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FEATURES DESIGN

14 ITTO Tropical Timber Market Report 30 International Journal Of Arts Architecture &
Countries are pushing forward with more strategic Design From Craftsmanship To Convenience: A
partnerships to seek new opportunities and reduce Shift From Handmade To Modular Furniture In
risks. 2026 is still considered a year of recovery, but The Residential Sector
rising geopolitical tensions mean there are still many The Indian residential furniture sector is undergoing
challenges ahead. ITTO shares more about the latest a transformative shift from traditional handmade
developments. furniture to modular systems, driven by rapid
urbanisation, evolving consumer preferences,
TECHNOLOGY and technological advancements in design and
production. This study investigates the extent and
impact of this transition in Pune, a Tier-2 city that
24 Factors Influencing Circular Transition Towards has both traditional and contemporary lifestyles.
The Adoption Of Remanufacturing In The Furniture By Prachi Pande and Shiva Shishodia, S. B. Patil
Sector College of Architecture & Design
The transition to a circular economy presents
both opportunities and challenges for traditional 37 Designing The Future: Furniture Trends and
manufacturing sectors. Remanufacturing is a Aesthetics for 2026
key strategy for extending product lifecycles and As we start the new year, what better way than
reducing environmental impact, yet its adoption to discover the design trends that will take centre
remains limited in the furniture industry. By Malin stage from showrooms to living rooms. Beyond the
Lofving, Jonkoping University, and Mirka Kans, aesthetics, consumers are looking for functionality,
Chalmers University of Technology personality and emotional and value resonance. By
Aileen Yeo