Update 3 on our work for the BM festival

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So that’s it we have finished the parametric models for Shipwreck and Fractal Cult and that’s how they look:

Shipwreck’s parametric model on Grasshopper by Chris Ingram and Arthur Mamou-Mani

Fractal Cult’s parametric model Grasshopper by Dan Dodds

So what do these weird drawings produce? Well have a look at the shipwreck – All of it can vary, from the amount of ribs to their depth – Last thing to do: unfold everything for fabrication.

Shipwreck’s 3D model Close-up

Shipwreck’s 3D model Close-up

Shipwreck’s 3D model Back View

Shipwreck’s 3D model Back View

Shipwreck’s 3D model Side View

Shipwreck’s 3D model Front View

And here is the Fractal Cult –

Interior View with the location of the bolts

Different versions with different hinges

Plan View with bolts

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After a long day of work with Chris Ingram, Dan Dodds and Thanasis Korras yesterday, we have nearly finished 3D modelling the two projects. The Fractal Cult was redrawn using rules defined by the hinge connection suggested by Ramboll. There are 5 different types of piece that make up each of the four fractal cults. Extracts from the rules as specified by Dan Dodds and Thanasis Korras:

• The Acute angles on all triangles all have bolt holes with an offset of 32mm
• The Obstuse angles all have bolt holes with an offset of 22mm

For each Fractal Cult pods:

• 12x   Large AAO [Acute,Actute,Obtuse]       : Side length 1241mm
• 18x   Medium AOO [Acute,Obtuse,Obtuse] : Side length 608mm
• 9x     Medium AAO [Acute,Actute,Obtuse]   : Side length 591mm
• 54x   Small AOO [Acute,Obtuse,Obtuse]      : Side length 283mm
• 108x Small AAO [Acute,Actute,Obtuse]        : Side length 266mm

See iimages below:

View of the 3D model of Fractal Cult

Offset Ply Model on Grasshopper by Dan Dodds

CNC Layout for Quote – Fractal Cult – Dan Dodds

Hinge specification defining the rules for the parametric model

The Module being repeated for the 3d model with hinges by Thanasis Korras

View of the hinges in the module by Thanasis Korras

Hinged model of triangle by Thanasis Korras

Hinged model of triangle by Thanasis Korras

The Shipwreck now has more support on the ground which will help with the cantilever. The supports being more pronounced, we used this as an opportunity to create a bench. We are planning to finish the fabrication files this afternoon. We are still missing some notches, thickness as well as labelling and unrolling all the pieces.

Shipwreck ribs and spines

Shipwreck ribs and spines

Shipwreck ribs and spines

Shipwreck ribs and spines

Shipwreck – Work in Progress – Aerial View – Showing the new bench

Shipwreck – Work in Progress – Side View

Shipwreck – Work in Progress – Front View

Shipwreck – Work in Progress – Back View

Shipwreck – Work in Progress – Back View

Updates 2 on Shipwreck

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Little summary of our productive day at Westminster with Chris Ingram and Georgia Collard-Watson: We produced a 1:1 physical model of the wood laminate technique recommended by Ramboll (drawing shown in previous post). We will us this technique to form the twisting longitudinal spines on our building.

The openings on the back ribs are now defined parametrically by a sine curve and unroll with the strips for fabrication.We tested couple options and are happy with the one shown below which breaks the direction of the strips.

Working on the parametric model with Chris Ingram at Westminster University

Georgia Collard-Watson with the 1:1 laminate prototype

Chris Ingram testing the bendiness of the laminate structure

Testing the notches

Resolving Shipwreck’s structure – Working on the interface between back stripes and vertical ribs.

Resolving Shipwreck’s structure – Working on the interface between back stripes and vertical ribs.

Modelling the ribs and notches – We are currently adapting the ribs and spine to add strength.

The Sine curve Interface controlling the back strips openings on Grasshopper

The back strips openings

Updates on Burning Man – Fractal Cult and Shipwreck

Hello! Couple technical updates on our Burning Man Projects for the team, donators and potential collaborators:

• We have developed the structure, geometry and details of the two projects with the help of Ramboll Computational Design (RCD). See drawings and analysis below.
• We have signed the contract with Burning Man and received the first grant payment 20 of us are signed in to go.
• We have sent our first fabrication files to get an initial quote on CNC milling all the pieces on 2440mm x 1220mm exterior grade plywood sheets of 9mm (for Fractal Cult) and 3mm (For Shipwreck). Our hope is to collect the pieces on the 19th August.
• We will start small models to test the new structures
• The Shipwreck now has a parametric model which outputs all the cutting profiles.

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Stephen Melville of Ramboll RCD sketch for the Shipwreck structure

Shipwreck – Looking at different Versions with Parametric model

Shipwreck – Looking at different Versions with Parametric model

Shipwerck – Low View

ShipWreck View from above

Current Profiles for Shipwreck

Current Laser cut Profiles for Fractal Cult

Hinged Connection for Fractal Cult by Thanasis Korras with Ramboll

Ramboll’s suggestion for Fractal Cult’s Scafolding structure

Fractal Cult Build Plan

Fractal Cult Build Plan

Ramboll Ground Reaction Wind Analysis