Japanese boundaries: A different way of perceiving space

In Japan symbolism, signs, movement, subtle indications or even education can be found as a boundary for space. This may elude the visiting westerner as he is used to the physical barriers which forcefully indicate his course. It does not necessarily mean that the only barriers we westerners recognise are physical, but the sensitivity towards none physical borders is of a different nature compared with the Japanese.

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Saw mill in operation

This movie (4 min) shows a wood mill in operation. The process that happens from when the tree trunk arrives until it is ready to go to the wholesaler.

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Case study: Conversion of a sleeping room with in suite bathroom

This presentation will lead you through the different stages of the makeover. It will explain in detail the different facets involved in successfully responding to living requirements.It also carefully explains the steps within a project and the work method applied.

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Industrial laminated wood bending

In mass-producing for the furniture and interior market, High Frequency forming is a commonly used method for bending wood. Typical examples are chair seats and backs.
The following is a short 50 seconds movie of an industrial plant in Spain supplying many of the local chair and interior decoration manufactures with components.

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Case study: conversion of an Edwardian house bathroom into a contemporary style

This presentation will lead you through the different stages of the makeover. It will explain in detail the different facets involved in successfully remodeling a bathroom of an edwardian style house into a contemporary minimal bathroom.

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