enrico gondim follows biomimicry principles for the ivy chair
all images courtesy of enrico gondim

 

 

 

informed by biomimicry principles, the ‘ivy chair’ by british designer enrico gondim takes it cues from natural processes. based on traditional palm weaving, the chair transforms the two-dimensional technique into a sculptural three-dimensional form. made from american oak wood with a non peeling, water resistant felt, the chair offers a relaxing experience, similar to lying in a hammock. seeking to coming both industrial construction with hand-made craftsmanship, the use of straw weaving has a strong connection with the mathematical principles often found in nature. influenced by ernst haeckel’s method of scaling up the micro natural world through illustration, the piece transforms the small palm-folded material into a larger, modern piece that highlights its original aesthetic potential.

 

 

enrico gondim follows biomimicry principles for the ivy chair
the ivy chair is based on biomimicry principles, taking its cues from natural processes

 

 

enrico gondim follows biomimicry principles for the ivy chair
the sculptural piece is made using traditional palm-weaving techniques

 

 

enrico gondim follows biomimicry principles for the ivy chair
detail views of the american oak wood and felt chair

 

 

enrico gondim follows biomimicry principles for the ivy chair
the ivy chair offers a relaxing experience, similar to lying in a hammock

 

 

enrico gondim follows biomimicry principles for the ivy chair
the piece folds to the shape of the body

 

 

enrico gondim follows biomimicry principles for the ivy chair
the ivy pillow provides an adjustable head rest

 

 

enrico gondim follows biomimicry principles for the ivy chair
ivy book storage feature

 

 

enrico gondim follows biomimicry principles for the ivy chair
textured view of the weaved felt

 

 

enrico gondim follows biomimicry principles for the ivy chair
the weaving construction process

 

 

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