A Multi-Functional Table
A study in proportion, material, and quiet presence — exploring how one object can shape the rhythm of a room.
Overview
The company is located in the Philippines and wanted a mix of Philippine origin and Swedish design. I explored the company's identity, design language, and background to find connections. Drawing inspiration from Scandinavian design and its use of natural colors and wood materials, I needed to find ways to incorporate this into my work.
By looking at the nature of their country, I found the rice terraces as an exciting starting point. This discovery became the spark for my project, where I explore textures and shapes to create something unique and inspiring.
“Furniture earns its place when it changes the rhythm of a room without demanding attention.”
Rice Terraces
A landscape of layered rhythm
The terraced rice fields of the Philippines became the visual and conceptual starting point for this project. Their stepped silhouettes, repeating proportions, and quiet harmony with the landscape offered a rich language to translate into furniture — one rooted in natural materials, restrained geometry, and a sense of grounded calm.
From Idea to Form
The process began with a single guiding sketch and gradually evolved through iteration — testing proportions, joinery, and the layered language drawn from the rice terraces.
Iteration
Final Product
The final product is made from the lightweight wood Paulownia, but to improve the product's durability and availability, it was decided to substitute it with the harder and more readily available wood Gmelina. The chosen wood also shares similar color properties with Paulownia.
