Monday, July 31, 2023

Inhale | Exhale - Assembly

 The fabrication team began constructing the installation to prepare for the on-site day. All components of the window installation including the bases and walls, wheels, fins, and gear box were put together. 






Thursday, July 27, 2023

Traverse - Final Documentation

The students accomplished great success in bringing the installation "Traverse" to life. The very essence of the creation captures the sensation of embarking on a captivating journey through the city, allowing viewers to intimately experience its multifaceted charm and allure.

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Traverse - On Site

With great care, the students transported parts of the installation to the site,
where they assembled them to create the window display. The team accomplished the completion of the window display installation that day.




Traverse - Assembly

 In anticipation of the on-site day, the fabrication team pre-assembled the essential components of the window display, ensuring seamless readiness for the day of installation.



Tuesday, July 25, 2023

SOL Interactive Shell - Final Documentation + Camper Participation

The SOL Interactive Shell was completed and is ready for the DAS Summer Camp!


At the DAS Summer Camp, enthusiastic participants were presented with an exciting opportunity to decorate their very own unit. Following this, they would be able to attach their work to the shell, contributing to the formation of an interactive façade ornamented with their imaginative designs.

Friday, July 21, 2023

Traverse - CNC + Laser Cutting

 Once the final design was decided on, the wooden base and wall structures were cut using the CNC machine. After the acrylic panels were etched using the laser cutting machine, holes were drilled so that
the pieces can be connected later on.




Inhale | Exhale - CNC + Painting

 Once the design phase was completed, each component of the installation were cut using the CNC machine. Subsequently, the pieces were prepped and the base and wall components were painted. 



Monday, July 17, 2023

Camp Winston Playground Project - Final Documentation

After receiving the panels, the students used the CNC machine to cut out the design onto the material.

Students returned to Camp Winston to add the final pieces to the play structure. Overall, the design offers a very diverse range of play and encourages individual exploration with its various climbing structures and cooperative play with its interactive walls and gathering towers. The students achieved success in their focus on how the aspect of play and activity can surpass traditional playground limitations by enabling children to create their own adventures and exercise freedom in determining their interaction with the structure.




Wednesday, July 12, 2023

SOL Interactive Shell - Unit Assembly

 Upon completing the shell structure, the process for the shell units began. These units were painted before being precisely affixed to seamlessly integrate with the structure of the shell.


Wednesday, July 5, 2023

SOL Interactive Shell - Structure Assembly

 Having concluded the design phase, the students proceeded to fabricate the components of the interactive shell by cutting them using the CNC machine. With the pieces routed and sanded, the students embarked on the assembly of the shell's structure.