This model takes the Latex & Thread Skin Model 01 to a larger scale developing the minimal system and forming a 1:20 fragment of a potential skin. The result is an intricate but surprisingly strong web.
This small scale model attempts to create cleaner intersections between threads of the minimal system by using latex instead of resin, previously explored. The latex forms a web like surface joining the threads smoothly. This model is made by cross referencing all points i.e. each pin is connected to all other pins by the thread. The latex is then applied and the model is then relaxed to allow the overlength of thread to form find its minimal path.
Here are the results of my initial experiments in developing a blood based glue for used as a structural binding agent. Unfortunately the glue was not entirely successful due to its setting by water loss as opposed to chemical reaction. On to round 2…
The culmination of the crest pouring and component diversion technique… The pouring of a full dune in RealFlow to create the superstructure of the building. On the south facade large components create circular openings in the structure which are able to house fresnel concentration lenses. On the north facade smaller components create a thickened bottom edge to diffuse light back into the interior space.
Below are pictures of our DS10 End of Term “Cross-Crit” in which tutors from other Diploma Studios at Westminster University join as critics along with external guests.
Thank you so much to Dusan Decermic (ArcLab), Anthony Boulanger (AYArchitect), Magnus Larsson (magnuslarsson.com), Pablo Zamorano (pablozamorano.com), Louise Mackie (Warm Babies), Karl Kjelstrup-Johnson (Skin Graph) and Adam Holloway (PLP Architecture) for taking the time to come and give very helpful comments !
Students now have until the 24th January 2012 to complete their Burning Man Proposal!
Above: Michael Clarke‘s Fluorescent Tube Weave Night Club
Above: Jack Munro‘s Salt-Solidified Sand-Dunes live demonstration
Above: Magnus Larsson and Louise Mackie commenting a Salt-Solidified Sand Shell
Above: Kayleigh Dickson‘s Pin Induced Desert Crack Formation
Above: Natasa Christou‘s Collaborative Popsicle Assembly Structures
Above: Megan Sadler‘s Tensile Fabric Soft Resting Space
Below are several pictures from our last tutorials.
Thank you very much to Pablo Zamorano and Nacho Marti for their great presentation on the Expandable Surface Pavilion AA-Emtech Masters project.
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Above: Natasa Christou‘s Popsicles Structure
Above: Megan Sadler‘s Tensile Landscape
Above: Maria Valente‘s Arduino-controlled undulating fabric machine.
Above: Presentation and discussion with Pablo Zamorano and Nacho Marti
Below is a slideshow of our first DS10 “cross-crit” with the other tutors of Westminster School of Architecture and invited external critics.
Thank you very much to Jeanne Sillett, William Firebrace, Gabby Shawcross, Lawrence Friesen, Gennaro Senatore and David Andreen for your very helpful feedback !
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Above: Joe Magri showing his constrained laser-cut plywood sheet
Above: Maria Valente shows how water vibrates under sound waves
Above: Natasa Christou‘s Popsicles Bomb
Above: Antony Joury showing his Solar Still Toilets and Kangaroo/Fabric Experiments
Above: Jack Munro showing his Solidified Sand and loose fabric strategy
Above: Chris Mount’s Tree Telephone
Above: Anam Asan‘s light sensor activated inflating bin liners.
