Tofu

Tofu is a collection of seating and side elements, born from the direct reuse of polyurethane foam blocks discarded during industrial production. These blocks are typically rejected for failing to meet standard technical specifications and are usually converted into “ecofoam” through an energy-intensive process of grinding and recomposition with chemical binders.

Tofu proposes an alternative: through selection, cutting, and minimal processing, the discarded blocks are transformed directly into finished objects, preserving the integrity of the expanded material and avoiding the environmental impact of conventional recycling. Each irregular volume is finished by hand with a polyurethane coating that consolidates the surface and enhances its unique texture, giving the soft foam a visual weight and presence akin to natural stone—an object that takes on the appearance of something solid and permanent.

Positioned between furniture and domestic micro-architecture, the collection turns an industrial by-product into a replicable production system with a distinct aesthetic identity. Research began in 2024 with irregular volumes and experimental stone-like finishes; by 2025 it had evolved into two standardised formats (pouf and bench), accompanied by a reduced, optimised palette of finishes—a key step toward a scalable, resource-efficient production logic.