The SpiralShelf was designed and built by Matt Davis, who is… me. The helix is made of shaped red oak. 2”x.75”x10” strips were cut and glued in stacks of 3-4. These stacks were then shaped and sanded using a belt sander and a little help from a bandsaw every now and then- because red oak, being a hard wood, was a naïve choice of wood for sanding. The shelves themselves are walnut and are sized and formed as logical continuations of the curve of the helix.
The helix arms themselves are self-relating and similar. They are sized from the smallest arm. This is multiplied by the golden ration to obtain the middle arm. The middle arm is then again multiplied by the golden ration to obtain the longest arm.
Matt Davis is a Virginia Tech graduate and one of the founding editors behind Arch2O. Launching the platform in mid‑2012 alongside fellow Hokies, he helped shape its identity as an international hub for design innovation and critical dialogue . With a foundation in architectural education and a passion for uncovering unconventional design approaches, Matt has contributed significantly—both editorially and strategically—to Arch2O’s growth, ensuring that emerging architects, academics, and creatives have a space to question, explore, and elevate the built environment.