four6mm-diameterholesabout50–76mmdeep in the logat thedesiredangle for the legs.Make sure theholes aredrilled far enoughaway from thespeakerhousing.About127mmfromtheendisgood.

4

_Useoff-the-shelfcomponentstoconstructthebase.Inthiscase,6mm-diameterrawsteel(partsA)wasusedwithround6–8mmoakdowels(partsB)._Secure the structurewith cable ties.Make anx shapewith two ties for extrastrength(seeFig.1).TrimoffanyexcesswiththeStanleyknife._Tomaketheunitmorestableaddadditionaldowelcross-bracingasnecessary.

Scrapwoodversion

Collectvarioustypesofscrapwoodindifferentthicknesses.

1

_Build a box baffie using scrap pieces of wood (38–63mm) by gluing themsideways._Reinforce the box with (scrap wood) cross-pieces. Use nails or screws asnecessary.

2

_Using a jigsaw, cut a circular opening approximately 25mm less than thediameterofthespeakercone._Ifyourscrappiecesaredifferentthicknesses,youwillneedtocarveafiatspot

withachiselthediameterofthespeaker._Screwthespeakersontothefrontsideofthescrapwoodbox._Drilltwosmallholesatthebackpaneltomounttheaudiojacks._Mount the jacks/connectorsandsolder thewiring. It iseasier tosolderat thispointthanwhentheboxismountedonthelegs.

3

_ClosethetopandbottomoftheboxwithMDForplywood(usescrewssothatyoucangettothespeakersifyouneedtorepairthem)._Construct the legs using unfinished 19mm square steel tube (parts C) and10mm square wood dowels (parts D) secured with cable ties (see Fig. 1opposite)._Cleantherawmetalwithfinesteelwoolandalittlesolvent(e.g.acetone).

_Settheboxonthebaseanddrillfour6mm-diameterholesthroughthesidesoftheboxandthefourmetallegs._Securetheboxwithfourcarriageboltsandwingnuts.

4

_Plugintotheamplifierandrockout!

LJUSSTAKECANDLEHOLDERSMATSGYLLDORFFOFGYLLDORFFSVAUDEVILLE

Use less electricity. That was the designer’s first thought when hecame up with the Ljusstake Candle Holders. Instead of lighting upyourroomwithelectricity,useold-fashionedcandlelight.

Gylldorffusesbendablecordsalotwhensketchingin3Dandonedaywhenworkingonalightprojectatuniversityhesatwithlampsocketsofdifferentsizes.Takingabreakfromtheproject,hebegantomakedifferentshapeswiththecord.Atthetimehewaslookingforacandleholder forpersonaluse.Suddenly itoccurred tohim that the sizeofthe lamp holderwas the same diameter as that of a candle.And sothroughplayfulnessandsketchingtheLjusstakewasborn.

Gylldorffusedthebendableelectricalcordandformeditintoastandshape.Thenheaddedanoldlampsocketandholdertomakeitlooklikeitwasarealelectricaldevice.Theaimwastomakepeoplerefiectontheamountofunnecessaryenergytheyuse.Byputtingacandleinwhatseemstobeacordforlampsyougetanimmediatereaction.

Youwillneed:

Materials_EKLK electrical cord, around 1m long (use the cordwire that stays rigidwhenyoubendit)_Electricalsocket_Lampholder

_Candle

_Matches

_Superglue

Tools

_Pliers

_Stanleyknife

1

_Usetheplierstocutthecordintoa1mlength._WiththeStanleyknifecutoffthefirstlayerfromoneendofthecord(asshown

inFig.1,aboveright).Thisiswhereyouwillattachthelampholder._Attheotherend,cutoffallthelayersexceptthethreeinnercords(asshowninFig.1,inthelowerexample).Thisiswhereyouwillattachthesocket.

2

_Shapethecordintotheformthatyouwant.

2

_Applysomegluetothelampholderandscrewitontothewire._Applygluetotheotherendofthecordifnecessary.Screwtheelectricalsockettothecord.

4

_Insertthecandleandlightit.

