Justin Lieberman

Justin Lieberman is a Masters of Architecture (M.Arch) Candidate at MIT.  He grew up in Manitoba, Canada, and earned a bachelor of architectural science and co-op specialization degree at the Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). He has worked at 5468796 Architecure in Winnipeg and D’Arcy Jones Architects in Vancouver.

Justin designs across many scales and modes of representation, with a focus on adaptation and community integration. Enjoy exploring the website.


Email: justin74@mit.edu
Instagram: justin_l.ca
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RAGUND Upgrade



TMU Architecture
Advanced Wood Architecture Studio

Tools: Rhinoceros 8.0, Adobe Suite, CNC Machine, Drill Press, Table Saw, Chop Saw, Chisel, Router



A Study of Wooden Joints

The IKEA RAGRUND corner shelf was designed to fit in the corner of the bathroom, utilizing small, awkward spaces and turning them into storage. I disliked how you could see the clutter on the shelves, the height and stability of the structure was awkward, and the details were uneventful.

Charred Ash was used to Upgrade the shelf, both structurally and functionally. The cross section of the legs were increased, improving its stability. The height of the legs were increased as well, making for better accessibility. All connections were redone and filled with wooden dowels, removing the need for any glue or metal hardware.

An interior substructure made of wooden dowels was designed to allow for a wood and bamboo hybrid pivot drawer. This drawer hides clutter while also improving the user’s involvement by allowing the user to change the amount of drawers and the height of the drawer itself. 


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