Is it possible to cast and grow your next piece of furniture at home?
Bio-Fold challenges the conventions of furniture design with earth-friendly materials, organic shapes, and simple constructions.
How do we democratise the benefits of parametric design? And how can we develop more sustainable furniture fabrication using everyday objects? These were some of the questions architects Katya Bryskina and Tomás Clavijo set out to explore during their residency at SPACE10 as part of our collaboration with Strelka Institute.
From FRAKTA to furniture
The duo experimented with biodegradable binders and vegetable fibres from agricultural waste to create materials useable for furniture fabrication. Ideally, the new low-cost material should be renewable, biodegradable, and recyclable. The second consideration involved finding a production method that would allow people to cast and shape their own designs at home.
With accessibility as a top priority, Katya and Tomás designed a step-by-step guide involving the iconic blue IKEA FRAKTA bag and a few basic tools found in most homes. The aim is to encourage a truly democratic expansion of circular design.
The ideal recipe has yet to materialise
Ultimately, with projects like Bio-Fold, we wish to challenge conventional uses for everyday objects and inspire others to join in on these experiments. Because only then can we truly explore the possibilities of decentralised fabrication and spark a global transition to circular systems.
Team: Katya Bryskina, Tomás Clavijo & SPACE10
