"Martin A. Andersen, founder of Studio M3, began the project by rescuing a batch of old USM filing cabinets from the former Kreditkassen headquarters. The sturdy frames were still functional, providing a ready‑made skeleton for new ideas . Andersen's own contribution consists of two benches wrapped in reclaimed timber, climbing rope woven into a macramé back, tall grass inserts and a transparent balloon pump that adds a light, playful accent."
"Bård Arnesen took a different route, covering his re‑imagined Haller piece with large tapestry blankets. Rather than cutting or stapling the fabric, he left the blankets whole so they can be reused as wall hangings after the exhibition. Kjetil Smedal transformed a standard Haller unit into a functional record player. He applied a fibreglass shell over the frame and incorporated mass‑timber panels to create a resonant acoustic enclosure, turning the modular furniture into a retro‑style audio device."
"Lloyd Winter's entry looks as if it has been abandoned for years. Weathered paint, rusted bolts and a patina of dust give the piece a deliberately aged appearance, prompting viewers to consider the life cycle of objects and the beauty of decay. Josefin Johansson contributed a sleek bench that combines the classic USM geometry with a mix of reclaimed oak slats and soft upholstery, offering a comfortable seating option that still respects the system's clean lines."
Ten Norwegian designers reinterpreted the modular USM Haller system for Designers' Saturday 2025 in Oslo under the theme "Repurpose," using reclaimed and self‑sourced materials. Martin A. Andersen salvaged old USM filing cabinets and converted the frames into benches wrapped in reclaimed timber with macramé rope, grass inserts and a transparent balloon pump. Bård Arnesen kept tapestry blankets whole so they could be reused as wall hangings. Kjetil Smedal built a fibreglass and mass‑timber acoustic enclosure to turn a Haller unit into a record player. Other contributions ranged from deliberately weathered finishes to mixed oak slats and soft upholstery.
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