Grounded

A refined, functional stool crafted from discarded walnut offcuts, using precise joinery to explore sustainable luxury through material integrity and thoughtful reuse.

SUSTAINABILITY PROTOTYPING

CHALLENGE: BUILD In 2 weeks

WHERE IT ALL STARTED

Offcuts are unique hardwood SCRAP, each piece telling its own story

Offcuts were generously offered by @OffcutShop

Mood Board

After several workshops and exploring woodworking finishes and techniques

Ideation
T—2 weeks

Initial Exploration and template

COLLECTING, CONDITIONING AND CUTTING SCRAP WOOD.

PLANAR, SANDER

COLLECTING, CONDITIONING AND CUTTING SCRAP WOOD.

PLANAR, SANDER

MADE A JIG FOR THE STOOL ENDS

LASER CUT, ROUTER, TABLE SAW

MADE A JIG FOR THE STOOL ENDS

LASER CUT, ROUTER, TABLE SAW

ASSEMBLING 42 PIECES

MITER CUT - TABLE SAW

ASSEMBLING 42 PIECES

MITER CUT - TABLE SAW

GLUING PROCESS

CUSTOM JIG + CLAMPS

SANDING AND FINISHING TOUCHES

ORBITAL + HAND SANDING

SANDING AND FINISHING TOUCHES

ORBITAL + HAND SANDING

GLUING PROCESS

CUSTOM JIG + CLAMPS

GLUING PROCESS

CUSTOM JIG + CLAMPS

Renders & CMF
Exhibition and Interactions