M2 Journal

DIGITAL DESIGN + FABRICATION SM1, 2016 M2 JOURNAL - YOUR PROJECT TITLE Jiaqi Mo 716101 Zech Loh 728541 Michelle James Tutorial 5

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Sketch Design Development 1

This sketch design was created based on a combination of earlier sketch designs done by the both of us. This design explores the idea of a shell that forms a physical boundary demarcating the personal space of the user resting within.

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Sketch Model of Design 1 This sketch model based on Design 1 was an exploration of the shell and its ability to contain the user and mark out the boundaries of the user’s personal space.

Our evaluation of the model was that there was insufficient space within the shell which some users might find to be claustrophobic.

The structural system was also more inclined toward a ‘Panel and Fold’ system as compared to a ‘Profile and Section’ system.

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Sketch Design Development 2

Sleep Suit, Forest Jesse

Quick Study of two common sleeping positions, paying particular attention to the personal space requirements of both postions.

Analysing two ‘Profile and Section’ systems that could potentially be incorporated in our next sketch design and model

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(C) Space - DRL 10 Pavilion, Alan Dempsey + Alvin Huang

Precedent Research (C) space - DRL10 Pavilion, Alan Dempsey + Alvin Huang

Name of precedent and designer

Interlocking, Shades, Continuous, Volume, Enclosure

What is the concept of the precedent? [Maximum 5 key words]

Description of precedent The temporary pavilion is formed by interlocking planes that create varying shades of light within the interior spaces of the pavilion. The interlocking system is utilized throughout the pavilion, from the exterior form to the furniture within the interior space. The pavilion was created with various users in mind allowing for various social interactions.

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Precedent applied to design

These two sketch models to the right are from a previous study looking into how parallel panels could be employed to support the weight of a person’s head.

How can you use this precedent to influence your design ?

Having seen how the interlocking system is utrilized in the (C) space pavilion for lighting and structure, we intend to incorporate this system in the form of the sleeping pod. Inspired by the lighting within the pavilion, we also intend to utilize the panels to control the amount of light that enters into the interior space wherein the user sleeps. These were some sketches and experiments on rhino examining how a similar effect could be achieved.

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2nd Skin proposed design V.1

This proposed design attempts to use interlocking panels of various shapes and sizes to allow users to rest within its interior, whilst defining the personal space of the user with its exterior form. Within the interior space, there is a stand for which users can rest their heads against. A common position people sleep in is to rest their heads on their hands. By supporting the head, there is less strain on the neck.

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2nd Skin proposed design V.2

Inspired by the varying depths and heights created by contour lines on maps, and the interlocking panel system experimented in the V.1 design, this V.2 design plays with varying widths between parallel panels. The varying spaces between panels controls the amount of light allowed into the interior space of the sleeping pod.

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Sketch Design Development 3

Sketches exploring a detail within the sleeping pod that can faciliate three possible sleeping positions within.

Sketches developing the overall form and the head supports found within

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2nd Skin proposed design V.3

V3 employs the same interlocking panel system as V1 while retaining the inspiration of contour lines in V2. However, its overall form is altered and moulded to be more sensitive to the personal space of the user.

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2nd Skin proposed design V.3

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Sketch Model of Design 2

This sketch model is inspired by contour lines and employs an interlocking system to create the head support used in the sleeping pod.

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Sketch Model of Design 2 Testing of the sketch model for comfort.

Right Head Support

Bottom Head Support

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Appendix

Sleep Suit, , Forest Jesse/ Creative Agency Image creds:http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/17957/198768/Test_800.jpg (C) Space DRL10 Pavilion, Alan Dempsey + Alvin Huang https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2007/11/drltencutjointsrender-1.jpg https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2007/11/detail.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2686728958_e83e654c85.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3373/3250713655_3e7c145cbb_b.jpg

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