Tensegrity Table

A low table made of walnut connected with tensile steel rods supporting a glass top
a view of the structure: three pieces of walnut held in compression by 9 blue steel rods that are in tension. This combination is known as a tensegrity structure
a view of the top showing the dynamic triangular arrangement of the pieces
A detail shot showing the connection between the steel and the walnut. Shown are the staggered cuts ot the step drill, the rainbow colors of the walnut and some of the paint from the original cure