LindseyAdamsAdelmanandBecBrittain–LindseyAdelmanStudio

Born in New York City in 1968 Lindsey Adams Adelman currently lives inBrooklyn,NY. Inspiredbyherworkat theSmithsonian, she studied industrialdesignatRhodeIslandSchoolofDesign.Anongoinginterestincombiningthehand-crafted with the machine-made, the sensual with the practical, and thefemininewiththemasculineconsistentlymarksherwork.Adelmanfoundedthecompany Butter with David Weeks in 2000 where they designed affordableproductsforthehomeuntil2005.SincethenAdelmanhasfocusedonherownlineofhand-blownglasslighting.HercollectiveworkhasbeenincludedintheCooper-HewittDesignTriennialandDesignMiami.

BecBrittainisadesignerandartistinBrooklyn.AfterstudyingfurnituredesignandthengraduatinginphilosophyfromNYU,Brittainreceivedanarchitecturedegree from the Architectural Association in London. Her work consistentlyrefiects her variety of interests by creating relationships between normallydisparate elements. Brittain has been Design Director at Lindsey AdelmanStudiosince2008.

www.lindseyadelman.com

LucaButtafavaandAlessandroConfalonieri–INTERSEZIONIDesignStudio

Luca Buttafava and Alessandro Confalonieri are directors of theINTERSEZIONIdesignconsultancybasedinMilan,wheretheycreateproductsand integrated services, incorporating knowledge of user needs andwishes togeneratestrategiesanddevelopnewprojects.Theydesignad-hocworkshopsforcompaniesandorganizationstofacilitateandspeeduptheapproachtotheirfinalproduct.CurrentclientsincludeApam,Atm,Autogrill,Ferrero,Nestlé,Papaiz.

www.intersezioni.net

JaeWonCho–J1studio

Founder and designer at J1studio JaeWonChowas born in SouthKorea andmoved to the United States at the age of 16, where he became interested insculptureandarchitecture.AftergraduatingfromArtCenterCollegeofDesign,

with a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental design, he started anexperimental design studio based in Los Angeles, focusing on furniture andtemporary spaces. The studio produces simple, unique, modular objects andsystemsthathavethequalityofsculpturebutfunctionasfurniture.

www.J1studio.com

PaolaDeFrancesco&JoaoSilva–Defrancesco+SilvaStudio

PaolaDeFrancescowasborn inMilan andgraduated in architecture from thecity’suniversityin1996;JoaoSilvawasborninFaro,Portugal,andgraduatedindesign from the Politecnico di Milano in 1996 and in architecture in 2000.Together thepair foundedDefrancesco+SilvaStudio in2004.Based inMilan,thestudioworksacrossthewholerangeofdesignandarchitecture,designingtheMilanese concept fashion storePHCY, theDonPeperone restaurant chain andthe office furniture line Fluido for the Turkish company ERSA. In 2009 theyembraced the birth of the Recession Design group and from that time haveparticipated inall theRDexhibitions.Theirwork is included in thepermanentcollection at the MAK Vienna, the Austrian Museum of AppliedArts/ContemporaryArt.

www.defrancescosilva.com

LuigiFumagalliBorn in 1970 in Mariano Comense (CO), Italy, Fumagalli graduated inarchitecturefromthePolitecnicodiMilanoin1997;oneyear laterheobtainedhis professional qualification in architecture. In 1997he began a collaborationwith theAmbrosiniMiyajima architectural practice based in Como,where hewas responsible for designing the showrooms ofmany famous Italian fashionbrandsalloverItalyandEurope.HehasworkedatCibic&Partnersarchitecturalpractice in Milan since 2000 and has collaborated in planning and designingmany remarkable projects, among them the 10th International ArchitecturalExhibition inVenice in 2006.Alongwith his rolewithin the practice, he alsotakesonprivateprofessionalcommissions.

www.recessiondesign.org

WilliamGittins

LivinginColombiabetween2005and2008Gittinswasinfiuencedbywhathesaw as chance ‘defining the daily unpredictable patterns of life’. Within thisenvironmentheproducedadistinctbodyofworkandformedastudio.Havingstudied and worked as a designer in London, his direction in Colombia wasdefined by ‘an opportunity for independent creativity in an irregular localinfrastructure’.

Hewasalsoinfiuencedbytheneedtokeeptheuseoftechnologytoaminimum,a need compensated by a culture of hand forming and recycling materials.Recycling in Colombia is not only part of the informal economy but a lastchanceforsurvivalforthemanywholiveinamarginalizedsubculture.

