Before launching the Mola Structural Kit 1 in 2014, Brazilian architect Márcio Sequeira spent ten years developing the Molar design model before it hit the market. He initially came up with the Mola Structural Model while he was a postgraduate student in architecture school. Since then, Mola has not only become Brazil's most successful crowdfunded campaign, it has found its way into classrooms and major universities across like MIT, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), and Technical University Madrid (UPM). In 2016, Sequeira and his team launched a second campaign, Mola 2. The goal was to help fund the production of additional products and expand the line.
Now the company releases its latest model, the Mola Structural Kit 3. According to the Mola team, the kits are used as"a learning tool with a modular construction system that allows those interested in architecture to easily replicate some of their favorite structures or dream up new ones. Users can assemble models with magnetic pieces that mimic structural behavior, allowing them to get a better understanding of how buildings are built."
Even though other construction models and toys have been on the market long before Mola, Sequeira's structural kits are quickly grabbing the attention of many. With the release of their newest kit, Mola helps students, builders, and creatives explore architectural possibilities as well as aiding in the understanding of engineering and construction methods. Mola's newest kit comes with cables, suspensions, cable-nest and more. Mola 3 is now available for pre-order on the Mola site.
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