Spirit of Japanese Joinery: Modular Bench System v2.0

Laser cut plywood, 1/3rd scale

This iteration of the Modular Bench System is a major aesthetic and functional overhaul.

The capability for this system to be completely assembled and disassembled without glue or screws was made possible by the two counter rotating spines, interlocking with the leg frames and seat slats.

The only way to remove the spine pieces are to rotate them inward and out of place, but the seat slats pin them apart from above. When in use, the bench cannot be disassembled, or come apart. Images clarifying this structure are included.

Remaining structural and aesthetic issues include the thinness of the legs when looking at the bench from the front, a brace is needed. More formal and structural refinements to follow!