Web Urbanist, Plywood & MDF Architecture

Birch plywood and medium density fiber board are building materials usually covered up during construction by more finished goods. Many artists and sign painters use these materials as substrates for their finished works. Web Urbanist profiles projects that exploit the inherent design possibilities of these basic building products.

Birch plywood was used to completely transform an abandoned bank building into Banq Restaurant in Boston. "The design is like an enormous wave undulating from one side of the room to the other, dripping down in columns to the floor. The resulting wood ‘canopy’ hides unsightly elements like mechanical equipment, vents and plumbing." In another project a seemingly fluid free-form bookcase is both functional storage and sculptural art piece in a Washington, D.C. apartment. "MDF is an ideal material for digitally fabricated furniture, which is designed and cut using computer programs." - Web Urbanist

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Banq Restaurant(images via: freshome)

MDF bookcase(images via: design milk)