BAUX Acoustic Pulp is a revolutionary material which provides sound absorption whilst being produced using completely natural materials. The material also has other benefits such as using no chemicals within production, is lightweight and water repellent (BAUX, 2022). This material can relate to my own work because of the unique textures in which the material comes in. I would describe this texture as looking like origami, which has been the grounding inspiration point behind my projects this semester.
Following on from a material that aesthetically looks like origami but doesn’t involve the method of paper folding, image two looks towards Parametric Houses’ kinetic origami table. What I find so interesting about this method of construction is the ability to unfold and refold the material, which allows the object to be modular and move around the space as desired.
Molo Designs create beautiful modular furniture with a heavyweight card which can evolve to the users ever changing needs and desires. This concept to me is particularly strong and is something I want to explore within my own work, using the silhouettes from fashion as my inspiration point. I find the movement which furniture designs provide so interesting, and the unique aesthetic of this works so well alongside origami.
Another construction method which I find intriguing is using origami as a silhouette. However, what makes this precedent study different from the rest is that it no longer is modular. The designer behind this furniture, Aljoud Lootah, has used the aesthetic of origami, but constructed the product to be permanent, which is also an interesting concept to explore within my work.
References
Baux (2022) Baux Pulp Panels. Available at: https://www.baux.com/acoustic-products/pulp/panels/?gclid=CjwKCAiAoL6eBhA3EiwAXDom5rD_nHKzbwnC3FDPKRL2Hsv2ngpIAI4OLiKRbiJSZicXSeO6YiLo4xoCuOgQAvD_BwE (Accessed: 19 November 2022).
Image 1 – Morris, A. (2019) Baux launches biodegradable acoustic panels made from plant-based material. Available at: https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/09/baux-acoustic-pulp-panel-biodegradabale-design/ (Accessed: 19 November 2022).
Image 2 – Naik, M. (2022) Origami Kinetic Table. Available at: https://parametrichouse.com/origami-kinetic-table/ (Accessed: 19 November 2022).
Image 3 – Molo Design. (2022) softseating | folding paper stool + bench + table. Available at: https://molodesign.com/collections/furniture/softseating-folding-paper-stool-bench-paper-furniture/ (Accessed: 19 November 2022).
Image 4 – Connellan, S. (2015) These Origami-Like Shapes are Almost Unrecognisable as Furniture. Available at: https://concreteplayground.com/auckland/design-style/design/these-origami-like-shapes-are-almost-unrecognisable-as-furniture (Accessed: 19 November 2022).