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- Reimagining Waste: A Cardboard and Rope Chair with Circular AmbitionsA new open-source furniture project by India’s Dhammada Collective rethinks design through the lens of sustainability, repairability, and accessibility. Called the ‘Paper Tube’ Chair,…
- Sisal, more than a ropeThe concept of this project is to recontextualise sisal, now seen as a rough material, in a more refined fibre. The material is stuck in traditional production and applications (ropes, carpets, etc.), which is why designer Isabella Monaco thought that new production techniques can lead to new uses of sisal.
- Tactile sculptures made of rescued yarn and ropeNetherlands-based multidisciplinary designer Joana Schneider creates three-dimensional tactile works made from rescued yarn and discarded rope. Schneider’s expertise lies in techniques such as embroidery,…
- Human hair ropeHuman hair is a natural resource which mostly ends up in landfill or slowly decays in the environment. This causes several problems for both the environment and human health, releasing toxic gasses and choking the drainage system. Human hair has a high tensile strength, is thermally insulating, flexible, oil-absorbent and is light weight. And perfect for these ropes.
- Strong as steel, as flexible as rope, and as malleable as puttyBraeön (pronounced like ‘brawn’) is, according to its creators, the world’s strongest and most adaptable material. The adventure-proof tape is as strong as steel,…
- Tilting with windmills: innovations in wind energy on Windmill DayToday is Windmill Day, and what better moment to discuss the latest developments in generating wind energy? Using windmills to generate energy has a…
- Nets & foilsNets manufactured of combination rope (Hercules rope). They consist of a polyester jacket with reinforced steel-strands. The ropes are easy-repairing and the metal parts are galvanized or made of stainless steel.
- Shape-shifting furniture made from shoe lacesSwedish designer Svea Tisell has developed a series of modular, self-supporting furniture pieces using shoe laces, offering an innovative approach to circular design and…
- Going up?A super-strong carbon fibre rope means a single lift shaft could soon extend more than a kilometer, effectively doubling the height of today’s tallest…
- What not to miss at the Milan Design Week 2018 (part 2)The Milan Design Week is the most famous design event in the world. This year, the event will take place from 17 to 22…
- Elastic Prism Lights Up New York LobbyInés Esnal’s Prism Installation uses tautly pulled, colourful elastic ropes to form triangular spaces that filter light into a the lobby of a new…
- BeaufortBeaufort is made out of high tenacity polyester sailing rope. The collection is applicable both Indoor and outdoor. The colours vary from Neon to more serene colours. The strong characteristics of Beaufort combined with its custom made dimensions make the collection suitable for residential, architectural and yachting projects for indoor and outdoor use.
- Dutch scavenger designDuring Dutch Design Week 2019, graduates from Design Academy Eindhoven showcased their work. One group of projects, grouped under the header ‘The Scavengers’, used…
- Material highlights at Dutch Design Week 2018 part 1Dutch Design Week takes place this year from 20 to 28 October. As always, the event focuses on designs of the future. Especially for…
- Bamboo buildings on World Bamboo DayToday, on World Bamboo Day, we present several constructions that use the super material bamboo. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet.…
- IsoglasThis textured E-glass is made in a mechanical drawing process, with a defined diameter of 6 - 15 µm. It provides no health risks, as it contains no toxic components. In addition, it has high strength, provides good electrical thermal insulation and is incombustible. The material is available in various shapes, such as yarn, (knitted) rope, and woven fabrics.
- Pulp Paper Inspires at the Coachella Music FestivalDemonstrating the structural and design potential of recycled paper pulp, Los Angeles based architects Ball-Nogues recently constructed this experimental pavilion for the 2015 Coachella…
- Paola LentiThe Paola Lenti company specializes in modern furniture and flooring and research and experimentation in the textile field.Felt, hand-tufted Area, modular Tessera panels and Aqua in and outdoor collection rugs and furniture, are each inspired by different materials and techniques.
- Light as a featherA spectacular urban installation provides visual inspiration as well as posing questions on the way materials can influence the spaces we inhabit. Janet Echelman…
- Co-Creation Award nominees 2014The nominees for this year's Co-Creation Award are announced today. One of Materia’s main goals is to encourage collaboration between manufacturers, architects and designers.…
- Palm VeneerTraditionally, every part of the palm tree served a purpose—from providing shade and dates to crafting ropes and mats. This project seeks to reinterpret this historical connection by transforming palm husks into Palm Veneer, a sustainable, contemporary material that highlights the richness of the UAE’s natural resources through innovative and low-tech methods.
- A roof made of boatsDuring Expo Dubai 2020, the Italian pavilion, designed by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota Building office, aims to show “an all-encompassing vision for…
- A fabric and leather alternative made of the Fique plantOxford University master student Gabriel Moreno created a biodegradable and renewable textile alternative called Fiquetex, made from the Colombian Fique plant, which can be…
- Domes made from reclaimed endemic woodMade possible by the international collaboration between Silverlens Galleries, local artist Bernardo Pacquing, Rotterdam-based designers Superproject and Summum Engineering, the Domes Village is a…
