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This modular system provides a secure means of displaying student boards, artwork, and 3D models in the hallway of the Interior Design department at Marymount University. Each module consists of a maple-trimmed cork panel, upright floor-to-ceiling copper-clad posts, copper connection splines, a nonreflective glass panel, and a serpentine spot light. The splines connect the panels to the supporting uprights or to neighboring modules. Ends are secured by either a fixed glass panel or a locking glass door. The cork panels can be installed without the glass surround if security is not desired.
The plan, elevations, axon, and section show a single module. The perspectives and the model show five connected modules.
The system also includes a cork-faced trolley that can be rolled into the enclosed display area to support 3D models. The trolley has a removable lid with storage space beneath.
The materials chosen for the three pieces - the chair, the tables, and the display- are all sustainable. Maple is readily available from certified sustainable forests in many localities. Copper is one of the most recycled metals. Cork is a rapidly renewable resource.
All three pieces allow great variation in materials. For example, the maple could be left natural or be stained, other woods both common and exotic could be substituted, or metals such as steel or aluminum could be used in place of copper. Cork is available in many patterns, but other materials could be used in its place. Materials could be reversed, with for example a metal frame and wooden splines. The basic organization of the pieces could be captured in completely different materials such as plastic, clear resin, or mesh. The pieces could also be simple painted plywood. As a result, the line would be highly customizable, permitting both mass-produced and high-end versions.
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