Industrial Facility founders Kim Colin and Sam Hecht design furniture to be sustainable without shouting about it. In this interview, they explain why they place more emphasis on longevity than recyclability.
Colin and Hecht believe that circularity means more than just planning for an object's end of life; it should also mean ensuring the object stays in use as long as possible.
"The idea of recycling furniture because you've grown tired of it is nonsensical," said Hecht.
"It's maybe fine for a bottle of wine, but it's not a great thing to do with furniture," he told Dezeen.
Based in London, Industrial Facility has launched several new products this year. Among them is the Bow Chair, a dining chair launched by flat-pack furniture specialist Takt during 3 Days of Design. The Bow Chair is a self-assembly dining chair developed for Danish brand Takt
The chair is designed for self-assembly and easy disassembly. Made from a single sheet of oak plywood, its modular components can be repaired or replaced if damaged.
Colin said that many people don't realise the chair is self-assembly.
She describes it as an example of "dormant" circularity. By this, she means that although the chair could be recycled, the design doesn't promote disposability.
"Circularity is inherent to how we thought through the project, but it's not the message," she said.
"The message is: I'm a great chair. I'm comfortable. You can live with me for a very long time....