Sculpting Spaces: Non-Planar Shelf Design

Office space shelf

At Vertico, we’re always looking for new ways to challenge the boundaries of concrete design. This 3D printed shelf—designed by our intern Jarry Perez—is a perfect example. Now installed as a sculptural room divider in our office, it merges elegant form with functional use, showing how concrete can be more than just structural.

Rethinking the Print Path

Unlike traditional printing methods that build up in flat layers, this shelf was printed using a non-planar toolpath. This approach enables smooth transitions and dynamic curves, allowing the design to take on a more fluid, fabric-like form. It’s a striking demonstration of how robotic control and creative coding can unlock new architectural expressions.

Form, Function, and Flow in One Piece

The result is a visually intricate yet structurally sound shelf that invites a closer look. It pushes the limits of what’s possible in concrete furniture—blending art, engineering, and experimentation into a single printed object.

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