K.I.S. Shelving Unit

KEEP IT SIMPLE SHELVING UNIT  (K.I.S.)

A Customizable, Universal, Cost-Effective, DIY Shelving prototype.

A universal design ethos drives the K.I.S. Shelving Unit.  Inherent in the design are tenets of:

• material efficiency
• simplicity of design
• adaptability and re-use
• use of current production technology
• customization within parameters (veneer ply type & size)
• no attempt to pander to style
• emphasis on object as structurally honest tool for living.

Design Process:

1.  User selects type of veneer plywood sheet (4’x8′ standard size)

2.  User inputs desired shelf dimensions and number into flexible model.  Parameters ensure that unit material is contained in 1 sheet of 4’x8′ plywood.

3.  Parametric 3D model continuously updates output of 2D tool paths.

4.  CNC Production of K.I.S. Unit.

5.  End-user has customizable options (lasercut end panel etching).

6.  Assembly of unit using pre-programmed, parametric, slotted joints utilizing no glue or fasteners (easy to disassemble / re-assemble).

Copyright Mary Barensfeld Architecture, Inc. 2017