Spacebar Design

Meet the makers

The problem / Our Mission

New Zealand produces 48,000 Tonnes of waste annually... that’s equivalent to 16,842 Toyota corollas!

We aim to reduce this by designing, manufacturing and supplying circular sustainable furniture and cabinetry.

our STORY

The Journey so far

Discover the journey and milestones of Spacebar Design

2020

Company founded

Spacebar Design was established with a vision to revolutionise the furniture and cabinetry industry combining stunning aesthetics with sustainable practices.

2022

NZ Best Awards Finalist

Spacebar Design was recognised as a finalist for their exemplary kitchen design in a Titirangi home, tailored for a multi-generational family. The project featured a bold, modern kitchen that became the centrepiece of the home, using natural and composite materials to integrate the surrounding landscape indoors. The design cleverly balanced communal spaces with private retreats, achieving harmony through consistent material and colour themes throughout the spaces."

2023

NZ Best Awards Finalist

In 2023, Spacebar Design was honoured as a finalist for their innovative UD. modular furniture system. This system was developed to combat the wastefulness seen in the furniture industry by providing durable, adaptable, and aesthetically versatile furniture. UD. is designed to last a lifetime, reducing waste with its modular components that can be repaired, replaced, or reconfigured to meet evolving needs and styles, embodying sustainability in every element.

2024

Launching of UD furniture system and Te Ari collaboration

Our fully circular furniture solution for interior space. Designed to be reused, repurposed, repaired, reconfigured and remain in purpose. We also celebrated our collaboration with Te Ari from warren and Mahoney to engage different communities in expression of our mission towards product and land stewardship through Māori and indigenous design elements.

The makers at Spacebar

Meet our team

Get to know the creative minds behind our designs

Photo of Co-founder & Designer Anson Kong
Anson Kong
Co-founder & Designer

With extensive experience in the construction and furniture industry, Anson has witnessed the unnecessary disposal of items due to shifting purposes, irreparable damage, or poor construction quality. These experiences have fuelled his passion to offer a solution that prevents such waste.

A photo of Co-founder & Designer Tim Lee
Tim Lee
Co-founder & Designer

A skilful craftsman and designer with a passion to craft solutions using honest and quality materials. He oversees all things production in our workshop to ensure all things are built to uphold our vision and mission here at Spacebar.

Photo of Digital Director Jordan Wareham
Jordan Wareham
Digital Director

With over 10 years of experience in the digital design space, Jordan's passion lies in creating intuitive, user-centred digital experiences that blend functionality with aesthetic excellence.

Why we choose to work with sustainable furniture

At Spacebar Design, we are committed to using sustainable and upcycled materials in our design and production process. By embracing circularity and focusing on longevity, we aim to reduce waste and create interior solutions that have a positive environmental impact.

Set of draws from the UD modular furniture line

Spacebar's trusted partners

What it’s like to work with us

Scroll through a step by step guide into what it's like to collaborate with us

What it’s like to work with us

Scroll through a step by step guide into what it's like to collaborate with us

Collaboration at the heart and soul of what we do

We incorporate collaboration at every stage of the process, engaging with architects, interior designers, and material manufacturers. This collaborative approach ensures that every project is not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally sustainable. By working closely with partners who share a commitment to sustainability, we can innovate and apply eco-friendly practices more effectively, creating products that are both durable and designed with minimal environmental impact. This synergy helps to push the boundaries of what sustainable design can achieve, leading to more innovative and effective solutions.

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