Space+Materiality Assignment #15 Mass & Modularity

Assignment Description

In this assignment, we were asked to create a 3D solid modular shape using negative space to create a complementary form of different solid materials such as cardboard, fabric, sheets of paper, clay, etc. One of the components were required to be wood.

First, I drew an isometric drawing of the 3d shape onto my sketchbook and labeled the measurements and dimensions onto each side. This way I have a model I can reference to when making the final product. I divided the parts of the 3d cube into 5 pieces, two made from paper, one made from cardboard, and two made of wood.  The largest portion of the cube was made out cardboard. The composition of different materials put together created a the whole of a cube.

Following the measurements from the drawing, I cut the shapes out of cardboard. I used 24 gauge wire to poke through the sides and secure the corners. I did the same with the paper parts and lastly cut out my slabs of wood. Then, I assembled the pieces together to create a full 3d cube. The dimensions were around 5×5 inches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reflection

From this assignment I learned how to make a solid 3d shape using different materials and interlocking them to become a whole. This gave some brief insight on modularity design and how it can be used in different systems and how different shapes and sizes go well with each other. For the top of the cube, I placed the wooden slab to flatten the paper and cardboard shapes because it Is less sturdier than it. I had to take consideration into the composition, texture, as well as density of the objects to be able to assemble the different parts to hold its shape. This was a fun exercise and it helped me give insight into  interlocking and using modular techniques in a design approach.

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