Peque Stool | Marko Brajovic

The “Peque” stool is ultra-light furniture, produced entirely in banded laminated bamboo (bamboo plywood). Researching the inherent mechanical properties of bamboo fibers, we reached a highly elastic and resistant object. The design strategy of the stool “Peque” is based on a biomimicry process made through FEM software. Furthermore, the vertebral bones section inspires the morphology of the object section. The “Peque” stool is produced by lamination of bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens). With that process we got bamboo panels with only 1,5mm of thickness and excellent mechanical and esthetic characteristics. The bamboo “sheets” are then applied in the moulds are glued with organic resin. As well sustainable, the mould used for the process of lamination, is constructed from identical layers of CNC machined MDF panels (certified by FSC – Forest Stewardship Council). The final finishing is made by an tinny bamboo sheet (0,7mm) that protects the external area of the objet, while the inside part is varnished with ecological paint (water based – non toxic). The product “Peque” is a result of two years research between the architect and designer Marko Brajovic and the brazilin bamboo manufacturing company TIVA Design "Peque" 100% Made in Brasil! Serie name: "Bambusea Formosa" Use: furniture Material: Laminated bamboo (mossô - Phyllostachys pubescens) Dimensions: 35 cm x 37 cm x 40 cm Weight: 1,8 kg Design: Marko Brajovic Fabrication: TIVA Design Distribution and sales: MICASA Visual comunication: IMAGO Photos: peetssa Exhibitions: 2010 - Design & Natureza - Riberao Preto, Brasil 2009 - BOOM SP DESIGN, São Paulo, Brasil. 2009 - 7º Seminario de Design e Inovação MT, Cuiabá, Brasil. 2009 - 23º Premio Design Museo da Casa Brasileira, São Paulo, Brasil.