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Looking back on the project, we
consider it a success. Through
making, we learned an extraordinary
amount about fabric formworks
and the creation of fluid concrete
structures. As our parameters evolved
- with some remaining the same - we
could test and evolve our process.
Through early iterations, we had
iterations, we had determined that
sharp folds at the base rising into
a vertical finish created a desirable
form. With this as our ideal shape, we
began to test scale-able fabrics that
could enhance this figure.
After identifying an sock-like fabric
that would allow the process to scale,
we were able to manipulate the forms
even further. Twists attempted to
unify three columns into one form -
with mixed results. Our final iteration
brought us closest to our initial vision,
three swooping columns unified into
one form.
We believe that we have created a
process and framework that lends
itself to very flexible designs and
infinite possibilities. Both single and
group columns can be cast, with folds
or straight patterns, twists or no twists.
By inserting a few variables into our
framework, the design possibilities
have become endless.
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