Swissnex Window #1: Design with Wood

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Reimagining Timber: Turning Waste into Sustainable Design

Ramona Hess highlights the potential of small, cracked, or discolored wood scraps, urging the industry to view them as assets rather than waste. Amandine Gini and Victor Moynier’s FORMWORK transforms construction wood, blending spruce and oak to reduce the demand for virgin timber. Salomon Elsler’s re: collection uses pest-infested hardwoods, drawing attention to climate change’s impact on forests. Fabien Roy’s Common Curves, created in collaboration with bentwood manufacturer Kurikyu, revives high-quality wood from Switzerland’s Joux Valley, traditionally used in crafts, with a design inspired by Japanese artistry. Supported by Presence Switzerland and State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), Design with Wood invites visitors to discover new perspectives on sustainable design, where innovation meets ecological awareness.

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This program addresses Sustainability Development Goals

  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 15

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Supported by

  • Presence Switzerland
  • Pro Helvetia
  • Ikea Foundation Switzerland