tessera furniture booklet

[tessera]: a story about module

_tessera + spark assembly guide ‘a’ unit unit ‘a’ with electrical power overall height: 32”

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_tessera: _tess CORPO SMALTI + CORPO

TESSERA PLUS+

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MODULE STORY SMALTI

TRANSIRE CORPO + TRANSIRE

TESSERA PLUS+ _SHOP DRAWINGS

_[tessera] :

noun.

_a small block of stone, tile, glass, or other material used in the construction of a mosaic.

_(in ancient Greece and Rome) a small tablet of wood or bone used as a token

_tessera:

story about a module

start with a triangle

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cut the corner for more work surface

tessera story making an irregular hexagon

divide into 6 individual modules

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_tessera:

flexible arrangement

In order to achieve this the furniture suite needs to be intuitive for the users, so they do not spend more time exploring the furniture than their own ideas. In this case the pieces have been created to be visually dynamic but simple in appearance. Interacting with the modules would allow the user to become familiar with them within a few minutes ofapproaching them.

tessera arrangement

The tessera suite is intended to encourage its users to begin an explorative process to work collaboratively and come up with innovative ideas.

The pieces also were designed to be hyperfunctional in their construction and in its use. The suite allows any number of possible reconfigurations between similar pieces and others in the suite. These reconfigurable pieces can be arranged to create a more conducive group work space by joining multiple modules together, or separating them into individual work stations to focus on their task.

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_tessera:

mathematic method form finding

x

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start with triangle

divide into 6

connect the new point

create the final shape

draw the circle from the center point and from each mid point

analyze the form

x 45째 15째

tessera math

x b 45째 75째 a

a+x=b

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_tessera:

adapt into 3-dimensional object

lay the surface

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rotate a surface up from each edge

tessera math creates a 3-d geometry

intersect and cut for tessalation

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01

_tessera:

smalti

[description] : function : storage locker [sets of 4] height : 2’-8” users : 2 + surface top : 2” thickness white walnut doors : white vinyl plastic *can be combined with other pieces

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C A B D

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tessera smalti

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_tessera:

corpo

[description] : function : work surface mounting height : 2’-8” thickness : 2” users : 1 table top : white walnut anchored to wall *can be combined with other pieces

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X 1 X 1 X 4

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tessera corpo

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_tessera:

c + smalti

[description] : function : work stations with height adjustable surface, ideal for digital and 3D printers combination of two [2] smalti units, and one [1] corpo units users : 2 surface top : white vinyl plastic [corresponds to module specifications] *can be combined with other pieces

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A+B X 1 X 1 14

tessera c + s

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_tessera:

transire

[description] : function : shelving and work table options mounting height : work table 2’-8”, shelving 1’-10” minimum above work surface users : 2 - 4 work surfaces : [white walnut] work table 2” thickness, shelving 1” thickness anchored to wall *can be combined with other pieces

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X 2 X 4 X 1 X 3 16

tessera transire

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_tessera:

corpo + transire

[description] : function : walk-up workstations and additional display space combination of one [1] corpo units and five [5] transire untis users : 3 - 6 table top : 2� white walnut [corresponds to module specifications] *can be combined with other pieces

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X 2 X 1 X 1 18

tessera c + t

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_tessera:

plus+

[description] : key module with integrated storage underneath its top function : individual + collaborative units dimensions : 3’ maximum width, 2’-10” maximum length, 32” height users : 1 per module table top : 1/2” baltic birch plywood legs : 1/2” diameter cold rolled steel x 5 [3/leg]

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tessera plus+

_tessera:

plus+ elevation

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tessera plus+

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maple

any wood [specification]

baltic birch plywood

walnut

maple

any paint color [specification]

ruby

saphire

white

onyx

white matte paint finish

black matte paint finish

brushed steel

stainless steel

any paint color [specification]

ruby

saphire

white

onyx

jade

gold

jade

any paint color [specification]

tessera customize

table top underside of table

walnut

leg cap

leg finish

baltic birch plywood

any paint color [specification]

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build your own [CD] tessera C. D.

