Paper

ARO’s earliest investigations of pattern and surface sought to elevate prosaic materials through unexpected design applications. With paper and cardboard as our construction materials, we were able to test myriad schemes for turning two-dimensional machine-cut pieces into three-dimensional modules that, in turn, could comprise a freestanding structure: whether a nine-foot wall or a sculptural lamp.

These early paper explorations resulted in the design of lattice screens milled from fiberboard. In residential applications, the screens are both functional and decorative, dynamically mediating daylight and views in small spaces.