Project 4A - Interim - Model

Some images of the mock up model built for the interim presentation in the process of building and of the final testing of the model for the desired effect, a transferring of defused multi-hued light into the interior through the translucent facade.
Model scale is 1:5.

Step 1 - Due to the double curve of the facade system, individual components had to be laser cut and carefully kept track of.


Step 1.1 - Smaller individual component (the spider connections) had to be assembled. Originally these were 3D printed but as those prints were flawed, I assembled these from the remains of the 3D print and quickly laser cut pieces.


Step 2 - The outer facade grid is assembled. Note the heat gun in the background. This was used for curving the plexi used for the interior facade mock up in a time consuming process (use a vacuum form in the future if you have one people).


Step 3 - The mock panels are attached to the grid via the connections.


Step 4 - Not really a step, its just the assembled model. Note the curved translucent 3 mm plexi behind the outer facade. This is the interior facade mock up.


Step 5 - Testing. In order to better replicate the comparative intensity of the sun and to highlight the desired effect, the model was laced in a dark room with a direct light shining on it. The effect can clearly be seen.


Step 5.1 - What it looks like from up close looking at one of the opening that will eventually be in the interior facade for natural ventilation.


Step 5.2 - Up close at the opening, looking out onto the exterior facade at dusk.