"We often start our design process from a specific natural material or manufacturing process combined with a desire for a unique approach to a product. In the instance of the Cove Lounge we wanted to examine the possibility of an external framed lounge made entirely from solid timber, in this case American red oak, with the ability to flat pack. 

Often the investment in an upholstered lounge is placed in many hidden components and materials. We wanted to explore how exposing the structure of the lounge through an entirely solid timber frame might allow for higher quality materials to be utilised without unnecessary hidden lower quality, and often difficult to repair or maintain, materials and assemblies.  

Especially when working in solid timber there are many considerations that must be resolved related to material suitability, particularly strength and durability. We worked closely in collaboration with Evostyle to ensure the best possible outcome and one of the most unique elements around this was developing a flat packing frame design which means this will be easier and cost effective to transport".

Tom Fereday