a thing to sit on; a thing to stand on

G R O U P 1 Documentation

A t h i n g t o s i t o n A thing to stand on

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1000 CE - 1500 CE

1 Folded Stool 2 Klismo 3 Death Chair 4 Bench Seating 5 Gothic Collapsible 6 Roccoco Couch 7 Renaissance Couch 8 Piano Stool 9 Curvy Chair 10 Factory Swivel Stool 11 Victorian Corner Chair 12 Victorian Couch 13 Carabin Chair 14 Grand Comfort 15 Prouve Cite Lounge 16 The Tank 17 Plywood Chair 18 Hunting Chair 19 No. Pk0 20 Wire Cone 21 Ball 22 Pantower 23 Superonda 24 Kazuki 25 Chaffeuse 26 Oneshot Folding Chair 27 Flux 28 Cima Ladder

1500 CE - 1900 CE

1900 - 2000

2000 - Present

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Morphology

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WOOD

SHEAR

CUBE

STOOL

METAL

PANEL

RECTANGULAR

CHAIR

PLASTIC

BRACED

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COUCH

FIBERGLASS/FOAM

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RHOMBUS

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MOMENT

CYLINDER

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The desired form of this project was to create a coffee table.

A recess in the table allowed storage for programmatic needs.

However, the recess did not fit the composition of the table. To evoke a sense of lightness while maintaining its functions, different forms arose.

Accentuating finger joints througout the table suggested a visual continuity throughout the project.

Beams sizes varied based on the alternation of joints creating multiple parts.

Parts made up parts eventually leading up to the desired dimensions.

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Glue time and the application of pressure became a factor in the transfer between digital and physical realms.

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The geometry of this table can be seen as a precedent for a collection of different pieces of furniture.

date

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1000 CE - 1500 CE

1 Folded Stool 2 Klismo 3 Death Chair 4 Bench Seating 5 Gothic Collapsible 6 Roccoco Couch 7 Renaissance Couch 8 Piano Stool 9 Curvy Chair 10 Factory Swivel Stool 11 Victorian Corner Chair 12 Victorian Couch 13 Carabin Chair 14 Grand Comfort 15 Prouve Cite Lounge 16 The Tank 17 Plywood Chair 18 Hunting Chair 19 No. Pk0 20 Wire Cone 21 Ball 22 Pantower 23 Superonda 24 Kazuki 25 Chaffeuse 26 Oneshot Folding Chair 27 Flux 28 Cima Ladder 29 Finger Joint Table 30 Modular Kerf Chair 31 Multi Functional Drawer

1500 CE - 1900 CE

1900 - 2000

2000 - Present

Material

Structure

Morphology

function

WOOD

SHEAR

CUBE

STOOL

METAL

PANEL

RECTANGULAR

CHAIR

PLASTIC

BRACED

SPHERE

COUCH

FIBERGLASS/FOAM

FRAME

RHOMBUS

BENCH

MOMENT

CYLINDER

ladder

MEMBRANE

DIamond

table contain

plane cone organic

E E F F I C I E N C Y

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Drawer

Base

G A R O T

JAY HENSON II

The aim of this project was to break away from the traditional method of dedicating excessive area in the dresser created by an overlap between face of the drawers. The sole purpose of the dresser is intended for storage, the concept of maximizing this capacity through side shelving was conceived and executed.

A very ordered and symmetrical design, this dresser utilizes traditional ideals of symmetry and rectilinear design in order to create an interesting functional furniture piece. The eyesight down toward the dresser creates a 45° angle with respect to the horizontal and is mimicked through the angle of the dresser on the side elevation. The shelving that will be extruded from the dresser is rectangular and exposes the angled drawer units beyond.

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This design is congruent in the latter with the exception of the easily accessible lids for items located in the front of the drawer spaces.

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Sticking with the overall properties of 4’ x 2’-4” and 5 sets of drawer units, the design is transformed back to the terraced concept and references the top of one drawer to provide the location of the drawer below base. The result is a shelving unit that is terraced as well, and still exposes the angled drawers in side elevation.

A mathematical approach was applied to the design with the variations of angles creating a fanning effect. The rule set was to start with the previous 65° angle on the top drawer and make each drawer 10” tall and 6” deep, and not conflict with the overall dimensions of the dresser unit. The result is evident in the different angles that were produced and how the differences between each angle divided the previous in half. The problem is this creates for a lack of usable, parallel-to-the-horizontal space.

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The next ‘step’ was to explore the benefits of 90° angle while still keeping the overall dimensions the same. The result is spaces that have the ability to be more functional for holding items and a shelving unit that completely encloses and hides the dresser in side elevation.

