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The dynamic world of travel, which holds changes and discoveries, spiced with much curiosity, was the inspiration for a project contemplating the borders between transience and a permanent home. The ease of nomadism, when carrying one backpack and stepping towards the unknown, is a wonderful feeling. In fact, when we allow ourselves to put aside our comfort zone and walk towards such an adventure, we actually free ourselves. The freedom of nomadism allows us to study new worlds, and alongside to explore our own private cosmos.
Inspired by nomads
Ot Haizuv exhibition, Tel Aviv
Israel
Tel Aviv
Israel
TIPI shelves
by Assaf Israel
Modern versus primitive
Tipi, a modular shelving system, was born following a year-long round the world trip. It deals with elements of nomadism: the ease with which one can transfer, assemble, change, disassemble and rebuild it - all to discover anew an object which is usually associated with a static fixation.
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Any use of the system allows us a full personalization of it, exposing our uniquness and own tastes and style. It can accompany its users for many years and can function as an open wardrobe, a bookcase, or even as a desk. All this as part of a green concept, giving an alternative to modern consumption - in which a piece of furniture has only a short lifecycle.
Expressing ourselves easily
The cone-shaped structure allows an easy setting of the shelves, with no need of fixation - the diameter of each hole in each shelf was precisely measured so as to stand in the exact and desired height. The upper part of the poles is fixed with screws, so as to allow an easier positioning of the shelves. The product is compact when packed and easily managed for construction, deconstruction and moving.
Simplicity at its best!
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The shelves and rings are made of Birch plywood laminated with Ash layer. The poles are made of solid Ash wood. Most of the parts are produced using CNC cutting: a precise and rapid production and the structure is ready to be assembled, using 12 screws only. The storage baskets are imported from Africa, and are traditionally handmade from "Veta-Vera" grass.
A minimalistic construction
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Tipi is suitable for private homes as well as and for public places like offices, libraries, shops, hotels etc. It comes in natural color or black. It can be multiplied and different functions can be added. The expansion allows the demarcation of areas and defining spaces.
Multiple locations & assigned areas
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