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Jarrod Lim pushes the boundaries of wood furniture

Jarrod Lim pushes the boundaries of wood furniture

Renowned designer Jarrod Lim on his modern interpretation of the peacock chair, his adoption of thermally modified American red oak and his collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC).

Nathan Yong explores the lifecycle of curiosity with AHEC

Nathan Yong explores the lifecycle of curiosity with AHEC

Renowned designer Nathan Yong’s visionary philosophy comes to life in the Lifecycles collection, a collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) that redefines sustainable design.

American hardwood challenges perceptions in environmentally responsible design

American hardwood challenges perceptions in environmentally responsible design

The recent Kurunpa Kunpu collaboration, an exhibition of new furniture pieces realised in American maple, cherry and walnut, puts a spotlight on the resilience of First Nations People as well as the environmental impact of American hardwood species and their role in Australian design.

New approaches with the same grand material: Sustainable hardwood certification

New approaches with the same grand material: Sustainable hardwood certification

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It’s all in the process: Tom Fereday’s ‘External Review’

It’s all in the process: Tom Fereday’s ‘External Review’

The American Hardwood Export Council and Tom Fereday recently launched External Review – a reflection of the Cove Lounge’s design process, from start to finish.

5 notable installations from the 2021 London Design Festival’s Designposts initiative

5 notable installations from the 2021 London Design Festival’s Designposts initiative

The Designposts project at the 2021 London Design Festival explores the beauty of hardwood while celebrating emerging local talents and the creative history of London’s neighbourhoods.

Roger&Sons revitalises the art of woodworking in Singapore

Roger&Sons revitalises the art of woodworking in Singapore

Roger&Sons emphatic approach and eco-conscious philosophy are key to keeping the vanishing trade of woodworking alive in Singapore.