• Revised new edition of the bestseller • Trend topics: sustainability and DIY • With construction plans and material lists

You don't have any money for furniture? Then build some yourself! Just in time for the do-it-yourself wave, Berlin-based architect and rapper Van Bo Le-Mentzel (*1977), popularly known as Le van Bo, has hit a nerve with his initiative. Amateurs have followed his instructions and built hundreds of cube sofas, the Berliner Hocker, or 24-Euro Chairs for a price that even the long-term unemployed can afford. A model apartment furnished with these pieces of furniture proves that it is possible to live tastefully without expensive grandstanding. Van Bo Le-Mentzel's call on the Internet to send him similar good ideas appealed to numerous users. The result of this crowd sourcing is this pocketbook with intelligent, build-it-yourself furniture accompanied by (life)wisdom from a multitalented artist and packed into book form. With blueprints and lists of materials, guaranteed doable by everyone.

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Hartz IV Moebel.com - Build More Buy Less!

Build your own furniture instead of buying expensive pieces - Creative DIY ideas for every budget

"No money for furniture? Then build your own!" - With this philosophy, Berlin architect and rapper Van Bo Le-Mentzel has created a movement that proves how stylish living is possible even on a low budget. This bilingual book (German/English) provides simple building instructions , material lists , and creative ideas to help you easily recreate furniture pieces like the Berlin Stool , the 24-Euro Chair , or a cubical sofa .

• Handmade furniture for a unique home
• Simple DIY building plans for stylish and functional furniture - perfect for beginners
• Affordable & sustainable - smart construction instead of expensive consumption

• Includes blueprints and material lists - all projects are practical and ensure success Whether you're a minimalist, student, or budget-conscious - this book is the perfect source of inspiration for anyone looking to live affordably, creatively, and sustainably! Van Bo Le-Mentzel (*1977), architect and author creates initiatives and inventions at the intersection of social participation and design. Le-Mentzel is the director of the non-profit Tiny Foundation and specializes in micro-housing. Developing affordable housing for low-income individuals he has been awarded the Werkbund Label, the ZEIT Wissen Award, and the Bayreuther Exemplary Prize. His designs are featured in the collections of renowned museums, including the Vitra Design Museum, the Bauhaus-Archiv MfG, and Bauhaus Weimar. Le-Mentzel lives in Berlin with his wife and three children.

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Hartz IV Moebel.com Build More Buy Less!

Build your own furniture instead of buying expensive pieces Creative DIY ideas for every budget

No money for furniture? Then build your own! With this philosophy, Berlin architect and rapper Van Bo Le-Mentzel has created a movement that proves how stylish living is possible even on a low budget. This bilingual book (German/English) provides simple building instructions , material lists , and creative ideas to help you easily recreate furniture pieces like the Berlin Stool , the 24-Euro Chair , or a cubical sofa .

• Handmade furniture for a unique home
• Simple DIY building plans for stylish and functional furniture perfect for beginners
• Affordable & sustainable smart construction instead of expensive consumption
• Includes blueprints and material lists all projects are practical and ensure success Whether you're a minimalist, student, or budget-conscious this book is the perfect source of inspiration for anyone looking to live affordably, creatively, and sustainably! Van Bo Le-Mentzel (*1977), architect and author creates initiatives and inventions at the intersection of social participation and design. Le-Mentzel is the director of the non-profit Tiny Foundation and specializes in micro-housing. Developing affordable housing for low-income individuals he has been awarded the Werkbund Label, the ZEIT Wissen Award, and the Bayreuther Exemplary Prize. His designs are featured in the collections of renowned museums, including the Vitra Design Museum, the Bauhaus-Archiv MfG, and Bauhaus Weimar. Le-Mentzel lives in Berlin with his wife and three children.