The traditional concept of a home is based on a fixed dwelling and a group of… Permanent furnitureis witnessing a profound transformation in Europe And the world.
The confluence of factors such as the housing crisis, the need to live in a few square meters and the rise Digital nomads He led a new wave in industrial design, “Bedouin” furniture.
The spirit of this trend was explored at the Near Future Scenarios exhibition in Valencia, where it was clear that responding to the local future involves Breaking with the rigidity of tradition.
Designers and architects are committed to transforming the home environment into a modular and adaptable place, concepts that resonate with the idea that a home, more than a static shelter, is Space in constant motion.
Researcher in global design trends Marisa Santamaria Distinguish between Two classes of nomadic creatures. Those intended for life in the same space (with wheels or handles to reconfigure daily) and those designed to be transported on trips, making it easy to work from anywhere.
A clear example of this convergence Terrence sofawinner of the Prix du Mobilier National 2021. This piece, designed by Clémence Plumelier and Geoffrey Pascal, is inspired by a travel trunk, which opens to provide a comfortable and modular seat. Its removable components are designed for easy transport, storage and restoration at a new destination.
In the same line of lightness and adaptability is Bedouin collection From the Spanish designer Jorge Penades. Her signature chair can be folded into a backpack, a symbol of her concept Flexible lifestyles And temporary.
It is made of wood strips and a system of visible joints, and is assembled without the need for tools, screws or adhesives, reflecting that flexibility and modularity are more important today than permanence.
The commitment to mobility extends to other essential elements of the home. the Kata lampdesigned by Marina Mila for Faro Barcelona, is an example of flat pack design that minimizes transportation space and is simply assembled, transforming the environment with warm light.
Similarly, Leica chairfrom Arquimaña for Ondarreta, is a folding chair that is only 10 cm thick and includes a leather strap as a carrying handle, allowing it to be easily carried over the shoulder.
These designs respond to the needs of students, mobile workers and those inhabiting temporary spaces, offering reversible and minimalist solutions.
Thanks to ease of transportation and low environmental impact (certified materials and formats are often used that minimize packaging), Flexible furniture It has been established as one of the keys to mindful living in the 21st century.
Architecture and industrial design in Europe They embrace principles that go beyond simple folding furniture, representing a new paradigm for living:
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