InLondonGittins’outputisbroader,workingtoabriefandwithaccesstomoretechnologies.His self-initiated projects tend to focus on simplifying processesand ‘exploring the associated characteristics of the structural patterns thatsurroundus’.

www.williamgittins.com

NicolaGolfariBorn in 1969 in the Barro Mountain region near Lake Como, Golfari beganthinking about design through observing nature and dismantling toys anddevices. After graduating from the Politecnico di Milano in architecture anddesign,he startedworking in several studios, includingCibic&Partners,whereheworkedoninteriorandretaildesignprojectsandgottoknow‘alotofsmartandspecialpeople’. In1999,withZoranandDraganaMinic,he foundedPOPSOLIDstudio,workingonproductdesignandinteriorarchitectureuntil2009.In2010hefoundedpanicdesign.itstudio,workingonarchitecture,productdesignandasaconsultantforretaildesignprojects.

Golfariisoneoftheco-foundersoftheRecessionDesigngroup.Theaimofthegroup is tomakeobjectswithmaterials thatareeasilyavailable inDIYshops,using everyday tools and accessories. Their simplicity and clean lines are theproof that good design can result from easily sourced materials and utensils,withoutresortingtospecialmaterialsortechnology.TheideabehindRecessionDesignisverysimplebutopensaninterestingdebateonthemeaningofdesigntoday: theeconomiccrisisprovidesanopportunityforcriticalrefiectiononthe

contemporarydesignworld.The‘DIYdesign’philosophyproposesacleanandsimple ‘design’method that returns theobject’spure formand function to thecentre of the design process, going beyond the trends of the moment andliberating the design process from limits imposed by overly complextechnologies.

www.recessiondesign.org

MatsGylldorff–GylldorffsVaudeville

Bornin1981,designerandillustratorGylldorfflivesinStockholmandfoundedGylldorff & Svalin with a colleague, at the beginning of 2009 and ran it foralmost two years. They exhibited products around Europe at different designfairs, such as imm Cologne, Stockholm Furniture Fair and DMY Berlin.Gylldorffmoved to Stockholm in the autumn of 2010 and now runs his owncreative bureau called Gylldorffs Vaudeville, which focuses on design andillustration. He has studied design and art in Florence, Italy, and in the darkforests of Sweden. His other interests besides design and illustration includemoustaches.

www.gylldorffsvaudeville.com

JonasKlein–Supershape

DanishdesignerJonasKleinfindsinspirationfromthemostunexpectedsources,andhasapredilectionforsimpleshapes.Theygivetranquilityandsimplicitytohis design. His works are characterized by a simplicity that comes from aprimary idea about function.Klein often beginswith a pattern, a system or aparticular shape that gradually, and in part unconsciously, develops and takesshape,eventuallybecomingadesignthatevolvesthroughseveralprototypes.Inthepast fewyears,hehasalsoworkedwithobjectsandprojects located in theborderlandbetweendesignandart.Hiscarpet,Sailor’sDream,isanexampleofthis.

www.supershape.org

GabrielaKowalska–KOFIKOLEKTIF

At the beginning of 2009 two young designers, Gabriela Kowalska andKrzysztof Filipczyk created the design studio KOFIKOLEKTIF. Throughquality, ergonomics and unique style KOFIKOLEKTIF’s aim is to changeforeverthespacearoundus.Theirdesignsfocusoncreativelyemployingalready‘used’materials/productsandthosenotusuallyassociatedwithdesign.Theyliketoplaywithcontext,givinganothermeaningtotheirwork.KOFIKOLEKTIF’sconcernfortheenvironmentleadsittoexploreeveryareaofproductioninordertocreateeco-smart,high-qualityproducts. In2010,Gabriela startedGabukow,whereshecontinuesherwork.

www.gabukow.pl

FlorianKräutli

Kräutliwasborn in1985 inWinterthur,Switzerland.Afterhis firstyearat artschool inLucernehebegainstudyingat the‘Man&Living’departmentat theDesignAcademy Eindhoven in theNetherlands. In 2008 he received a rabbitwithasilverear.Ongraduationin2009hereceivedabunchofcarrots.In2009hereceivedthefederaldesignawardofSwitzerland,hisfirstawardthatdidnotconsistoffoodoranimals!Inhisworkhelikestoplay.Playingisforhimawayofexploringpossibilities.Hedescribesitas‘usingaspoonasacatapult,aplateasafrisbee,abedasafortress.ItisameansoffindingoutthingsIwouldn’tbeabletoimagine.’

