IAR333: sketch series 5.5 fixed

WEEK TEN: what people are working on for their final

Here is some of the thing my classmates are working on for their final furniture prototypes. were are allowed to design anything as long as it is considered furnishings. This is just the starting point of what people are going to have. I can't wait to see the final products. Good luck everyone!

 Weston Willard

 Jenni Ham

 Kacie Leisure

 Julie Russi

Brian Peck

WEEK NINE: reworked groovystuff board

My design focuses on how two different materials such as the teak and iron could come together in order to create a unified whole. This unique joint allows both the teak and the iron to keep their individual properties as well as clasp one and other in a harmonious embrace.

WEEK NINE: fantasy table

WEEK EIGHT: mortise and tenons

WEEK SEVEN: GroovyStuff Presentation

IAR333: Sketch series 5.5

WEEK SIX [bookSMART]

ABOUT THE DESIGN 

Book smart: being able to succeed scholastically but not necessarily in the real world.

This definition inspired me to think about students; their necessities and what they, as college students, are exposed to on a day to day basis. As a large part of the education system students are required to purchase and use textbooks as a way to further their understanding of specific topics. Generally, students are able to sell back their no longer needed textbooks, but this is not always the case.

This being said, what happens to the textbooks that are no longer in use? This is where they term “book smart” came into play and is being redefined in the sense of reclaiming out of date textbooks and using them to create something new, unique, and sustainable.

As my design developed I was able to propose a seat that captures the process in which a textbooks life is based upon. In the beginning it is full of new and important knowledge, within several years, new editions are being developed, updating and adding to this knowledge, making the previous textbook invaluable. This seat depicts the solidity and importance on one end providing seating for people. As the seat progresses it begins to disintegrate into an insignificant state, which then allows for the new function of shelving.


SPECIFIED FURNISHING
Folding bookshelves is an adaptable yet simple shelving system which allows for various miscellaneous items to be displayed. Because this is a retail space that provides a wide variety of goods this system can provide a flexible way in which to display them.



Iar 333: Sketch series four

 

Elevator (Smaller one)

• a)    Down light
• b)   Recessed
• c)    Incandescent 2500 hours, 36 luminaries, 36 lamps
• d)   Single contact medium screw
• e)    Phillips Lighting
• f)     Lumens – 935, light distribution – wide beam
• g)    Aluminum casing
• h)   Glass
• i)     Fixed
• j)     None
• k)    Dry
• l)    N/A

• a)    Vertical circulation
• b)   Ambient
• c)    Produces warm light that reflects off metallic walls
• d)   Brighten the space, and add lights that provide more luminance. Currently the space is too dim.

Freight Elevator:

1.

• a) Down Light
• b)   Recessed
• c)    2 Luminaries, 4 lamps, CFL, CRI 62, CCT 4200 lamp life >8000 hours
• d)   Bi pin base
• e)    Sylvania osram
• f)     Lumens=135      Lighting Distribution= 2x8
• g)    Brushed aluminum casing with acrylic filter
• h)   Diffused acrylic
• i)     Fixed
• j)     2 Ballasts
• k)    Elevator- dry
• l)     N/A no louvers or baffles

• a)Vertical Circulation
• b) Ambient
•  c)Luminaries relies on refraction of metallic surfaces
•  d)Change filter to baffle system in order to diffuse the light

IARC Library:

• a)    Down light
• b)   Suspended
• c)    16 Luminaries, 32 lamps, CFL, CRI 62, CCT 4200 lamp life >8000 hours
• d)   Bi pin base
• e)    Sylvania osram
• f)     Lumens=135      Lighting Distribution= 2x8
• g)    Aluminum casing
• h)   Diffused acrylic
• i)     Fixed
• j)     2 Ballasts
• k)    Dry
• l)     Baffles

• a)    Reading/research
• b)   Ambient/ task
• c)    Casts light downwards + upwards – washes the room
• d)   Provide different luminaries to allow for reading and other activities

WEEK FIVE [retail space]

PRECEDENTS & INSPIRATION


http://inhabitat.com/mio-launches-flagship-green-design-store-in-philadelphia/


http://www.dezeen.com/interiors/retail/


http://www.largeformatreview.com/media/1977-designer-dufaylite-shelves-wow-somerset-house


http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/at-australia/reusing-milk-cratesaustralia-057287


http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/shelving-storage/shelf-with-creeping-branch-hooks-054919


http://www.igreenspot.com/wp-content/uploads/building-with-books1.jpg


http://uploads.neatorama.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Pics-A-Building-Made-Of-Books2.jpg


SPECIFIED FURNISHING


http://freshome.com/2008/02/25/30-of-the-most-creative-bookshelves-designs/

I chose to specify this shelving unit for a number of reasons. Because of this retail space being multifunctional as well as not knowing specifically the items that will be sold in the space these shelves will for for versatile as well as create a wall of interest, since they are adjustable.

MY DESIGN

For my design I wanted to focus on using textbooks due to the fact that many textbooks go out of date after a few years when a new updated edition comes out. When this happens the bookstore will no longer by them back and student have no use for them because they are out of date. My question is where do all the textbooks go after students have no use for them?
I wanted to create some sort of seating with the textbooks. I want it to be more of a sculptural art piece that is also functional. I believe that this design, if implemented correctly could send out a message that things can be reused in unsuspected ways.

WEEK FIVE [what GroovyStuff thinks]

GROOVYSTUFF response to my design.

"beautiful design, we are running out of recycled iron so we would need to persue using new iron. We really like the design and want for you to make some refinements coffee table at 18"
Our favorite is the sofa table.
Please resubmit a livingroom table set after refinements have been made, coffee, end,sofa tables.
Explore new materials for table top: bark wood, hardwood, etc,;sofa table should have grain running lengthwaise."-C. Bruning and L.Beatrous

WEEK FOUR [Embrace Table Collection]

While deep in thought about Groovystuff’s mission of recycling reclaimed Teak from Thailand and creating unique modern rustic furniture, I wanted to create a design that was not only unique but
consistent with the design style that Groovystuff is composed of.
As a result, my design focuses on how two different materials such as the Teak wood and the iron wheel rim could come together in order to create a unified whole. Considering that the teak and the iron are very different in quality, I used this contrast as a way to join them. The solid, bold form of the wood and the delicate way in which the iron can me formed allowed me to produce a dynamic joint that forms a transition from one material to the other that embraces the natural qualities of each material. This unique joint allows both the teak and the iron to keep their individual properties as well as clasp one and other in a harmonious embrace.