Living Hinges Let Plywood Bend Like Fabric
In a compact 340-square-foot workshop in Portland, Studio Alder Woodcraft reimagined rigid plywood through living hinge techniques, crafting elegant curved cabinetry. This approach merges traditional woodworking with modern innovation, yielding smooth contours, better light distribution, and intuitive ergonomics. Designer Erin Hall demonstrates that plywood can indeed adapt and flow with grace, redefining both functionality and aesthetics.
By Melanie Higgins
4 min