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To break away from the shelving that encloses the dressers in side elevation, the unit was made rectangular.

To prevent items from sliding away from the compartment, a divider was added. This creates for an interesting side elevation

Offsetting the angled drawers from the lid would create for a more convenient experience for the user. Rather than having to hold the lid open while looking for a specific item, the lid can now be opened a greater degree so that its center of gravity is located behind the hinge of the lid.

The decision to proceed with a child’s dresser then provoked the notion to design the dimensions of the dresser to fit accordingly to an average size child who is four feet tall. The dimensions of the drawers were directly correlated with the dimensions of clothing for a child of that size.

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The overall geometry of the terrace is a playful form that will result in the culmination of organization and maximum storage capacity. The cautious decision to not exceed a height of thirty inches was in correlation with the chest height of the child in order to accommodate the limitations children have when trying to access clothing located in the top drawers. The depth of twenty inches allows the reach of a child to reach items located in the back of drawers.

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02 Drawer Slides

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date

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1000 CE - 1500 CE

1 Folded Stool 2 Klismo 3 Death Chair 4 Bench Seating 5 Gothic Collapsible 6 Roccoco Couch 7 Renaissance Couch 8 Piano Stool 9 Curvy Chair 10 Factory Swivel Stool 11 Victorian Corner Chair 12 Victorian Couch 13 Carabin Chair 14 Grand Comfort 15 Prouve Cite Lounge 16 The Tank 17 Plywood Chair 18 Hunting Chair 19 No. Pk0 20 Wire Cone 21 Ball 22 Pantower 23 Superonda 24 Kazuki 25 Chaffeuse 26 Oneshot Folding Chair 27 Flux 28 Cima Ladder 29 Finger Joint Table 30 Modular Kerf Chair 31 Multi Functional Drawer

1500 CE - 1900 CE

1900 - 2000

2000 - Present

Material

Structure

Morphology

function

WOOD

SHEAR

CUBE

STOOL

METAL

PANEL

RECTANGULAR

CHAIR

PLASTIC

BRACED

SPHERE

COUCH

FIBERGLASS/FOAM

FRAME

RHOMBUS

BENCH

MOMENT

CYLINDER

ladder

MEMBRANE

DIamond

table contain

plane cone organic

MODULAR KERF CHAIR ELIZABETH JOHNSON

THE SCIENCE By its definition A kerf is the space a blade or cutting medium leaves behind. This can be manipulated into a technique to aid in the bending of wood called “kerf Bending�

When a Piece of wood is bent the fibers on top are in tension and the fibers on the bottom are in compression and this causes rippling and splitting. By removing certain amounts of wood. the surface of the board to be curved becomes smaller and in turn so does the tension and compression forces. This technique makes an easier, less destructive, and more predictable, way to bend wood.

THE FABRICATION The major form of fabrication in this case was the use of a CNC 3-Axis router. Each piece was comprised of three sections of kerfing, a lap joint on either end, and the final profile cut, and was cut in that order.

Once each piece was cut they were joined using a lap joint with glue and clamps and left to sit for 24 hours.

Lastly the piece was bent into shape by means of trial and error (modular) and then bolted into place.

The goal was to be able to cut X number of the exact same piece and mate them together accordingly. The beauty here is than you can cut as many pieces as is necessary to create a shape that is functional and comfortable for each case.

THE FAILURE The Initial test piece was only two sets of cuts. that is, only two sections. this was bent into a simple ribbon shape and then load tested. When the tester sat down the bends initially held, it was only when she was asked to bounce on it did they fail.

The main failure was in the separation of the lamination of ply’s. and in one case the complete snap of the tabs that mediate the Kerfing.

THE PROTOTYPE The current prototype is comprised of the cut sections and 4 sets of bolts. while this particular chair wont support an adult weight, it will tolerate 75-100 LBS. AGAIN The beauty of this modularity is that we have the flexibility to modify it into a different form with a few more, or a few less cuts.

THE FUTURE Upon further research and prototyping, several changes can be made to improve the strength of the piece. First and most important would be to variegate the sections of kerfing. this would be done in order to achieve the specificity of each bend and push it to its limit without actually breaking it. for example; the kerfed section where the back of the knees would touch can be manipulated in a way that the bend would be stable. this would be achieved by spacing the Wv out, or leaving more wood behind, making it harder to bend and more stable when pushed to its limit.

