Parallel chair in studio setting

Akse.

Parallel chair in studio setting

Akse.

A shelving system organised around a fixed axis.

2024

Can a single structural rule organise a shelving system?

Can a single structural rule organise a shelving system?

Akse began with an interest in how structure can define freedom without becoming visually dominant.


Rather than designing another shelving unit, I started from one simple rule: a fixed vertical axis through which horizontal shelves can move from left to right. The axis remains constant, while every shelf can occupy a different position within that framework.


The result is not a static composition but a system that allows the arrangement of objects to evolve over time without losing its underlying order.

Final object

Akse is a shelving system built around a fixed vertical axis. Horizontal shelves slide along this axis and can be positioned to suit the objects they support.


The central column gives the object a clear architectural presence while the shelves introduce variation and asymmetry. Together they create a composition that feels ordered without becoming rigid.


The project proposes a shelving system that adapts to changing collections while remaining defined by one consistent structural principle.

Specifications

Dimensions (H × W × D)

1400 x 1100 x 210 mm

Materials

MDF with oak veneer

Finish

Natural oil


(Available in custom dimensions, materials and finishes.)

Dimensions (H × W × D)

1100 x 200 x 200 mm

Materials

Steel / Solid olive ash

Finish

Grey textured powdercoat / Natural oil


(Available in custom dimensions, materials and finishes.)

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