Digital Fabrication » Maureen Eunice Estrella Lora

Pyramid of Textures

atessazandi — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:05:36 +0000

The design of the tiles evolves from the decomposition of the hexagon shape. Starting from the outside, each side of the shape would rotate and reduce its scale approximating the centre. As it moves inwards towards the midpoint, each resulting triangle would also be positioned a step higher. The end result would be similar to a pyramid.

We wanted to experiment with different textures. For this we used two different strategies and tools to create the mold in the milling machine. Starting with a parallel strategy with a Ballmilll 6 in the whole mold, we then sectioned the mold in 3 stretched triangles and applied the radial strategy with a ball mill 12 tool over these areas. On these specific zones, both textures overlap, resulting in a contrasted pattern. The richness of the pattern is this combination of textures that accentuates the stair effect of the geometry.

BLOOM

mamta — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 01:36:37 +0000

The idea was to create a structure that was deploy-able by unfolding and at the same time to imitate the flowers that open and close with the sun (nyctinasty).

This was done by using a ring at the base along which the joints slide to help close the open structure.

Two joints were used to create the structure above. The first kind of joint helps move the rods along the ring. The second joint was to ensure two rods in place to provide the pattern required. These joints were not fixed to allow different patterns along the two rods if needed. The curvatures of the rods help keep these joints in any required position.

The simple mechanism used allows the curved rods to move along the rings not only providing two, but numerous possibilities of creating openings along various points of the ring.

The structure can be assembled and disassembled easily depending on the size of the base ring required. It could could also be developed to form the framing of a structure used for shelter. This could either be temporary or permanent.

FINGER-LOCK !

mohamadyassin — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:42:12 +0000

Finger-Lock was born in a spontaneous reaction by one of our group members. While he was trying to yawn, Mohamad interlocked his fingers to create a form we built-on!!

This 2 finger-sides piece was meant to be created with maximum tangibility and malleability, and for these reasons the shape was adjusted many times and different techniques were tested. The bend form of the 2 finger-sides element give it a central stability, as well a more flexibility in hinging with surrounded neighbor pieces.

Process: [Click to view Video ]

The Spark / Idea
Drafting / 2D Drawing
Laser Cutting
Water Spraying
Bending
Drying
Clipping

The final result of the Finger-Lock model is a sculpted form of stacked inter-locked elements that are aesthetically assembled together to give a more photogenic-camera friendly robot!

Mohamad Yassin | Maureen Estrella | Aditya Kadabi