The Table +/- by gOO arquitectos, a design studio based in Mexico and founded by Alfredo Nader Mena and Alejandro Nuñez Alfaro, is a piece of modular furniture that interlocks in a unique way. In place of common notches, two of the tables connect via negative space. This is made possible due to their G-like shape that can be flipped over in just about any direction in order to accommodate different needs and wants.
Made out of solid wood obtained from construction sites, the Table +/- by gOO arquitectos can be used alone or with another table. Whether the surface is extended length-wise or width-wise, it provides a sophisticated tabletop to gather around. Although it was created to be a table, it is rigid enough to be used as a bench as well.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Modular Furniture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to interlock and connect modular furniture pieces for customizable configurations.
- Negative Space Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate negative space in furniture designs to create unique and functional interlocking mechanisms.
- Upcycled Materials
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize reclaimed materials, such as wood from construction sites, to create eco-friendly furniture pieces.
Sectors Adopting This
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce modular furniture lines that offer customizable options for consumers.
- Interior Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative space-saving furniture solutions for small living spaces.
- Sustainable Construction
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop methods to repurpose construction waste materials into high-quality furniture products.
