HDK-Valand – Academy of Art and Design
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Furniture / Fine Art / Contemporary Craft
My location: Gothenburg, Sweden
First Name: Lukas
Last Name: Iranzo-Laurins
University / College: HDK-Valand – Academy of Art and Design
Course / Program: Wood Oriented Furniture Design BA
Graduates: 2024
Specialisms: Furniture / Fine Art / Contemporary Craft
My Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
My exam project is an exploration of the material limits of solid wood. The result is the progression of a chair, that attempts to be as light in weight and slim in dimensions as possible. These are not products as much as they are learning tools through which I'm exploring how lightweight constructions could be applied to furniture, specifically how they relate to the requirements of a chair. Therefore this project holds a great value to myself and wood oriented furniture designers as a whole. It is important for me to show my pieces for what they are, to be transparent with my use of the wood and techniques, to show how the different elements are joined and to leave nothing up to interpretation or mystery. For when everything is clearly presented in front of your eyes, it's even more impressive when things don't behave as you thought they would.