Concept: Inspired by the flexibility of wood veneers used on another project, the client requested a built in furniture unit that was completely continuous and interconnected. In that, the concept for a “ribbon” was found. Programmatic requirements included a desk, stand for a turntable, shelves for vinyl records, art/book shelving and a seating area inside the "shipping container niche”. Ribbon Desk is a bespoke piece of furniture that winds and flows through the space that is both functional and expressive of the client's “yes - we can make that happen” approach to business.
Technical: Ribbon Desk is fabricated from laminated wood veneers with cherry wood as the finish and maple as the core. Wall mounts are concealed dowels and clear plexiglass wall mount brackets were fabricated to support the bench seating area. The fabrication process required a significant amount of R and D. The piece was formed sectionally in the shop and field spliced for the final installation.
Bio Scot DiStefano is a Registered Architect, Artist, Author and Educator based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida School of Architecture and certified by the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards. He has been practicing architecture, as a solo practitioner, since 2000, after working for Giller and Giller Inc. in Miami Beach and as an assistant to internationally renowned architect, Dan Duckham, in Fort Lauderdale.
Scot is a published architect and author. His work is featured in numerous publications including Florida Architect, Home Fort
Other prizes Rethinking the Future - Commercial Interiors / Built, ForestTree v2.0, 2022? London International Creative Competition - Finalist (Art), ForesTree v2.0, 2022 Interior Design Awards - Shortlist - ForesTree v2.0, 2023 INT Awards - Silver - Forestree v2.0 2023 London international Creative Competition - Official Selection - The WAAV 2023
