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The material and the maker: How the Indo Pacific’s best designers are using timber

What happens when the Southern Hemisphere’s best design talents meet the Northern Hemisphere’s best timbers?

Ross Gardam: Crafting Light Through Innovation and Tradition

Ross Gardam shares insights into his design philosophy, the making of his award-winning Méne light, and the evolving landscape of sustainable craftsmanship.

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AHEC spotlights underused American hardwoods at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024

The debut of ‘in-between’ furniture system created by Foster + Partners Industrial Design x Benchmark and Kingston University student creations give underused hardwoods a fresh perspective.

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Advancing design innovation through collaboration

At the launch of Discovered Singapore, designers Nathan Yong and Tan Wei Xiang shared their experiences in this innovative project promoting emerging designers and sustainable design practices.

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Jarrod Lim pushes the boundaries of wood furniture

Renowned designer Jarrod Lim on his modern interpretation of the peacock chair, his adoption of thermally modified American red oak and his collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC).

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Sun yourself on this outdoor timber chair by Jarrod Lim

We can’t get enough of this outdoor timber chair – the Sun Lounge – presented at FIND Design Fair Asia. Designed for superior comfort and longevity – Jarrod Lim’s newest seating piece was on show at the fair’s EMERGE showcase.

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Wood experts draw out a new blueprint for a low-carbon future

Industry thought leaders attending the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) 26th Southeast Asia and Greater China Convention have outlined the role of wood in securing a sustainable future. Here’s what you need to know.

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5 renowned Indian architects reimagine the jhoola using American hardwoods

Annkur Khosla, Naresh V Narasimhan, Prem Nath, Sanjay Puri, and Sonali and Manit Rastogi reinterpret the traditional Indian swing seat in collaboration with AHEC and THINK! Design.

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American hardwood challenges perceptions in environmentally responsible design

The recent Kurunpa Kunpu collaboration, an exhibition of new furniture pieces realised in American maple, cherry and walnut, puts a spotlight on the resilience of First Nations People as well as the environmental impact of American hardwood species and their role in Australian design.

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Lifecycles by Nathan Yong explores the tenets of sustainable furniture design

Designer Nathan Yong launched his latest furniture collection, Lifecycles, created in collaboration with American Hardwood Export Council.

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Your top 7 highlights from Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign

This young and refreshing design exhibition, embedded in the city of Copenhagen and with an emphasis on Danish design, is over. We round up some of the most thought-provoking and memorable pieces here.

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7 highlights from Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign

Copenhagen’s revered design festival, 3daysofdesign, has come to a close. Amy Frearson round up some of the most thought-provoking and memorable pieces here.