{ Transgression }

Everyone helping to do the 1:1 Model making for installation. Jobs were divided for cutting, spraying, painting and etc.

After completing the 1:10 physical model we had to spend time researching materials we could use for the final build which proved to be difficult since we had to take into account the budget we had been given. The design of the DJ table had been finalised and a rough plan was drawn up in order for the construction process to run as efficiently as possible.

Nearing completion, we resolved issues that occurred during production. These included the fabric hinge, and sanding down corners of the frame to make the frame safer. Even before the fabric had been applied it was encouraging to see the garment coming together.

Our production process began with making the seven triangular frames, hinging them then cushioning each frame. We stuffed rolled up newspaper into wadding and stapled each cushion to the frame. Using newspaper kept costs down while providing the needed comfort.

Foodietecture || Blog Post 2 || 'Poc Chuc' and a Chilli-Dark Chocolate Sauce

Having explored the Ancient Mayan civiliasation through it's simple architecture, we further continued our exploration into the civilasation's food culture. Having found recipes for 'Classic Ancient Mayan' dishes, we began to cook one of said recipes in the culinary facilities at MMUs Hollings Faculty.

With the recipe being known as 'Poc Chuc', we cooked strips of pork belly, sprinkled with salt and marinated in a fresh orange juice. The sauce to accompany it was a concoction of fresh tomatoes, sprinklings of chilli flakes, dark cocoa, with raisins and toasted sesame seeds.

After a first trial attempt at cooking this ancient dish, it became clear that the sauce would need refining. The potential though for architectural relation was apparent, and could be further duly exploited through our presentation of the dish.

Day 4

Our next task was to build up the model of our final proposal for the Hut. The result was a Hut with a series of open and more enclosed spaces, representing the two periods of Wittgenstein's life. Our design was based on the circulation diagram drawn by the philosopher and successfully represents his views on the questions of logic.

Our first productive day on the Merz Barn project was marked by our site visit to Windermere in the Lake district. At the site of the barn we met our inspiringly passionate client Ian, who told us more about Kurt Schwitters and his artistic and architectural influence. On our tour round the site, we analysed different zones, took photos and made sketches.

After brainstorming and sketching, we came out with different ideas of models. Then, two of the models was chosen to be presented to the rest of the group.

Final model done at 1:1 scale

Day 3
All groups presented their proposals using either sketch models or computer software. After showing our ideas and receiving some constructive critics we headed back to our studios and started applying the changes, trying to come up with a better design.

Day 1.
A trip to Z arts in Hulme where we had a tour through the whole building, received our brief, took down measurements and diagramed the site.

Day 2. 12/05/2015

Precedents, which led to our final idea of the project.

storyboard to aid in the filming of the short film.

Foodietecture || Blog Post 1 || Exploring an Architectural Style

A garishly simple photomontage to understand and provide a brief overview of the Ancient Mayan civilisation. It's architecture is the only current existence of its past presence and provided the basis for the cultural hub of the Ancient Mayan cities as well as a solid platform for the ritual of human sacrifice.

Day 7- afternoon- We all gathered in the Whitworth Park and tested out each kite one by one. This time, it worked as the wind was stronger. I failed for the first time as I didn't hold the string firmly and I flied the kite successfully at the second time. We ended our event in chilling and testing our kites in the Park.

editing the footage for the final edit.

A location and site plan of our museum proposal.

The process of making the final model 1:1 in the workshop

Title frame of the short film.

filming location 02.

Filming location 01.

Testing the projector.

On day 2, we went to Piccadilly Garden for site visit to look which of the space has more potential for our installation. After that, we started to sketch out ideas of seating design that could relate to the site.

Day 2. 12/05/2015

On this day, we sorted out what could be done in order to improve the site. We shared our opinion about the issues and the students' needs. Everyone looked up at some precedents, gave their ideas and we finally concluded what we are going to do.

We developed the chosen idea by combining aspects of other pitches to produce the final design of parabolic curves in multiple pentagon frames, with the string being lit up by UV light. In order to gain an understanding of the scale and construction of the design we built a 1:10 physical model. This process was useful since the technical problems we came across when building this model meant that we could resolve these earlier and reduce time when coming to build the final model at 1:1.

Technology for the flying car. The thruster at the back of the car is just
like the principle of jet planes.The wheels spray air which is sucked by advanced engine to give the car counterforce so that cars can fly in the air smoothly.

The first task we were asked to do was research some precedents of playful spaces. I looked more into precedents that touches about cascaded concept with playfulness.

Our first sketch model, using a folding structure made up of 7 identical triangles that can open up into a seat. Here we included a small table beside the seat, a possible addition to the design which enforces the concept behind our idea as the users makes themselves at home in the space.

After multiple changes in our kite design we finally managed to finish it today and test it outside.

Three images that show the wax model after it had melted.
Here you can see the intricate shapes and structures that were formed when we let the model melt slowly.

Section of Existing St. Luke's Bombed Out Church. WIP

09 | Final finished model. It represents the contrast of recorded sounds in four sites: St. Peter's square, Whitworth Art Gallery, Afflecks and Mancunian Way.

Brainstorming designs, our initial concept was a piece of clothing suitable for the workplace, which could then transform into a loud, brightly coloured, reclined seat during the user's lunch break.

Pushing that boundary placed on us in Spinningfields, our design strives to balance between conforming and expression. Secondly the comfortable seat stretches the time the users spends doing a completely free activity - relaxing. The expression of comfort and individuality is only temporary though, when the user gets up to leave their seat back to work the seat is back to following its original design and complies with the regulations once more.

front section of the design proposal with context.

