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Slit-Like Sculptural Partitions

The Expandable Surface Wall Design is Ornate and Modular

— April 19, 2012 — Art & Design
The Expandable Surface Wall was designed by Jacob Bek, Nacho Martí and Pablo Zamorano. The self-supporting structure features a dynamic pattern of cut-out slits. Constructed from birch wood, this modular partition stands as a functional wall while letting light into its cut-out elements.

This structure is expandable and digitally fabricated with the use of complex software. The designer trio experimented with paper panels when creating the dynamically designed piece that was later realized in 3D form.

Aiming to showcase a strong relationship between structure, materiality and fabrication, the Expandable Surface Wall is the perfect partition solution for an open-office space, event area or public interior. This durable and free-standing structure makes a spatial statement fusing aesthetics with function and a purposeful design.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Partition Walls - Innovative designs aiming to merge aesthetics with functionality will enable disruption in traditional interior design and will change the way we think about office spaces.
2. Digitally Fabricated Interior Design - The use of complex software in fabricating interior design pieces can make the process faster, easier, and more efficient, giving way to more unique and intricate designs.
3. Expandable Structures - Structures that can expand and be reconfigured can offer flexibility and versatility to interior spaces, leading to new design solutions for spaces with changing needs.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The interior design industry can benefit from incorporating modular partition walls and digitally fabricated designs as modern solutions to traditional wall constructions.
2. Office Furniture and Supplies - The office furniture industry can integrate expandable and innovative structures to provide customizable solutions to ever-changing office needs.
3. Events and Exhibitions - The events and exhibitions industry can benefit from innovative and striking structural designs to provide functional and appealing spaces to host their clients.
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