The Walking Cube is the result of a geometric exploration designed to make a minimal form both dynamic and unpredictable while preserving its initial structure. Futurist in nature, it embodies suppressed tensions and discontent with the conformities of mechanical daily life. At first glance, the Cube adheres to expectations of order and symmetry—solid, symmetrical, and contained. Yet, it defies these constraints, transforming into a myriad of regular and irregular shapes. Powered by air-pressured mechanics, its sudden, forceful shape-shifting becomes an act of rebellion, echoing the noise and aggression of the machinery that dominates our modern existence.

materials: aluminum · steel · pneumatic pistons · springs · air tubes · bungee cable suspension · custom electronics

concept: Jason Cook · François Wunschel
mechanics & electronics design & fabrication: Jason Cook
animation & programming: François Wunschel
photo · video: Emmanuel Gabily · Nico Merlin
production: 1024 Architecture in collaboration with Jason Cook

Thanks to
Gregoire Lauvin · initial draft design
Laurent Bolognini · mechanics council
Simon Laroche (Projet Eva) · pneumatic council
Festo France