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The project positions assembly, sustainability, and temporality as both functional and experiential aspects of the design. Bamboo is used as the primary construction material, with joinery executed using jute threads and metal threaded rods with nuts and bolts, crafted by an experienced local artisan. A series of small-scale joinery details were developed through a hybrid approach that combines traditional bamboo craftsmanship with contemporary construction techniques. The seating elements themselves are constructed using smaller bamboo sections to maintain lightness and structural efficiency. Structurally, the installation draws inspiration from a scissor mechanism, where intersecting “X” members function as pin joints working primarily in compression, while horizontal bamboo members act in tension to complete a stable system. To avoid conventional cross-bracing, a modular space-frame system was introduced beneath the seating benches, enhancing overall stability and load distribution. As a free-standing structure, the installation required a carefully balanced approach between mobility and structural safety. Accommodating seated users and varying live loads presented a key challenge, leading to the development of a lightweight system using angled bamboo members. With spans reaching nearly three meters, controlling bamboo deflection and preventing bending became a critical structural concern.