Project RUBBER is an unexpected series of furniture and outdoor structures made using rubber, specifically the inner tubes of tires. People were first introduced to the project through Chapli Table, but it has since grown to encompass seating, mirrors, sandboxes and even homes. A curious collection, Project RUBBER expands the use of the already elastic material to create visually striking designs.
Created by Wout Wessemius, a designer based in the Netherlands, Project RUBBER features everything from taut material to loosely draped for a softer rippling effect. Although the furnishings are impressive, the fact that Wessemius managed to cover his recreation house and other outbuildings is mind-boggling. As stated on Design Milk, "The best part of the material is that it’s long lasting and helps with heat insulation during the winter."
Tire Tube Furniture
Project RUBBER by Wout Wessemius is Curious and Unexpected
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Tires in Furniture Design - Furniture makers can create unique, eco-friendly designs by utilizing old tire tubes as a material for furniture.
2. Elastic & Durable Materials in Architecture - The use of elastic and durable materials, such as tire tubes, in architecture can lead to striking designs that offer insulation benefits to structures.
3. Sustainable Outdoor Structures - Eco-friendly designers can explore using old tire tubes to create unique and visually striking outdoor structures such as seating areas, sandboxes, and even homes.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can consider incorporating tire tubes as a material for creating unique and eco-friendly designs.
2. Architecture & Construction - Architects and construction companies can explore using tire tubes and other elastic materials to create visually striking and energy-efficient structures.
3. Eco-friendly Design - Eco-friendly designers can incorporate tire tubes as a sustainable material in their outdoor furniture and structures designs.