Product: O’Hara Studio Chopu Seat

When O’Hara Studio cofounder Sean O’Hara finalizes a design, he travels to Indonesia to train a group of master craftsmen to produce the sculptural furniture or product. The shape of his seating piece Chopu, inspired by the name of the surfer-coveted Tahitian wave, emulates the movement of water. Comprising multiple layers of wood that form a radiating pattern, this indoor bench stands 15″ tall, 38″ wide, and 31.5″ deep. oharastudio.com

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Wanda Lau

Wanda Lau, LEED AP, is the former executive editor of ARCHITECT magazine. Along with 10 years of experience in architecture, engineering, and construction management, she holds a B.S. in civil engineering from Michigan State University, an S.M. in building technology from MIT, and an M.A. in journalism from Syracuse University's Newhouse School. Her work appears in several journals, books, and magazines, including Men's Health, ASID Icon, and University Business. Follow her on Twitter.

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