The Central Versatile Surface
Name
Christiane Busch
Education degree
Master
Study programme
Furniture Design - Products, Materials and Contexts
Institute
Architecture and Design
Year
2021
In the smaller living space, the dining table is the setting for a multitude of functions - both social, practical and aesthetic. Based on preliminary research regarding the domestic workplace this project explores the all-important dining table as the “central versatile surface” in smaller living spaces and aspires to meet needs like adaptability, storage, sustainability and modern craftsmanship.
The central table has many purposes in a smaller living space. Shown here are a few of the functions described by interviewees during the projects initial research.
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Underneath the tabletop you'll find a storage space and an extra leaf to extend the table.
The tabletop slides to the side to reveal the storage space and uses a tongue and groove mechanism to function.
The tabletop slides to the side to reveal the storage space and uses a tongue and groove mechanism to function.
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To expand the table you slide out the extra leaf from underneath the tabletop. Then you easily slide the tabletop (even with objects) to make room for the extra leaf at the end of the table.
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The table can be taken apart, so it is easier to transport from the manufacturer to the retail place to the home and from home to new home. The table can be sorted by materials when it is time to dispose of it.
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Storing your items
Furniture drawing
The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s):
Responsible consumption and production (12)
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Competitions, Publications & Awards
2020
2021
Talentprogram 2020, Lifestyle and Design Cluster
Education & Relevant Courses
2019
2021
Master of Design, The Royal Danish Academy, Møbel & Objekt
Focusing on design and learning to combine it with my background as a furniture maker has been a great experience. I have been introduced to new materials, new methods of working and gained a lot of new knowledge and familiarity with the very human scale of furniture.
2015
2019
Møbelsnedker, SDE Vejle
Learning the craftsmanship of furniture making and becoming very familiar with the material. Learning about the process of making furniture and the planning that goes into it. Getting hands-on experience and becoming confident in the workshop.
2011
2015
Bachelor of Architecture, Aarhus Arkitektskole
An introduction to some of the many disciplines of architecture from landscape to co-design. The bachelor strengthened my spatial sense and my understanding of the relation between space and object. It taught me about the importance of working with the detail while still keeping an overview.
Extracurricular Experiences & Activities
2019
2019
Max Møbler
Internship as furniture maker.
2015
2015
Aarstiderne Arkitekter
Summer internship.
IT skills
Adobe package
Rhino 3D software
AutoCAD
Office package
Language skills
