mariana quinelato forms bench clip from studio construction site

mariana quinelato forms bench clip from studio construction site
all images courtesy of mariana quinelato

the first ‘bench clip’ was designed by mariana quinelato during the rebuilding of a photography studio. ‘the rafter that supported the roof deserved to be reused,’ she says. by putting together this wood with another found material, copper water pipes, the furniture respects the essence of its components, its aesthetics, and its history. the pipes are joined with connection and feet that embedded in the wood, without any screws. this displays the capabilities of proper construction systems placed in tension and compression.

each bench is unique

the pipes are joined with connection and feet that embedded in the wood, without any screws

closeup of the materials

engagement between the materials

zoom-in of one short edge

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