Model

Ventilation/Habitation Drawings

Latex 2

Fun with latex

Currently I am experimenting with latex as a medium towards my model and proof of concept. So far I have been developing various shapes as well as connections. Some of the discoveries that I have found was that brass models caused the latex to react and produce a brown finish.

As I continue to develop the latex process I will start to embed wiring as well as start assembling multiple latex components together.

Don't Panic

Still working on sectional drawings. Maybe up by the the end of the day

Drawings of Site

These drawings are part of my exploration of the Able Warehouse. Originally when drawing the interiors were based on what I could see through the openings of the building as well as placement of structural components such as stairwells and elevator shafts. The drawings would further develop when I decided to explore the interiors. Once the inner structure was understood I implemented a narrative of how people would re-inhabit the space and based their habitation on what is needed to establish a place, mechanical systems such as electricity, ventilation, heating as well as plumbing have been considered.

As my narrative develops I intend to develop space based on how various mechanical systems network itself through the space.

able warehouse 3rd

able warehouse 2nd flr

able warehouse main

Site Selection

Ruins of Detroit

Ruins of Detroit






Blog: Squattercity: Squatters and Squatter Cities Around the World

I found this blog while search for squatter communities. This blog discusses squatter communities around the world as well as this writers two year travels to these communities.

http://squattercity.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2007-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-05%3A00&updated-max=2008-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=50"

Gordon Matta-Clark

Gordon Matta- Clark was an artist who explored new ways of expressing the urban environment. Most of Matt-Clark's work composes of extractions of different planes of a building. By extracting various planes Matta-Clark fragments the interior space causing the building to resemble a compilation of images.

Site 2

The second site that I thought would be appropriate is an abandoned building located at the corner of Higgins and Annabella Street. Much like the site one, I chose an abandoned building that is designated for demolition. As seen in the images below this structure presents many opportunities for the Medusa system to thread itself throughout the structure. In addition to this the structure is primarily composed of materials that could be used for thermal mass.