Jefferey S. Huang HAA 179X

Jefferey S. Huang - HAA 179X

Jefferey S. Huang

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.

Jefferey S. Huang HAA 179X

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.

Jefferey S. Huang HAA 179X

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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EquilibriumIn 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.

Jefferey S. Huang HAA 179X

Performative AspectBy 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.

NarrativeWe 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.

Jefferey S. Huang HAA 179X

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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TransformationIn 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.

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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.