Reflection
Visiting Whitworth Art Gallery on day 1 showed the varying approaches which can be taken when exhibiting artefacts. From simple display cases, to more extravogant interactions within a site's environment. Exhibits such as Cornelia Parker's 'Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View' (Photographed on this post during my visit on day 1) exemplify this point, in this case using the confines of the room pictured to create dramatic shadows and the sensation that you are amidst this exploding mass of objects.

Working with the Brooks building has had a huge impact on my group's design for displaying the Femur stool,due to the prominence of the Spanish Steps. They have created a much stronger link from the molecular framework to the site, making the result much stronger than initial designs seen in my earlier blog posts.

Initial 1:1 prototype created in the studio. This model was testing the stability of the framework and connection nodes. Once we took this model onto site, we made amendments to the overall shape,creating the abstract human form seen in previous blog posts.

Presentation poster of final output.

Development sheet for Special Collections presentation.

Brooks Building site photos.

Image showing how people can sit around the frame, allowing them to view the interesting surface detail of the artefact.

Method for transporting the frame.
We split the model into three larger sections, allowing for an easier reassembly process.

1:1 model on site.
Shadows created from the structural frame.

1:1 model on site.

1:1 model on site.
View from balcony area above.

1:1 model on site.
We have made use of the balcony seating area behind the model as a viewing platform. This also provides a greater degree of protection for the structural frame and artefact within.

1:1 model on site.

Final test model (1:5)- we allowed the frame to remain open at the front of the design, to allow an unobstructed view of the Femur stool.

Test model (1:5)- starting to adapt the frame to interact with the site, flowing up the steps of site 3.
The plastic container is used to represent the Femur Stool. This model raised concern over the frame's bracing obstructing the view of the stool.

Test models exploring the idea of a hanging exhibition frame.

Precedent:
Molecular Structure, Arnold Goron, Structure in samba wood connected with styrofoam balls, electric motor, Isabel Marant, rue saintonge, Paris, 2011

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Initial design sketches and analysis of the Femur Stool, Assa Ashuach studio. 'Exterior Optimisation', was a main focus for this project, making use of 3D print capabilities. We propose extending the polygon surface of the stool, in order to create an organic framework which would surround and exhibit the product.