# Slit-Like Sculptural Partitions The Expandable Surface Wall Design is Ornate and Modular By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandable-surface-wall References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/expandable-surface-wall) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harp-system) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arches-screen), event area or public interior. This durable and free-standing structure makes a spatial statement fusing aesthetics with function and a purposeful design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can benefit from incorporating modular partition walls and digitally fabricated designs as modern solutions to traditional wall constructions. - **Office Furniture and Supplies:** The office furniture industry can integrate expandable and innovative structures to provide customizable solutions to ever-changing office needs. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Modular Space Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallstreet.md) - [Sculptural Room Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgen-screen.md) - [Flexible Room Partition Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-partition-system.md) - [Pleated Textile Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plissade.md) - [Sculptural Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-wall-desk.md) - [Felt-Made Retractable Room Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixels-1.md) - [Work-Enhancing Partitioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partitioning-system.md) - [Modular Wall-Building Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blokaloks.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md)