Location : -
Date : 2006
- in collaboration with B.Edelberg
> the project is the resolution of a series of geometric and compositional exercises aiming to integrate Rhinoceros 3d modeling software in conjunction with the universities 2.5 axis mill.
with specific focus toward the affect of the surfaces, the team dealt with multiple concepts of repeated, interlocking elements. process occurred in five divided stages; cavities, stackings, spirals, skins and finally the spine solution defined at midterm presentation.
>geometrical development; the main generative idea of the vertebrae units is completely relies on three dimensional extrusions and lofting sine and cosine curves. a simple trim of the extremity of the resultant surface provided the opening toward the within.
>spinal prototype; linear multiplication and 60 degree offset of the single sine segment provided a continuously aligned string - subsequently tiled into a field condition.
>field application; defining the hollow of the component vertebrae was accomplished utilizing a mirror plane and index point built into the digital model, eventually written as top and bottom mc9 files for milling process. An identical mirror plane was defined on the deck of the milling machine to correspond with similar points outlined on the raw material for accurate results.
>fabrication process; depending solely upon the accuracy provided by the 2.5 axis mill, the team produced four prototypes. specific attention was paid to topographic description resulting from the variance in layer density provided by high grade birch plywood. further finish work was accomplished, by hand, utilizing the support facilities band saw, disk sanders and dremel tool