Red Dot Design Award · Made in Germany · 100% recyclable
BUILD modular
shelving system
& room divider
Shelving and room divider, display or seating — one module, endless configurations. Tool-free in minutes.
Why BUILD
Why architects, designers and event planners choose BUILD
0
tools
No instructions, no screws, no Allen key. Clip the units together and rearrange them whenever you like.
750 g
per unit
Light enough to lift with one hand. Each unit carries 2 to 5 kg of books, files or display items, depending on the configuration.
100%
recyclable
Toxin-free, emission-free, odourless and allergy friendly. Made from a single-grade material.
1
module, many roles
Shelf, room divider or display — and with SONIC front and back lids even a seat.
One shelving module, two colours, endless configurations.
Shelf · room divider · partition
Modular shelving, room divider and office partition in one system
BUILD is a modular shelving system built from a single element. Use it as a freestanding room divider, an office partition, a display shelf or a wall-mounted bookcase — then take it apart and build something else when your space changes. Widely used in open-plan offices, co-working spaces, retail interiors, museums, events and trade fairs.
Applications
Modular shelving and room dividers for offices, retail, events and homes
Ways to use BUILD
- Bookcases — modular bookcases and standing shelves for offices, studios and homes
- Events and exhibitions — event and exhibition walls for trade fairs, product launches and brand activations
- Retail — display shelving for retail stores, showrooms and exhibitions
- Wall shelves — honeycomb wall shelves, mounted with the supplied clips
- Room divider — freestanding room divider, office screen and partition wall
- Acoustic partition — combined with SONIC lids and inlay panels
- Wine rack — insulating and extendable
- Green wall — with planted units
Bookcase
A modular bookcase that grows with you
Every unit is identical, so you can extend the system at any time — as you move into a bigger space, or as your collection grows. Arrange the units to keep every shelf horizontal and at the same height, or break the grid on purpose.
Set-up
Tool-free assembly, reconfigured in minutes
Supplied clips hold the units together — no instructions, no Allen key. A twenty-unit room divider is built in minutes and dismantled just as quickly. That makes BUILD a practical choice for pop-up stores, rented offices, co-working spaces and frequent workplace redesigns. At 750 g per unit, one person can rebuild an entire partition wall alone.
Wall shelves
Honeycomb wall shelves and floating bookshelves
Honeycomb wall shelves, mounted with the supplied clips.
One module.
Endless configurations.
One module, two colours — as a shelf, a wall, a bar or a stage.
Projects
Modular shelving for Disney, BMW, Amazon, and the United Nations
Architects, designers and global brands use BUILD as display shelving, freestanding room dividers and branded event walls — from the United Nations bookshop in New York to a Formula 1 circuit in Silverstone.
BUILD modular shelving is in use at Disney, Amazon, Swarovski, Rémy Martin, Mercedes-Benz smart, Deutsche Bahn, the Design Museum, the European Parliament and the United Nations.
Accessories
SONIC acoustic panels for modular shelving and room dividers
Turn your shelving into an acoustic element. SONIC lids and inlay panels are made from a felt-like acoustic material and attach with pre-installed magnets — no tools, no permanent changes to the shelving.
Closed fronts turn open shelves into cabinets. Coloured inlays add depth and contrast. Both absorb sound, which makes a measurable difference in open-plan offices, meeting rooms, studios and hard-surfaced interiors. The panels also work as pinboards, which makes them useful for creative teams.
The lids and inlay panels are made from a felt-like acoustic material: 60% post-consumer PET from used plastic bottles, deconstructed and bonded in a custom process without additives. Slight natural variations in colour and texture are part of the material.
Magnetic, tool-free, reversible
Every lid and inlay panel comes with pre-installed magnets. Push it on, pull it off, move it to another unit — no tools, no drilling, nothing permanent. Add acoustic panels where you need them today and rearrange them when the room changes.
15 curated colours
The colour range was developed with London trend scouts Colour Hive and curated by MOVISI. Lids and inlay panels can be mixed freely across a single shelving unit or a whole partition wall, which makes it easy to match an existing interior or a brand palette.
Material and certification
- Recycled PET — made largely from used plastic bottles
- Cradle to Cradle and LEED certified
- Fire classification B-s1,d0 according to DIN EN 13501-1
- 15 curated colours, developed with Colour Hive
- Traceable raw material — produced in partnership with Impact Acoustic, Switzerland
- Doubles as a pinboard
The same acoustic material is also available as HUSH wall panels for larger areas.
