CO:CONE

CO:CONE

an element that

expands when wet,

contracts when dry. 

a feature that creates 

a natural movement.

just as the 

pine cone.

The project of CO:CONE started out with selecting plants that naturally could create a new material or product. 

Since both reed and pine wood are easily renewable, that was a given starting point. 

These materials collaborate with the features of the pine cone and create a structure 

that naturally responds to humidity in the air. A product that could be used as shading - on the roof, wall or window.

Cones are amazing. 

Since they have to kinds of wooden layer that responds differently to humidity, 

a natural movement occurs. The two layers are of diverse density, 

and since low density expands more, the opening of the pine come to pass. 

CO:CONE translates this feature to moving shades.
Instead of cones, pinewood veneer is the porous part, and wood glue the stabilizer.

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