The Beehive Chair by Graham Roebeck takes home the prize as the winner of the 2011 Formica Formations competition. Designed in his New Zealand studio, architect and designer Graham Roebeck takes inspiration in kinetic objects frozen in time and interpreted through sculpture and design. The Beehive Chair displays a solid object that is characterized by circular lines that push into the surface to give the chair a resonating movement. Roebeck’s design, while almost seeming to be overly structural, is balanced by having the form taper towards the ground to make it appear as if the bulk of the furniture is floating above the surface. The chair uses Lakepine Zero low emitting MDF, beeswax polish, and warm white Formica high-pressure laminate.
Photography by Sam McCabe
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.