david dolcini’s ‘myria’ bookshelf plays with gravity and modularity
all images courtesy of david dolcini

 

 

 

david dolcini creates ‘myria’ and makes it part of the porada collection. it is a modular bookcase, a timeless product, essential, but designed to the last detail. although it is possible to compose it according to the space needs of each customer, every single module is capable of living as a single element, adjacent to a wall, thanks to a metal support. ‘myria’, when assembled with two or more modules, becomes a freestanding bookcase, that plays with space and depth, thanks to the verticality of its structure and the visual lightness of the shelves.

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frontal view of the bookcase

 

 

each self-contained unit (available in 40, 60 and 80 cm wide), is made up by a framework of solid walnut wood that rests in equilibrium on a single foot and adjustable shelves made of smoked glass. the details, such as adjustable feet, joints and shelf frames, are made of metal with polished bronze finishing.

 

‘my idea was to create a domestic architecture, light and elegant. I also wanted that this product, made with noble materials, possessed a touch of magic, equilibrium and dynamism … while I designed ‘myria’ I thought about how italo calvino described his invisible cities.’ david dolcini says. 

david dolcini's myria bookshelf for poroda plays with gravity and modularity
thanks to a wall bracket, specifically designed for the product, it’s possible to install also a single module of ‘myria’

david dolcini's myria bookshelf for poroda plays with gravity and modularity
it can become a diaphragm into bigger spaces

david dolcini's myria bookshelf for poroda plays with gravity and modularity
wall composition of 3 modules (60, 80, 40cm from left to right)

david dolcini's myria bookshelf for poroda plays with gravity and modularity
detail of the foot and the adjustable pin 

david dolcini's myria bookshelf for poroda plays with gravity and modularity
detail of a smoked glass shelf 

david dolcini's myria bookshelf for poroda plays with gravity and modularity
detail of the structure

david dolcini's myria bookshelf for poroda plays with gravity and modularity
perspective sketch of the composition

david dolcini's myria bookshelf for poroda plays with gravity and modularity
conceptual sketch of ‘myria’

 

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edited by: juliana neira | designboom