WEEK 7: Laser cut module of transitional space

Measurements & plan for construction 

By changing the material to black cardboard that is stiffer and stronger than white cardboard paper, the material is the closest to mimic the use of plywood if actually cut. Black cardboard also makes the cutouts more evident and easier to see. Glue was also used as extra support to the tabs 

Due to the use of black cardboard, some tabs have been outlined in white to be easier to see 

MODEL 5: LASER CUT MODEL 

Front perspective without roof 

Front parallel perspective 

Top view without roof 

Top view with roof 

EXPERIENCE

• (+) Black cardboard is thicker than the material i had been working before and was stronger and more dimensionally stable. It was the best i could find to replicate wood. 
• (+) Easy to cut with and form the shapes and was not easily damaged 
• (-) The material was too thin to replicate wood and as a result the tabs were too thin to hold the box in place so glue was used to aid. The tabs are hard to see as well as a result of the thin nature of the tabs. 
• (-) Despite the black material looking sleek and clean, it is difficult to see the details of the forms, specifically the tabs. It was also easy to see mistakes and the glue used to help. 

However despite the issues faced, the model was to scale and accurately depicted the spaces similar to the Fusion 360 models. It was able to communicate the openings, spaces and transition hallway.