During week 7, the group was to create (whilst further developing the design) a physical operable model of the design. We looked at our current design and decided that even though we did create a seat for the body for task 01, the spaces in the folie were generally lacking defined areas for users to congregate. To help visualise the current design and extensively understand spacial relationships, we produced a rough physical model that would allow us to proceed.
Because our folie was already focused on the idea of transformation to suite user needs, it was decided that we would use the concept to our advantage and lock modules into place as modules moved. We continued the idea of sitting, creating seats that could be pulled by handles, which eventually locked together with other seats forming a large communal space. As certain modules moved up and down the track system, diverse environments and configurations were created, forming both collaborative and seperate atmospheres within the folie at one given time. The handles attached to the seats addionally doubled as supports for both the seat and the weights applied to them, allowing multi-use per element.
Creating the final physical model also reinforced the importance of materiality regarding the project. The model was compiled using foamcore, covered with balsa wood sheets, and spray painted skewers representing steel. The steel framework which extended throughout the folie modules was also supported with timber beams sitting between steel members for additional support. The group decided to keep the light timber cladding which covered 2 of the 3 modules as it was agreed that the material created simplistic and clean-cut motions as modules moved back and forth.The 3rd module showcased its naked steel framework that allowed natural vines to grow on it. This element did not only allow users to sit amongst the environment and enjoy the aesthetic value, but also incorporate a sense of natural movement (growth) amongst man-made creation; strengthening the transformative concept furthermore.
Task 04 - 'An Analogue Series Physical Model'
Explanation of Different (Selected) Configurations
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| Rough scale model created to help visualise and understand design |
Because our folie was already focused on the idea of transformation to suite user needs, it was decided that we would use the concept to our advantage and lock modules into place as modules moved. We continued the idea of sitting, creating seats that could be pulled by handles, which eventually locked together with other seats forming a large communal space. As certain modules moved up and down the track system, diverse environments and configurations were created, forming both collaborative and seperate atmospheres within the folie at one given time. The handles attached to the seats addionally doubled as supports for both the seat and the weights applied to them, allowing multi-use per element.
Creating the final physical model also reinforced the importance of materiality regarding the project. The model was compiled using foamcore, covered with balsa wood sheets, and spray painted skewers representing steel. The steel framework which extended throughout the folie modules was also supported with timber beams sitting between steel members for additional support. The group decided to keep the light timber cladding which covered 2 of the 3 modules as it was agreed that the material created simplistic and clean-cut motions as modules moved back and forth.The 3rd module showcased its naked steel framework that allowed natural vines to grow on it. This element did not only allow users to sit amongst the environment and enjoy the aesthetic value, but also incorporate a sense of natural movement (growth) amongst man-made creation; strengthening the transformative concept furthermore.
Task 04 - 'An Analogue Series Physical Model'
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| Different Configurations of the final Design/Model |
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| Analogue Animation of Design |
Explanation of Different (Selected) Configurations
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| 1. Private enclosure |
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| 2. Expansion allowing more views and space users |
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| 3. Seat pulled open allowing user(s) to sit |
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| 4. 2nd elongated seat opened, connecting to 1st seat. Steel module between creates seperation of sides/spaces |
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| 5. Steel module moved creating communal sitting space |
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| 6. Steel module completely expanded creating 2 seperate environments |
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| 7. 2nd elongated seat pulled back up creating 3 seperate environments |
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| 8. Left module pushed next to right module creating intimate space |
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| 9. Steel module pushed next to remaining modules allowing user to walk amongst natural vines |
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| 10. 3rd seat pulled out creating another intimate space for users to sit and experience views/vines |
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