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_tessera:

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_tessera + spark _tessera + spark

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_tessera:

plus + spark

key module with integrated storage underneath its top function : individual + collaberative units dimensions : 2’ maximum width, 2’-10” maximum length, 30” height users : 1 per module table top : 1/2” baltic birch plywood legs : 1/2” diameter cold rolled steel x 5 [3/leg] *assemly guide ‘a’ unit with electrical power **noe to form a 5’ table in its longest dimension, it requires 3 ‘a’ units and 3 ‘b’ units, one ‘a’ and ‘b’ unit will include an outlet

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a

assembly guide ‘a’ unit a b assembly guide ‘a’‘a’unit unit with electrical power b unit ‘a’ with electrical overallpower height: 32” overall height: 32” **note to form a 5’ table in its longest dimension, **note to form a it5’requires table in its longest 3 ‘a’ units dimension, and 3 ‘b’ units [description] it requires 3: ‘a’one units units ‘a’ and and3‘b’‘b’unit will include an outlet box one ‘a’ and ‘b’ unit will include an outlet box

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tessera plus+

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storage

tessera plus+

table surface

legs

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using 1/2� baltic birch plywood pieces make the

Top

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hinge installation sheet]

Top

hinge manufacturer

Top (2nd layer)

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Top (2nd layer)

_tessera table top pieces

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glue top with the bottom piece together to make an 1” thick surface allow time to dry glue top with the bottom piece together to make an 1” thick surface allow time to dry

_tessera: table top pieces

_tessera table top pieces

table surface table table surface surface

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5 5

band edge with 1-1/2” preglued white birch band edge with 1-1/2” preglued white birch

surfaces. sand everything to desired smoothness [400 grit minimum] then apply Auro oil 190-91 [3 coats], and Auro wax [1 coat], sand one last time up to 600 grit surfaces. sand everything to desired smoothness [400 sand paper then apply Auro oil 190-91 [3 coats], and grit minimum] Auro wax [1 coat], sand one last time up to 600 grit sand paper

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2

1/4”) and kerf cuts in the edges to be glued (made 1/8” from inside face) angles

c

c d

d

b

b

a a

Storage Pieces Storage Pieces

*refer to the installation guide for outlet by ECA model: UDT2 / VD SM 6-1/2”, if unit does not require the outlet then ignore the cut out for the box above [dashed rectangle]

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groove cuts for table grip as noted below to piece d or when assembly glued you can mark the grip from the table surface and use a band saw and sander to

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_tessera storage pieces _tessera: storage pieces

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match the top surface

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b) add banding to exposed plywood edge similar to the surface tops match the top surface

_tessera storage pieces

c) sand surfaces to desired smoothness [400 grit minimum] b) add banding to exposed plywood edge similar to the then apply Auro oil 190-91 [3 coats], and Auro wax [1 coat], surface tops sand one last time up to 600 grit sand paper c) sand surfaces to desired smoothness [400 grit minimum] then apply Auro oil 190-91 [3 coats], and Auro wax [1 coat], bsand one last time up to 600 grit sand c paper

b

c

d

a

a

he

storage storage

d

apply Auro wax [1 coat], sand one last time up to 600 grit sand paper

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storage

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apply Auro wax [1 coat], sand one last time up to 600 grit sand paper

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using six [6] 12’ pieces of 1/2� diameter cold-rolled steel bend them to the following shapes:

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plan A1

B1

external

A1 side

plan

internal

A2 side

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A2

B2

_tessera leg pieces _tessera: leg pieces

_tessera leg pieces

plan C1 side

C1 side

C1 plan C1

D1 [x3] ** D1 [x3] **

legs

plan C2 side

C2

legs legs

plan C2 side

C2

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when the pieces are bent form the inner loop with A2, B2, and C2, then add A1 next to A2, B1 to B2, C1 to C2, and place D1 at the three farthest corners [hooks facing out] use leg cap to get the general placement of the legs

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D1

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a) weld 2” above the bottom of the foot, 13” from the bottom of the foot, and 24” from the bottom of the foot. each weld should be 3/4” to 1” in length b) grind excess welds to be smooth and wire brush leg assembly c) apply clear coat enamel to legs to prevent rusting

C1

B1

B2 D1

C2

A2 A1

D1

D1

B1 D1

A1

D1

B1

C1

B2

C2

C1 B1

B2 C1

A2 A1

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plan view of legs at bottom in cap

A2

C2

A2

C2 B2

D1

A1

D1

top

D1

_tessera leg pieces

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add protective cap to bottom of legs [see leg cap drawing for details]

