Derived from the history and symbolism of the columnar leg, this seating system is designed with columnar legs that interlock to represent unity as the stability of the future. Precedent studies, AI, sketching, and Rhino3D were used as methods to investigate the design and fabrication of this seating system that challenges formalized processes.
Challenged to design a chair out of a 4x8' sheet of plywood with no metal fasteners, Crate utilizes interlocking panels intentionally carved out to fit the shape of the human body. This piece took only five minutes to assemble.