Rigid Surface Structures

Material definitions of Structure and Space

October 14, 2013
by donofrio@uoregon.edu
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Rigid Investigations

A thorough understanding of the Rigid Surface systems, materials and processes is essential for the design of meaningful Rigid Surface architecture. Students will work in teams of two (2) to develop a concise, yet thorough, summary of one of the themes listed below. Information shall be presented on 11×17 sheets (landscape orientation) with the entire studio utilizing a single document template. Groups should work together to determine the document template early in order to facilitate efficient documentation. Students will be investigating on of the following themes:

Themes of Investigation

  1. History, Development & Key Figures in Design
  2. Typologies and Structural behavior
  3. Modeling & Analysis Methods
  4. Materials, Detailing & Workmanship
  5. Fabrication & Erection Methods
  6. Qualities of Nonstructural Performance

Material documentation shall be predominately graphical in nature and consist of original drawings and diagrams (vector graphics) developed by each group. Cutting and pasting images from existing references should be kept to a minimum. Each group’s material document will be compiled into a comprehensive reference used by the entire class for the remainder of the term. It is therefore essential that all information is thorough, accurate and easily discernible. All references shall be cited according to the Chicago Manual of Style method of citation. Students shall utilize the books on reserve in the A&AA Library, but should also explore additional resources.

ARCH 4_584_RigidInvestigations_Fall2013

 

October 9, 2013
by ystannik@uoregon.edu
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Physical Parametric Study – Bevan Waite & Yana Stannik

The basis of the form study was the shape-determining power of regulating wires and the influence they had on a flexible material. A square of latex sheeting was adhered to wooden board, forming a relatively air-tight pocket. Taught metal wires were strung above the latex sheeting, which was then inflated around the wire arrangement. The resultant bulbous forms were then cast in plaster. The latex, a tensile surface, thus provided a framework for the creation of the plaster shell, a compression form. The differing wire arrangements produced a series of plaster casts that varied in their spatial variety and structural integrity.

Inflatable Frustration

October 7, 2013
by tbertea@uoregon.edu
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Physical Parametric Studies – Bertea & Smietana

Physical Parametric Studies – Tudor Bertea & Emily Smietana

The premise behind this project was to study the form of waves in a structural manner, in both wall and canopy form. Synthetic fabric covered in a plaster coating was draped along its edge in various formations over an apparatus. The apparatus was set up to allow for different forms of waves on each side of the fabric, allowing the material to drape creating surfaces composed of many different combinations of wave forms – some symmetrical and some irregular.

Final Presentation

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