From biomaterials and 3D-printed waste to the innovative application of industrial waste, these six products and projects presented during 3DaysofDesign in Copenhagen are a reflection of sustainability’s increasing presence in Scandinavian design.
Smuld
Dinesen
Office Kim Lenschow and Bonnie Hvillum of Natural Materials Studio presented an architectural material installation in collaboration with Dinesen. Titled Smuld, it explored the material possibilities of natural wood binders and the reuse of sawdust from the Dinesen sawmill in Jels, Denmark. Comprising four material ‘portals’, the four sensory-focussed spaces inquired into how wood and its by-products can be manipulated to achieve qualities like flexibility, insulation, translucence and structural integrity, each ensuring the biodegradability of the composite materials.
Bamboo Research
Jianze
The Bamboo Research project centres around the exploration of using Chinese bamboo as a possible alternative to common hardwoods. Led by Ville Kokkonen and Jianze in collaboration with experts in using the material like Wang Rong Long and Yin Hong Qiang, the project showcased different species, specifically the Zongzhu variety, through the presentation of a range of furniture that innovatively uses the solid, fibrous material.
Brico
Martin Kechayas
Composed of diverse, disused and disparate pieces of wood, the Brico chair is fully recycled. Deriving its name from the word bricolage, a construction made of a diverse range of things, the furniture piece demonstrates an innovative application of waste material in the creation of design pieces.
Jane
Manu
PET bottles and food packaging are transformed into Manu’s Jane series of table lamps throughout a 10-hour 3D printing process. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Japanese philosophy that objects have souls, the collection seeks to bring purpose back into the design and manufacturing process through Manu’s network of micro-factories that aim to scale local, on-demand production.
Najá
Nivi Rosing Fast
Fish skin, which is typically seen as a waste product of the highly polluting fishing industry, inspired Nivi Rosing Fast to make use of the scrap as a material for interior products. Through her learnings of the material and its flexible, modular, strength and aesthetic qualities, the designer created the Najá lamp to showcase these positive attributes and reframe our understanding of waste products as new material possibilities.
Foamy Stool
Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng
Marking the end of five months of exploration and experimentation to create furniture made entirely of biodegradable materials, Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng designed the Foamy Stool in collaboration with The Material Way. Materials derived from Norway’s wood industry, like dust and shavings from the production of furniture, comprise the stool most notably in the form of a bio-foam made of wood dust and other by-products.
