The Design
As part of their NGV exhibition, ‘Burb Mechanics’, Nuud Studio investigated the design potential of transforming common household materials, which are readily available at hardware stores, into furniture.
By reimagining how timber mouldings can be used, the Melbourne designers transformed household building products such as dowels, skirting and trims, into a contemporary DIY furniture series.
To encourage and inspire others to create their own exclusive furniture designs, Nuud Studio (Kerli Valk & Brad Mitchell) developed a series of project guides that can be adapted and customised.
“We’ve been personally drawn to a lot of decorative things because of the complexity that’s required to make them. It’s identifying the beauty of the work that’s been put into them. The consumer can take advantage of that – [when] they are affordable.”
Brad Mitchell, Nuud Studio
View prototypes in the gallery below, take a look at our Design Ideas section for the project guides.
The Product
Nuud Studio values the craftsmanship and complexity involved in making Porta’s timber mouldings. The products were selected for their aesthetic appeal and design features, as well as being relatively inexpensive and readily available in hardware stores.
Prototypes were made using Porta timber mouldings.
Furniture projects include:
- Sunshine Drawers
- Caroline Springs Cabinet
- Hoddle Totem Shelving
- Fairfield Stool
Sources: NGV