View out of the museum space overlooking the Merz Barn.

An interior perspective looking out towards the birch tree that Ian Hunter wanted. It becomes a central element in the orientation of the building, where a clear view of it is seen upon entry.

Exterior part of finish model. A close up image showing the light effects and hanging chairs.

Ratatouille presentation idea

Teamwork. Modelling for the perspective. We tried to actually create a more realistic situation so that we can incorporate the human figure in the proposal design.

08 | Continuing to stitch textiles through threads. Colours represent different sites and together with shapes show contrast between sound qualities.

Croquembouche

Exploring Spinningfields as we initiated the project, we took note of the regulations enforced on the privately owned public space and discussed how the design enabled these guidelines. Lawns were fenced off from public use, seating was minimal and were ridged to prevent skateboarding on them.

Looking deeper into the architecture of Spinningfields, it's corporate design of a grey/blue colour scheme, smooth hard textures and lack of typical public space features (fountains, foliage, shaded areas) degrades users of the space to mere consumers here to buy from the mainstream cafes and restaurants dotted all around the site.

Stained glass window panels made from boiled sweets

Day 5
We were put into groups to discuss the concepts and combine all the ideas. The main concept is the rope and pulley installation to enable countless possibilities of settings in the gallery. By changing the hung boards and decorations, children could also get to design the programme of the learning centre themselves.

The next part of the process was for all of us to present our concepts and models to the Pangaea committee and workshop technicians, as well as answering their questions regarding cost, time and construction details. The panel concluded that the chosen idea to be put forward for development was the parabolic curve concept pitched by James Nutt.

The model was built to impersonate a person sitting down to give the students a better understanding of the odd shape stool.

On our final day, each group presented their ideas to Saskia from Z arts. It went quite well where all groups received positive feedback and some ideas would be taken forward.

Edible ribbed vault - Grissini Breadstick

Top view

Assembling on site 1

Precedent
We looked at shop window displays and this caught our attention. The molecular structure is made with samba wood connected with styrofoam balls.
http://arnoldgoron.com/window-display-isabel-marant-2011-2010

assembling the 1:1 prototype in studio

Further model development
Building scaled model around stairs

Initial designs and model
By looking at the surface of the stool and our precedent we decided to go for a more organic approach. Protecting the stool with a cage like structure

The brooks building.
We choose this out of the three site we visited as it fascinated us the most. It is a very open space with many possibilities

Edible stained glass window plate model

Attracting the local press was pleasing as it suggested our experimental art installation had evoked much interest during the few hours that we were trialling it out on site.

Initial models looking at different ways to incase food which are of significance to Gothic architecture - ribbed vault

On Monday we started working in our small groups where we had to incorporate all our ideas to arrive at one scheme for the final presentation. As a group we discussed and drew a few sketches to understand how to connect the exterior and interior spaces. We made a few changes to the existing gallery space by raising the height of the floor to incorporate one of the ideas in the group. It was a very productive day and we coordinated well as a group. The perspective above shows one of the ideas as to how the exterior balcony space could be converted to a place where kids could interact with nature by growing their own flowers.

Many of the 'towers' collapsed dramatically, leaving some incredible forms

We choose the femur stool by assa ashuach from MMU special collection. The stool is 3D printed and is designed from human born structure aiming to archive the maximum load with the least material.

http://assaashuach.com/portfolio/femur-stool/

Model highlighting the flexibility and make up of the soft wall.

Final sculpture after burning the wicks. The solid wax 'towers' acted as huge candles, with wax pooling onto the base

Refinement

After discussion with MMU staff, we further developed our concept in terms of protection and lighting issues. We proposed to employ glass canopy to prevent unexpected damage, and also to use LED lighting at the nodes to out-stand the structure in the environment.

Day 7- We finished up the kite in the morning and ran out the first test in the Whitworth Park. It actually seem doesn't work as there is no wind in the morning. We had tried all the way to make the kite fly,.

On day 7 each group presented our schemes to Saskia from Z-Arts.

Perspective showing a possible division of the room once everything has been put away, leaving a plain, unobstructed space.

Today we presented our developed concept 'Into the Jungle' to Saskia from Z-arts. The presentation went well, although it could be improved by creating a photomontage showing all the concept models within one room. Saskia liked our ideas and hopefully will take aspects of them forwards.

This is the design of the future vehicle. I drew the plans and elevations of the "car" (both flying and accident status). The car looks like F1 racing car with big, uncovered wheels. This shape effectively reduce
the wind resistance.Wheels are connected by advanced junctors to make them adjustable.

Perspectives showing how the flexible wall can be utilised with the other aspects of the scheme still being used.

Sketch of the cityscape after it has melted.

On Day 6 we completed our model, showing inside and outdoor space. We also took videos to show the affect of the coloured roof used in the outdoor space.

Poster for film

Our first projecting and filming position.

Diagramming various ways the soft wall (by molo design) could be utilised to divide the space.

Continuing with the live stream idea but without the capabilities of live streaming. We decided to record speed up and immitate a tilt shift effect on the film that we would display. This image shows new location and tilt shift effect.

A photograph of the 1:50 model tunnel I created for the outside space. Netting has been added in places to improve safety and provide extra grip when the tunnel requires climbing.

Day six - the models looked great together and made our presentation a lot more visual and tactile.