COFO Winter 2018 Furniture Design Competition Entry:
MAPLE lounge chairs and coffee table
The MAPLE COLLECTION chairs and coffee table are inspired by Canada’s emblem: the maple leaf. To me, maple is a huge aspect of Canadian culture whether it is used to make furniture or food.
The maple chair and table initially started with the concept of the maple leaf, which were later sculpted and morphed by nature's winds into modern furniture pieces composed of FSC-certified plywood with maple veneer.
© Juwana Abu-Zeinah
Winning built proposal for Scientific College of Design: Outdoor table and benches made from Meranti wood in the wood workshop. The outdoor furniture unit was placed at the outdoor student lawn at Scientific College of Design (SCD) in Muscat for students to use for dining or socializing.
The construction method included tongue and groove joints, nailing and gluing. A sealer was later added for weather protection. Construction was performed in 2 weeks led by design team members Juwana Abu-Zeinah, Amjaad Al Siyabi, and Abeer Al Aidroos.
© Juwana Abu-Zeinah