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Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Surface
Despite what I said, I managed to get it to work, here is a sample. 
It required a very light scoring instead of the heavier cuts I was doing before.
It required a very light scoring instead of the heavier cuts I was doing before.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
update
that time again...
as far as organizing things I have been taking the approach of slot loading defined by the layout of the base pattern of the site and building up certain areas into the more complex situations as needed.
(I broke flickr with this picture, click the black box and go to the largest size to actually see the image. I will fix later)
Using the over plan for the site I judge position and find bearing for the smaller pieces of this puzzle. I then 'zoom in' and work in a more detailed plan and section of each unit.
This drawing in particular is responding to the barrels along the south path and utilizes them to frame the artwork as well as provide a means of seeing the view from the point over surrounding trees.
I am working towards a larger piece that really defines the interactivity I am looking for. These arms and the ruff section drawing are a beginning towards a site solution, With these arms rising like trees into the canopy of origami it will be possible to apply change to the entire structure.
Above is a ruff depiction of what I am intending. When utilizing this particular tessellation it tends to wards a sphere, this can be avoided by breaking it, or separating it where needed. This then presents the possibility for expressing different situations and makes the above support structure possible.
...The issue now is the material choice for this tessellation. The laser cutter although fast presents some new interesting problems. When the laser scores the paper it breaks the surface weakening the interwoven fibers of the material. This has held true for 3 kinds of paper, mylar, and calendar board. Folding paper merely stresses the paper, not starting any damage to the surface. So I have learned allot from the laser cutter, but I think its back to folding the long way.
That issue aside, the laser cutter has opened up other possibilities such as designing the over all shape of this structure, but that will come it time.
as far as organizing things I have been taking the approach of slot loading defined by the layout of the base pattern of the site and building up certain areas into the more complex situations as needed.
(I broke flickr with this picture, click the black box and go to the largest size to actually see the image. I will fix later)
Using the over plan for the site I judge position and find bearing for the smaller pieces of this puzzle. I then 'zoom in' and work in a more detailed plan and section of each unit.
This drawing in particular is responding to the barrels along the south path and utilizes them to frame the artwork as well as provide a means of seeing the view from the point over surrounding trees.
I am working towards a larger piece that really defines the interactivity I am looking for. These arms and the ruff section drawing are a beginning towards a site solution, With these arms rising like trees into the canopy of origami it will be possible to apply change to the entire structure.
Above is a ruff depiction of what I am intending. When utilizing this particular tessellation it tends to wards a sphere, this can be avoided by breaking it, or separating it where needed. This then presents the possibility for expressing different situations and makes the above support structure possible.
...The issue now is the material choice for this tessellation. The laser cutter although fast presents some new interesting problems. When the laser scores the paper it breaks the surface weakening the interwoven fibers of the material. This has held true for 3 kinds of paper, mylar, and calendar board. Folding paper merely stresses the paper, not starting any damage to the surface. So I have learned allot from the laser cutter, but I think its back to folding the long way.
That issue aside, the laser cutter has opened up other possibilities such as designing the over all shape of this structure, but that will come it time.
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
huh...
I think I figured it out...
my understanding of 'global solutions' has been stuck on 'solutions'. I need to let it my stuff design itself, rather than force it into shapes such as triangles, boxes and domes.' I need to forget inhabitation (at least for now)
I will have something for tomorrow on what I am proposing.
my understanding of 'global solutions' has been stuck on 'solutions'. I need to let it my stuff design itself, rather than force it into shapes such as triangles, boxes and domes.' I need to forget inhabitation (at least for now)
I will have something for tomorrow on what I am proposing.
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plan and more units
below is a plan for the site, it is a work in progress. As I start fitting my pieces in and designing further aspects of this tessellation I find I keep needing to return to building to figure out how each one works.
click to actually see drawing.
below is a possible incarnation of the manipulatable canopy that I am proposing as a unit to be scattered around the site to provide shade or shelter from rain.
the structure itself needs work, it is a bit bulky in the lower parts, it might hinder use. But as a potentially larger structure the mid section could be outfitted with a second surface providing an elevated sheltered space.
click to actually see drawing.
below is a possible incarnation of the manipulatable canopy that I am proposing as a unit to be scattered around the site to provide shade or shelter from rain.
the structure itself needs work, it is a bit bulky in the lower parts, it might hinder use. But as a potentially larger structure the mid section could be outfitted with a second surface providing an elevated sheltered space.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
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