Tuesday, April 16, 2013

PRESENTATION


INTRODUCTION

1.  "Body in the Forum" (Natalie and Bradley)
-discuss survey/statistics
-what users ("us") want in the forum
-mention how design is intended more for south forum but can be used for both; south forum specifically has inadequacies
-what are the issues already existing
-limitations
*prezi*

2. Inspirations/Precedents (Christy and Amy)
-succinct/narrowed down inspirations/mechanics/etc.
*prezi*

3. Full site model of Stuckeman/Forum model (Gabby and Josh)
-explain parameters of site (dimensions) and scale
-explain limitations/regulations (what we can/cannot do as far as designing goes)


4. PANELS (Mecca, Rose, Amanda, Natalie)
-introduce panels and discuss models/ideas
-explain why we decided to break away from panels; comfort is more important to focus on

5. OUR DESIGNS (BENCH)

-SCHEMATIC DESIGN 1: chairs (Veronica)
-SCHEMATIC DESIGN 2: benches (Veronica)
-concepts drawn from inspirations: folding, sliding, contouring (Brad)
-angling for comfort
-introduce mock-up bench
-backing designs and why we decided to not do a back (Amy and Josh)
-show back demonstrations on mockup
*present detailed materials and mechanics: (Alena)
-suggested materials: poplar, maple, oak, pine,
-slats: aluminum and steel


6. FINAL DESIGN (Brian)
-modifications made to mock-up bench
-final materials chosen: maple and steel
-tapers- gives the appearance that the bench wants to be pulled apart (Greg)
-introduce cushions (alternative to backing) (Sarah and Christy)
-finishing: tongue oil, polyurethane, paint for slats (Gabby)
-mobility and versatility
-fits perpendicular to steps

*Expenses and budget costs (excel in prezi) (Amy and Greg)


7. CONCLUSION (Josh and Brad)
-why we care about this project:
-we want to leave our "mark" in studio
-important to us because we make a positive contribution to architecture students


For Wednesday:

-Partitions: (3)
-Drawings:
(?) rough sketches of design ideas
(2) 4 elevations (2 sheets of paper)
(1) open axonometric
(1) closed axonometric
(1) 2 plans (open and closed) on 1 sheet of paper
(1) plan of cushion
(2) sections of cushion
(?) detail drawings
(?) panel models



-Tables: (3)
Site Model
Forum Model and smaller seating models

-Projector for prezi

Thursday, April 11, 2013

FINAL CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE


Thursday 4/11/13
12:30-2:30 Gabby and Amy go to Lowe’s and get finish for
 metal
11-2:30 Greg, Bryan, Josh, and Brad make wood run
2:30-9:50 Greg, Bryan, Josh, and Brad finish support structure and
 attach crossbeams
2:30-3:30 Amy and Christy figures out slat measurements
3:30-5:30 Amy, Christy, cut slats down and drill holes
3:30-7:30, Natalie, Sarah, Christy, Rose cut hinges and adjust panels for
 them
5:30-7:30 Natalie and Gabby prime metal and paint

Friday 4/12/13
11-5:30 Greg, Bryan, Josh, and Brad finish support structure, attach
 crossbeams, and interior supports
5:30-6:30 Amy and Alena “attach” metal slats
6:30-7:30 Natalie, Sarah, Christy, Rose Refine panels, and route
7:30-10 Josh and Brad put finish on bottom structure wood, and add
 finish to wood of panels
7:30-8:30 Amy and Christy Cut edge bands for panels and drill holes
8:30-10:30 Natalie, Alena, Mecca Treat edge bands for panels

Saturday 4/13/13
12:00-4:00 EVERYONE ASSEMBLE BENCH!!!
12:00-midnight EVERYONE FINISH OTHER JOBS AND DO ART
HISTORY!!!!

Sunday 4/14/13
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS meet at 2 pm- 8 pm
*DO ART HISTORY BEFORE THIS TIME. Only excuse is your scheduled CNC time.

Monday 4/15/13
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS meet at 11 after Art History

Tuesday 4/16/13
PRESENTATION PREPARATION starting at 2:30


OTHER JOBS
Greg: Finish Stuckeman and Finances
Amanda: Full presentation, Rhino model of bench and forum
Brad: Make sure everyone’s doing the shit they’re supposed to
Bryan: Finish Stuckeman and be the construction manager
Gabby: Finish Stuckeman and be the construction manager
Amy: Finances
Veronica: Railings for forum model and little model to fit on forum and
 documentation
Josh: Stuckeman Model and Documentation
Natalie: Make sure everyone’s doing the shit they’re supposed to
Alena: BLOG and presentation and rhino
Rose: Railing of forum model, Documentation
Mecca: Railing of forum model and documentation
Sarah: Forum model stairs and documentation
Christy: Forum model stairs

ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, BITCHING ABOUT CONFLICTS GOES TO NATALIE







Elevation Drawings

Side Elevation
Front/Back/Side Elevations

Bench models/mock ups