Studio PAULBAUT Paul Kweton, AIA
2012
Design/Idea
Paul Kweton
Patent
US D671,756 S
rocking-2-gether
The rocking-2-gether chair is a hybrid between a rocking chair and dog/cat house. This project initially started in 2011, generating digital 3D models. Several 1:8 scale 3D printed models followed, refining the balance and rocking behaviour of the chair. The prototype 2.1 chair is made out of CNC milled birch plywood. The density and amount of the CNC milled "ribs" can be controlled with differently sized wooden spacers (see photographs), ergo controlling the visual connection between the person and his/her pet. The design process and final full scale prototype of the rocking-2-gether chair showcases the successful combination of digital modeling and digital fabrication.
Prototype Material
CNC milled birch plywood
(CNC milled in California)