Inspired the the dynamic contrast between polygons and curves, and by the utilitarian functionality of folding furniture, this table was designed to collapse when not in use, so that it can free up useful space. The table legs, orientated in the vertical plane, are angled to the ground, and curve when they meet with the major joint which connects to the table top. The Horizonal Plane, in contrast, is entirely polygonal: When open it is a golden rectangle, and when collapsed, it consists of two triangles and an elongated hexagon.
For the final design, it was important to make the table as stable as possible when in both the open and collapsed positions. For this reason, the placement of the legs was essential to the final design. By placing the legs asymmetrically, we were able to ensure the entire weight of the table would be supported.
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