SIZE

24 x 20 x 15 inches

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RATIONALE

To share the pre-colonial symbolism and ideology of 'animism' or an innate connection and belief in the natural world through the traditional Filipino temporary housing called the 'Bahay Kubo' or 'Stilt House', known throughout Filipino culture. The accent table completely deconstructs and can be re-assembled, while the repeated rounded pill shaped forms are taken from the formal qualities of 'rattan', creating a fluid and modular 'fabric' out of solid wood. This exploration bridges traditional Filipino culture, to make space for pre-colonial design. 

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EXECUTION

The manufacturing process came in three phases: the creation of a timeline and manual guide (with orthographics of the table), the creation of proper tests and capabilities of the wood (alongside creating working jigs) and the shop work. This process 

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