Designers and architects were wrapping materials over and around things one year ago, like these wooden plywood ribs that appear to drape the ceiling and bar of a coffee shop in Poland (above).
The roof of this church by Coop Himmelb(l)au looks like it has been wrapped in a spiral over the top of the building (above).
Rami Tareef created chairs with geometric patterns by wrapping and weaving cords around spare, steel frames (above).
Planks of a picnic bench extend and fold over nearby railings at contemporary arts centre (above).
Finally, one piece of leather is folded like a tortilla to create pouches for your money or spectacles (above).
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