Project Phases | 2010

PHASE 1
COMMUNITY 
14 projects per studio (1 per student)
Scale: 1" = 1'-0"
Materials: blue foam and 2 ply chipboard

Massing Studies:
• start with a solid volume of 6' in height x 6' in width x 8' in depth.
• program consists of 3 beds, entry, and circulation.
• develop strategies for shared walls with neighboring units
• transform the volume while always registering the implication of the original volume.

Development of Proposals:
Everyone designs a unit and discusses his/her intentions with two neighbors (one to the north, the other to the south) within the linear community of structures. The approach and entry in from the west.
Based on the unique conditions needed for the program, as well as the negotiated neighboring conditions, situate and develop the zones of separation needed internally as well as between your unit and the neighboring units in such a way to gain the most efficient use of space. Study through models and drawings, the physical cross relationships between your structure and the neighboring ones.

Deliverables:
• Drawings: axon studies showing transformations (1/2"=1'-0"), plans, sections in context (showing neighbors at 1"=1'-0")
• Models: massing (foam), linear/planar (chipboard) - at 1"=1'-0"



PHASE 2
MODULARIZATION 
Collaborative (teams of 3 on average - total of 33 projects)
Scale: 3"=1'-0"
Materials: chipboard showing true wall and floor thickness

Development of Proposals:
Consolidate your efforts and schemes into a collaborative scheme. An added goal in this phase is to be able to dis-assemble and pack each unit as blocks and consider the transportation of units in fragments and sub-assemblies.
Develop strategies to break down and rejoin the sub-assemblies using mechanical connections. Explore the relationship between sub-assemblies through a hierarchy of materials and their thicknesses.

Deliverables:
Drawings:
In drawings show how you fragment the unit into smaller blocks to facilitate its transportation in U-Haul trucks. Show the transformation sequence in axonometric diagrams. Study the west elevation (with shadow projections) in relationship with the neighboring units' elevations and continue the overall plans and sections studies. Study the interior conditions through one-point perspective drawings, and analyze the performance of joints that make physical transformations possible through detail drawings.

Models:
Scaled model at 3"=1'-0". Explore details and build a full-scale connection model using wooden members and plywood, bolts, etc.


PHASE 3
STRUCTURE 
Collaborative: 2 teams in each studio - 14 teams total.
Scale: 3"=1'-0" (for final studies) prior to the full scale structure
Materials: cardboard (3"=1'-0") and 2x3 wood framing and 3/8" plywood panels

Development of Proposals: 
Goals are as follows: 
1. Reduce weight and projections of the structures
2. Finalize structure, modules, detailing and joinery (3"=1'-0") + three full-scale connection detail
3. Configure a roof pitch for drainage (1/4"=1'-0") 
4. Work with the foundation information 
5. Provide tolerance in the parti-walls (+- 6" vertically) 
6. Working drawings: produce a full set of working drawings for fabrication of full-scale structure (18x24 sheets of Vellum - set format) 
7. Title your project 
8. Assemble a list of materials indicating quantities and cost estimates.

Deliverables: 
Models:
• final massing: 1"=1'-0" (foam)
• final chipboard: 1"=1'-0"
• final structure: 1"=1'-0"
• final modular: 3"=1'-0" (cardboard)
• full scale details: 2x3 wood framing and plywood panels

Drawings:
A complete set of bounded working drawings drawings on 18"x24" formatted sheets of Vellum - including:
• plans, sections, and elevations (showing the neighbors)
• an axonometric drawing demonstrating the transformation sequence from the solid to a massing proposal
• exploded axonometric analyzing the sequence of assembly of the modules, using time lapsed drawing or photographic techniques to show how things lifted, slid, and snapped into place.
• drawing demonstrating the modules, connection details between each module, showing bolts, washers, and nuts all in exploded axon.
• one-point perspective of the interior conditions.
• assemble a catalogue of materials indicating quantities and weights 

Documentation:
Photograph and document construction and assembly process



PHASE 4
OFF-SITE FABRICATION
Collaborative (same 2 teams in each studio, 14 final projects in total)
Scale: Full-scale construction
Materials: Wood framing: 2x6 for floors and roof, 2x3 for general framing, 3/8" CDX plywood for exterior surfaces, 1/2" OSB for interior horizontal surfaces.

Drawings:
A revised set of bounded working drawings on 18"x24" formatted sheets of vellum, including the following:
• Site Plan (added to the first page of working drawings)
• Detail drawing of parti-wall between your project and your neighbors' projects in an exploded axonometric - examine the overlap between them and develop a strategy to bolt your your project to the adjacent projects.
• Draw your project in plan, section, and west elevation to show your project in the context of all neighboring structures.

Full Scale Construct:
The structures will be completely fabricated on campus in the shop, and then transported to Griffis Sculpture Park in modules and then reassembled on site using only ratchets and bolts.

Projects to be shipped to the Griffis Sculpture Park on Sunday, April 18, 2010.