Material Logic Study
Materiality in design is just as important as spacial awareness in design. The materials designers use to create atmosphere must reflect the intensions of the space. Visually materiality has its own set of values, yet all too often the physical characteristics of the same material is completely lost or forgotten.
Wood as a material, is used in almost every building at some point during the construction process but its viewed as a structural material and often covered by gypsum board. Lumber as a material can be subject to both compression and tension unlike many other structural materials.
During this material study, my proposal was tasked with using lumber as a material to the fullest. How can forms of stacking, knotting, and binding create a unique space that embraces the characteristics of the material.
Bind and Etch
Engrave
Notch
Quality Control
Repeat 224 times and start assembly.
Create manipulation of modules to form something new.
Form manipulation to create structure
Modular manipulation becomes structure and aesthetic
Assembly
Due to the chosen material and study of material my design was able to incorporate the characteristics of lumber entirely meaning that the final proposal is completely made from lumber. No glue, nails, or other materials just the qualities of lumber.
By using the physical characteristics, friction is created in-between each individual board that is under a constant mixture of compression and tension. This technique allows for ease of assembly as well as some flexibility within the structure. This flexibility allows for a curved structure to form from a completely straight module.
Since the modules are not glued together the space is flexible and can be moved without breaking the structural integrity of the pavilion. With the patterning of the module, opportunities for solid walls and windows are created using the same modules in different ways.
