john leung + clarkehopkinsclarke: isometric bookshelf

john leung + clarkehopkinsclarke: isometric bookshelf

 
front view

translated from 2D drawings of optically challenging forms, australian architects john leung and clarkehopkinsclarke have created
a 3D translation of a form appearing in isometric perspective entitled the 'bias of thought' bookshelf.
although lacking any horizontal surfaces, it can still be used for storing books and hanging magazines by placing the items in the
shelves which are lined with glass. the optical illusion serves as a reminder that whenever one picks up any sort of medium,
ideas may be misinterpreted when passed from one person to another.

 
side view


 
side view


 
top view revealing the slanted supports that create the visual conundrum

designboom has received this project from our 'DIY submissions' feature,
where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication.
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aarive
03.06.11  
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You are welcome to see an animation of the visual effect you get when you are walking around the bookshelf:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfVXaAjSGF8
John Leung   03.07.11
love it - reminds me of Peter Eisenman's classic "drawing of House X
dbkii   03.07.11
very stylish & cool design. i like the visual play with this effect.
leon   03.07.11
I love it! I want them! Can anyone tell me where I can get these?
nixgreen   03.08.11
this is such a great idea! just love it!

agnes / iiiinspired
agnes szucs   03.10.11
awesome work.........
bhakti panchal 12.03.11   03.12.11

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