The CURVA cast concrete system operates on a set of 3 principles: 1) each module shall have 1, 2, or 3 branches 2) each module is fit into a 1.5’ x 1.5’ square 3) the modules will self-populate based on a desired height Instances of use were first identified to fill the space. By assigning parts of the system to act as a bench, chaise, and bookshelf, appropriate side elevation heights were derived and the individual modules were applied. The result is a sculptural sentence composed of a masonry alphabet attempting to challenge the typical uses of High Performance Concrete. It speaks of sitting, organizing, touching, and a fresh use for concrete. Used as a purely functional and aesthetic medium, the concrete is translated from a building material to a furniture material and consequently scaled-down to human proportions. With this brings the confrontation of its standard uses while providing the basis for new ones.
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