This week we also got to do some work in the workshops upstairs. It was good to have set times to go up with a group because I often feel very out of place in the workshops, especially the wood workshop. It was good to go in and get my confidence up in using equipment and working in the workshops.
I designed a couple of grid patterns inspired by my research at the Wintergardens.
I quite liked the first grid because it explores my ideas about the site better whereas the second one explores lighting qualities in the space. I like how the first sketch intertwines two grids I found prominent in the space whereas the second sketch is more of a replication of overlapping grids I found in the space. I also just decided to draw the second grid to allow me to explore different ideas and hopefully gain something from it.
On the Monday we went to the wood workshop where we explored some of the different tools that were available. After drawing a more simplified version of the grid on my piece of plywood that they supplied us, I used the bandsaw and a range of drill pieces to create and explore my grid.
On the Wednesday we went to the laser cutting lab and got to learn how to create something with the laser cutting machine. Prior to this visit I drew a simplified version of my original grid on Rhino and differentiated what lines I wanted cut and what lines I wanted engraved on the piece of wood with different colours in the Rhino file.
It was really interesting to learn how the machines work and see what I am able to do with them. I had never been to the laser cutting room before this workshop but I have always wanted to go up and use the laser cutter so this really helped me take that first step.
Spatial Design by Ciara 