Monday, February 10, 2014

Material exploration & inspiration

  • Waffle Structure
http://www.jmayerh.de/1-0-Architecture-Design-Research.html
METROPOL PARASO By J. MAYER H.
Study Model
Maria:
Organic shapes come alive with a simple grid of planes.

  • Folding Structure
http://www.eikongraphia.com/?p=324
yokohama port terminal
Study Model
Maria:
Bending cardboard will allow me to explore the smooth surface of cardboard.


  • Stacking Structure

http://hivemodern.com/pages/product243/vitra-frank-gehry-wiggle-chair
Frank gehry wiggle chair
Study Model
Maria:

Staking makes cardboard a stronger material. The wiggle chair combines curve lines and the ability for cardboard to hold a persons weight.


  • Paper Tubes Structure
    http://inhabitat.com/shigeru-ban-builds-gorgeous-humble-cardboard-pavilion-at-abu-dhabi-art-fair/
    Shigeru Ban Cardboard Pavilion at Abu Dhabi Art fair 

Study Model
Maria:
When intersecting different size of paper tubes, it leaves a middle small space that could be interesting for a cat.


Final Note: One of my goals with this materials is to avoid using any kind of glue, because cardboard can’t be recycled if there is any toxic glue added to it. Some aspects I would like to keep in mind are: cardboard as a structural material and details in joinery of parts. The structure of this furniture Piece needs to be able to support human and cat forces.

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