Inspired by the work of Buckminster Fuller, the Geodesic Range brings the futuristic aesthetics and structural efficiency of Geodesic architecture into furniture design. ​The project began by trying to find new ways of using readily available copper pipe for furniture making, as copper is 100% recyclable, has antibacterial properties, and can be polished to a mirror finish.

I made custom flattening dies to transform pipe into structural components, using a hydraulic press. The Geodesic Dome Table is created from 30 metres of copper pipe, and assembled with 122 Brass fixings. The lattice shell dome distributes forces equally across its structure, while providing a striking visual impact.

The third version of the dome table utilised aluminium flat bar for its construction. Aluminium is both stronger and lighter than copper, so is a great material for this design. It has a more understated aesthetic in comparison to the copper pipe, but has a strong resistance to tarnishing so requires minimal maintenance.

Following on from the dome tables, the range expanded with the geodesic cylinder and console tables in both copper and aluminium, and a steel tube cylinder stool.