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Plastic Recurrence Public Bench

Plastic Recurrence

Plastic Recurrence is a series of public benches made from recycled household plastic waste. The twelve benches were designed for a district town hall in Hong Kong, using plastic collected from the same district. Each bench is assembled from only two module types, repeated in varied lengths and rotations. The rotated modules form curved shapes that recall ripples on a river. Tactile textures and uneven colour make every bench distinct. The curved form gently separates users and lets children sit in free postures.

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Elastic Change Weight Scale

Elastic Change

Elastic Change is a bathroom scale designed to show weight in a physical way. The surface is made of soft silicone and feels like a bulging sphere when a person steps on it. The surface sinks under the load, so the change in value can also be felt underfoot. People with different weights create depressions of different depths. The base is stamped metal, and a G-shaped manganese steel sensor measures changes as small as 50 grams. The scale measures 300 by 300 by 80 millimetres.

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Grille Bookcase

Grille

Grille is a modular bookcase inspired by the form of the traditional Chinese grille. The bookcase is made of pine wood and measures 124 cm in length, 32 cm in width and 186 cm in height. A white frame holds small wooden boxes, four in each row and six in each column. Each small box can be placed in four different directions, and one part of the box is rotated by 45 degrees. Users assemble the boxes themselves, so many different patterns can be created. The bookcase provides storage that can be arranged by personal preference.

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Zero Sun Lounger

Zero

Zero is a modular sun lounger designed for outdoor areas. The seat rests on a cylindrical support, which balances the lounger and forms a sculptural element. The cylinder comes in two modular lengths, 0.90 meters and 1.80 meters, so one lounger or several units can be combined. The pieces can be placed on opposite sides or on the same side, suiting many layouts in homes, hotels and swimming pool areas. The cylinder is made of solid Cumaru wood screwed to an aluminum core. The molded aluminum seat has an anatomical curve for comfort.

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ACE XL Semi Auto Twintub Washing Machine

ACE XL

Ace xl is a semi-automatic twin tub washing machine. Ace xl has two tubs, one for washing and one for spin drying, each with its own lid. Four knobs control wash intensity, wash time, drainage and spin time. The asymmetric boat-like shape makes the wash tub almost round, which improves the movement of clothes. Visible wheels allow the machine to be moved easily inside small homes. The body is made entirely of plastic, so it is rust free and easy to clean. Tinted transparent lids with chrome finished touch points complete the form.

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Mob-Clock Clock

Mob-Clock

Mob is a desk clock formed by a graded Mobius strip mounted on a stand, with a small ball serving as the pointer. Time is a linear concept, yet common clocks repeat two cycles each day, AM and PM. On Mob, the ball moves in one direction along the single boundary of the Mobius strip and passes 24 hours without repetition. The main body is injection molded from PC and ABS, and the legs are made of metal bars. The clock marks time in steps of 15 minutes, without seconds, to support a calm and natural sense of time.

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