Sketchup Table

UPDATE: After todays lecture and seeing the similarities between my table and a bridge (a circular one?!) i thought that perhaps removing the centre pillar and making the outer ring rely on the compression of the 4 'legs' to remain standing. This would further emphasise the lack of a central power figure.
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Despite struggling to get sketchup working the way I want it to (its not parametric enough. i need the top/side/front views simultaneously) heres the table.

Notes:
Scale not correct yet.

Intended to demonstrate that power is equal for all at the table, supported by a central stem which is completely neutral. Members at the table are connected by the surface of the table, however detatched by the gap through the centre.

The ornamental additions in the centre not only serve as an aesthetic addition to the table, but a way to exchange information in a powerless way. The size of the spokes is variable in order to demonstrate that regardless of your status; at the table, you are represented as equals. Goods/information can be placed on the circular centre of the additions and then spun around to be exhibited and exchanged with others. (am unsure as to how i can animate a STATIC mesh haha)

Pics:

rough (VERY!) table sketches to come.