Wednesday's Presentation

1.  "Body in the Forum" (Natalie and Bradley)
-discuss survey/statistics
-what users ("us") want in the forum
-what are the issues already existing
*prezi*

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

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

4. OUR DESIGNS
    A. BENCH: (Brad, Alena, Josh, Greg, Veronica, Bryan, Christy, Gabby, Amy)
-concepts drawn from inspirations (folding, sliding, contouring)
-1st schematic design (1/2"=1') scaled models/drawings

-2nd schematic design:
-basic box structure
-modified designs
     -skeletal framing design
     -optional back design
     -angles for comfort
*present detailed materials and mechanics

   B. PANELS: (Amanda, Natalie, Rose, Mecca, Sarah)








5. Conclusion
-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

South Forum Elevation

Notes: 3/18/13

Notes: 3/18/13

PANELS:

• Overlooking forum, panels are hung over railing in space between the railing and the ceiling.
• hanging with spaces in between so it is not a solid wall
• "unnecessary cantilever effects"
• materials: rigid structure for closet door panel effect; thin wood frame, pbc pipes covered with acoustical material, covered carpet fabric

SEATING:

• panels angled to accommodate for bodily comfort
• 2-3 models:
• skeleting
• angled

Notes: 3/13/13

Notes: 3/13/13

FOLDING

• concept: accessibility to move and transportability 
• lightweight and easily stored/out of the way/stackable

SLIDING

• dimensions low to the ground to accommodate for forum step height
• concept: able to expand/contract to desired size and store away easier
• angled in the interest of comfort so that you can take notes on your lap
• able to be used in both directions of forum (for lectures or to work on)

• materials: wood,

CONTOURING

• concept: contour to the body in the best interest of comfort
• folds up to forum to lay completely flat against the step
• legs fold up as well so entire bench will fold flat

CONSIDER:

• compact, minimal objects constructed
• writing surface; don't give up on all functions
• consider filling spaces to maximum compacity
• multiple functions out of one design
• potential to fold

DISCUSSION:

• modify dimensions so that seat height is comfortable
• sitting/working/sleeping 
• more comfortable material than just wood/hard surfaces (vinyl)
• consider overhead panels rather than just on wall facades

-two bench groups, one acoustic panel group

-combine sliding with folding + cushions

acoustic panels:

-simple mechanism; bold movement/material

North Forum

South Forum

South Forum axon with 1st bench design