Case Study of Tectonic Assembly
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The Cambridge Cenral Mosque by Marks Barfield Architects (2019)
ARC380 | Technology Studio III Nicholas Hoban Academic | Group Project October 2022
The project investigates the tectonic assembly of the eco-friendly Cambridge Central Mosque, designed by Marks Barfield in Cambridge, UK. The mosque showcases a sophisticated system of interlocking timber trusses and steel connections that provide support for a series of vaulted roof domes. Comprising 16 prefabricated timber pillars, the mosque spans across its atrium. The team deconstructed one pillar to illustrate the assembly process, starting with the vertical pieces that support the pillar and concluding with the horizontal pieces on top. In my contribution to the project, I implemented a color-coding system for each prefabricated part of the pillar and generated 16 prototypes that could be reconfigured using these parts.
16 Reconfigured Prototypes
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