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JOINT
A Case Study on Modular Junction Systems

INTRODUCTION

The joint gains meaning only within a system. It does not define outcomes—it enables them. What emerges is open, evolving, and shaped by use.

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The junction connects linear and planar elements across three axes. It allows multiple configurations to emerge. It acts as a mediator, not an object.

CAPABILITIES

The system extends in multiple directions through simple elements. Spans, enclosures, and frameworks are outcomes, not types. Its capability expands with use.

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Download the files to fabricate, adapt, and build with the system.

ASSEMBLY

JUNCTION

The junction is made from planar material using laser cutting or CNC milling. Follow the provided drawings and hole templates for compatibility. If needed, components can be sourced directly. Accuracy determines system performance.

1. Ensure all the holes are precisely aligned, as the system depends on their positional accuracy. One piece is constructed first; the second is it's mirrored counterpart, achieved through interchange of identical elements. Repeat this to make the vertices. 2. Follow the marked guide lines to establish correct orientation and reference positions during assembly. 3. Insert components to verify fit. Ensure that intersecting edges(refer to the circle in the above diagram) align within the same plane for structural continuity and stability. 4. Tack welding at these points is advised if the structure will be taking load or if the linear members used 5. If assembled correctly, the junction would look something like this. are rods that pass through the big holes.

OBJECTS

The following objects use the junction as a common element. They are not final products, but demonstrations of structural conditions—span, enclosure, stability, and connection.

Each object expresses a specific behaviour of the system. Together, they suggest a range, not a limit.

They are not meant to be replicated, but understood and reinterpreted.

LAMP

MATERIAL
  • Cut all linear members to length prior to assembly.
  • Planar elements (plywood) should be measured and cut during assembly to ensure an accurate fit.
Note. If these dimensions are followed, the resulting object will match the reference. Variations in geometry and dimensions are possible and encouraged.
1. Arrange 4 junctions to form a square, with chamfered edges facing inward. Ensure that opposite holes align at the same height. Repeat to create two identical frames. 2. Insert horizontal members (rods/pipes) through the aligned holes to form a planar lattice. 3. Insert vertical members through the junctions. Position the second lattice above and lower it onto the verticals, allowing them to pass through and complete the volume. 4. Fix the diffuser panels onto the faces as shown by passing screws through the junction holes so that they intersect and anchor into the members. Leave one face open for light installation. 5. Align the light fixture with the mounting plate and secure it using screws through the provided holes. 6. Attach tension members (e.g., elastic) to all four corners of the mounting plate. 7. Anchor the other ends of the tension members to the medium-sized holes on the open face of the structure, suspending the light within the volume. Once secured, close the final face with a diffuser. 8. The lamp can be oriented as required.