Open Design product 01 | (LDN) petal table

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THE (LDN) PETAL TABLE
OPEN SOURCE DESIGN FOR A TABLE

contact | alice.fung@hubmakelab.org / indy.johar@hubmakelab.org

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STATEMENT OF INTENT

(LDN) PETAL TABLE IS AN OPEN SOURCE KIT FOR HUB LIKE
ENVIRONMENTS.

WE WOULD LIKE TO GIFT THIS TABLE AS AN OPEN SOURCE DESIGN TO
THE NETWORK.

MAKE IT. REMAKE IT. IMPROVE IT.
WE INVITE YOU TO SHARE THIS AS PART OF THE HUB JOURNEY.

WE’D LOVE TO SEE OTHERS TAKE A LITTLE OWNERSHIP OF THE TABLE
BY GIVING THE TABLES AN EDITABLE NAME
(”INSERT YOUR HUB NAME HERE”) PETAL TABLES

WE ONLY ASK THAT YOU TREAT THE KNOWLEDGE WITH RESPECT AND
SHARE YOUR IMPROVEMENTS WITH THE REST OF THE NETWORK.

alice.fung@hubmakelab.org / indy.johar@hubmakelab.org

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BACKGROUND.
WHAT DOES IT DO?

IT IS INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL PETAL BASICS | 3 leaves of different sizes; can seat 5-7 SOCIABLE CURVES | in the spirit of the
TABLE AT THE HUB ANGEL BY KATY persons for touchdown work; 2 leaves at task height + original petal table, the (LDN) petal table has evolved
MARKS. 1 smaller leaf at bar stool or standing height; the curves on the different leaves to make it possible
for a huddled group of 2-3 persons to gather at the end
WE HAVE ADDED A FEW THINGS AND MOBILE | our experience shows us that hub type of each leaf; the edges of the table are angled for
HOPE IT SPEAKS TO THE SPIRIT OF THE spaces need to fulfill many functions in the same space individuals to sit opposite each other without directly
HUB AND THE HUB MEMBERSHIP – at different times of the day and year. The (LDN) petal facing each other allowing them to “sit individuall – but
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO MAKE table is mobile on wheels making it easy to move. The together”
CHANGE IN THE WORLD. leaves fold over each other to make it a compact object
to move. TABLE CONFIGURATIONS | the (LDN) petal
table can be easily arranged loosely in open plan
POWER | the table is directly powered with plug spaces and we’ve found they work well to create
points located on the underside of the table. This density in space while still having the feel of breathing
allows the table to be sited relatively freely away from space. The table can also be used together to form
walls making layouts more flexible. The power is larger table formats for workshops, dinners &
supplied to the table from one connection point - in meetings.
this design, the power is supplied from a hanging
power cable with cable runs along the ceiling avoiding EASY STORAGE | hubs are always busy and
trip hazhards on the floor. throbbing with people and activity leaving little spare
room for storage of equipment. The collapsible leaf
structure allows a large table to be folded into half its
size by one host in 2 easy moves and no need for any
tools.


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INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS FOR 1 (LDN) PETAL TABLE:
2 SHEETS OF 1200 X 2400MM CORRUGATED CARD COMPOSITE
12 NO. POWER SOCKETS
1 MAINS POWER POINT
2 LAZY SUSAN TURNTABLES
5 SCAFFOLD POLES CUT TO SIZE
5 WHEELS WITH FOOT BRAKES
2 LAYERS OF LACQUER
1 CAN OF SPRAY PAINT

+ 1 CARPENTER
+ 1 ELECTRICIAN


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TABLE CONFIGURATION
TABLE TOP SHAPE & DESIGN

The (LDN) petal table surface has 2 diﬀerent pattern
designs - lines (above) and big yellow (below).

Power points located on the underside of the table are
indicated by markings to help guide users. LINES

The table top could be varied for each hub location to
suit diﬀerent needs, stories and character!

