6. Case Study #1 - SCALE MODEL of Kitchenette

I made a scale model of the Tamka Apartment's (see Case Studies Page) kitchenette, which is the special feature in the space, to study the mechanism and the system that made the furniture go beyond its original function. Joint by the hinges, it has the power to transform into something that holds more than one function - a kitchen (with cooking and storage space), a dining table or a writing desk.

By doing this model, I realized I need to consider a few things as I design for my personal project:
1. The materials to use that may serve dual purpose (eg. wall and desk)
2. The maintenance of the joints as it will have high frequency of usage.

To sum up, this model shows how the 'cabinet' is transformable as it opens and closes. While doing this, I became more aware on the most important element in transformable furniture - the joints. I did a little research on the different types of hinge which I'm going to show on the next post.