www.kraeutli.com

SarahKuengandLovisCaputo–KuengCaputo

Sarah Kueng and Lovis Caputo live and work in Zürich. They began theircollaborationin2006andgraduatedinproductdesignfromtheHochschulefürGestaltungZürich.Under the name ofKuengCaputo, theirwork proposes anironicandplayfulapproachtodailylife.Theyhaverealizedinnovativeprojectssuch as Five StarCardboard andCopy byKuengCaputo, exploringmundanematerials and environments to exercise and refiect high design/architecturalconcepts.Theyespeciallyliketoworkongivencircumstancesandtheylovetoanalyse the facts till they can figure out a surprising, simple solution. KuengCaputo have exhibited at museums, galleries and design/art fairs worldwide,includingvenuesinZürich,Basel,Milan,CapeTown,Seoul,Osaka,TokyoandNewYork.

www.kueng-caputo.ch

PaulLoebachLoebachreceivedaBachelorofFineArtsinindustrialdesignfromRhodeIslandSchoolofDesignin2002andmovedtoNewYorkimmediatelyaftergraduatingtofoundhisfurnitureandproductdesignoffice.Henowworksasadesignerandmanufacturing consultant with a broad range of American and Europeanfurniturecompanies,withover200designscurrently inproduction.Loebach’sprojects have become widely recognized for their ability to explore therelationship between craft, technology, and the history of our manufacturedenvironment. His work and writing has been exhibited internationally andpublished broadly in books, weblogs, and periodicals such as: Wallpaper*,Surface, I.D., Interior Design, Elle Decor UK, Architectural Record and TheNewYorkTimes,amongmanyothers.

www.paulloebach.com

JuliaLohmann

Julia Lohmann is a London-based designer interested in unusual andundervalued natural and man-made materials. Lohmann probes our attitudestowardstheworldthatsustainsus.Herworkisexhibitedworldwideandispartof major private and public collections, such as the MoMA, New York. SheteachesattheRoyalCollegeofArtinLondonandin2008wasselectedasoneoffour‘DesignersoftheFuture’byDesignMiami.

www.julialohmann.co.uk.

MALAFOR

MALAFORarePolishhusbandandwifeduoAgataKulikandPawelPomorski.Pomorski studied industrial design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk,Poland,andcreatedMALAFORin2004.Thecouplestartedcreatingobjectsthatcould be produced in short bursts (such as Newspaper Table and Pipe LineShelf).Theyarenowalsoworkingonindustrialdesignprojects,suchasActiveBasket–ashoppingbasketforpeopleinwheelchairs–andhouseholdprojectscommissioned by external companies. They are winners of several awards,including theGrandPrixat theTargettiLightArtAward inFlorence, Italy, in2006 and theGrand Prix at theNAGOYADESIGNDO!, Japan, in the sameyear.Theyoftenliketoincludehumourandasecondmeaningintheirwork.

www.malafor.com

Anne-MetteManelius

Bornin1976,Maneliusisanarchitect livingandworkinginCopenhagen.SheholdsaMastersinArchitecturefromtheRoyalDanishAcademyofFineArtsinCopenhagen (RDAFA) and is currentlyworking on her industrial PhDprojectabout the architectural potential of fabric formwork for concrete structures.Fabric formwork is a new building technology in which fiat sheets of woventextiles can be used as lightweight and fiexible formwork for casting concretestructures. It offers the potential to produce advanced geometric structures,whichcanbe tailor-made in simple fabrics.The techniquecanbeused to castslender design pieces, robust building structures, and for infrastructuralsolutions.Thepractice-basedthesisworkisdoneatRDAFAandsponsoredbytheMinistryofScience,TechnologyandInnovation,andinaffiliationwiththearchitecturalofficeschmidt/hammer/lassenandcontractorE.Pihl&Son.

www.concretely.blogspot.com

PeterMarigoldPeter Marigold is a London-based furniture designer. Working directly withmaterials, he approaches furniture design as a formal sculptural activity,producingdesignsforbothmassproductionandgalleries.Hisworkisexhibitedwidely including at the Milan Furniture Fair, DesignMiami, Stavanger 2008(Norway),MoMANewYorkand21_21DesignSight,Tokyo.

