CORNER ASSEMBLY
A corner assembly brings three orthogonal
faces together, forming a three-dimensional
enclosure. Corners employ edge-to-edge-to-
edge joints to enclose cabinetry pieces, like
the top of the Poke Credenza and Open Cabi-
net. Corner assemblies give many AtFAB
pieces a volumetric quality that transcends
the idea these pieces are made of flat parts.
While the One to Several Table and 90-Minute
Lounge Chair and even the screen are com-
prised entirely of 2D parts, corner assemblies
give them a three-dimensional character that
suggests otherwise.
ASSEMBLIES
FIGURE 2-27
The corner assembly
FOOT ASSEMBLY
A foot assembly, which is used on most AtFAB
pieces, laterally secures the flat parts that
form legs. When an excessive load or a lateral
force is applied to a piece of furniture, the feet
resist that thrust and keep the legs from
splaying out. Feet also distribute the weight at
the base of the leg, so the edges of the two
adjacent sides don’t split over time. A foot
assembly is the upside-down complement to
the corner assembly, in that it uses a similar
edge-to-edge-to-edge connection, and also
adds to the three-dimensional quality of a fur-
niture piece.
FIGURE 2-28
The foot assembly
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