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A-Frames is a mobile display system designed to highlight flexibility, adaptability, and precision in the presentation of creative work. Characterized by a non-repeating pattern of linear openings, the system allows for the fine-tuned curation, organization, and editing of content across a range of media. Initially fabricated in a set of twenty-three units, the A-Frames were deployed throughout the School of Architecture at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa to support the 2018 NAAB Accreditation visit. While conceived for this temporary event, the system was intentionally designed for longevity, and it continues to serve the SoA community across a variety of contexts.
Constructed as flat-packed wall structures, the units employ readily available components—dollies, threaded rods, screws, and binder clips—that make assembly, disassembly, and storage highly efficient. Wooden dowels of varying lengths fit seamlessly into the patterned openings, supporting shelves, drawings, and models in countless configurations. This “stick field” enables the display of standard paper formats and three-dimensional works, with the system functioning effectively indoors, outdoors, or as room dividers.
For: University of Hawai‘i School of Architecture
Size / Scale / Area: 23 frames
Type: Object design
Fabrication Assistants: Christopher Songvilay, Keola Aninno, Jason Hashimoto, Christopher Juguetta, Ivy Tejada, Gladys Razos, Kristyn Yamamotoya, My Tran, and Filipe Palma. Special thanks to Steve Hill
