A modular sofa designed around the realities and rituals of urban renting. Instead of treating furniture as static, it responds to how people actually live—moving often, adapting constantly, and making the most of limited space. STRUNG compresses from a three-seater into a single lounge chair through a simple tension-rope system, allowing it to reshape itself as life shifts around it. It’s light enough to move alone and compact enough to fit in the boot of a car, reducing the stress and friction of relocation.
The project was driven by empathy for renters who repeatedly face the same challenges: disposable furniture, cramped rooms, and the emotional load of temporary living. STRUNG reframes the sofa as a long-term companion rather than a short-term purchase. Its seat panels swap between different widths, so users can expand or shrink the sofa as their environment changes—without replacing the whole piece. This strategic modularity helps counter the buy-and-dump cycle that contributes to the 20% of furniture discarded during moves.
At its core, STRUNG is not just about saving space; it’s about supporting people through the small, everyday rituals of living—moving, hosting, resting, resetting—while offering a more thoughtful, sustainable alternative to how we furnish transient urban lives.
Material choices reinforce this mindset. Lightweight PET felt made from recycled bottles and a simple birch plywood frame support ease of handling, longevity, and low environmental impact. No hardware, no tools-just intuitive assembly and a calm, stable presence in the home.
Strung's structure fits in a tote-bag and can be transported by a single person. Cushions are transported vacuum packed.
