Modular Arch Wall System for Open Office Space Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Open concept office spaces require a solution to create functional areas without compromising the open layout, as traditional walls are not sufficient to divide spaces effectively while maintaining aesthetics and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A subarchitectural office system comprising a lightweight, modular wall with arches that can be easily assembled and disassembled, featuring a subarchitectural wall with side edges and arches that provide structural support without contributing to the building's structural integrity, allowing for flexible configuration and separation of spaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional walls are used to divide office spaces, then functional areas are created, but the open layout is compromised and aesthetics are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The wall system is divided into modular panels that can be independently assembled and configured. Each panel contains integrated arches that are separate structural elements, allowing the wall to be segmented into manageable units that maintain the open aesthetic while providing functional separation.
Solution Approach 2:
The arches are nested within the wall structure as integrated elements. The arches are positioned within the wall panels and connected to the wall framework, creating a nested configuration where the arch structure is contained within the overall wall assembly, providing both structural support and aesthetic features.
2Adaptability or versatility
If permanent walls are installed to create functional areas, then space separation is achieved, but flexibility and reconfiguration capability are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The wall system incorporates movable and adjustable components that allow reconfiguration. The modular panels can be disassembled and repositioned, and the arches can be adjusted or relocated, transforming the system from a static permanent structure to a dynamic, reconfigurable assembly that adapts to changing office needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall panels and arches are pre-assembled as modular units with integrated connection mechanisms. This preliminary assembly allows for quick installation and easy reconfiguration, as the pre-fabricated modules can be rapidly deployed and repositioned without requiring complex on-site construction procedures.
3Shape
If arches are integrated into the wall structure, then aesthetic appeal is improved, but structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The arch structure is segmented into standardized modular components that are integrated into the wall panels. Rather than custom-built arches for each wall section, the system uses repeated modular arch units that simplify the structural design while maintaining aesthetic consistency and reducing overall structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The arches serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide structural support, create aesthetic visual interest, and define spatial transitions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate structural and decorative elements, simplifying the overall structural system while achieving aesthetic goals.
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AI summary
A subarchitectural office system including a first subarchitectural wall, a second subarchitectural wall, and a single arch extending between the first and second subarchitectural walls. The single arch including a first vertical post, a second vertical post, and a first overhead beam. The subarchitectural office system also includes a double arch extending between the first and second subarchitectural walls. The double arch includes a third vertical post, a fourth vertical post, a fifth vertical post, a second overhead beam, and a third overhead beam.