furnishing buildings
DESCRIPTION
a collection of five projects from a study of furniture. projects range from household furniture to educational furniture with a concentration on tables.TRANSCRIPT
Cubed Coffee Table
*Abstract Model
This table works as a matrix of wooden cubes set supported by four cross-shaped legs. The table acts as a pedestal for a pane of glass or it acts on its own. Some of the cubes are missing to create the illusion of decay.
Cubed Coffee Table
Side Elevation
Front Elevation
Plan
Found Objects
Table Legs
Table
Matrix Pattern
Cubed Coffee Table
Bottle Coffee Table
*Abstract Model
This table is a product of recyclable materi-als. Using old mason jars and other storage jars, the table comes together by a hexago-nal metal band that wraps around the edges of the bottles. The bottles play the role of reclection, refraction, and transpar-ency. a sealant is used between the bottles to support the weight of the bottles and the live loads on its surface.
Bottle Coffee Table
Found Objects
Malleable Aluminum
Billiard Ball Collector
Glass Bottles
Plan
Elevation
Glass Bottle Legs
Glass Bottles
Hexagonal Band
Mason Jar Tall Storage Jar
Bottle Coffee Table
Disc Lantern
*Abstract Model
This lantern is used from recycled compact discs. The discs work as great reflectors of light from the lighbulbs placed through the center of the disc. The discs are held together tightly through the use of clamps on the edges of the discs. the lantern is held from the ceiling by a strong cable that carries the electrical wiring for each of the bulbs.
Disc Lantern
Section showing wire
Ceiling Suspension WireDisc Clamp Connection
Disc to Disc Clamp Connection
Compact Disc
Light Bulb
Paper Clamp
Electrical WireFound Objects
Disc Lantern
Chalkboard Desk
*Abstract Model
This desk is created through the action of folding a chalkboard in several directions to create a desk. These folds are then repeated on a smaller scale to create a small chair made from chalkboard. The end result is a chalkboard surface on all faces of the desk for writing.
Chalkboard Desk
Side Elevation
Plan
Found Object
Step1 Step 2 Step 3
Chalkboard Desk
Reading Nook
*Abstract Model
This reading nook employs a series flat plates for the purpose of providing a pri-vate reading space for a student. The Nook can be used in a library or other common study space where reading is ideal. The desk system allows for two students to study or read in complete privacy from each other.
Reading Nook
Plan
Section
I80°
Elevation
Reading Nook