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date

name

1000 CE - 1500 CE

1 Folded Stool 2 Klismo 3 Death Chair 4 Bench Seating 5 Gothic Collapsible 6 Roccoco Couch 7 Renaissance Couch 8 Piano Stool 9 Curvy Chair 10 Factory Swivel Stool 11 Victorian Corner Chair 12 Victorian Couch 13 Carabin Chair 14 Grand Comfort 15 Prouve Cite Lounge 16 The Tank 17 Plywood Chair 18 Hunting Chair 19 No. Pk0 20 Wire Cone 21 Ball 22 Pantower 23 Superonda 24 Kazuki 25 Chaffeuse 26 Oneshot Folding Chair 27 Flux 28 Cima Ladder 29 Finger Joint Table 30 Modular Kerf Chair 31 Multi Functional Drawer

1500 CE - 1900 CE

1900 - 2000

2000 - Present

Material

Structure

Morphology

function

WOOD

SHEAR

CUBE

STOOL

METAL

PANEL

RECTANGULAR

CHAIR

PLASTIC

BRACED

SPHERE

COUCH

FIBERGLASS/FOAM

FRAME

RHOMBUS

BENCH

MOMENT

CYLINDER

ladder

MEMBRANE

DIamond

table contain

plane cone organic

c i t a t i o n s 1.

Mesopotamian Chair http://images.denhams.com/507/507lot36.jpg 2. Kline h t t p s : / / s 3 . a m a z o n a w s . c o m / a s s e t s . s v p p l y. c o m / l a r g e / 6 1 0 9 5 4 . j p g ? 1 3 8 8 3 7 3 0 1 0 3. Klismos h t t p : / / w w w. h o u s e b e a u t i f u l . c o m / s h o p p i n g / d e c o r a t i n g - t r e n d s / k l i s m o s - c h a i r s - 0 7 0 7 4.

Early Medieval Chair (1) h t t p : / / w w w. r f u r n i t u r e . c o m / s t o r e / m e r c h a n t . i h t m l ? p i d = 1 2 6 & s t e p = 4 5.

Early Medieval Chair (2) h t t p : / / w w w. t u r b o s q u i d . c o m / F u l l P r e v i e w / I n d e x . c f m / I D / 6 6 3 7 7 2 6.

Early Medieval Ladder h t t p : / / w w w. s a u g e r t i e s f u r n i t u r e . c o m / m a n u f a c t u r e r s . a s p x ? m f g i d = 8 4 5 0 7 7 8 2 4 7.

Death Chair http://shard3.1stdibs.us.com/archivesD/upload/8667/160/8667_1274120377_1_1.jpg 8.

Gothic Bench http://p2.la-img.com/539/15600/5106945_1_l.jpg 9.

Gothic Chair http://shard3.1stdibs.us.com/archivesD/upload/8667/160/8667_1274120377_1_1.jpg 10.

Gothic Collapsible Chair http://images.denhams.com/507/507lot36.jpg 11.

Rococo Couch http://cowanauctions.com/itemImages/85329.jpg 12.

Renaissance Couch h t t p : / / w w w. r a r c h i t e c t u r a l . c o m / i m a g e s / R e n a i s s a n c e S o f a 2 . j p g 13.

Piano Stool http://ancientpoint.com/category/578-antiques_furniture_benches__stools_/page_5.html 14. Banquette h t t p : / / w w w. g a g e f u r n i t u r e . c o m / h o m e / p r o d u c t s / l a r a - l i n e n - t u f t e d - l i n e n - b a n q u e e t t e / 15.

C h a i r, W i n s o r http://vermontwoodsstudios.com/products/contemporary-windsor-chair 16.

C u r v y C h a i r, 1 8 4 0 C E http://media-cache -ak0.pinimg.com/236x/d3/cd/58/d3cd58f863ff7c2f2d3d38e067d8cc1d.jpg 17.

Fa c t o r y Sw i ve l S t o o l h t t p s : / / w w w. j o s s a n d m a i n . c o m / S t y l e - S t u d y - F a c t o r y - S w i v e l - S t o o l ~ K W F 1 0 6 7 ~ E 8 0 8 . h t m l 18.

E l a s t i c S i d e C h a i r, S a m u e l G r a g g , 1 8 1 2 h t t p : / / w w w. f o u r c e n t u r i e s . o r g / t i m e l i n e / e a g l e s - c o l u m n s - a n d - u r n s / 19.

Vic torian Corner Chair h t t p : / / w w w. s o u t h p a c i f i c f u r n i t u r e . c o m / v i c t o r i a n - c o r n e r - c h a i r / 20.

Couch, 1800s h t t p : / / w w w. h a r d y d e v. c o m / 2 0 1 0 / 0 6 / 1 9 / b e n 3 0 4 s - c h a t - c o u c h - i n t e r v i e w - w i t h - s e b a s t i a n - p f a l l e r / 21.

C a r a b i n C h a i r, F r a n c o i s R u p e r t C a r a b i n , 1 8 9 6 Print. 1000 Chairs, Charlotte and Peter Fiell 22.

