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alex hammond: tubetable


the 'tubetable' features the iconic london tube map reduced into a single color cut-out


london-based designer alex hammond has found himself a local team
of craftsmen to assemble the 'tubetable' constructed from a powder coated steel
frame holding two sheets of glass sandwiching a laser-cut white acrylic map of the
london underground. the entire team was formed within two square miles of
hammond's studio in london's east end to avoid production costs and
suppliers resulting in a limited edition series of these tables.



detail of the river thames and the east london line



detail of zone 1



the illuminated 'tubetable'


designboom has received this project from our 'DIY submissions' feature,
where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication.
hammondchips
03.19.11  
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why?
maximillian   03.19.11
is for fun not an acceptable answer? :D
MB   03.19.11
The Tube Map is an icon for everyone in London, and will resonate emotionally. Thats why.
douglas montgomery   03.20.11
why not ?
Nicolas JAm   03.20.11
Are these available to purchase?
Mambono5   03.22.11
@Mambono5

Please contact the designer directly on his website, he mentions items for sale and custom sizes.
jonathan / designboom   03.22.11
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