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Carlos Platz, while studying Industrial Design at Kunsthochschule Kassel in Germany, designed the Svolta, a minimalist wooden shelf system that combines the simplicity and efficiency of traditional alpine joinery with modern design. At first glance, the Svolta shelves appear straightforward and unassuming, yet they offer robust stability and an innovative wooden connection system adaptable to various shelf sizes. This system allows for easy assembly and disassembly by a single person in just two minutes without the need for additional parts or tools, utilizing a form-fit principle that locks the shelf legs into the boards. Made from European oak and finished with an eco-friendly, colorless hard oil, the Svolta is not only flat-packable, which enhances its sustainability through simple production techniques, but also space-efficient in packaging, making it easy to store and transport. This design reflects a deep appreciation for the functional elegance of alpine architecture and seeks to transpose its essence into versatile, contemporary furniture.