USA Projects

Hi, here are a few of the Design Studies that Michel has explored - Thanks for your visit and interest in the Adaptive Environments project!

Hi, here are a few of the Products and Projects that Michel has designed and fabricated. Thanks for your visit and interest in the Adaptive Environments project!

Choose from the limited edition Fold and Spin coffee table selected from the project section of the website. The Fold table has 4 identical round oak legs, a glass top, and metal hardware. The support legs spin and unfold through a central unifying detail. This allows efficient use of labor and material. By placing the circular glass surface on top of the unfolded legs, the user gives structural form integrity to the table, with no extra tools required.

Donations for the "Adaptive Environments" project are currently being matched 1 to 1 by USA Open Match Fund - Cheers and Happy Holidays

These material images are samples of the rewards associated with supporting the Adaptive Environment Project, what one gets in return. It's a great way to show support while getting something in return.

Image Capture "Building" series: an electronic image capture from my travels that you can use as a background for a cell phone, tablet, or computer.

Image Capture "flower" series: an electronic image capture from my travels that you can use as a background for a cell phone, tablet, or computer.

The Spin coffee table has three identical square oak legs, a glass top, and metal hardware. The support legs spin and unfold creating a stable and 3D construct. This allows a more efficient use of labor and material. A tapered pin fixes and secures the assembly.

AV b+r is material study composed of 6 square ¼” x ¼” x 16” wood segments. Through the placement of the pieces, an understanding of the physical nature of balance is created. The formal composition is altered throughout ones interaction and exploration.

The AV angle study links an abstract rhythm and order within an expressive material format. The single oak length is cut 9 times at varying 5 degree angles. This exposes the woods end grain and forms a varying light capturing plane within each series.

AV l+C is material study composed of 8 varying lengths of a heat formed Polystyrene sheet material. In dividing the overall composition into varying segments, a light source is captured onto the individual surfaces and displays the character of each part of the whole through varying surface illuminations levels.

A black walnut Stir Stick with opposite formed ends. Can be used from both ends in a paddle like motion keeping the hot liquid from spilling over the rim of the cup.

H+O is a letter holder that helps to organize and open your mail.