Imaginary Geographies is the Andes Mountain range-inspired collection of furniture by the Chilean design collective gt2P (great things to People). The collection is made from a digitally-informed material reconstruction of the iconic geography of the inspirational area.
The Andes Range runs from the northern border of Chile to Santiago. The design team employed technology and digital fabrication techniques to create lines from sounds. These were then converted into striking furniture pieces. With the technology uses, the designers captured Chilean culture and reflected it in the Imaginary Geographies collection, which comprises two pieces.
The circular Coffee Table features a textured spiral that expands from an inner black basalt circle. The pale wood Credenza, on the other hand, features paralleled carvings.
Image Credit: gt2P
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Digital Fabrication Technique in Furniture
- The use of technology and digital fabrication techniques in furniture design opens up new possibilities to create unique and novel pieces.
- Inspiration From Natural Geography
- The Imaginary Geographies furniture collection demonstrates the potential to turn inspiration from natural geography into beautiful, functional furniture pieces.
- Cultural Reflection in Furniture Design
- The Imaginary Geographies furniture collection serves as an example of how designers can capture cultural elements in their designs.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Design
- The Imaginary Geographies furniture collection highlights the potential for new designs and materials in the furniture industry.
- Digital Fabrication
- The use of digital fabrication in furniture design opens up new opportunities in the manufacturing sector.
- Cultural Tourism
- The Imaginary Geographies furniture collection can inspire the cultural tourism industry by showcasing the culture and natural geography of Chile.