_tessera: leg pieces

_tessera leg pieces

add protective cap to bottom of legs [see leg cap drawing for details]

legs legs legs

*Combining the table surface, storage and legs continue to the next section for component assembly *Combining the table surface, storage and legs continue to the next section for component assembly

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drill 7/32” diameter holes @ 2” from upper bends on the interior horizontal segments of A2, B2, and C2 *holes to be drilled perpendicular to the adjoining face of the storage assembly use 10-24 x 1” black hex drive machine screws with THREADED INSERTS [10 24 ez-lok carbon steel NC threaded insert, .046” fastenal #60153 inside the storage assembly to secure the screw

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_tessera leg mounting _tessera: leg mounting

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when legs are screwed into place, carefully stand up on its legs and prepare the surface to be mounted with hinges

_tessera leg mounting

when legs are screwed into place, carefully stand up on its legs and prepare the surface to be mounted with hinges

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Salice Series 200 Negative -45째 Angle Hinge model: C2P7H99

Salice Series 200 Mounting Plate DOMI Snap on model: SAL-BAV3L09F

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_tessera hinge mounting

_tessera: hinge mounting

_tessera hinge mounting

*mount table surface with hinges after legs have been mounted to the storage unit *mount table surface with hinges after legs have been mounted to the storage unit

mounting detail refer to Salice Mounting type instructions for C2P7H99, and SAL-BAV3L09F mounting detail refer to Salice Mounting type instructions for C2P7H99, and SAL-BAV3L09F

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_tessera pieces

1/2” baltic birch plywood [table surface]

1/2” baltic birch plywood [storage]

outlet by ECA model: UDT2 / VD SM 6-1/2” [2 of 6 units]

1/2” dia. cold-rolled steel [legs]

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_tessera leg cap [x3] _tessera leg cap [x3]

1/2” steel rod1/2” steel rod 1/32” between bars 1/32” between bars and cap and cap

BYT_glide_legcap BYT_glide_legcap **to be 3d printed **to be 3d printed

1/2” baltic birch plywood [table surface]

1/2” baltic birch plywood [storage]

1/2” dia. cold-rolled steel [legs]

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_tessera + spark

b

_tessera:

plus + spark

assembly guide ‘a’ unit unit ‘a’ with electrical power overall height: 32”

a b

**note to form a 5’ table in its longest dimension,

[description] it requires 3: ‘a’ units and 3 ‘b’ units

one ‘a’ and ‘b’ unit will include an outlet box

key module with integrated storage underneath its top function : individual + collaberative units dimensions : 2’ maximum width, 2’-10” maximum length, 30” height users : 1 per module table top : 1/2” baltic birch plywood legs : 1/2” diameter cold rolled steel x 5 [3/leg] *assemly guide ‘b’ unit with electrical power **noe to form a 5’ table in its longest dimension, it requires 3 ‘a’ units and 3 ‘b’ units, one ‘a’ and ‘b’ unit will include an outlet

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table surface

storage

legs

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1

using 1/2� baltic birch plywood pieces make the

Top

2

hinge installation sheet]

Top

hinge manufacturer

Top (2nd layer)

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Top (2nd layer)

_tessera table top pieces

_tessera: table top pieces

3 3

glue top with the bottom piece together to make an 1” thick surface allow time to dry glue top with the bottom piece together to make an 1” thick surface allow time to dry

_tessera table top pieces

table surface table table surface surface

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cover edge with 1-1/2” preglued white birch banding, use iron and roller to apply leaving approximately 1/4” extra coverand edge withedge 1-1/2” preglued white birch: banding, above below [recommended brand Cedan] use iron and roller to apply leaving approximately 1/4” extra above and below edge [recommended brand : Cedan]

surfaces. sand everything to desired smoothness [400

minimum] then apply Auro oil 190-91 [3 coats], and 5 gritsurfaces. sand everything to desired smoothness [400

Auro wax [1 coat], sand one last time up to 600 grit gritpaper minimum] then apply Auro oil 190-91 [3 coats], and sand Auro wax [1 coat], sand one last time up to 600 grit sand paper

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1

2

1/4”) and kerf cuts in the edges to be glued (made 1/8” from inside face) angles

c

c

d

d b b

a

a Storage Pieces Storage Pieces

3 *refer to the installation guide for outlet by ECA model: UDT2 / VD SM 6-1/2”, if unit does not require the outlet then ignore the cut out for the box above [dashed rectangle]

