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Derek Kaplan

Derek Kaplan

Edmonton, AB, CA

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Hearing Aid

Proposal for a digitally-fabricated atrium installation / furniture.

 

This design began as an entry for a digital fabrication competition (Tex-Fab). The brief called for a digitally fabricated installation for the atrium of one of Tex-Fab’s exhibition spaces. This set maximum dimensions, however the materials and fabrication process were left open.

 

It is conceived as a sculptural piece of furniture that is entered, offering a more secluded pocket for conversations within the larger openness of the atrium. Seating perches around the entry allow for waiting, and the occasional chance rendezvous.

 
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Status: Unbuilt
Location: n/a

 
Shown is an indicative section of the fabrication concept of the installation, showing the vertically-aligned mechanical fastening points between different members through staggered overlaps.
Shown is an indicative section of the fabrication concept of the installation, showing the vertically-aligned mechanical fastening points between different members through staggered overlaps.