# Puzzling Transformer Furniture Michael Alvisse's Giant Foam Building Blocks Based on a Toy By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-03-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzling-transformer-furniture-michael-alvisse-bed-sofa-chair-stop-playing References: [schamburgalvisse.au](http://www.schamburgalvisse.com.au/) The pieces of the 'Stop Playing With Yourself,' puzzle furniture are too large to be moved by a single person. Michael Alvisse designed this interactive, [modular furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopo-system) to facilitate the idea of communal effort. The concept is based on a classic wooden puzzle. The [eco-friendly felt upholstered foam elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster) can be arranged to create a sofa, chair, table, a bed, or simply a soft sculpture. **Implications** - The [Green Building Council Australia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-hair-removal) has recognized the puzzle furniture as being "eco innovative." Michael Alvisse's business with his partner called Schamburg + Alvisse was also awarded by the Powerhouse Museum for their sustainable designs. The furniture made by Schamburg + Alvisse is made out of "recycled plastics, low-formaldehyde glues and eco timbers." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** Design and manufacture furniture using recycled plastics, low-formaldehyde glues and eco timbers to reduce environmental impact. - **Modular Furniture:** Create modular furniture pieces that can be combined and rearranged in multiple ways to offer different furniture setups and configurations. - **Interactive Furniture:** Incorporate interactive and communal elements in furniture designs to encourage social engagement and shared experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Companies can incorporate eco-friendly materials and modular, interactive design elements in their furniture to reduce environmental impact and improve user experience. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can offer their clients modular and interactive furniture options that are both visually appealing and environmentally sustainable. - **Green Building:** Green building projects can benefit from using eco-friendly furniture options that align with their sustainability goals and help create unique, interactive spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puzzling Removable Tray Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-puzzle-table.md) - [Puzzle-Inspired Kids Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palipeli.md) - [Reconfigurable Modular Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco.md) - [Puzzle Video Game Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sara-hyat-tetris-sofa.md) - [Interlocking Puzzle-Like Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-table.md) - [Puzzle-Style Inclusive Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-furniture.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Rippled Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffa-furniture.md) - [Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-furniture.md)