Project 2
Structure and Body: Materials, Anthropometric and Ergonomic Exploration- [Isolation Structure]
Introduction
I worked with a variety of materials to get a better understanding of their nature and features, as well as how they'll be employed in my design. I had to create a self-isolation system and demonstrate my personal behavior during the pandemic. I looked at construction details, joinery, and structural quality, as well as how the chosen materials interact. The next phase was to create my structure by combining my design intention (from Project 1) with anthropometry and ergonomics.
I created my 'Isolation Structure' with the help of a series of lessons, experiments, and investigations involving scaled 'study models' made of selected materials, studying architectural elements and principles with anthropometry and ergonomics. The final design will be expressed in the form of a scaled model and a set of drawings.
Objectives
- To introduce anthropometry and ergonomics, as well as their relationship to form and space.
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- To provide a fundamental understanding of structure in general, as well as design principles and architectural terminologies, and their application to spatial and form configuration.
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- To design and build a structural installation while also learning about material, space quality, human size, and articulation form.
Learning Outcomes
- To be able to relate the concept of the 'self' and the 'body' to space and its sensory properties.
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- To establish a basic understanding of materiality and detailing as a means of capturing the design's experiential qualities.
