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2013 Australian Craft Awards

Pumice Collection

 
Image Credit : Peter Fegan

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Finalist 

Summary

The Pumice Collection references the Glasshouse Mountains of Queensland, with its abundance of volcanic plugs reminiscent of its violent tectonic act of creation.

Organisation

Peter Fegan Design

Team

Peter Fegan

Inspiration/Method

The inspiration was to interpret the natural harshness and porosity of volcanic pumice stone with contemporary materials technology that enables aesthetic aggression and textured surfaces that disguise it of its actual softness and comfortability. What appears to the eye as chiselled and carved stone is actually surprisingly soft and spongy despite its rugged monolithic appearance.

Design Challenge

The Pumice Collection explores the technological advances of injection moulded polyurethane elastomeric exoskeleton construction with a decidedly artistic interpretation.




This award celebrates creative and innovative furniture craftsmanship. Consideration given to aspects that relate to personal usage, aesthetics, selection of components and materials and the overall function. 

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