Janus Stand / 2014
Janus Stand is a project I completed in 2014 as part of my Master of Architecture at the University of Melbourne. I designed this hallway stand to reflect the transitions we experience at the start and end of each day. The piece draws inspiration from Janus, the two-faced Roman god of beginnings and endings, and embodies duality through its use of contrasting timbers (Jarrah and Victorian Ash), and asymmetrical aesthetics, with a complex left side balanced by a simpler right.
Craftsmanship was at the heart of this project. I incorporated a variety of joinery techniques, including domino, biscuit, miter, miter with splines, and diagonal cross-halving joints, to ensure both functionality and aesthetic harmony. The Janus Stand represents my dedication to detail, symbolism, and creating pieces that elevate everyday rituals.
JANUS STAND 2014
Jarrah, Victorian Ash, Danish oil finish
197 x 65 x 45 cm