sohn’s ‘g series’ looks as heavy as stone but uses a lightweight sponge material 

 

 

 

the ‘g series’ may in appearance looks as heavy as stone, however the collection of modular furniture by sohn studio is in fact made using a soft sponge material. the lightweight design uses a material similar to rubber with nontoxic glue, water based paint and calcium. the sponge is dipped into the liquid, which allows one to control the elasticity of the flexible fabric. the outer surface forms a rigid exterior whilst the inner part remains soft.

 

 

video courtesy of sohn 

 

 

 

the lightweight pieces by sohn studio are constructed using two or three parts which form a modular block that can be used as a versatile furniture product including a seat or side table. the series can be assembled in various formats presenting endless compositional assemblages. the tough appearance of the product subverts the materials original function making the project an interesting exploration into the transformative possibilities gained through experimentation. 

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the lightweight pieces are constructed using two or three parts

sohn g series sponge furniture designboom
the series can be assembled in various formats

sohn g series sponge furniture designboom
the furniture piece can be used as a seat 

sohn g series sponge furniture designboom
the ‘g series’ contains a lightweight practicality

g series sohn sponge furniture designboom
the mixture uses nontoxic glue, water based paint and calcium

g series sohn sponge furniture designboom
the lightweight design uses a material similar to rubber 

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detail view of the surface

g series sohn sponge furniture designboom
the sponge is dipped into the liquid, which allows one to control the elasticity

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detail of the ‘g series’

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process 

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process showing the foam dipped in liquid

 

 

 

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edited by: hollie smith | designboom