Siewert, Addison Lecy
Investigation_5_A_Chair // CNC Routing — Concept+Process+Product
The objective of this project was to develop a chair based on the techniques we’ve been investigating over the course of the past 2 months. I began with some impulsive one on one research and asked “What do you look for in a chair?” Results might be obvious – a head rest, the ability to rock, and comfort – but they proved difficult to incorporate into the chair based on the time frame and production process that I was challenged with. Oh, and KEEP IT SIMPLE. Try it and learn. Take a look at the documentation here:
Not print quality
I was handed this investigation unaware of the additive fabrication process as it were related to Rhino solids and models alike. I’m going for an Eagle feather quill and an ink well as a part of a unique building block of a interior modular wall assembly…check it out and feel free to comment below.
Investigation_4_The_Assembly // Additive_Fabrication — Concept+Process+Product
Investigation_3 — Concept+Process+Product
I began this investigation with some research on the structural and formal characteristics of the hexagon which are outlined in the documentation below. One of the main issues of this project is working with the Andrew Cutlass’s brilliant Rhino script that turns surfaces into perpendicular, diagonal, hexagonal patterns. Attention must be paid to the fabrication techniques that are translated from the developed Rhino model.
Investigation_2_The_Screen — Concept+Process+Product
I tried to focus this project on a diagrammatic notion of the sun. The visual effect of the dynamic source of light is determinant upon the viewers position to the screen. This effect can be witnessed in the following video:
Depending on the time of day and monthly season, visual effects differ. These differences also have an effect on the audible characteristics of the wall screen. In other words, the illuminated parts of the screen (cast by the light source) correspond to the relative sound waves reflecting on the chip board (material used in fabrication) if the light source was replaced by an audible one. That is the idea – however unfulfilled by the structure itself – that I was getting to. Check out the documentation for process and the veritable product solutions.
Investigation_2_The_Screen
I began on this assignment researching and studying various elements – soundwaves, the path of the sun and its relation to the angle of the screen panel (7), and . In many ways, the route I decided to pursue is quite direct – a symmetrical, repetitive design that would work on a large or small scale. It relates to both the restriction and allowance of sight and sound which is dependent upon the angle of positioning to the panel. I will attempt to create a varying depth within the sections that allows for a greater experience when passing by the screen.
Here are some screen shots from Rhino that demonstrates the process I implemented…
Rebuild with Points U=15 and V=15. Highlight the determined 3×3 pattern (seen above).
Move the set of points in the -Z direction. Invert the point selection and move in the opposite +Z direction the same distance only perpendicular to the -Z direction.
Rebuild the model with Points U=30 and V=30 to establish a cleaner surface.
Credit: Addison Siewert
Photography: Addison Siewert
Investigation_1_Brick_Wall_Images
Peep our cutting edge, laser cut wall…
Photos
Credit: David Newton’s Digital Fabrication Workshop Fall’08
Photography: Addison Siewert
Investigation_1_Process
Here are some process photos for the contour brick (7). If anyone is still in the middle of cutting and gluing I would suggest planning a fabrication process using the clamps provided in the wood shop. Be sure you have sufficient space to clamp in between, above and below the contours.
Photos
Credit: Addison Siewert
Photography: Addison Siewert
Hope this helps. Cheers.
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