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ādara®

ādara® nr.1

For this collaborative project, I reworked a traditional upholstery technique to explore the possibilities of ādara®.

first ādara® chair made by Roger Haan — © Human Material Loop
This project is part of: ādara®

Designer Roger Haan created the first chair using ādara®, demonstrating the fiber in a commercial furniture application. The collaboration tests its capabilities in upholstery, from processing and construction to touch, appearance and everyday use, providing a first step toward adoption by furniture

Exploring ādara®

For this collaborative project, I explored the possibilities of ādara® through the craft of upholstery. How can a new material inform the way we construct, upholster and experience a piece of furniture?
I reworked a traditional upholstery technique and designed a chair to put these explorations into practice. Material, technique and form developed together, with the making process guiding the design. The chair became both a functional object and a way to investigate how ādara® could be shaped and applied.
The project reflects my approach to design: studying established methods while exploring new materials and ways of making. It brings craft and experimentation together, with attention to comfort, tactility and the character of the material.

About Roger Haan

The craft of upholstery forms the foundation of my research and design. I study traditional upholstery techniques and explore new materials, structures and ways of making. Craft and experimentation come together in furniture and soft interventions, with a focus on comfort, tactility and material.
0651177592 roger@zachtezaken http://www.zachtezaken.nl
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