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SHRINX+PLY by Boris Berlin Design for Becker Design Forum #12, 2025
- realised with SHRINX 4903

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The design aims to revitalize the classic constructive principle of molded plywood chairs, developed in the mid-20th century.

Crafted from only two easily separable materials, the chair is sustainable: the stackable frame is molded by Becker Brakel from locally sourced beech veneer, while the foamless upholstery on the seat and back is made from a self-supporting SHRINX textile from Krall+Roth.

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The chair is optimized for efficient industrial production. Its frame is designed to be molded using tools that can produce 30–40 components in a single press. Attaching the SHRINX textile is equally rational and efficient, and it can be easily removed and replaced.

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The result is a lightweight, perfectly stackable chair suitable for the contract market—such as meetings, auditoriums, and side seating—as well as for the residential market as a dining chair.

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