Yield. Chair

Yield. is a chair from the 6000 series, a project that redefines the potential of industrial aluminum extrusions. Designed using extrusions from the 6000 series, each piece is carefully selected for its intrinsic qualities and potential.

Process
Aluminum recovered from Montreal's industrial environments is transformed using bending techniques on a 30-ton press with a solid maplewood mould. This bending process creates integrated joints that hold each component in place, without the need for hardware or mechanical assembly.

Concept
Inspired by the concept of the "yield point," the point at which a material transitions from elastic flexibility to permanent deformation, the proposed joint embodies this notion of plasticity. Yield. doesn't just challenge traditional manufacturing methods; it proposes a creative, modular approach to material reuse, where each intervention highlights the authenticity of the material and its potential for transformation into a minimalist yet functional form.

Created over the span of 7 weeks