MATERIAL MODELLING WORKSHOP

FINAL PROJECT PRESENTATION


TRANSFORMATIVE ACTIONS MODEL

The two transformative actions that I chose were: linear distortion and continuous folding.

The continuous folding action complemented the linear distorion action well. The continuous surfaces of the folds connected the fragmented pieces formed by the linear distortion to form one component.

The flexibility of the foam rubber/ latex material allowed me to control the continuous folds by creating curves, while also making sure that they were not randomly folded.

The main aim of this model was to express creativity through conceptual and abstract ideas, while making the building still habitable.

The model gives an illusion of a volcanic magma oozing out of the house as firm pressure is applied to the top of the building. I slanted the height of the house so that it decreased in height as it came to the frontmost corner, distorting the building's shape while allowing the continuous folds to flow from inside the distorted parts.










PROCESS WORK


Firstly, I measured up the correct dimensions of the house and cut out the balsa pieces. Then, using a balsa stripper, I cut the balsa wood into thin strips to create the linearity. I positioned the balsa strips so that it resembled the swapped house that I was modelling in relation to its size and shape.


Through careful layering, I stacked the balsa strips on top of each other, interconnecting the strips together to create the shape of the model.

I made the flooring of the house to reflect the distorted linearity of the house itself by glueing the thin balsa strips in different lengths to create parallel lines that run across the base of the house.


Once the main frame of the house was built, I weaved foam material through the interior and exterior of the house to create the continuous folds.




1:50 SECTIONAL MODEL


This is my 1:50 sectional model of half of my house made from boxboard. The model demonstrates the exact wall thicknesses and form of the house.

IN-CLASS EXERCISES

THE "PERFECT" CUBES


The first class exercise was to make 80 x 80 x 80mm 'perfect' cubes with 2 methods:

1. individual cut-out pieces
2. scored cut

REPLICATED OBJECT: KNIFE


This group exercise consisted of making a replicated object in boxboard. We chose to replicate a knife cutter. We also replicated its functionality by making the blade of the knife to be retractrable.