Kenneth Cobonpue : phoenix bamhoo concept car

Filipino designer kenneth   cobonpue and german product designer albercht
Birkner explore the connections between technology and nature in the ‘Phoenix’
bamboo concept car. in 10 days, craftsman and weavers handmade the automobile from
bamboo, rattan, steel and nylon. the form of the outer shell mimics the structure of a
leaf, using a single spine similar to those found in vertebrae and plants. the exterior
shell is woven starting at the front, proceeding to the rear, enveloping the interior which
seamlessly forms the dashboards and seats as it continues backwards. the two parts are
connected in the tail of the vehicle, creating the ‘stem’. phoenix does not only focus on
the form, but also the idea of a car being heavy and industrial. the biodegradable
materials challenge the notion of dense, long lasting materials in vehicular design. it
looks at the option of inexpensively and ecologically replacing the shell if need be
while maintain the same inner construct. the Proposal introduces nature and
craftsmanship into automotive technology.