Twisted Plinth is a ‘Patalab designed stainless steel display stand that can be adjusted in height and tilted from 0 – 90°. The capacity for reconfiguration is achieved by cutting the plinth along a 45° plane that acts as a joint allowing the upper part to slide along the cut plane for height adjustment, or tilting displays into more favourable presentation angles.
Sector
Object & Furniture
Location
n/a
Date
2014
Client
Patalab
Area
n/a
Status
Completed
Twisted plinth: kinetic display system
Flexibility for Exhibiting Objects
This mechanical plinth thus provides higher levels of flexibility for the exhibition of objects than static ones. Assembled in groups of two or more the plinths’ individual configurations can add to a sense of communication amongst the displays themselves.
Twisted plinth: kinetic display system in rotation
Twisted plinth: kinetic display system front view with slight angle adjust
Twisted plinth: kinetic display system front view in straight position
Twisted plinth: kinetic display system design drawings
Twisted plinth: kinetic display system in use
In terms of construction, the plinth is a straightforward wireframe box composed of 8mm square steel rods and metal sheets for top, bottom and cut planes. A butterfly nut is secretly positioned underneath the 45° cut plane to allow adjustment of the plinth configurations. Other materials such as brass, chromed steel or polycarbonate engineered plastic are currently investigated for line production.
The prototype plinths were fabricated by millimeter, an award-winning fabrication company, who also fabricated our bronze reception desk in 55 Grosvenor Street
Twisted plinth: kinetic display system showing potential display options
Twisted plinth: kinetic display system showing potential display options
The twisted plinths have been featured in Melissa Coleman’s video for her Holy Dress.
Twisted plinth: kinetic display system showing potential display options