After graduating from the Royal College of Art in 2006 his exhibition at theDesign Museum in London was awarded an Esmée Fairburn bursary thatenabled him to establish his design studio and workshop. In 2009 he wasawardedoneofthefour‘DesigneroftheFuture’awardsbyDesignMiami,andiscurrentlyworkingwithMurrayMossinNewYork.

www.petermarigold.com

MOOMOOArchitects

MOOMOO Architects was founded in 2008 by Jakub Majewski and LukaszPastuszka.In2009Wallpaper*magazineselectedthepracticeasoneofthebest30 young offices in the world. Their work has been shown in exhibitions inLondon,Shanghai,RotterdamandBrussels.

www.moomoo.pl

MarissaMorelliBornintheNetherlandsin1967andnowbasedinMilan,MorellistudiedatthePolitecnico di Milano and the University of Florence. She has worked withClaudio Nardi (www.claudionardi.it), Claudio Silvestrin(www.claudiosilvestrin.com) andAldoCibic (www.cibicpartners.com) andhasfreelancedonvariouspersonalprojects.Interiorarchitectureanddesignarethemain fields inwhich she has developedher experience, takingproject designsfromfirstconceptthroughdetaileddesignstagesandontoprojectmanagement.

ShehasbeenpartoftheRecessionDesigndesignteamsinceitsfoundation.

WOM/working on memory is Morelli’s project with photographer MaxRommel, which investigates lack of memory in landscapes, architecture and

people.

www.workingonmemory.com

TheoRichardson,CharlesBrillandAlexanderWilliams–RichBrilliantWilling

Rich Brilliant Willing are Theo Richardson, Charles Brill and AlexanderWilliams. Founded in 2007, Rich Brilliant Willing is an internationallyrecognizedmultidisciplinarydesignstudio.

Why do theywork together? The combined output is greater than the sum ofindividualparts.Eachmemberhasadifferentpointofview;oneexplicitlylovesmateriality;anotherhasanunconventionalcolourpaletteandeyeforsculpturalform; the third is an inventorbringing spontaneityand theatrical energy to thework.

Thestudio’sworkhasauniqueexpression.It’saboutmaterialsusedinexcitingways, about sculptural and proportional relationships; it’s an additive processthat is never decorative. They riff on bringing the abstract simplicity ofmanufacturedcomponents intoadomesticcontext. Industrialpaint finishesareusedfortheireccentriccolourpaletteanddurability,hardwoodsofferawarmthnot found in metal or other options, and the list goes on. Each decisionrepresents an economical and feasible logic. The studio has a commitment toinnovation, and is inspired by practical solutions. The output feels like acelebratory vision of working within constraints, rather than being bound bythem.

Accolades have since been received by the Manhattan-based office: RichBrilliantWillingwasnamedamong theTop40designersby I.D.magazine inJanuary2009,andnamedanAvantGuardianbySurfacemagazineinNovemberof the same year. With recent press including major publications such asFRAME, Metropolis, Architecture Moniteur and multiple appearances in theNewYorkTimes,theirnotorietycontinuestogrow.

www.richbrilliantwilling.com

MaxSanjulian–Volido

VolidoisleadbyMaxSanjulianandfromitsbasesinManhattanandBarcelonaoperates responsibly in the context of contemporary urban culture. The studio

worksacrossurbanplanningandindustrialdesigninwhatSanjuliandescribesas‘a competitive combination of traditional old school practice, Americanpragmatism and emotional personal expression… all dressed in a post-punkmoodwithoutcomplexes.Usingeconomyasthemainconceptualcurrency,newcomplexities, new standards and sustainability are variables that are addressedfromtheausterityofonesolutionwithoutoptions,rejectingthe90’swide-angle-big-walletideaeverythingispossible.Inanold-fashionedwayVolidosurvives,avoidingclientsthathavelostthedesiretocrystallizeintheirownworld…andworksforfreemenandfreewomen,orfortheonesnotyetfreebutwithastrongdesireforfreedom.Nottobereadaspuremanifestobutasamarketingstrategy.InVolidoweloveFreedomandFreedomcouldbeprofitable.’

www.volido.com

EvelienStamhuis–Lienehuis

Stamhuis was born in 1985 at Stadskanaal in the Netherlands and graduatedfrom the Artez Institute of Arts, Arnhem, the Netherlands in 2009. SheestablishedLienehuis in 2009,which is also based inArnhem. In her designsStamhuis aims to create straightforward products. How they are used and,especially the interactionbetween thedesignand theuser, isvery important toher.Shelikestomakeyoulookagainattheobjectsthatsurroundyou.In2010she exhibited Fire Up at Ambiente Frankfurt. Together with TemporaryCollectiveArnhemshealsoexhibitedatDMYBerlin2010.

