Aljoud Lootah's Oru origami furniture is made from teak, felt and copper

We've seen different objects shaped according to the principles of origami, but these beautiful furniture pieces by Dubai-based designer Aljoud Lootah use timber in an unexpected way that looks both playful and surprisingly practical. Their bold shapes

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We've seen different objects shaped according to the principles of origami, but these beautiful furniture pieces by Dubai-based designer Aljoud Lootah use timber in an unexpected way that looks both playful and surprisingly practical. Their bold geometric shapes are paired with teak wood as the material which gives them warmth.

The Oru furniture collection is named after the Japanese word for "gold."

Aljoud Lootah The Oru Origami Furniture

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The Oru furniture collection is named after the Japanese word for "gold."

Despite their appearance as foldable structures, the pieces offer a high level of stability and sturdiness.

Aljoud Lootah The Oru Origami Furniture

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Despite their appearance as foldable structures, the pieces offer a high level of stability and sturdiness.

According to the designer, the idea for the collection stemmed from the geometric playfulness that accompanies the act of folding flat, two-dimensional surfaces such as paper in order to create beautiful 3D objects and forms.

Aljoud Lootah The Oru Origami Furniture

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According to the designer, the idea for the collection stemmed from the geometric playfulness that accompanies the act of folding flat, two-dimensional surfaces such as paper in order to create beautiful 3D objects and forms.

Lootah's Oru works made a debut at Design Days Dubai which will conclude on Friday.

Aljoud Lootah The Oru Origami Furniture

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Lootah's Oru works made a debut at Design Days Dubai which will conclude on Friday.

The bold geometric shapes are paired with teak wood as the material which gives them warmth.

Aljoud Lootah The Oru Origami Furniture

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The bold geometric shapes are paired with teak wood as the material which gives them warmth.

Aljoud Lootah uses timber in an unexpected way.

Aljoud Lootah The Oru Origami Furniture

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Aljoud Lootah uses timber in an unexpected way.

Aljoud Lootah’s Oru origami furniture is made from teak, felt and copper

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