Created for History of Art and Architecture 179x (Tectonics Lab)

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Jefferey S. Huang - HAA 179X

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JointsOur task was to create to create one non-glued and one glued joint that both tested our knowledge of
practicality (grain of wood, where we chose to join the wood together) and aesthetic design choices.

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We wanted to create elegant desgins that did not protrude from the wood, but emphasized the design on each respective joint. We oriented the grain of
the add-ons in both the middle (non-glued) and right (glued) joints such that the design enhanced the functionality and strength of the joint, as well as the
aesthetic appeal. In the left joint (glued), we went for an equally non-intrusive joint that we created only chiseling from the original pieces of wood.

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FramesOur task was to create to create a non-glued frame that was an aggregation of four, repeatable joints.
In this process, we explored the challenges of repetition in architecture during construction, as well
as again, the balance between withstanding stress and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing design.

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We aimed to create a mechanical lock on the frames that both emphasized the fit of each wood piece into the other, but
acknowledged the existence of the other piece. The I-shaped intrusion, by virtue of the color, acknowledges a separate
piece of wood, but sits flush and allows the wedge to hold it in place, such that it creates an exact fit.

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Equilibrium
In this project, we explored the dynamics of equilibrium. We studied the effects of using
different distances away from the center to deceive and enhance the narrative upon sight.

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Performative Aspect
By adjusting distance from the fulcrum, we found that the weight needed to balance
out the side closer to the fulcrum increased too much for our original materials. We
used deception in the form of lead in the wood, and spray glued paper such that each
side would balance out. However, we left the piece such that the piece could be
adjusted by snipping off the roses or by adding water to the jar during presentation.
Narrative
We wanted to create the idea that water and a tree, when poured into the piece, can
give life to two distinct concepts, beauty in the form of a rose, and industry in the form
of paper. We tried to carry this duality into this piece by contrasting them on evenly
weighted sides.

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AggregationUsing casting materials, we were tasked to create a brick that could, in aggregration, produce a
wall that could be repeated or scaled upwards. Instead of using a brick that was uniform and require
mortar, we did the opposite: bricks that are unique and lock themselves mechanically.

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We wanted to capture the solid state of a liquid shape in a way that the cast represents the final
form. In the assembly process, the pieces only assemble in the order that they were casted, such that
each form relies on the previous one.

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Transformation
In our final project, we were tasked to create a life-size structure that creates a different experience
in one state, and a different experience when it transforms into another. We explored the various-
challenges of construction of a large scale item: aggregation, maintaining focus in a larger-scale,
movement, cost-efficiency, weight, and user experience.
Jefferey S. Huang

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In construction, we used two joints, one using bolts at the bottom, and fabric joints at the middle and on
the top. In constructing a dynamic piece, we created the base such that the piece stopped in its upright
position as well as in its down position. For the fabric joint, we wanted full flexibility such that the piece
could bend freely at the middle joints.
Because of the construction of the joints, we were able to use only muslin cloth and poplar wood to con-
struct our entire piece.

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We wanted simplicity: the only materials are muslin and wood and we only use light and shadow. The
design we chose emphasizes the deception and simplicity of the piece; we added a structural cross and
horizontal brace to emphasize the uniformity all around as well as hiding where the piece will bend.