Patrick Martinez demonstrates the versatility of his innovative construction method in installations, creating both spaces to interactive with and sculpture. The system is made via a series of pioneered nodes which connect with drinking straws to create form. He uses his modular system to contrast between informal, chaotic doodles and rigid grid forms. The pieces are made from recycled materials, and are minimal in material usage making them highly sustainable.
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The sculptural pieces have the ability to be deconstructed down in too smaller pieces to be re-assembled at other locations with ease.
He used Kickstarter to turn his sculptural system into a product for commercial use. Using the simple connector’s one can build entire structures from typical drinking straws. The design focuses on user flexibility both in size and shape.
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The ability to create both curvaceous sculptures and rigid grid forms quickly, easily, and with little material usage, is a great minimal construction toy for designers, artists and architects.
By Geoff Eberle
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.