manufacture
New applications built from existing materials and components
Coming soon to our lineup:
ROVER
ROVER is a circular design studio based in Aalst that inventories and transforms local industrial residual flows into furniture collections and objects. Its approach is rooted in existing materials, with a strong focus on reuse, local production, and circular design.
ROVER was founded by designer Tom De Koninck and positions itself at the intersection of circular design, architecture, and local manufacturing. Rather than starting from a predefined concept, each object emerges from the properties and availability of existing materials. Industrial surplus materials such as steel, wood, tubes, and sheet materials are inventoried, explored, and transformed into timeless furniture collections and interior applications. The design language combines structural clarity with direct material expression, where the origin of the materials is intentionally allowed to remain visible. Typologies such as chairs, tables, and lighting are developed as durable objects with a strong local grounding. Projects such as the Scrap Chair and the Latto Lamp collection demonstrate how circular design can become a credible alternative within contemporary design. Materials retain their value through reuse, minimal processing, and collaboration with local manufacturers and social workshops, creating a close connection between design, production, and circularity.
Coming soon to our collection: NNOF DESIGN
NNOF (Nearly New Office Facilities) is a Belgian initiative focused on circular office design. The approach centers on reusing and revaluing existing furniture within a systemic design framework.
NNOF originated in Belgium with the ambition to fundamentally rethink workspace design, placing circularity at its core. Rather than focusing on new production, the concept starts from existing furniture flows that are reused, adapted, and reintroduced. The approach is strongly systemic, where inventory, design, and implementation form a coherent process. Furniture is not seen as individual objects, but as part of a broader material and usage cycle. Typologies such as desks, chairs, and storage systems are recomposed or adapted based on available elements. Materials retain their value through extended lifecycles, with minimal interventions and a focus on efficient resource use. The approach results in environments where existing elements are integrated in a natural and functional way.
