The rolling shelf project (2005) marks a significant evolution in Anto Lloveras’s "socioplastic" furniture design, bridging the functional requirements of an active art studio with the aesthetic rigor of industrial minimalism. Designed specifically for the "Camarote" workshop in Madrid, the Colador is a modular, perforated steel shelving unit mounted on wheels, allowing for dynamic spatial reconfiguration within the 100m² atelier. Its name, "Colador" (Strainer), refers to the distinctive grid of square perforations that define its structure, creating a visual lightness that belies its industrial durability. This piece acts as more than mere storage; it is a mobile partition and a "cognitive anchor" that organizes the chaotic flow of a transdisciplinary workspace. The technical design of the Colador emphasizes a precise geometric logic combined with ergonomic considerations. Detailed architectural elevations reveal a structure measuring 1.6 meters in length and 0.66 meters in height, featuring asymmetrically arranged internal compartments. These varied shelf heights—ranging from 0.2 meters to 0.4 meters—are specifically tailored to accommodate diverse materials, from oversized art monographs to technical equipment. The use of white-coated perforated metal creates a moiré effect when viewed from different angles, allowing the piece to subtly blend into or define the studio’s "ordered chaos".
