Prototype I:
Trial:
Using bags and zip ties to form a column and a concrete balloon.
Successes:
Balloon partially successful. Forming column capital or base is possible using gravity as a means to create a horizontal plane for the concrete.
Learned:
Consistency of concrete is important. If not think enough, water can accumulate in
gaps and ruin continuity of column. For the balloon, thicker consistency would also
help the concrete fill in around the form. Also think of a way to attach the balloon
to the form at the bottom.
Spend more time on the formwork. The formwork is key to the success of the shape.
Fold and number of folds is important. Folds provide texture, but too many can be difficult to extract the form.
Phillip Johnson's Pavilion Flushing Meadows
http://tentoftomorrow.com/
Concrete for Pavilions:
http://www.iaacblog.com/digitalfabrication/2010/10/23/assignment-1-case-study-n-1/
Concrete in landscape by Allied Works
http://archdoc.mr926.me/maryhill-overlook-allied-works-architecture-archdoc/2915/
Trial:
Using bags and zip ties to form a column and a concrete balloon.
Successes:
Balloon partially successful. Forming column capital or base is possible using gravity as a means to create a horizontal plane for the concrete.
Learned:
Consistency of concrete is important. If not think enough, water can accumulate in
gaps and ruin continuity of column. For the balloon, thicker consistency would also
help the concrete fill in around the form. Also think of a way to attach the balloon
to the form at the bottom.
Spend more time on the formwork. The formwork is key to the success of the shape.
Fold and number of folds is important. Folds provide texture, but too many can be difficult to extract the form.
Phillip Johnson's Pavilion Flushing Meadows
http://tentoftomorrow.com/
Concrete for Pavilions:
http://www.iaacblog.com/digitalfabrication/2010/10/23/assignment-1-case-study-n-1/
Concrete in landscape by Allied Works
http://archdoc.mr926.me/maryhill-overlook-allied-works-architecture-archdoc/2915/
