free form modeling – results

i’ve been super busy doing about 100 other things recently (2 actually, but that is another story) so finally I’m uploading a bunch of images from the class I taught last semester at Utas.  I posted a few previous images of the proof of concept, but these are the final products.

Rhino3D was used as the modeling program, with visualMill being utilized for the CNC milling processes.  The ideas was for students to develop a skillset in free form modeling, in addition to developing an understanding of the implications of ‘organic’ architectural expression.  Emphasis was placed on the embedded properties of the material mediums (expanded polystyrene and concrete) and how they were influenced by the machining process, not to mention that the mould is in reverse and the pattern is positive.

The assessment task was influenced by a project that I completed at IaaC while undertaking my Masters, but the addition of concrete to the mix (bad pun!) added a more permanent element to the UTAS project.  The final objects, 13 of them, currently sit proudly outside the School’s front door!

If i ever get the chance I will write a more detailed description of the project I will, otherwise these images speak for themselves.

free form modeling – proof of concept

One of the classes I teach focuses on the integration of digital processes in architecture and fabrication.  The final assignment for the class it 3D mill a mould from polystyrene and then pour concrete into it to create a solid ‘pattern’.  I needed to prove to the students how quickly this could be done, and that it actually worked so here are some images of the proof of concept.  A bigger post will follow once the class is complete.