Eladio Dieste- Cristo Obrero church in atlantida Uruguay- Robotic Bricklayer

Andrea Morgante, founder of Shiro Studio, has collaborated with D-Shape to produce the Radiolaria pavilion, a complex, free-form structure produced using the world’s largest 3D printer. Measuring 3 x 3 x 3 metres, the structure is a scale model of a final 10-metre tall pavilion to be built in Pontedera, Italy, in 2010.

The pavilion is fabricatedfrom curved profiles that are nested on standard 13mm flat sheets and water cut. Once delivered to site the entire pavil¬ion can be constructed by hand.

ABC Dbayeh Dep't Store, Beirut, South Facad

Laser cut metal

Kona Residence by Belzberg Architects CNC

Rethinking

I ran into issues with the limitations of our laser cutter. For the Bed Backboard, I envisioned metal and the cutter can't cut metal (or ours can't cut metal). For the Lamp, The piece I would cut wouldn't be able to be done in one piece.

SO, on a compromise of the two I would like to do a light box. Using a piece of plexi, I will cut out a favorite lyric then create a box to put it in. Then create a light with in the box

Laser cutter Project

MY PROJECT:

2 Options: Backboard or a Lamp(floor)

Needs: (1) 2X4’s, 2X2’s, Plywood(or better backing option, and a metal sheet (option rope lighting edge + paint)

(2) a thin wood + Plexi or substitute + light kit

Uses: Laser cutter + Wood shop (router, saw, drill)

I would like to create something that is beautiful as well as something I can use in my life. Right now I’m leaning towards the backboard because it is something I need. What it will come down to is what can I afford.

Timeline: Illustrator file prepared March 28^th

This Week- Schedule Laser cutter time- Purchase supplies (if can get laser cutter time this week, then cut panels

Next week- Cut metal- 4^th-14^th cut and assemble Backboard or lamp