Digital Fabrication » Kartik Ashok Gala

Brick Proposal | Group 21

dolan.alexander@iaac.net — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:09:06 +0000

3D Printing – Group 22

jean.akanish@iaac.net — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 17:09:55 +0000

The design takes its shape from a structural optimization of the load bearing points. Each points along the ends is connected to as many other point as required for the shape to have ideal structural stability. Creating an interlaced wiring and branching system connecting both extremities of the structure.

Brick | Group 21

dolan.alexander@iaac.net — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 02:27:16 +0000

PDF Presentation Group 21

Hexagon_Group 7

levidis.stefanos@iaac.net — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 02:53:18 +0000

The structure is based on a simple triangular component that interlocks exponentially.
In order for the mesh that is created to achieve the desired curvature and
porosity, the component can be manipulated mainly in two ways; through the
joinery and the width of the component itself.

Starting from a basic unit, several variations were developed where the edges of the component curve inwards or outwards, allowing for controlled porosity and creating a lace-like effect on the
structure, with some areas in the hexagone being denser and others more porous.
A variety of joints are designed on focal points of the components, thus providing
many possibilities for neighbouring components to slot in and create diferent
curvature, both on the components themselves and the structure as a whole,
seeking to achieve controlled porosity towards the assigned point.