JanskyDundera & kolemhlíny
Matěj Janský and Cyril Dunděra from the award-winning design studio JanskyDundera, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary creative platform kolemhlíny founded by Matěj Janský, architect Svetlana Devyatkina and engineer Lukáš Bejček presented a rammed earth installation titled young earth. It responded to current ecological challenges and aesthetic demands. The monumental table around, accompanied by gathered data, showcased that the rammed earth opens new doors to sustainability in architecture and design.
around table - dark version
rammed earth, ground and polished earth
1600x1600x750mm
2024
around table - light version
rammed earth, ground and polished earth
1600x1600x750mm
2024
The table is made from a mixture of clay, water and remnants of stonemasonry. It doesn't contain any cement additives, making the material completely natural. "The tabletop is a sample of polished rammed earth flooring, made from the excavations of metro line D, and its leg represents a sample of a rammed earth wall. The installation will also include a second prototype table originating from a landfill, where excavated materials await further use. The aggregate used in the tables is from crushed stonemasonry scraps, which are also waste materials," describes architect Svetlana Devyatkina.
Most of the material used for the earth mix comes from a radius of approximately 11 km from the center of Prague. In addition to the earth from landfills, it also includes scraps of Slivenec marble, which is typical for the mosaic of Prague's pavements, and Lipov marble, used on the Bull Staircase of Prague Castle designed by architect Josip Plečnik. The surface of the table has been treated with natural oil and wax, which provide a shine without compromising the material's ability to absorb and release moisture. This preserves the natural essence of the table, and the material is practically reusable.
The processing of local materials using ramming technology has enabled the creation of an object with unique aesthetics, haptic quality, and a low carbon footprint. "The used materials are essentially waste, which we transformed into a valuable piece of furniture. Our joint installation demonstrates how seemingly worthless clay can be innovatively used to create something beautiful and useful," adds designer Matěj Janský from the JanskyDundera studio.
Two experimental round tables with a diameter of 160 cm, a height of 75 cm, and a weight of 300 kg are available for sale. The dark version of the table is made from rock extracted during the construction of Metro Line D and can be viewed in person in our gallery at any time during normal opening hours or by appointment.
The around table of the same diameter can be produced with any aggregate within 4–6 weeks. Custom tables made to specific shape and size preferences take 8–12 weeks based on a personal meeting and sampling with the client.