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

MADE A JIG FOR THE STOOL ENDS

LASER CUT, ROUTER, TABLE SAW

ASSEMBLING 42 PIECES

MITER CUT - TABLE SAW

GLUING PROCESS

CUSTOM JIG + CLAMPS

SANDING AND FINISHING TOUCHES

ORBITAL + HAND SANDING

GLUING PROCESS

CUSTOM JIG + CLAMPS

GLUING PROCESS

CUSTOM JIG + CLAMPS

Renders & CMF
Exhibition and Interactions