BIG YELLOW


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TABLE CONFIGURATION
- OPEN POSITION

Typical table arrangement
Accomodates 4-6 people for task based seating
+ 1 laptop bar position for individual or small standing
group work

Seating plan (full)


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TABLE CONFIGURATION
- CLOSED TABLE

ACTION 01
UNDO MAINS SOCKET

ACTION 03
SWING ONE LEAF TO CLOSE TABLE

Fully closed
Seats a small group of 3-4 people

ACTION 02
UNBRAKE THE WHEELS
...AND WHEEL AWAY!

Half closed
Seats a small group of 4-6 people


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TABLE CONFIGURATION
- CONFERENCE TABLE

Conference table
Arrangement with 2 (ldn) petal tables
Seats a large group of 6-8 people


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TABLE CONFIGURATION
- XL TABLE

Xl table
Arrangement with 2 (ldn) petal tables
Seats a large group of 6-8 people


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TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
TOP VIEW PLANS & SIDE ELEVATIONS

Do not scale from this drawing.


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TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
UNDERSIDE VIEW PLANS

UNDERSIDE VIEW

LAYOUT

Do not scale from this drawing.


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BIBLIOGRAPHY OF MATERIALS
SOME MATERIALS WE USED TO GIVE YOU SOME IDEAS FOR YOUR OWN TABLE.
WE’RE HAPPY TO CHAT WITH ANYONE THAT WANTS TO SWAP TIPS!
(remember that our table is made for UK electrical standards - you may need to vary this for your region)

(LDN) PETAL TABLE TOP MATERIAL (AS SHOWN IN IMAGES)
CARDBOARD COMPOSITE PANEL
from http://www.egger.com/en_GB/Products/Industry/_/N-1z13ycxZ1z13y5nZ1z13y9w#product_content

SCAFFOLDING LEGS
We used 48.3mm diameter scaffold tube from flints & to suit castors below
http://www.flints.co.uk/scaffoldtube.html
CASTORS WITH WHEELS + SWIVEL LOCK
From http://www.flints.co.uk/acatalog/Scaffolding_Castors.html
MODIFIED BASE PLATE
Base plate to suit scaffold with bespoke modifications by carpenter
http://www.flints.co.uk/scaffoldtube.html

STANDARD DRY LINING SOCKET BOXES & ELECTRICAL CABLING INSET INTO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CARDBOARD COMPOSITE PANEL
From
http://www.cedecor.co.uk/cheshire_electrical_decor/mia/d/35mm+deep+double+twin+dry+lining+switch+socket+box/pid/6945373?afid=8
8888%29

LAZY SUSAN TURNTABLE
From http://www.sdslondon.co.uk/castors-furniture-glides/lazy-susan-turntable.html

SPRAY PAINT TEMPLATE
Bespoke pattern cut clear acetate - laser cut
Www.Cutlasercut.Com
PAINT & LACQUER
Spray paint (various colours) for patterns and a timber lacquer over to seal the surface
HANGING ELECTRICAL SOCKET
Best to speak to a qualified electrician about this at it depends on the existing electrical supply into the room and other considerations.


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THE ORIGINAL PETAL TABLE
BY KATY MARKS FOR HUB ISLINGTON

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Original Petal table in use by Hub Islington Original Petal table in in use by Hub Islington

photo credit
images 01 (Christian de Sousa)


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THE ORIGINAL PETAL TABLE
BY KATY MARKS FOR HUB ISLINGTON

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Corrugated card composite material Aerial view of petal table in hub islington Petal table at work in hub islington

photo credit
images 03 & 04 (Christian de Sousa)


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LICENCE AGREEMENT

WE’D BE HAPPY TO WORK WITH YOU TO ADAPT THE TABLE DESIGN TO
YOUR OWN NEEDS AND IF REQUIRED WE HAVE THE CAPACITY TO
MANUFACTURE THE TABLES IN THE UK AND ARRANGE FOR THEM TO BE
SHIPPED TO YOU. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE AND WE’RE SURE
THAT TOGETHER WE CAN FIND ANSWER

alice.fung@the-hub.net / +44 7883 042 212
indy.johar@the-hub.net / +44 7736 698 778

look forward to talking!

We are using a Creative Commons Licence | Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported
see here for details on use | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/


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