Blocco Quad
1st Place
Problem:
Students can often be found waiting for class, crowding the hallway outside room 1400 on the first floor of Booth Building. Naturally, students rely on the walls and the floor to lean and sit against. This particular space is bare and lacks seating, causing problems both aesthetically and functionally. Conventional benches would solve seating issues, but hinder maintenance, block hallways, and are not visually attractive.
Solution:
By introducing the modular Blocco Panel System, students can enjoy the temporary comforts of a chair or desk as they anticipate their next class. The Blocco Quad encourages better social interaction throughout the hallway along with providing an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. These panels do not hinder traffic flow or maintenance, as they are easily flipped up. This minimalist system offers versatility and simplicity, which can be applied to various public spaces, such as hallways, airports and offices.
2014 T-Minus 151
An Annual RIT Industrial Design Department Project
Sponsored by
Features:
• modular
• customizable
• versatile
• noise reducing
• material: textile
• panel size: 50 x 80 cm
Team Mantell:
Sydney MacMillan
Kelly Zheng
Danielle Marino
Richard Luo
Raianne Rodrigues de Faria
T-Minus 151 is an intensive, one-week project rallying together all students of the RIT Industrial Design department. Working with an all-consuming deadline, this project dedicates students to mixed-year teams devoting their entire course load within the major to a single project. Comprising each team are representatives from every level of the ID program; freshman to graduate students.
