The Hybrid Cabinet oscillates between storage object and display case. A finely woven metal mesh from brass or blackened steel unites the properties of cloth and metal, while at the same time being transparent. This distinctive material provides a striking alternative to glass or acrylic cabinet fronts.

In addition to the novel look, the use of metal mesh also demonstrates an engineer’s empathy. This material fundamentally unites two opposing properties. The interwoven wires behave like sheetmetal, it is rigid when flat and strong when angled or crimped. Simultaneously the material is supple like cloth, it can be bent by hand and laid in three-dimensional radiuses. This allows for the integration of functional requirements. The door hinges are machined out of this material and embedded in the cabinet wall.