recycled plastic shapes up re:soban flower dining tables designed by ha jihoon

HA JIHOON TRANSFORMS PLASTIC WASTE INTO FUNCTIONAL FURNITURE

 

Furniture designer Ha Ji-hoon collaborates with LG Chem, creating RE:SOBAN, a modern reinterpretation of the traditional Korean furniture, Soban. LG Chem’s RE:SOBAN campaign transforms post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic materials into sustainable furniture, challenging the conventional lifespan of plastic. The science company collects, sorts, and processes plastic waste into PCR material, maintaining properties akin to virgin plastics. The design harmoniously blends traditional Korean cultural elements with contemporary aesthetics. Crafted from recycled plastic, RE:SOBAN features intricate details inspired by flower petals and bold lines reminiscent of Korean folk design. Ha Ji-hoon, recognized with the Craft Prize 2020, elevates the material to create practical and elegant dining tables.

all images by Yu Yongye

MADE FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC, RE:SOBAN SERIES COMES IN MANY COLORS

Nature-friendly and portable, RE:SOBAN showcases the potential of PCR materials in sustainable living. The knockdown structure allows easy assembly and portability, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor use, from daily living to picnics and camping. This innovative approach led by LG Chem and executed by Ha Ji-hoon promotes a sustainable lifestyle by extending the life cycle of plastic and minimizing carbon emissions. RE:SOBAN reflects a commitment to reusing existing resources and encouraging users to embrace a more sustainable way of living.

designer Ha Ji-hoon collaborates with LG Chem to craft RE:SOBAN

the series is a contemporary twist on traditional Korean furniture, Soban

the structure allows easy assembly and portability for both indoor and outdoor use

the design utilizes post-consumer recycled materials

 

LG chem’s eco-friendly materials brand reuses existing resources

RE:SOBAN campaign transforms plastic waste into sustainable furniture

the innovative project promotes a sustainable lifestyle by extending the life cycle of plastic

 

project info:

name: RE:SOBAN
designer: Ha Jihoon

brand: LG Chem – LETZero

photography: Yu Yongye | @yu_yongye

edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom

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