ODO's arkitube modular presentation tube is crafted with aerospace aluminum

arkitube modular presentation tube by ODO is crafted with aerospace aluminum
all images courtesy of ODO

as designers and architects living in the 21st century, surrounded by intelligent design solutions and technological advancement, we still see these common scenarios: professionals walking into client meetings, onto job-sites, and into multi-million dollar proposals carrying their drawings in weathered cardboard tubes or in big and bulky plastic containers. melbourne-based design studio ODO (one design office) has found a current-day solution to this problem with ‘arkitube’, a modular and lightweight presentation tube, designed to transport large documents, plans, and posters.

 video courtesy of ODO

arkitube is crafted out of high quality, aerospace aluminum extrusions. they are cut to size, machined, and anodized to provide three segments that make up the modular assembly. fine-tooth threads are spun onto the ends to provide a water-resistant and sturdy attachment between them. milled aluminum caps are then press-fitted to permanently seal the open ends of the assembly. the material is polished, sandblasted, and anodized for anti-corrosion and wear resistance.

arkitube is designed to reflect the precision, delight, and refinement that its precious cargo details

the tube internal diameter is 59mm, with an external diameter of 63.5mm

the storage container is made up of three segments of different lengths: the body, the extension tube, and the lid. at its shortest, the device contains all paper sizes up to an A2 size. with the extension tube, it can accommodate all paper sizes up to  A1 size. for getting around on foot, public transport, or on a bike, a fine-threaded button system allows you to comfortably carry the tube with a leather strap. to get your hands on an arkitube, check out the kickstarter campaign here.

arkitube comes available in matte finishes making them more resistant to displays of dirt or dust

arkitube in matte black with leather strap

the buttons can be tightened with coins or screwdrivers, and are sealed with rubber o-rings for waterproofing

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