www.lienehuis.nl

StanleyRuizStanleyRuizisaproductdesignerwithanextensivebackgroundincraftdesignand production. In hisworks, he fuses the industrialwith the natural to bringabout newmeaning and interpretation to familiar object archetypes. Based inBrooklyn,NY,hewasborninManila,andforseveralyearslivedinBaliwhereheworkedintraditionalhandicrafts.

www.stanleyruiz.com

MariaCristinaRuedaandLeahReyes–UhuruDesign

Uhuruisasustainabledesign-and-buildfurniturecompanybasedinRedHook,

Brooklyn.Responsible for thedesignof theWarehouseVanity,MariaCristinaRuedaandLeahReyesmakeuppart ofUhuru.Ruedawasbornand raised inBogotá,ColombiaandattendedParsonsSchoolofDesigninNewYork.Sheisamultidisciplinarydesignerwithexperienceandinterestindifferentmediumslikeprint, type, branding, layout, installations, exhibitions and events.Born inSanDiego, California, Reyes graduated from Philadelphia University. She has abackgroundinbothinteriorandfurnituredesign,andfindsinspirationinwritingandcreatingaroundBrooklyn.

www.uhurudesign.com

CristianoUrban

Having graduated from the Faculty of Architecture in Venice, Urban begancollaborating with Aldo Rossi in 1991, first as a photographer, for which hedeveloped a passion. He then worked as an architect. In 2000 he started aworking relationship with Aldo Cibic and he still collaborates withCibic&Partners on interior design. He has concrete experience with projectssuchasPocket’slandscapedesign,withresearchtopicsrelatedtoanewconceptof livingwith nature. Currently, he is workingwith the consultantsH16whohave developed a project of mobile homes, experimenting with new housingsolutions.Thesearelivingspaceswherefunctionsarereducedtotheessentials,based on the real needs of the individual, thus eliminating unnecessary needsdictatedbytoday’ssociety.

www.cristianourban.com

JorrevanAstPriortoattendingtheRoyalCollegeofArt,London,vanAsthadabackgroundin industrial design. He studied industrial product design at The HagueUniversity of Applied Sciences and worked at design studio Flex in theNetherlands.AftergraduatingfromtheRCADesignProductscoursein2006,heworkedasanindependentdesigner,sharingacollectivestudioinNorthLondon,known asOKAY studio (www.okaystudio.org)where he focused on (interior)product design. OKAY studio is not an organized company or brand. Itsmembers do not strictly design together nor necessarily even work together.Theywerebroughttogetherbyasimplecommongoaltoshareaspaceinwhichtheir creativity can fiourish andbuildupon eachothers’ knowledge and skills.Besideshispersonalwork,vanAsthas recently joinedcontemporary furnituremanufacturer Arco ( www.arco.nl) in the Netherlands, where he is CreativeDirector.

Althoughgenerallyfunctionallyorientated,hisworkhasanadditionallayerthatcouldbelooselydefinedasthe‘informal’element.Throughthisjuxtapositionofopposing concerns he tries to uncover new and playful typologies. Bymanipulating ‘principals’, and pushing the nature of what we consider to benormal in a material or an object, he hopes to add a new meaning andinterpretationthatgoesbeyondtheexpectedandpurelyutilitarian.

www.jorrevanast.com

ErwinZwiers

ErwinZwierswas born in 1983 inCastricum, a small town nearAmsterdam,where he still lives. It is near the woods and the North Sea, which is a veryinspiringplaceforhimandwherehe indulgeshispassion–kitesurfing.Afterstudyingcabinetmakingand3D-productdesign,Zwiersstartedhisowndesignstudio,StudioErwinZwiersin2009.Hedesignsinteriorsandinteriorproductsand also produces them. Zwiers experiments a lotwith differentmaterials fornewproductsand tries toexploitamaterial’squalities so that themost simplematerialscanbeusedtocreatethemostbeautifulformsornewtechniques.

www.erwinzwiers.nl

AcknowledgementsIwouldfirstliketothankallofthecontributingdesigersforsupplyingmewithsuchamazingworkandforbeingpatientduringthemanydemandsrequiredofthem.Yourcreativemindsareaninspiration.AspecialthankstoLaurenceKingPublishingandEditorialDirectorJoLightfootforbelievinginthisbookandforgivingmemyfirstopportunityasanauthor.ThankyouPeterJones,SeniorEditor,andJonAllanatTwoShedsDesignforunderstandingandaddingtomyvisionwiththeexecutionofthisbookanditsdesign.

