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WEEK TWO
Chests, especially small caskets, over which we have more complete mastery [*], are objects that may be opened. When a casket is closed, it is returned to the general community of objects; it takes its place in exterior space. But it opens ! (Bachelard)
* or we hold in our grip or we hold in the hand
TODAY
Review Word Joint Drawings (continued)
Review Wood Joint Research (continued)
Review Prototype Wood Word Joint
Open - Close
Generate one time based drawing for each joint, showing its transformational character. How does it mediate opposing positions, how does it open and close? The drawings can be based on orthographic projections (plan, elevation) of the prototype in different states (compressed, expanded), or it can be in the form of an assembly diagram. The drawing tells the tale (pencil on vellum).
Read Gaston Bachelard : Drawers, chests and wardrobes
TOMORROW
Cut
Draw a series of sections of each prototype at 1/2" = 1" scale. Indicate cutting planes in a plan view (here: top elevation) at the same scale. Understand the sectional drawings as generative tools. Overlay sections of the prototype 'as is' with sections 'could be' - asses and speculate at the same time. Consider exaggeration as a speculative device. The joints will develop in the process of drawing, their spatial characteristics will mature, the joinery will be optimized (pencil on vellum).
WEEKEND
Build
Build a second generation of each joint at full scale (foam). Going from sectional drawings to model the prototype develops further. Notice, embrace and articulate changes.
ReOpen - Close
Draw a second generation of assembly diagrams. Re-work your sectional drawings.
MONDAY
Pin-up and present
- Assembly diagrams (second generation)
- Sectional drawings (second generation)
- Prototype, Model (second generation)
.: Jonas 12:36 PM
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