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Cut-out
Cut-out flat pack bookshelf is a result of design challenge. The goal was to find the best cutting and assembly scheme which results in stable structure that can be used as a shelf. The prototype was realized by cutting out a single panel of max compact board on a CNC milling machine.
Cut-out
flat-pack bookshelf
2010
![This shelf was a sort of design challenge — how to create coherent spatial 3D structure from 2D material by placing cut-outs on strategic points. We came up with design that has minimal waste and can be assembled without tools or fittings. The fla](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aec2212b10598d5c0cec43f/1591964750502-5AM7RY6XULML7IWTFNHC/animacija-cut-out-PRODUCT.gif)
This shelf was a sort of design challenge — how to create coherent spatial 3D structure from 2D material by placing cut-outs on strategic points. We came up with design that has minimal waste and can be assembled without tools or fittings. The flat-pack nature of the project provides economic transport. Production requires high precision CNC cutting tools but reduces material waste. Prototype is made from 8mm thin durable HPL - high pressure laminate board.
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![cut-out-top.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aec2212b10598d5c0cec43f/1525973097682-MMSFQE75RZTKB2SCKYLS/cut-out-top.jpg)
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![Shelves can be lined up and connected resulting in a rhythmical structure. The transparent appearance makes them suitable for use as a room divider.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aec2212b10598d5c0cec43f/1528881858988-OTMBWF0ELZ1SUPQPAHO5/cut-out-two-shelf-line.jpg)
Shelves can be lined up and connected resulting in a rhythmical structure. The transparent appearance makes them suitable for use as a room divider.