Two images spotted on Japanese Trash recently opened our eyes to the possibility of using geometic cuts of plywood veneers as a wall covering. Ah, no, on closer inspection, the fireplace surround above appears to be stone…but it COULD be done with plywood…
Why not?
To get a sense of range of possibilities, we recommend buying a veneer sample pack
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This wild ceiling designed by architect Kengo Kuma, found in Kengo Kuma’s Selected Works further expand our plywood thinking:
via Japanese Trash
photos courtesy Chris Warnes, Tom Parker Fonte, Kengo Kuma & Associates
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Cool idea. Yesterday’s NYT had a article on someone who makes moveable plywood backsplashes: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/11/garden/now-your-backsplash-can-move-with-you.html?_r=0
The Casa da Musica in Porto, Portugal is an amazing concert hall designed by Rem Koolhaas. They used plywood streaked with gold throughout the main music space.