project H:PHYSICAL MODEL

In parallel to digital explorations, we built a prototype from cardboard panels. In order to ease the assembly process, we join component elements by taping them together. In this case, we utilize a 20mm reinforced tape. The tape is in turn replacing a rotational movement that otherwise would be possible by a hinging system. However, what becomes important is the sequence in which these pieces are group together to ease the assembly process. Each component is divided into 8 triangular pieces. In this case, they are grouped into components and assembled as such. Each pair of elements is able to rotate 180 degrees. A folding element make up a component. This component type is then made up of four ridges and four valleys in the shape of triangles. As a component these triangular pairs are capable of expanding and contracting independently from its neighboured pairs. The rotational freedom from one element pair allows for local control within a component. Therefore, gaining local control over an entire surface area.