# Terrain-Informed Furniture Exhibitions GT2P's 'Manufactured Landscapes' is Highly Sculptural By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manufactured-landscapes References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/05/08/manufactured-landscapes-design-furniture-exhibition-gt2p-friedman-benda-chelsea-manhattan-new-york/) & [friedmanbenda](http://www.friedmanbenda.com/exhibitions/current/gt2p-manufactured-landscapes/1) Chilean collective GT2P drew inspiration from the Andes mountain range for its 'Manufactured Landscapes' exhibition at New York gallery Friedman Benda. The collection features a [rippled coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables) that elegantly mimics the mountainous terrain on its wooden surface, as well as a sizable [chandelier, ambient wall lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) and volcanic-inspired ornaments. For its Manufactured Landscapes exhibit, GT2P embraced the beauty in the [natural forms and the topography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprint-collection) of its country. The creative collective utilizes developed "digital fabrication techniques to evoke" the intended effect. The methods associated with this approach to furniture are highly intricate and present a wonderfully sculptural aspect to the piece itself. A masterful demonstration of how technology integrates itself in the development of high-end and ambitious design, GT2P's Manufactured Landscape exhibition is definitely awe-inspiring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Digital Fabrication Techniques:** The use of digital fabrication techniques in furniture design creates intricate and sculptural pieces. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Designs that draw inspiration from natural forms and topography create unique and awe-inspiring furniture. - **Integration of Technology:** The integration of technology in furniture design leads to high-end and ambitious creations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore the use of digital fabrication techniques to create unique and sculptural pieces. - **Art and Design Exhibitions:** Art and design exhibitions can showcase nature-inspired furniture designs that captivate and inspire viewers. - **Technology Integration:** Industries that specialize in technology integration can collaborate with furniture designers to create innovative and futuristic pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Topographical Recycled Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-coffee-tables.md) - [Topographic Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [Nature-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roula-salamoun.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rocky Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-rubble.md) - [Modernist Artful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colendra.md) - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md)