The first idea was to create a staircase which we could use as a cantilever from a middle support and creating the steps by folding the same element. From there we developed a new staircase using the folding where was needed as structure we tested several pieces made by hand until we found the best shape and structure.

We managed to find the right solution by experimenting with the physical model, letting us know how the structure worked and helping us identify more precisely where the moments of weakness and strength where working or not.

After designing and looking how it behaves in a physical way, we introduced the digital model to be analysed in karmba.

FOLDED SURFACES — 4 POINTS SUPPORT VS CANTILEVER

For this assigment we decided to use dynamic structures doe the adaptability and flexibility they bring. It consists of two rigid elements hinged together, that leave us we diferent posibilities for the design; this means that the system can be stabilized by placing a rigid element. 

Our resarch was bases in exploring two sistems regular and excentric the idea was to change the place of the hinged from the middle to 1/3 of the length and by it, explore thechanges in the structure. From joining the components together we develop a structure that was based on an arc form.

This system is capable of keeping a constant tension if we add stretch wired as guides during the travel of the structure this will allow a proper path for the structure.