CONATUS: Manifesto of the Will of Form and Dialogue of Matter

More than just a storage unit, Conatus (Latin for "Effort," "Will," or "The Tendency to Maintain Existence" ) is a sculptural-architectural work that embodies the artist's effort to bring material to life . This piece's sophisticated, simple lines and its popularity within Los Angeles' high-end hotel aesthetic suggest it represents a new definition of modern luxury : the intersection of rawness and refinement .

Material and Textural Tension: The Poetics of Stone

Conatus is achieved by combining hand-made stone and wood in deep contrast and harmony.

• Stone Facade: The kiosk's façade displays a layered texture of handcrafted stone . This surface has a wavy, rough, and matte finish that evokes the feeling of an archaeological relic . This texture creates a play of deep shadows that shifts depending on the viewing angle, adding a primal honesty to the smoothness of the modern space. Each handcrafted panel conveys a unique artistic expression .

• Wooden Interior Details: The bare wood surrounding and balancing the stone adds architectural order and warmth to the design. This perspective reins in the chaotic, organic texture of the façade within a rational minimalism .

Form and Philosophy: A Horizontal Monolith

The piece's horizontal extension and heavy massing give it the character of a monolith . Its low, wide structure functions not only as a sideboard but also as a TV stand , acting as a pedestal that elevates the technology or art placed upon it. The linear arrangement of the doors conceals the contents, encouraging focus on the form's external sculptural beauty and artistically resolving the tension between interior and exterior .

Conatus builds a bridge between the permanence of its material and the ephemerality of craftsmanship ; this is the desire for furniture to be not just an object but a legacy that stands the test of time .

Design Details

• Name: Conatus

• Type: Handmade Artistic Buffet / TV Stand

• Material: Handmade Stone Panels and Wooden Frame

• Dimensions (Width Options):

  • A: $183\text{cm}\text{Wide ness}\times 46\text{cm}\text{Depth}\times 81\text{cm}\text{Height height}$

  • B: $213\text{cm}\text{Wide ness}\times 46\text{cm}\text{Depth}\times 81\text{cm}\text{Height height}$

  • A: $244\text{cm}\text{Wide ness}\times 46\text{cm}\text{Depth}\times 81\text{cm}\text{Height height}$