Week 8

Week 8

More Models:

This Week i created two more models, One is based off the cardboard model but instead I decided to knock a whole wall out and create a much more open space allowing more light in. The second Is another way in which my family interacts with the space, however it is based off how they would move with the new wall/floor plan change.

Model 6

With the wall completely gone so much more morning light flows through 

Model 7

This Shows more movement through the new space and illustrates how paths are now changed due to light. 

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The first material I tested was anodised aluminium, the finish is nice, however this specific design would be too complicated to make with this material.  

This material acrylic, again such a complex shape would not be made out of this material.  

This material is a bamboo, Could not be made into this shape very well.

This material is a metallic blue Paint, Could be sprayed on depending if the paint would adhere to the shell. 

ABS plastic printed from the 3D printer is a great material to use. 

Photoshopped Model:

Week 7

Week Seven:

The Fourth Model:

For this project I want to understand how my family interacts with the main living space. My fourth model I created Is made from wire and black string, I mapped out where my mom dad and sister walked the most and then wrapped it onto a wire frame. 

The wire is hard to bend into the correct shape as it warps and takes on kinks. 

I used a black string to convey movement through the space, the string helps convey where my family and I walk the most. 

Findings: 

The Frame made is clear to me that  we moved centrally through the space, finding the shortest path highlighting our motion through this dynamic area.

The Fifth Model: 

The task for this week is to see how light interacts with our chosen space, I modelled up the dining room using some cardboard I'd found. Cardboard is lot more rigid than card and paper, meaning you can glue it onto itself because of the thickness, I enjoyed working with this material as its very forgiving. 

This is a cardboard model of my living space, I have only included the walls and Windows.

The Cardboard was a lot easier to cut, and craft. The rigidness compared to paper means that it holds its structure and is far less intricate to use as a material.  

The Human Figure indicates scale, I have cut out the outline to produce a silhouette when light interacts with the model.

Light Interaction:

To see the way light interacted with my model I moved a desk lamp to the East (sunrise) and West (Sunset). I found that I could enhance my living space by adding a full size window to the left hand side, this allows the morning sunshine into the living space and gives the whole room a new breathe of life. 

Morning Light, East

Evening Light, West

Paper Card Cut Out: 

The Fusion 360 Net

Fusion 360 Initials: CWJ

Week Five/Six

Week Five/Six:

Original Model Design: 
The first model I created was very flimsy and poorly executed. However the space is designed to scale and is accurate in terms of spacial design. The 90gsm paper is extremely hard to form clean presentation models, but I can see the benefit as its a cheap resource for ideation designs. 

My First Paper model is of my space in Sydney. 
The paper is thin so I used tape to adhere the sides
together.

The Second Model:
My second model took a lot more planning and sketching, I moved back home to Perth so my space had to change. I decided to make my kitchen as its the most used place in my house, one of my family members is always here and I'd say its the heart of the home. Again the the paper is very thin, However this time i developed techniques to fold pieces from each other interlocking the design. 

This is the second attempt at a paper
model scale is 1:100

Rough Sketches 

The Third Model:

My initial thought process for the next design was to create the bench top/pantry out of one piece of paper. I trialed with normal paper, figured out my design and then used black card for the final presentation piece. I think the layout is simple and conveys a simple design whilst keeping the integrity of the space.

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Fusion 360 2.5d

I wanted to create a living space with as much light as possible, I imagined that this if it was to be built, it would be of shipping containers. Hence the rectangular shape, the empty spaces would be glass sliding doors to allow as much light possible. The slits I've designed would add diffused light making the space more dynamic. 

Some sketches of the design, later changed in the program because flat packing angles is difficult. 

Fusion 360 sketches for an open space, I wanted to have a rectangular shape that allowed light to pass through. 

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