Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Esquisse One - Sphere

Esquisse One - Sphere (100mm Diameter)


This completed model consists of a 60mm diameter sphere in a 100mm diameter sphere

Step 1: Pasting the circle templates on card.


Step 2: Cutting the circles out.

It would have been ideal to use a circle cutter but I didn't have one.
The slots however, had to be cut individually.
Special attention had to be taken to cut the slots to precisely the right width.
too wide and the sphere would be wobbly, too narrow and the sphere would warp.

Step 3: Fixing the circles together.

This was by far the most challenging part of the sphere.
The trick was to fix all the male circles (inner circles) first and then 'wear' the female circles over them one by one.

Step 4: Completed model.

You can see here that the sphere is slightly warped.
This is because I had cut the slots too narrow.
I managed to get it right on the second attempt (picture at top).


How (we tried) To Make A Pyramid





Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Arne Jacobsen, Ant Chair, 1952

Hans J. Wegner, Ox Chair, 1960



Excerpt from: http://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2007/09/leather-ox-chai.html

"This modern classic has a cache of uniqueness the Eames lounge can't touch, and a price tag I can't touch. But it's here for me to admire, and maybe for you to purchase: black leather on chrome steel bases, designed by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen. Seat Depth: 21" Ottoman Height: 13" Width: 30" Depth: 18"

Price
$20,000"

Week 2 Research Exercise: List C



Bibliography here.