Circular Superstructures
Rethinking upholstery through mono-material design
Circular Superstructures is a soft seating concept using innovative additive manufacturing to create a monomaterial structure from recycled TPU. This unique design replaces complex upholstery layers and adhesives, making the furniture easy to disassemble and efficiently recyclable at the end of its life. The geometry-driven structure optimizes comfort while minimizing material waste.
Company/Institution
Faculty of Architecture and Design, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
Faculty of Architecture and Design, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava is a public institution focused on architecture, industrial and product design, and visual communication. The faculty emphasizes experimental design, material research, and the integration of technology, sustainability, and critical thinking in contemporary design practice. The educational approach combines theoretical research with hands-on experimentation and collaboration across disciplines.
Country
Slovakia
Designer(s)
Žofia Horová
My name is Žofia Horová, and I am a Masters graduate in Product Design from the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. My work explores sustainable and data-driven design, combining a hands-on approach to material experimentation with a focus on innovative solutions. In my diploma project, I investigate alternative monomaterial approaches for soft materials in seating design, aiming to reduce waste while maintaining comfort and functionality.