Eixo Sculpture papercord The Ark vase is a

The Ark vase is a result of the fascination for architectural elements - staircases

Designed by Norm Architects  |  Handcrafted by Francisco Andrade

the heavy and elongated shape of the mortar ensures a sturdy work base

or simply laid out in a room with good natural light

Eixo Sculpture papercord The Ark vase is aEixo, Portuguese for axis, refers to the defining intersection where it all clicks in place for the sculpture: the point where two flat aluminium planes slot into one another at a right angle, held by nothing but the precision of the fit. That moment of assembly is the essence of the design. Each plate is cut from raw aluminium, a material chosen for the high tolerances it allows and the directness of its presence. Given a brushed finish, the matte