AIM2 — A modular system in aluminum
AIM2 is a modular furniture system that emerged from a material and construction-related investigation of bent, anodized aluminum. The starting point is the systematic exploration of the material's formal, structural, and haptic properties, and their translation into a clearly defined, modular construction principle. The system is based on precisely manufactured aluminum elements, designed as an open kit for repetition, variation, and combinatorial openness. The reduction to just two basic components creates a structural and design clarity that enables diverse spatial and functional configurations.
Central to AIM2 is the visualization of its constructive logic. Mechanical connections, screws, and structurally effective folds are deliberately exposed and understood as integral components of the design. Construction thus functions as a legible structure and shapes the formal expression of the system. Without additional bracing, the system derives its stability solely from folds and connections.
This means the furniture has no back and can be used equally from both sides.
AIM2 thus transforms from a shelf into a freestanding, space-creating element.
The detachable, mechanical connections allow for complete disassembly, making the furniture repairable at any time. The rhythmic arrangement of the elements creates a calm, coherent overall structure, while the anodized aluminum surfaces exhibit subtle visual mutability through light and reflection. AIM2 is thus less a finished piece of furniture than an ongoing design exploration of the interplay between material, structure, and form.
AIM2 — A modular system in aluminum
