Four designers recently showcased innovative applications of 3D printed wood at the Designblok exhibition in Prague. The collection, titled “Add Wood,” featured furniture and design pieces created using EconitWood, a sustainable material developed by German company Additive Tectonics that combines sawmill waste with a natural magnesium carbonate binder.
Designer Esmée Willemsen presented Finalform.stl, a customizable 3D printed coffin that addresses both personalization and environmental concerns. The design eliminates traditional metal components and can be adapted for different body sizes while potentially optimizing decomposition based on local soil conditions.
Friedrich Gerlach’s Lumo sofa demonstrates efficient use of 3D printing capabilities through a stackable design that maximizes printer bed space. The piece features a removable 100% wool fabric seat and filling, making it fully biodegradable while maintaining practical functionality.
Julia Huhnholz contributed the Offset shelving unit, comprising three conical posts designed for nested printing to improve production efficiency. The system uses laser-cut aluminum plates and geometric interlocking for assembly, while Janek Beau’s Sandbox stool offers modular functionality with units that can be combined to create chairs or tables.
The collaborative exhibition emerged after the four designers, all 2023 Designblok Diploma Selection winners, partnered with Additive Tectonics. Their joint presentation earned them the 2024 Designblok Award for Best Designer Presentation, highlighting the practical applications of 3D-printed wood materials in furniture and design.
Source: dezeen.com