Aluminum formwork (“AL – FORM”) is used to create various types of concrete structures for architectural framing. Inspired by the cycle process of ‘Production – Rental – Repair – Dissolution – Reproduction’, niceworkshop designed FORMAT’s aluminum formwork as part of its new furniture series. ‘AL – FORM’ used at construction sites are often reused after removing surface concrete debris through ‘Shot blasting’ and ‘Flattening’ process. A concrete texture is formed on the surface of the reused ‘AL – FORM’ due to pouring and curing, traces of the concrete become darker with repeated work. Through this collaborative effort, we introduce the 'Aged Form Line', which captures the enduring texture of concrete on the surface even after the repair process, and the 'New Form Line', which employs new materials reproduced through a recycling process. The work consists of four types of furniture: Lounge chair, Dining chair, Table and a Bench.