ThisbookisdedicatedtomylovingwifeRachelandcohortsthatbelievedinmeand put upwithmy absencewhile I spent countless hours in the shop and infrontofthecomputer!Thanksforyourlovingsupport.

Photography

RobinGrann:pages136,137JuliaLohmann:pages21,22,23PeterMarigold:pages5(storage),38,39,40,41JustinMarr/LeBeoufblog:www.blog.unit3a.nu:page61Michelle Pemberton / RedRocket Studio: pages 66, 80, 81, 84 (middle right,bottom right and background), 85 (bottom right) Max Rommel: pages 5(bedroom), 69, 77, 93, 109, 116, back cover (middle left and bottom right)Morgan Satterfield / The Brick House blog: www.the-brick-house.com: backcover(bottomleft)J.Stelmaszek/GrappaStudio:pages29,30,31SoomeeVert:pages6,13,14,15(topright)ChoYoon-Jong:frontcover,pages26,42,43,44,45

Illustration

LindseyAdelmanStudio:pages62,63,backcover(middleright)JaeWonCho:page45(cabletiedetail)Malafor:pages10,11,47

Petralito Rotiroti Associati: pages 32 (top right), 35 (bottom right assembledview),70 (top right),71 (explodedview,assembledviewandcable tiedetail),79 (exploded view and assembled view), 92 (top), 108 (background), 111(explodedviewandassembledview),117(middlerowandbottomright)

Additionalcredits

AmbiguousChair

Assistant: BA student in Architectural Engineering Jannie Bakkær Sørensen.Consultants:TechnicalUniversityofDenmark,Dep.ofCivilEngineering.Industrialpartnersof thePhDproject forwhich theworkwasdone:E.Pihl&Son, andSchmidtHammerLassenArchitects.Academicpartof thePhD:TheRoyal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture, Institute ofTechnology,CentreforIndustrializedArchitecture.

BoxSideboardTextwrittenincollaborationwithMariaGarciaKOFITABLEBuiltbyGabrielaKowalskaandKrysztofFilipczykRecessionDesign (DivanoLetto Sofabed, Green Screen, Jesolo Sunbed, Poltrona Armchair, Sedia ESgabello,WritingDesk)Artdirection:POPSolid

SymbiosisWoodSpeakersFabrication/Production:StanleyRuizOriginal Speaker used: Ceramic Speaker by Joey Roth Produced for SoundsLike, an ICFFoffsiteexhibitioncuratedby JoeyRoth (May2010,NewYork)ThePantherCollaborators: Marco Roso, Angela Hau, Fabia Lukowski, Charles Kettaneh,NicolasMoussallem,NathalieSchwerWarehouseVanitySpecialthanksfromBillHilgendorfandJasonHorvathtotheUhuruTeam

AbouttheAuthor

Before books and objects, Christopher Stuart began as an artist, primarily oilpainting.Hisworkhaswonnumerousawardsandhasbeenexhibitedinsomeofthe topgalleries in theUS,aswellas featured inmany leadingartmagazines.Later,hisfocusturnedtoindustrialdesignwherehislovefor3Dandfunctionalobjectsdeveloped.WhilehoninghisdesignskillsasLeadIndustrialDesignerforThomsonConsumerElectronics(GEandRCABrand),hewasalsodevelopinghis skills as a sculptor and sharing his painting knowledge as an instructor atvarious art centres.AfterThomson,Chriswas able to continue innovating forbigbrands,workingataconsultancyinAtlanta.

In2007,ChrisfoundedLuur,amultidisciplinarydesignstudiothatcombinedhis

experienceasadesignerandasanartist.LuurStudiotakesaunique,empatheticapproach todesignbyfindingandbuildingemotionalconnectionsbetween theobject and the user. Luur Studio discovers ways to not only marry form andfunction, but to seamlessly bridge them and use each as an opportunity tospringboardinthedesignprocess.Today,throughLuurStudio,Chriscontinuesto work with big brands and start-ups while also developing self-initiatedprojectsinfurnitureandaccessories.Keepinginspiritwithhistenacioushungertogrowandtrynewthings,hewentontoauthorthisbookasawaytosharehisandlike-mindedothers’creativedesignsolutions.

www.luurdesign.com