CASA D’ESPANYA Cheekwood: Future of Art and Technology.
Disruptive innovation comes in every dimension - 3D Printing is just the start. Que’ Bueno. A trip to Spain’s Alhambra inspired Casa d’Espanya, an installation by Gould Turner Group that debuted at Nashville’s Cheekwood Botanical Garden as part of its “International Playhouse” exhibition. Moorishinflected motifs appeared in porcelain mosaic on the outer structure. Instide it stood a 3D printeded open-cell thermoplastic sculpture.
From the Idea to Robotic Fabrication and Construction.
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Video. Future of Architecture and Technology.
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Competition Board SCALE The playhouse will sit at 16’ x 16’ by 8’ high, and will be able to occupy any of the given Cheekwood build sites. Because of the flexibility of the materials chosen, the way that the structure meets the ground plane can adapt to the landscape, creating the opportunity for variation in ground surface materials and patterns.
TRADITION
EXPERIENCE
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The Cheek’s visit to theAlhambra inspired the architectural plan layout of the Spanish playhouse. The traditional fortress design features courtyards defined by arcades of columns. The traditional Moorish motifs and arches also inform the interior playfulness of the space.
Antoni Gaudi’s mechanical use of the parabolic arch to create both structural and sculptural spaces inspire the organic form of the Spanish playhouse. This form is achieved through the use of 3D printing by Branch Technology.
Colorful mosaics inspired by Gaudi’s Park Güell and arched openings aim to draw children to enter the Spanish inspired playhouse. Children will move through the formal exterior shell into the interior structure to reveal a space shaped by fluid walls and columns that join to create undulating arches above them. These forms terminate at a large central opening in the ceiling plane, where various opportunities for activity will occur. Fabric and cord can be woven through the structure, 3D printed movable furniture and objects can be rearranged and interacted with, and wind chimes and bells can be played. These spatial variations intend to create a sense of discovery in the children.
MATERIAL IMPLEMENTATION
Juxtaposition is created through the use of the irregular patterns in the mosaic walls combined with the more structured 3D printed plastic ceiling. The juxtaposition is a nod to past and present building techniques in the field of architecture and also to the past and present experiences of the Cheek family in Spain.
With a given construction budget of $10,000, efficiency in implementation and execution of construction is critical. Through generous donation of mosaic materials from Daltile and Louisville Tile, as well as a discounted 3D print rate of $100/cf from Branch Technology, Gould Turner Group envisions a fun and playful space that can be constructed within budget. The playhouse will utilize 300sf of mosaic tile overlaid on a wood frame and plywood shell, forming colorful exterior. archways on the exterior r The interior arches and columns will be be a 3D printed structure, totaling under 40cf. un n
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Flora and Digital Test-Fit
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
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Test-Fit Prototype
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Design Inspiration
Inspiration from Gaudi
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Testing the look and feel ‘All about the children’
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Digital Prototyping
Program to Print
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3D Printer Prototype
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Result of 3D Print Process
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Fabrication at Branch Technology Chattanooga, TN
ABS Plastic Material
Fabrication Engineering
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Controlled Environment for Fabrication
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Fabrication at Branch Technology Chattanooga, TN
‘Tiger Woods’ and ‘Zoolander’
Labeling the Kit of Parts for Assembly
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Lightweight Material
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Structural Framing
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Substructure Installation
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Weatherproofing (not Art)
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Tile (Before Destruction)
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Scribing the Design
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Hand Tile Installation
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Constraints and Opportunity Approach Cheekwood Playhouse Nashville, TN
Cheekwood Playhouse Nashville, TN
March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016
Architectural Narrative Exterior Climate The structure will be installed at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens between April and September. The structure will be exposed to the elements of rain, humidity, high temperatures, and direct sunlight for the duration of the exhibit. The structure will not be exposed to freeze-thaw cycles or below freezing temperatures for the duration of the exhibit. While the exhibit may be reused or repurposed after the exhibit, there is presently no plan to design a structure to last for an extended duration.