Vic torian Chair

Print. 1000 Chairs, Charlotte and Peter Fiell 23.

S w a n C h a i r, C h a r l e s F r a n c i s A n n e s l e y Vo y s e y, 1 9 0 5 h t t p : / / w w w. a r t n e t . c o m / a r t i s t s / c h a r l e s + f r a n c i s + a n n e s l e y - v o y s e y / s w a n - c h a i r - s k y l p l - P P a B J r d U u J V h I Yg 2 24.

Vic torian Couch h t t p : / / c a r t e r p o t t e r y. b l o g s p o t . c o m / 2 0 1 1 / 0 3 / k i w i - k r a f t - p t - 3 - m i g h t y - w a i k a t o - a n d . h t m l 25.

G r a n d C o m f o r t , L e C o r b u s i e r, 1 9 2 8 Print. 1000 Chairs, Charlotte and Peter Fiell 26.

Prouve Site Lounge, Jean Prouve, 1930 http://hivemodern.com/pages/product234/vitra-jean-prouve -cite -lounge -chair 27.

T h e Ta n k , A l v a r A a l t o , 1 9 5 0 s

Print. 1000 Chairs, Charlotte and Peter Fiell 28.

P l y w o o d C h a i r, G r e t e J a l k , 1 9 6 3

h t t p : / / w w w. d a n i s h - f u r n i t u r e . c o m / e x h i b i t i o n s / p l y w o o d / 29.

H u n t i n g C h a i r, B o r g e M o r g e n s e e n

h t t p : / / w w w. b o n l u x a t . c o m / a / b o r g e - m o g e n s e n - t h e - h u n t i n g - c h a i r. h t m l 30.

Pk0, Poul Kjaerholm, 1952

h t t p : / / w w w. r o o m 1 0 0 . n l / d e s i g n e r / p o u l _ k j a e r h o l m / P K 0 31.

W i r e C o n e , Ve r n e r P a n t o n

h t t p : / / w w w. e d i t i o n 2 0 . c o m / e n / p r o d u c t s / W i r e - C o n e - C h a i r - b y - V i t r a - b y - Ve r n e r - P a n t o n 32.

Ball, Eero Aarnio

h t t p : / / p l a c e n t e r o c h a i r. c o m / w p - c o n t e n t / u p l o a d s / 2 0 1 2 / 0 3 / e e r o - a a r n i o . j p g 33.

K a z u k i , K a z u h i d e Ta k a h a n a

h t t p : / / w w w. a r c h i e x p o . c o m / p r o d / c a s s i n a / m i n i m a l i s t - d e s i g n - c h a i r s - 9 5 1 5 - 1 3 0 8 7 3 3 . h t m l 34.

P a n t o w e r, Ve r n e r P a n t o n , 1 9 6 9

h t t p : / / w w w. d e s i g n - m u s e u m . d e / e n / c o l l e c t i o n / 1 0 0 - m a s t e r p i e c e s / d e t a i l s e i t e n / p a n t o w e r - p a n t o n . h t m l 35.

Superonda, Archizoom Associati, 1966

h t t p : / / w w w. a r c h i t o n i c . c o m / p m s h t / s u p e r o n d a - p o l t r o n o v a / 1 0 0 2 2 3 2 36.

C h a u f f e u s e , E t t i e n n e - H e n r i M a r t i n , 1 9 7 0 ’s .

h t t p : / / w w w. a r t f i n d i n g . c o m / A u c t i o n / % C 3 % 8 9 t i e n n e - h e n r i - m a r t i n - c h a u f f e u s e - 1 5 0 0 / 1 3 5 1 8 . h t m l 37.

L i d o, M i c h e l e d e Lu cc h i , 1 9 8 2

h t t p : / / m e m p h i s - m i l a n o . t u m b l r. c o m / p o s t / 6 0 7 7 2 1 8 7 9 2 5 / l i d o - s o f a - b y - m i c h e l e - d e - l u c c h i - f o r - m e m p h i s - 1 9 8 2 38.

F o l d i n g C h a i r, F l u x

h t t p : / / w w w. v i e s s o . c o m / f l u x - c h a i r. h t m l 39.

One Shot, Patrick Jouin, 2006

http://inhabitat.com/one -shot-stool-by-materialise/ 40.

C i m a L a d d e r, S e r g i o M a h l e r a n d G e o r g e P a p a d o g i a n n i s

h t t p : / / r o b i n s o n - s o l u t i o n s . b l o g s p o t . c o m / 2 0 0 8 / 1 1 / c a r b o n - f i b e r - l a d d e r. h t m l