# Modular Solid Wood Systems Foster + Partners Industrial Design Creates the ILE Modular System By Amy Duong | Published 2024-10-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ile-modular-system References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/07/30/ile-modular-system-foster-partners-benchmark-dezeen-showroom/) & [benchmarkfurniture](https://benchmarkfurniture.com/)  The team at [Foster + Partners Industrial Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-bird) created the ILE Modular system which is an [adaptable office furniture structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-pods) that is made from solid wooden materials. It is constructed for a British brand known as [Benchmark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-for-the-trees) and features several wooden components that can be placed together back to back or next to one another to form a cohesive look. The modules in the range include shelves, lockers, planters, tables, and benches that are all joined through a timber fixing strip that has hidden keyhole fittings to be easily connected and disconnected without struggle. Mike Holland, head of Foster + Partners Industrial Design notes, "Our ambition was to create a highly flexible, solid timber system that can be easily reconfigured – while simultaneously embodying the high level of craft and quality that Benchmark is known for." Image Credit: Benchmark ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 30% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Office Furniture:** Highly adaptable office furniture systems enable cost-effective and customizable workspace solutions. - **Sustainable Office Design:** Using solid wooden materials promotes environmentally friendly practices and aligns with the growing demand for sustainable office environments. - **Easy-reconfiguration Furniture:** Furniture that can be easily connected and disconnected offers significant benefits in terms of adaptability and space utilization. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Furniture Manufacturing:** Advancements in modular designs present opportunities for innovation in creating more versatile and sustainable office furniture. - **Sustainable Building Materials:** Rising adoption of solid wood systems in construction showcases the potential for eco-friendly material solutions in various industries. - **Workspace Design and Consulting:** The evolving nature of modular office structures opens new avenues for workspace design firms to offer highly customizable and dynamic solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving.md) - [Bright Modular Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-center.md) - [Award-Winning Modular Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-shelving-system1.md) - [Modular Configured Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet.md) - [Flexible Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnio-office.md) - [Blocked Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vank-cube.md) - [Modular Office Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/form-us-with-love-1.md) - [Twin-Piece Modular Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular.md) - [Bench Wall Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubicle.md)