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groove cuts for table grip as noted below to piece d - or when assembly glued you can mark the grip from the table surface and use a band saw and sander to

Bottom Storage Piece d

_tessera storage pieces _tessera: storage pieces

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match the top surface

_tessera storage pieces

b) add banding to exposed plywood edge similar to the surface match tops the top surface

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c)b)sand smoothness [400similar grit minimum] addsurfaces bandingto todesired exposed plywood edge to the then apply Auro oil 190-91 [3 coats], and Auro wax [1 coat], surface tops sand one last time up to 600 grit sand paper c) sand surfaces to desired smoothness [400 grit minimum] then apply Auro oil 190-91 [3 coats], and Auro wax [1 coat], sand one c last time up to 600 grit sand paper b

c

d

a

d

5 5

b

storage

storage storage

a

apply Auro wax [1 coat], sand one last time up to 600 grit sand paper apply Auro wax [1 coat], sand one last time up to 600 grit sand paper

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using six [6] 12’ pieces of 1/2� diameter cold-rolled steel bend them to the following shapes:

plan A1 side

B1

external

A1

plan

internal

A2

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A2 side

B2

_tessera leg pieces _tessera: leg pieces

_tessera leg pieces

plan C1 side

C1 side

C1 plan C1

D1 [x3] ** D1 [x3] **

legs

plan C2 side

C2 side

C2 plan

legs legs

C2

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when the pieces are bent form the inner loop with A2, B2, and C2, then add A1 next to A2, B1 to B2, C1 to C2, and place D1 at the three farthest corners [hooks facing out] use leg cap to get the general placement of the legs

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3

a) weld 2” above the bottom of the foot, 13” from the bottom of the foot, and 24” from the bottom of the foot. each weld should be 3/4” to 1” in length b) grind excess welds smooth and wire brush leg assembly c) apply clear coat enamel to legs to prevent rusting

D1 C1

B1

B2

C2

D1

A2 A1

D1

D1

C2 C1 D1

A2 A1

C1

B1

C2

B2

D1 C1 B2

B1

A2

A1

C2 B2

D1 D1

A2 A1

plan view of legs at bottom in cap

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B1

plan

D1

_tessera leg pieces

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add protective cap to bottom of legs [see leg cap drawing for details]

_tessera: leg pieces

_tessera leg pieces

add protective cap to bottom of legs [see leg cap drawing for details]

legs

legs legs

*Combining the table surface, storage and legs continue to the next section for component assembly *Combining the table surface, storage and legs continue to the next section for component assembly

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_tessera pieces ‘b’

1/2” baltic birch plywood [table surface]

1/2” baltic birch plywood [storage]

outlet by ECA model: UDT2 / VD SM 6-1/2” [2 of 6 units]

1/2” dia. cold-rolled steel [legs]

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rian Henks is currently seeking his Master’s of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). His interests include health care architecture using evidence-based design (for which he is EDAC certified), furniture design, and acoustic design.

His background includes experience in audio engineering, as well as wood window design, restoration, and fabrication. He is the President of the Gargoyle Architectural Honor Society, a member of the Society for Evidence-Based Architecture, and an assistant director for the Architecture Career XPO at UIUC. He has held a research assistantship with the Illinois PHA Energy Efficiency Program and a teaching assistantship in Lighting and Acoustics.

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ang Yu is currently seeking his Master’s of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He serves as the International Chair of AIAS Illinois. He earned his B.A. degree from NCUT in Beijing, China in 2010. His interests in architecture stem from a background in interiors and graphic design. Since his enrollment in the graduate program, he has worked for Kengo Kuma in Tokyo, and K+P in Munich. In the summer of 2014, Yang participated in the Haiti Challenge sponsored by ACSA. He was also one of five students to study abroad in the TUM Exchange Program in Germany 2015. While abroad, he also participated in the Volterra Workshop in Italy with James Timberlake, founder and partner of KieranTimberlake.

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imothy Kennedy is currently seeking his Master’s of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He also enrolled in the structure track program during his master program. He has attended UIUC for his undergraduate as well. His work focuses on designing to be innovative, and cost effective both on the large and small scale for different buildings. He wants to create an architectural style that is purposeful in as many ways as it possibly can to create a better living and building scenario. He was participated as intern architect at Mitchell Architects and Associates in 2014, and an architectural intern at Corporate McDonald’s in 2015.

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