September 6, 2010
9:59 pm
by: Torch02

Design a Week – 24/52

Tonight’s entry is another entry that came out of my initial brainstorming for the Build Challenge. I call it the sequel to “The Entry That Wasn’t”

If you’re wondering why I haven’t shown more than one drawing, it’s because I don’t have one. This isn’t a totally flushed out design. Normally I wouldn’t want to post a half-baked idea, but that’s as far as I’ve gone with this branch of brainstorming. I thought out enough to get a generic form, but didn’t go further.

I think of this as a contemporary night stand or valet. The curved spine running the height of the piece is also the absolute back of the piece; the shelves are anchored to it. The vertical lines between the base and the shelf is actually a support bracket with a curve similar to the back spine. I see the back spine as some type of figured maple, with a complementing species for the shelves.  I also think you could forgo the base and wall mount the piece.  Actually, I think I like it better that way.

I know – a lousy excuse for a design idea. I’m just trying to document my entire process for the build challenge.

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4 Responses to Design a Week – 24/52

    Ken Weinert says:
    September 6, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    I have my idea for the challenge – but I’ve not entered as i think I’ll try having a piece before entering this time.

    So far:

    Entries: 2
    Completions: 0

    I’d like to change those numbers this time.

    I agree, though – this one would be better as a wall piece.

    Neil says:
    September 7, 2010 at 7:59 am

    Steve—you said: “I know – a lousy excuse for a design idea. I’m just trying to document my entire process for the build challenge.”

    NO WAY MAN!!!!!! This says alot. Yeah a front view would be nice, get a better look at the overall “form”…..but this is super brainstorming.

    Heck………….I haven’t seen the term “valet” used in the bedroom since my Austin Reed 3pc suite puckered at the shoulders.

    You are on to something here…… doodle the away man.

    Neil

      Torch02 says:
      September 7, 2010 at 5:39 pm

      Thanks, Neil. I’ve actually thought about this piece a bit more sice I posted this and may flush it further in the future.

      As for the term “valet” – let’s just say I have an old soul, or at least an old soul’s vocabulary Smilie: ;-)

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