A03.04 – Structural patterns

Select only 1 (one) pattern, which you think is the more appropriate for this assignment. You may choose among all your patterns, including old and recent patterns’ transformations.
Your pattern will become the skin and structure of your building.

Draw your pattern in AutoCAD -2D and extend it to three adjacent faces (horizontal-vertical-horizontal, or vertical-vertical-vertical). In AutoCAD, insert and draw your pattern into a 12’ x 12’ area/face/surface (6x6 modules) and extend it to 12’x6’ adjacent two areas/faces/surfaces.

Import the 3 (three) surfaces in 3DSMax.
Extrude a thickness of 2’ ft. your 3 surfaces and establish angular conditions.

Laser cutter physical model.

Explore and construct edge conditions: your pattern lines will be carried around adjacent faces. You must have a right angle connecting possible floor-wall-roof or wall-wall-wall relationships.
Work with solids and voids. Cut through selected parts. Modify and review, if necessary, your pattern. Start to think about façade openings.
Apply light as a design tool. You may decide to change your cuts accordingly to specific light-effects on the interior surfaces.
Your patterning investigation is now enabled by structure and light.

Due Friday, Oct.31-2008