All three objects were created to explore various ways to repurpose material by redefining function. The specific material used to create the objects was a 30”-long cardboard core discarded from depleted paper rolls typically found in the recycle bins of any architectural firm that has an in-house large format plotter.
The conceptualization and construction of these tubular objects explored the process of repurposing the cardboard core waste by scaling it down into separate but equal parts, and finding formative methods to interconnect the smaller modules to each other and/or other material as needed. The result proved that the same material, woven into a system by means of repetition, calculated precision and connectivity, can achieve higher strength, textural fluidity, and a quilted visual quality that transforms its status quo of waste to that of aesthetic function.
4’ x 5’ x 2 ½” cardboard, black iron nuts & bolts, various size shackles
12 ½” x 12 ½” x 2 ½” cardboard, black iron nuts & bolts,
¼” clear acrylic box on vintage metal casters
Overall Height: 31 ½” Overall Depth: 24” Seat Height: 17”
20” long cardboard tubes fastened with black iron nuts & bolts to 3/8” bent steel frame
