Summer Camp Wall - Design Proposal

In order to fulful the project criteria, a lightweight and easily-assembled egg crate frame structure was designed. This structure, once built, will be attached to the studio pinup stands for support. Once the structure is complete, campers can fold their individual sheets of paper and attach them onto the wooden frame, forming a geometric architectural facade. The structure will be backlit with colour changing LED lighting for photos. 

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Summer Camp Wall - Design Criteria & Concepts

The DAS Summer Camp Wall project is meant to utilize existing pinup stands within the architecture building, and transform them into a collaborative building and creativity exercise for TMU's Architectural Science Camp. The main theme around this project was to provide children with the opportunity to work together while constructing a facade for the wooden frame, using readily accessible materials such as paper and markers. After completion, the wall would be used as a photo backdrop, showcasing campers' individual contribution to the overall project. The following are several initial design concepts for the project: 

Design Concept #1 

Design Concept #2

Design Concept #3

Design Concept #4

Yonge Street Window Installation - Prototyping & Fabrication Preparation

After the design concept was approved by members of the Downtown Yonge BIA, the design and fabrication teams began to prototype using scaled models. This allowed for a better understanding of the different components and pieces needed to construct the final window display, as well as an understanding of how such components would come together as a whole. The scaled models were used to determine material quantities, aesthetic qualities, and assembly methods. 

Protest in the Park - Design Proposal #1

The Protest in the Park design team created an initial proposal, working alongside the City of Toronto. The updated design allows for a large amount of public seating, situated along an architectural frame with information and artifacts. 

Using the DAS workshop's facilities, the team also created a 1:1 scale prototype with the CNC router, as well as a laser-cut model of the entire project. This allowed for a better understanding of the fabrication and assembly process.  

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Camp Winston Rejuvenation - Construction Day Two

The polycarbonate roof required students to employ accuracy and precision when measuring, cutting, and installing it. Due to unexpected warping in the wooden structure, students had to measure the dimensions of each roofing bay on the pavilion. Due to the weathering of the wood, students could not rely on the proportions given to them on the digital model. To verify that the polycarbonate sheets would span the necessary distance to provide a shelter underneath, students modified and measured each bay on site.

Camp Winston Rejuvenation - Construction Day One

Unexpected design challenges arose due to the curvilinear shape of the structure, where every wooden fin was a different length. This challenge required the entire team's help. Students split into groups to measure the dimensions of every fin while others cut, drilled, and assembled the exterior fins.