The designer sought to create a piece of furniture that acted as both a functional seat as well as a sculptural conversation piece. Strata was created using digital 3D modeling, allowing for the exploration of many possibilities before a final design was chosen. The wood 'bricks' are cut from sheets of plywood using CNC technology, and assembled by hand. The surfaces of the seat and footrest are polished to a shine, and contrast the exterior surface of the overall form. When not in use, the footrest can be placed on the seat, transforming the chair into a purely sculptural piece.

Ben Preston is an Architect based in Las Vegas, Nevada. His work ranges from digital media to the built environment. His current focus is the design of K-12 education facilities.

Think.Write.Build. represents a group of designers exploring fields ranging from architectural and aesthetic discourse to objects and interactive design. The members of Think.Write.Build. are united under the overarching theme of understanding design in the context of today's production-driven commercial world.