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Bibili Shelves System

bibili Shelves System is an innovative modular shelving solution that exemplifies the intersection of functional furniture design and artistic expression. Conceived and designed by Swiss designer Thierry Michel Rosset, this sophisticated storage system distinguishes itself through its distinctive triangulated uprights positioned in an inverted configuration, creating a compelling visual dynamic that suggests human-like characteristics. The design, which earned recognition with an Iron A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, addresses the contemporary challenge of maximizing living space in increasingly confined urban environments. The system's construction employs 19mm thick chipboard panels with melamine coating, assembled through an ingenious pin and mortise joint mechanism, complemented by strategic screw placements to ensure structural integrity. Available in multiple width configurations - 838mm, 598mm, and a corner unit of 755mm, all maintaining a consistent height of 2143mm and depth of 400mm - the system offers remarkable versatility in spatial arrangement. The design's most notable characteristic lies in its ability to create an illusion of movement through its twisted structural elements, presenting different visual aspects depending on the viewing angle. This dynamic quality is further enhanced when multiple units are arranged together, creating engaging graphic patterns along wall surfaces. The system's development, completed between December 2013 and February 2014, emerged from a profound understanding of spatial constraints in Swiss architecture, where mountain landscapes often limit horizontal perspectives, making efficient vertical storage solutions particularly valuable. The design successfully balances classical sobriety with contemporary functionality, while its modular nature enables customizable configurations suitable for various interior spaces.

modular storage system, contemporary furniture design, space-saving solution, triangulated structure, customizable shelving, architectural storage

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