IRD-200-021 Prof. Lorella Di Cintio April 8, 2020 Michelle Ng
S C A F F O L D + S T R U C T U R E
COLLAGE COMPOSITION
The central block is highlighted with a bumpy surface. All faces of the block are exploded towards the edges of the page. Mirrored images create interstitial spaces and a balanced composition. The blocks are aligned linearly on both the x and y axis
Grid layout to organize the hydrocal blocks
PROCESS MODEL 1
Similar to the collage, the main block is the focal point while the three separate pieces are placed adjacent or behind. The scaffolding is simple to draw your attention to the white solid blocks. However, each scaffolding is separate from one another. To develop, I should add pieces of wood between each individual block to connect them visually.
PROCESS MODEL 1
This maquette was constructed with balsa wood. This form is heavy - which meant I had to include additional supports to hold its weight. Doubling up on the wooden members created additional support. Horizontal structures supported the vertical pieces from swaying side to side
PROCESS MODEL 1
This structure envelops the hydrocal block with 2 identical
This structure introduces a new dimension - verticality. This piece
wooden frames. The linear elements are minimal which
rather than lying on the vertical or horizontal axis- is elevated 6
focuses on the cavity left from the plasticine form
inches above the ground line, and cantilevered with a support wrapped ontop. Counterbalanced with a wide sqare base, and horizontal members as support for the vertical pieces
PROCESS MODEL 1
This scaffolding is much more developed. There is a defined base which encompases all four hydrocal blocks. The large cube with the bumpy surface is still the main focal point, while the remaining three blocks are placed strategically beside, and behind it.
PROCESS MODEL 2
The back of the scaffolding structure, reveals the cavities on the large front facing block along with a mirrored surface just below. The block to the right, is placed on two 3ft tall vertical pieces, while the back piece (pictured in foreground) is placed on two 2ft tall horizontal pieces which exaggerate the length of the composition. The cantilevered piece at the highest point also contributes to the horizontality.
PROCESS MODEL 2
FINAL SCAFFOLD
FRONT
LEFT
BACK
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
BACK
RIGHT
Redeveloped from process model 2. Impractical supports have been removed to simplify the scaffolding but still maintain is stability. Members on the x and y axis simplified to create cantilevered pieces. Vertical and horizontal pieces lead your eye through and around the entire scaffolding. The extremely defined rectangle base is redeveloped with less of a box shape constraining the visual movement within the piece
Working with bass wood offered more strength with less pieces of wood. Joinery techniques were explored - from a simple butt joint, mitre joint to more detailed cuts. Including carving a hole between two pieces of wood to support a vertical structure.
Here, I carved out a portion of the basswood to support the hydro-
Behind the front block is a mirrored
cal cube with only one solid piece of wood. This minimizes distrac-
piece hidden below.
tion and focuses on the surface on the block instead.
I simplifed this piece by moving the horizontal supports to the top and base of the structure. This helps add to the height of the structure without obstructing visual movement. However, after assembling the entire structure I realized that the piece was not level. I cut small slivers of wood too slip underneath the piece.