An exhibition showcasing 24 experimental chairs fabricated in response to the theme of 'Availability'

Adapting proprietary components, reinventing existing systems and exploring ‘off-the-shelf’ materials, with emphasis placed upon on how available materials can be reimagined and used in inventive ways. 

"In a world where we encounter a shortage of resources and ever-changing social conditions, the lifespan of design must be reinvestigated and expanded to consider a wider range of materials and fabrication techniques. ‘Availability’ aims to connect designers with traditional technologies to engage with and consider the environmental impact of every project. How might we employ new approaches to fabrication with consideration to life-cycle, future functionality and environmental footprint? Why mine something native and diminishing when we can reuse, reappropriate and reconfigure pre–existing components, materials and systems?" @alt.material

The exhibition runs from 1st- 8th December at the Microluxe space, 28 Johnston Street, Fitzroy from 10-6pm daily
Works are available for purchase via an instagram auction @alt.material

Participating Designers include:

Adam Cornish
Adrian Fernandez
AND Studio
BCDO
Bolaji Teniola
Darcy Zelenko
Dean Norton & Jordan Fleming
Elise Cakebread
Fomu
Geoz Design
Hung Hin Chan & Shimroth John Thomas
James McNab
Joel Priestland
Locki Humphrey
Marissa Lindquist & Michael Chapman
MOUND & Alex Goss 
Object Density
Rene Linssen
Sarah Mair
SIMULAA
Skeehan Studio
Studio Edwards