Saman
Interactive Landscape Tutor Submission
The Tutor Team We are three newly graduated architects from Ä°stanbul who are always in search of new perspectives in architecture. Especially,we believe that interdisciplinary working in architecture is highly crucial which is why we are working together in a bigger collaborative named GumwĂśrk as well. [http://gumwork.com] We have been participated several workshops as both participant and tutor; and our work experiences below are focused on co-working,interdisciplinarity and profession on the same subject which we think would be helpful on the workshop.
Relevant Experiences Carpentry Atelier, Yalova/Turkey 2011-12 Internship International Festival of Art and Construction, Salamanca/Spain 2012 Participant http://ifac.me The Bidon Project, D1-Scapes of Narration and Theory: an Attempt of Architecture Workshop Istanbul/ Turkey 2013 Participant http://thebidon.org/ Softspace Workshop, Istanbul/Turkey 2013 Participant Local Design Workshop, Istanbul/Turkey 2013 Participant Heyet21 Collective Sketching Events, Istanbul/Turkey 2013 Organizer Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Desenho de Arquitetura Porto/Portugal 2014 Participant Venice Biennale Turkey Pavilion, Venice/Italy 2014 Digital Mapping http://www.salonarchitects.com/portfolio/modalities-of-spontaneous/ Locomotion Workshop L1, Istanbul/Turkey 2015 Tutor https://locomotionlab.wordpress.com Istanbul Biennale, Istanbul/Turkey 2015 Artist Assistant Istanbul Biennale, Istanbul/Turkey 2015 Exhibition Installation Volunteer Occupyeur ITU Architectural Design Project, Istanbul/Turkey 2015 Microcontroller Experience Locomotion Workshop L2, Istanbul/Turkey 2016 Tutor L2 Camera Slider Project, Istanbul/Turkey 2016 Microcontroller Experience
Microcontroller
Is where the magic happens: Collects the data and sends for processing in digital environment and receives the commands, sends them to mechanichal systems.
Sound Sensor Transfers the data to microcontroller
Servo Motor
Sound source
Rotates the wheels.
Human or anything that makes sound.
Reed Bunch
Swings according to rotations
Description of the Concept “Saman” is an interactive reinterpretation of human-nature relationship with an artificial setting by transforming sound to movement. This setting comprises reeds which have an important role in traditional Romanian architecture with computational mechanisms. In juxtaposing the traditional and contemporary, we are creating a contrast between natural and artificial. Basically, there are two components of the project which are connected to each other. One is digitally controlled mechanical system , the other one is a landscape part consist of reeds which enters into a dialogue with human depending on the sound intensity. Both are unhide and visible in order to intensify the contrast theme. Digital control is provided by a micro controller which collects sound datas arrived from three independent sound sensors and sends information for processing in digital environment. The information turns back to mechanical system as movement and spins the wheels. Spinning wheels wave an elastic mesh which is connected with the reeds. Finally, the reeds swing in accordance with the sound intensity. By this way, the user (human) speaks to the reeds(nature) and gets a response as a different way of communication. The reeds which are used as material, are collected from Vacaresti Delta so that the design integrates into endemic texture of Bucharest. Also it reduces the total cost with using the dead plants. Usage of reeds as a design material is also a traditional value in Romanian architecture especially in thatched roofs. Therefore It is an interpretation of contrast between traditional and contemporary to use these traditional materials with digitally controlled mechanical system. An indoor space in Combinatul Fondului Plastic (CFP) is the suitable location for this installation because it strengthens our contrast theme due to its artificial atmosphere. The installation occupies approximately 2 x 6 meters. Final form and structure will be decided with students during the workshop. So, we are open to flexibilities about form and size. We will observe how the audiences communicate with the installation and how it will react to them. So, We think that the closest category to our concept is “Spatial Performance. Urban Scenography”.
Technical Details
Reed Bunches
Plywoods
Wooden Structure
3 sound sensors placed on wooden structure
Mechanical System
Saman
Servo Motor
Wheels
Elastic Mesh
Materials and Estimated Costs
2nd Class Pine Wood, 0,3 m3= approximately 60 €
3 mm Plexiglass sheet = 10 €
2440x1220x30 mm Plywood Sheet x 3 =30 x 3 = 90 €
10cm x 6m Punched Metal Strapping = 15€ (between holes should be 15 cm)
16 mt Elastic Rubber Rope = approximately 15 €
3 x 15kg torque Servo Motor = 3 x 10 =30 €
3 Sound Sensor =1x3=3€
1 Arduino microcontroller =5 €
Total Cost Estimation = 228 €
Equipment List Power drill 2”- 51mm Hole Saw Tape Measure Level Screwdrivers Orbital Sander Circular Saw Utility Knife Pliers Cutting Pliers Wood Joints : Metal Nuts, Galvanized bo, Screws, Metal plates and brackets, metal strips, carriage bolts.
Transportation Needs Construction and installation will be at CFP. We will need transportation only between CFP and Vacaresti Delta on August 10 for both participants and gathered reeds.
Number Of Participants Needed 15 Participants would be efficient for learning and working together in this project. Also we are open to your suggestions.
The The Prototype Prototype
You can watch the video here.
Workshop Schedule
Monday – Aug 1
Participants Arrival Opening Ceremony
Tuesday – Aug 2
Walking Tour Workshop Presentations Lectures
Wednesday – Aug 3
Learning the Basics -Introduction and getting to know eachother. -A detailed explanation of the project and the concept. -Providing flyers. -An introduction presentation to the Microcontroller(Arduino). -Learning the basics of arduino functioning and programming. Lectures
Thursday – Aug 4
Experimentation Day -Sampling working of the sound sensor with Arduino. -Writing the commands that transform the sound into rotation of servo on Arduino software. -The first Sound-Movement experimentation. -Testing three sensor-movement systems working individually with the same arduino. -Cutting the wheels on CNC machine and uniting the servo and wheel system. -Testing three set system working individually National night
Friday – Aug 5
Design-Woodwork Intro -Deciding the final form and structure with students. -Presenting the wood working tools and taking security precautions. -Starting to construction: cutting the wood elements. Night In/Bar
Saturday – Aug 6
Woodworking Day 1 Constructing the wood structure Night In/Bar
Sunday – Aug 7
Woodworking Day 2 -Constructing the wood structure Night In/Bar
Monday – Aug 8
Testing Mechanics -Installing the mechanical system and elastic mesh on wood structure. -Mounting the connections between mechanical system and elastic mesh. -Testing movement of the mesh. Night Out
Monday – Aug 9
Optional Excursion Day Night In/Bar
Tuesday – Aug 10
Delta Excursion -Gathering sufficient amount of reeds from Vacaresti Delta. -Transporting the reeds to project area. Lectures
Wednesday – Aug 11
Installation the System Day 1 -Fastening approximately 300 reed bunches and cutting the surpluses. Lectures
Thursday – Aug 12
Installation the System Day 2 -Drilling holes on plywood plates. -Installing the plywoods on the system. -Bothering the reed bunches to the system. Movie Night
Friday – Aug 13
Final Touches -Final Touches and controls. Traditional Romanian Night
Saturday – Aug 14
Worshop Presentation and Exhibition Goodbye Party
Sunday – Aug 15 Check Out