Construction Concerns Building Size: 16’ x 16’ x 8’ Tall, wood framing and mosaic on exterior, 3D print by Branch Technology on the Interior Transportation: Portions of the exhibit are designed to be modular. Panels will require delivery to the site using a truck with 8’min clearance or a flatbed. Workspace: Delays may be caused by weather and the available hours of daylight. A protected work environment is necessary and has not been procured. Site Slope: The site chosen by Cheekwood Slopes appx. 2’ over a 16’ distance.
embedment assuming ½” sheathing. Tension for 3/16” is lightweight: 220 lbs to medium weight: 240lbs, sheer is lightweight 400lbs to medium weight 730. Cost ~15.00/box of 100.
Team Responsibilities
Extra Mosaic Tile: 1 SF, 10SF Box. Cost ~$33.00
Gould Turner Group: Design, mosaic installation, communication with Cheekwood, assistance w/ Branch Technology and Batten & Shaw construction, marketing.
Framing: Combination of 2x4 and 2x5 wood framing. Provide blocking at 2’, 4’, and 6’ o.c. from the top of the mosaic for the purpose of attaching the 3d structure.
Branch Technology: Fabrication of the 3D structure, delivery from Chattanooga, primary responsibility for 3D structure installation, marketing.
Coping: Aluminum, painted white to match mortar color. Gauge TBD.
Batten & Shaw: Topographic survey, perimeter wood framing and sheathing construction, delivery of perimeter units to site (w/ or w/o mosaic TBD), erection and anchoring of structure.
Landscape Paths: 2 colors of mulch, design provided by Gould Turner Group. Cost: T.B.D. Tile Commitments: Daltile
Construction Schedule Louisville Tile
Sequencing: 3D print by Branch Technology will be placed first.
40 SF of Red, committed 300 SF Beige, not committed 400 SF Sand, not committed TBD, not confirmed
Detail Precautions: The use of exterior grade luan, waferboard, Masonite, particle board, oriented strandboard (OSB), pressure treated plywood, fire-treated wood, or interior grade wood as a sheathing material is NOT a suitable substrate.
Refer to Project Schedule
Material Considerations Sheathing: ½” CDX exterior grade plywood. Cost ~$26.00/4x8 sheet:
Panel Weight Corner 2-Side (Excluding Framing), 24 SF: 204 lbs (1/2” CDX PLWD 2.5 psf + 1/4” mortar bed 3psf + ¼” ceramic tile 3 pdf = weight of wall 8.5psf) Wood Framing 2x4 @ 16 o.c. Wood Framing 2x8 @ 16 o.c.
1.1psf 2.2psf
Branch Technology Connection-to-Mosaic: BT will provide a plate constructed of a similar material and color as the 3D print. The plate will be secured using lag bolts to the mosaic. The plate shall be thermoconnected or zip-tied using similar colors. Slope: BT will provide a
Mock-Up Sheathing-Mosaic Assembly
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Resources: https://mosaicartsupply.com/outdoor-mosaics/ Daltile Louisville Tile
Links: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-ProductsVersaBond-Gray-50-lb-Fortified-Thin-Set-MortarMTSG50/100162542
Adhesive: Heavy Duty Liquid Nail Adhesive, ¼” bead covers 88 linear feet, requires a caulking gun, bonds to heavy materials including plywood, brick veneers, impact resistant, set time 10 minutes, curing time 24 hours, flexible and withstands contraction of materials in extreme weather, moisture resistant, UV/sunlight resistant, high adhesion level Cost ~$5.00
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Liquid-Nails-28-oz-HeavyDuty-Construction-Adhesive-LNP-901/100191185
Fasteners: 3/16” 1.5” Min. Tapcon Screws w/ Flathead, corrosion resistant, rated for outdoor applications. 1.5” is the min. length for
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Adapting to Site Contours
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Considering Construction Tolerance and Builder Instructions
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Incorporating Modular Materials with Uneven Site
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Construction Details
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Communicating the Design
Method to Communicate Installation Plan
Color between the Lines
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Incorporate Construction Tolerances into 3D Print Early in Design
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The Exoskeleton and Tile Installation
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Our Awesome CEO
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Almost Finished!
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Blending Digital Precision with Analog Construction
The moment of truth when self doubt begins. Will everything fit properly?
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Phew. Alignment as expected.
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Active Learning and Language
Traditional Spanish poems with English on opposite side. Highlighted nouns.
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Game for children to seek out images.
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Gould Turner Group with Kuka Robotics and Branch Technology.
Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D4fDeuCiZ8
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