MATERIAL SYSTEM
The course began with discussions on how geometry, forces, and materials shape structural performance. Our first exercise explored friction, diagrids, tensegrity, mass, and suspension to achieve a one-meter span, spread, or height—pushing us to carefully consider materials in relation to the forces acting on them.
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The process started with mapping and marking our site.
8 3-feet pits were dug for the foundation of the table.
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The woodwork group sourced durable sal wood and created a 1:1 elevation drawing to size members. The process included cutting, waxing, sanding, and oiling for moisture resistance. For the table, three 8-foot bison boards were joined with a wooden framework using interlocking and overlapping joinery for structural unity.
Through the process, we learnt the ratio and method of mixing concrete and its requirements.
The wooden members, with drilled holes and grooves, were assembled following the scale drawing and bolted to metal plates using spacers, washers, and bolts. Each bison board panel required ten people to carry, then was supported, lifted with metal cables, hooked to I-bolts, and leveled using a water level.
The completed space served as a central hub for social interaction, fostering meaningful conversations and connections.
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Working on this project taught us how to operate various tools and equipment such as a plum bob, line-dori, favda, metal tamper, vertical drilling machine, sanding machine, allen-key, and many more. Getting hands-on experience on the site not only helped us understand the wear and tear involved in constructing a structure, but also taught us how to collaborate as a class to create a space we can inhabit together.