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Slotwork Staircase: Prefab Fiberglass Steps Slip into Place

Posted: 02 Apr 2013 10:00 AM PDT

A single form, repeated. That is the essence of this project, coupled, of course, with the contemporary technologies needed to produce and replicate such a sinuous and complex form.

Disguincio & Co dubs this piece the Folio and is currently working to produce it at full scale. For now, though, the concept and smaller models are sound: each piece is individually flexible, but together they form a robust spiral spine.

Being modular has multiple advantages, and not just on the production side – vary the height and number of pieces and you can construct steps for odd spaces or non-parallel landings, making it all the more adaptable to reuse and addition cases.

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New Twist (& Slide) on Classic Convertible Couch Paradigm

Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:00 PM PDT

Most fold-out sofas work on essentially the same schematic, or one of a few traditional modes of operation – few of these are as mechanically simple as this elegant alternative.

Not only is no folding required (nor other breakable mechanics) when you rotate one part of the L to be a parallel companion to its mate, but you also create a natural bedside table for guests, making it all the more practical.

L-shaped sofas like this VENTO are a great way to work with small spaces – often the same kinds of places that do not have enough room for a spare bedroom.