Unusual Materials: Foundry

There are numerous ways to contribute to a more sustainable way of living, and our furniture choices are one of them. If you consider that any single commercial building is likely to undergo around 30-40 refurbishments in its lifetime, it doesn’t take a genius to appreciate the vast amount of waste that is produced as a result. By incorporating sustainable materials into your office design, you can help contribute to the reduction of waste and minimise its negative effects on the environment.

With a raw simplicity and uncompromising edginess, the ‘industrial look’ is more popular than ever for office spaces. Favouring a minimalist approach, workspaces can be decluttered, and over-loaded areas swapped out for neat shelving units and subtle storage spaces made of natural materials. Simplicity is at its height with recently improved cleanliness and safety procedures, so this is a great way of employing intelligent design whilst maintaining a healthy environment for all.

The industrial look can be sustainably achieved without compromising the necessary aesthetic. By simply replacing metal with unusual materials such as recycled steel and incorporating natural woods, units can be as captivating as ever before but without the long-term damage to our planet.

Frovi’s eye-catching Foundry range offers a unique shelving solution that is ideal for dividing open-plan offices and creating zoned areas that are now an organisational necessity. The unit is made from 98% recycled steel rebar (reinforced steel) which is popular due to its highly durable strength.

Its unique ribbed surfaces are originally designed to increase the surface area, helping it grip to concrete, however they also offer a distinctive look synonymous with an industrial style. The use of rebar ensures that Foundry maintains its sturdiness over time, thus providing you with a long-lasting, hard-wearing unit that offers high-functionality for whatever purpose you desire.