section perspective
catenary model analysis
a physical model helped us define the general shape and load distribution of our desired arch
a physical model helped us define the general shape and load distribution of our desired arch
load analysis
defining two tributary area types allowed us to calculate the load carred by the arches
defining two tributary area types allowed us to calculate the load carred by the arches
graphic statics
this was used to understand the load distribution throughout the arches, we used the lightest, heaviest, and end forces to define the cross sections.
this was used to understand the load distribution throughout the arches, we used the lightest, heaviest, and end forces to define the cross sections.
plan
the north portion acts as the administrative portion, the south as the active workshop
the north portion acts as the administrative portion, the south as the active workshop
reflected ceiling plan
glulam panels hang from the the narrower steeper portions of the arches to create the asymmetric shape
glulam panels hang from the the narrower steeper portions of the arches to create the asymmetric shape
paul's workshop
driven by structure rather than stifled by it, this project pays homage to its program. meant to house a laminated veneer lumber (lvl) research workshop, this design utilizes interlocking lvl arches. the cross sections of the arches are optimized according to the necessary internal loads while the hanging glulam panels act as counter weights to facilitate the asymmetric quality of the form active system.
partners: elaine forbush, gene lee, joseph ongaco
instructor: paul mayencourt
2022
driven by structure rather than stifled by it, this project pays homage to its program. meant to house a laminated veneer lumber (lvl) research workshop, this design utilizes interlocking lvl arches. the cross sections of the arches are optimized according to the necessary internal loads while the hanging glulam panels act as counter weights to facilitate the asymmetric quality of the form active system.
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partners: elaine forbush, gene lee, joseph ongaco
instructor: paul mayencourt
2022
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