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Design work by Emiliano Godoy
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MAPLEX This project for Weidmann inlcuded several objects, such as chairs, handbags, stools, wall panels, and lights. The company had been producing a cellulose fiber material for electrical insulation since 1877. We used all their in-house manufacturing capabilities to realize projects that expressed the enormous potential of their material, which is 100% recyclable and biodegradable. Maplex® is a next generation material made from 100% wood fibers and zero binders. Therefore, it is biodegradable and recyclable. It can be formed using a variety of processes, and it readily accepts paints, dyes, stains and many adhesives. We worked in several pieces that demonstrate the surprising strenght and formability of the material. How-to guides were written to help designer and architects understad the capabilities of the material. Documentation was also prepared to prepare Maplex for LEED credits certification. Project developed with Erika Hanson
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