Thursday, April 26, 2012

Biomimetic Soupcan

 Another interesting project to reuse the material for architectural form.





Auto-Cannibalistic Table Decomposes as Plants Grow


For the sake of sustainability one wants furniture to last a long time in an effort to conserve resources and energy. Ate Atema of Atema Architecture, however, ponders whether this philosophy is truly the correct path to eco-enlightenment. 

With his Auto-Cannibalistic Table, which is intended to be a temporary object, the former Frank Gehry employee, embraces sustainability in a less conventional way. The table was constructed with paper egg cartons and wheatpaste glue, which is made from flour and water, and then planted with herbs. 

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