Wine Rack - Joshua Jung

Wine Rack

In this project, the task was “function-follows-form”. So, untypically, the product was not designed according to its functionality, but form. This means that first the basic form was defined and then a functionality was assigned.

Design phase

During the brainstorming, various grids were built up and analyzed on paper and later in Illustrator. For the inner radius 95mm was defined, thus not only wine bottles but also wider champagne bottles fit into the shelf.

CAD (SolidWorks)

For better visualization, the individual components were assembled in SolidWorks.

Construction phase

The individual parts for the mold were laser-cut and later glued and filled, then the master mold was cast in silicone. A total of 12 inner parts and 5 outer parts were cast from concrete. The weight of one inner and outer part is 2.4 kg. This gives the assembled shelf a stable stand.

Product

Two basic forms, one for the bottles and one for the outer wall. Both made of poured concrete.

Modular, the individual parts can be connected and the shelf can grow either in width or height. The weight of the concrete provides a stable stand and additionally cools the bottles.

Challenges

- Production of the silicone mold

- Stripping the individual parts from the silicone mold

- Finding the perfect mixing ratio of the concrete