Modular connectors for structural design
A furniture and modular objects project where I explore the reuse of aluminium bars, reclaimed standard objects, and designed connectors, within a logic of modularity, circularity and standardization. The aim is to establish a restricted but versatile kit of components allowing easy assembly, disassembly, and recomposition of different functional objects.
The system is built around metal-reinforced 3D-printed modular connectors. Two main types define the logic: structural assembly connectors for 90° and 45° bar connections, and specific adapters designed to attach heterogeneous materials, components, and objects to the framework.
The structural elements consist of standard Ø20 mm aluminium tubes, upcycled primarily from advertising roll-ups. These are cut into standardised lengths (200 cm, 100 cm, 67 cm, and 33 cm), ensuring structural rigidity across configurations (for triangulation).
Together, these elements form a system of reconfigurable structures. Each assembly can be dismantled and recomposed into new functional arrangements. Inspired by construction scaffolding systems, but lghter, recycled, easily stored, and more accessible alternative.
Opensource 3D files available here