Material
95% air, 100% recyclable — sustainable modular furniture made in Germany
BUILD is made from ARPRO Expanded Polypropylene – put simply: 95% air and 5% Tupperware (PP). That saves material, cuts transport weight and reduces fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions along the way.
- Tool-free — supplied clips, no instructions, no Allen key
- One person — at 750 g per unit, one person can rebuild an entire partition wall
- Built to be rebuilt — a shelving wall becomes a room divider, a room divider a display stand
- 95% air, 5% plastic — less material, lower transport weight
- Single-grade material — genuinely easy to recycle, not just in theory
- No glue, no flame retardants — toxin-free, emission-free, odourless and allergy friendly
The material is waterproof and resistant to chemicals and bacteria, so a damp cloth is all it takes to clean it. It is also shock absorbing: it will not scratch hardwood floors, and nobody gets hurt bumping into it.
Surface
BUILD comes with a textured, silky surface — fine enough to look refined, matt enough to hide fingerprints. The same texture runs through the whole unit, so scratches do not expose a different colour underneath.
Sustainability
Built to be rebuilt, not replaced
The most sustainable piece of furniture is the one you do not have to replace. Because every BUILD unit is identical and nothing is glued or screwed, a shelving wall can become a room divider, and a room divider can become a display stand. Furniture that adapts outlasts furniture that does not.
Specifications
BUILD technical data
| External dimensions | 520 × 385 × 290 mm |
| Internal dimensions | 425 × 315 × 290 mm |
| Weight per unit | approx. 700–750 g / 1.5 lbs |
| Material | ARPRO Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) |
| Colours | Black, white |
| Version | Open, in black or white |
| Load capacity | 2–5 kg per unit, depending on configuration |
| Assembly | Tool-free, with supplied clips |
| Wall mounting | Possible, clips screwed to the wall |
| Accessories | SONIC front lids, back lids and inlay panels (15 colours) |
| Fire classification | B-s1,d0 (SONIC panels, DIN EN 13501-1) |
| Design | Jack Godfrey Wood & Tom Ballhatchet |
| Award | Red Dot Design Award |
| Made in | Germany |
Downloads
FAQ
BUILD modular shelving FAQ
Do I need tools to assemble BUILD?
No. BUILD is supplied with clips that hold the units together. You only need a screwdriver if you want to mount the shelves on a wall.
How much weight can one unit hold?
Each unit carries between 2 and 5 kg of books, files or display items, depending on how the configuration is built and whether it is freestanding or wall-mounted. A single unit weighs around 750 g. The material itself, ARPRO EPP, can take up to 100 times its own weight.
Can BUILD be used as a room divider?
Yes. Units can be stacked freestanding to form partitions, office screens and room dividers of almost any size and shape. No fixing to the floor or ceiling is needed.
What colours is BUILD available in?
BUILD comes as an open unit in black and white, and both colours can be combined. SONIC front lids, back lids and inlay panels add 15 further colours.
Does BUILD improve room acoustics?
The open structure breaks up sound reflections. For measurable acoustic performance, add SONIC lids and inlay panels, which are made from a sound-absorbing recycled PET material with fire classification B-s1,d0.
Can I use BUILD as a plant wall?
Yes. Units can be planted individually, which makes them a simple way to build a green wall that can be rearranged at any time.
How do I clean BUILD?
Wipe it with a damp cloth. The material is waterproof and resistant to chemicals and bacteria.
Is BUILD recyclable?
Yes, 100%. It is made from a single-grade material (ARPRO EPP), which makes recycling straightforward. It contains no glue, no flame retardants and no toxins.
Can I extend my shelving later?
Yes. Every unit is identical, so you can add units at any time. Nothing becomes obsolete, and older units fit together with new ones.
How many units do I need for a room divider?
As a rough guide, a partition two metres wide and 1.5 metres high takes about 20 units. Our 3D configurator calculates the exact number for your dimensions.
Where is BUILD manufactured?
BUILD is entirely made in Germany.
Is BUILD suitable for contract and office projects?
Yes. BUILD is used in open-plan offices, co-working spaces, showrooms, events, museums and at trade fairs. CAD files and data sheets are available for planning.
Let’s plan
Design your own
configuration
Freestanding or wall-mounted, two units or two hundred — the arrangement is entirely yours. Design your configuration in our 3D configurator and order directly from our online store. For contract and office projects, our team will plan it with you.
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