QuaDror HIGHWAY, Image Courtesy of Studio Dror
Who ever said that pleasure wasn't functional? This Eames' quote resonates in me as I share with you some great news to not only the design world but all of us. At this year's Design Indaba conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Studio Dror presented their arduous work of 'Quadror', a four year process of countless collaborations, experiments and tests that led to an inventive, transformative and exemplary solution that will do a lot good in many places. 'Quadror' is a unique space truss geometry invented by Dror Benshetrit, that produces structural efficiency and introduces an array of creative initiatives. Seems rigid but on the contrary, this space truss geometry is extremely flexible in the types of uses that it applies to, and it has yet to reach its full extension to different applications. This joint, when solitary, can be used as a simple support to a side table but when multiplied it becomes a structural framework for homes, an acoustical skin on a highway and a extraordinary solution to disaster shelter and informal urban housing. It is time to use design to solve the challenges we face. Studio Dror is a great example of on how design can not only inspire change but actually implement it.
A moment of serenity initiated the potential of this joint and through collaboration it grew into this transformative system that tackles solutions in urban design, transportation, architecture, public art and philanthropy. The space truss geometry adapts to many uses such as the fast pace growth of our urban fabric. A few years back with surpassed the majority of global population to urban and that number is not slowing down. This type of growth creates an array of opportunities but also many challenges. With many growing cities in Africa, Latin America and the East, shelter and homelessness is a growing challenge. 'Quadror' is one example of how the process of design can assist many of our core urban challenges. QuaDror TABLE, Image Courtesy of Studio Dror
“We are interested in the transformative power of design as an interdependent response to social, economical and ecological matters. Our work is the interactive process of inventing and providing (infra)structure and comprehensive systems to improve our ways of living. In effect, we believe that designers and users become co-creators.” by studio Dror. QuaDror BLOCK, Image Courtesy of Studio Dror
QuaDror BRIDGE, Image Courtesy of Studio Dror
Working with a team of experts conducting research and rigorous analysis, the 'Quadror' Home structure will provide the opportunity of providing shelter with local materials and less waste as it is both cost-effective and easy to ship. QuaDror BARRIER, Image Courtesy of Studio Dror
QuaDror VILLA, Image Courtesy of Studio Dror
Studio Dror is in the process of manufacturing 'Quadror' Home and hopes to be constructing their first dwellings in Sierra Leone. We will stay close to see this unfold as it progresses. Yatzer wants to congratulate Studio Dror for their hard work of not only getting this accomplished but also keeping quiet until completion. we know how hard it is! Also, we send our most sincere support as we know the work has just begun. We look forward seeing the development of the product and most importantly, seeing the positive impact it will have to many people.
QuaDror POPUP, Image Courtesy of Studio Dror
QuaDror BUILDING, Image Courtesy of Studio Dror
