petar zaharinov provides an interactive furniture solution with tapeflips

petar zaharinov provides an interactive furniture solution with tapeflips
all images courtesy of petar zaharinov

‘what is the future of furniture?’ this is the fundamental question at the heart of petar zaharinov’s ‘tapeflips‘. with the resurgence of traditional materials, and new ways of manufacturing, what direction will the design of furnishings that decorate our homes move towards in the coming years? in response, the principle of the project is simple. it correlates to the growing density of major cities and the concept of sustainability, as it involves two materials: paperboard panels and tape. by using these ingredients, the system provides countless DIY furniture solutions that are light, strong, and practical. the extruded surfaces have been selected for their flexibility, strength, weight while being adjustable, customizable, and waterproof. by linking these pieces with the adhesive, users become architects as they identify clever ways to handle the structural loads of the object they would like to create.

the modular furniture system offers countless formations 

the exterior surfaces can be customized

showing the adjustability of the system

the concept is ideal for flat-pack furniture

multiple applications of the same set-up are possible

it can be used as storage containers for articles of clothing

adding tape to create hinges and joints

improving the structure by adding more tape where it is needed 

the paperboard is extremely light

wearing the paper as a hat

the project only uses paperboard and tape

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