Project Tag: Component Design
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Modular Wardrobe
Four principles drive the design of this wardrobe. Longevity, flexibility, design for assembly and disassembly and lastly a legible aesthetic expressing structure. First is achieved through sturdy materials such as mild steel and birch ply. Second is achieved through flexible components allowing for customisation. The design of the steel frame is driven by two concepts;…
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Aluminium and Oak Joints
The IBM Travelling Pavilion is exemplar of lightweight construction and experimentation with material. First designed by RPBW in 1964 and inaugurated in 1984, it pioneered prefabrication and design for disassembly. Attention to detail and structural legibility characterise the project. Two key nodes are of particular importance to the arches of the IBM Travelling Pavilion. One…
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The Baron in the Trees
Inspired by Italo Calvino’s “The Baron in the Trees”, this project calls for the return of the contemporary citizen to the rural by sharing habitats with an arboreal flora and fauna. The technical ambition for the building is to take the form of a tree house. It consists of a nursery in Epping. This nursery…
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Eton Insulation Factory
Each year the UK spends more than £1bn on patients affected by cold homes. Cold homes and fuel poverty are important issues. The aim of this project is to raise awareness through provocation. The proposal is a factory for the development of a scalable and affordable façade insulation product, applicable to existing buildings. This factory…
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Terracotta Research Facility
This project revisits the Moroccan Funduq by envisioning a contemporary research facility dedicated to innovating terracotta production. A mechanistic building is generated by the assemblage of extruded terracotta elements. The fractal geometry within the facade creates a dynamic, semi-permeable barrier responding to meteorological conditions. A set of vaulted terracotta structures sits atop the building, this…
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Modular Stool
This modular stool combines carpentry and traditional joinery techniques. Its modular design allows for easy assembly and disassembly. Constructed from leftover larch planks, the stool features a smooth surface to minimize splinters while preserving the wood’s authentic character. The assembly process ensures stability and durability, utilizing simple locking mechanisms for secure use. The design is…
Leo Kauntz Moderini 