Wall Structure
Reading Assignment
Wong, Chapter 4, Structure,
pg. 59
Wong, 3-D Design, Chapter 1,
pg. 237-243, pg. 259, 260-270
Objectives:
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Understanding
conceptual connections between 2-D and 3-D repetition structure
•
Incorporating
light and shadow (value) as a design element
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Considering depth
and negative space in the design
Assignment
1. Create 3 variations of spatial cells with
unit forms. The unit form may be a
physical part of the spatial cell or added to it. See Wong, pg. 260.
2. Choose one of the spatial
cell studies and reproduce it 3 times to create a column.
3. Repeat this column 4 times to construct a
wall structure. See Wong pg. 259 for
examples. Your wall structure should be
12 units.
4. Consider craftsmanship. Hide all glue, tape and pencil lines.
Craftsmanship tips
Measure accurately. Score
folded lines for easier folding and straighter edges. Erase pencil lines before
construction. Use a thin layer of white glue for stronger bonds. Keep fingers
clean. If your paper tears, change the blade on your knife.
Evaluation
1. Did you try variations in the construction
and design of the spatial cell/unit form?
2. How effectively does the unit form capture
light and shadow as part of the design?
3. Is the structure well-crafted with
consideration to clean appearance, and good construction?
Examples and Process
This project may look complicated, but it really is just a repetition of a 3-d unit form. Once you figure out the unit (spatial cell + unit form) the problem is solved.
We are extending our study of Repetition structure that we started last week in this project. We will make a 3-dimensional grid.
Each unit of the grid is called a spatial cell. The spatial cell will be repeated 12 times to make the wall structure.
We will first make the spatial cell by creating a flat 2-d layout called a net.
2-d layout for spatial cell
The spatial cell has 4 square units plus a tab for gluing.
A spatial cell is like a cube, except that it is open and doesn't have a front or back.
3 steps in creating a spatial cell. Measure, cut and score on fold lines.
Scoring will make edges fold sharply and easily. Glue the tab to the inside of the spatial cell.
The spatial cell is empty, just like a grid cell.
The next step is to activate the interior - make it interesting with a unit form.
Create a unit form with a tab to put inside the spatial cell.
The spatial cell with the unit form added.
The position of the unit form can be toward the front, in the middle, or to the back.
It can be parallel or angled to the spatial cell edge.
It can be attached to the bottom, side or top of the spatial cell.
Another way to create a unit form is to make the spatial cell and the unit form at the same time.
In this example, the 2-d net has shapes folded and cut into the flattened form.
Shapes are scored, cut and folded to have depth.
The flat form is folded into a 3-d cell.
Now the spatial cell has interesting elements on the outside surface
and a unit form is created by folding the shapes into the inside.
This is a 3d form, so multiple views are possible.
A flat spatial cell, with slits cut and folded over corners.
3d spatial cell with slits cut and folded inside.
The unit form has been made from the spatial cell and engages the inside of the cube.
A spatial cell with unit form added to one end
A cylinder added into the spacial cell with slits cut and fringed.
Several layers of flat shapes with tabs added to the spatial cell.
Another version of cutting slits in spatial cell and folding inside.
Once the spatial cell has been decided upon, it can be repeated to create a column of stacked cells
3 spatial cells stacked to create a column.
4 columns placed side by side will make a wall structure
A wall structure with shapes cut out of the sides of the spatial cell and strips of paper added inside.
Shapes cut from the sides of the spatial cell and folded inside.
Shapes slit and slotted together and added into the spatial cell.
Triangles cut from the sides of the spatial cell and folded into the center. Notice how the spatial cell is flipped so that the position alternates from front to back.
Notice how light and shadow are part of the wall structure. This creates value variations that will change as the light changes.
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Document:
3 studies of spatial cells
wall unit made of 4 columns/12 spatial cells
Give 3 views of wall structure
Photographs - Use natural light or a spotlight to add light and shadow variations to your wall structure. Focus the composition on just the objects you are documenting. Move extra objects in the room away from the object you are photographing. Place a piece of fabric or paper underneath or behind your objects to give a backdrop to your object.
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