Rice Architecture
23RM_X05
RECIPROCAL MODEL / EXPERIMENT FIVE
Tianai Duan
Daniela Serna
Caroline Rich
Yuxin Lai
Max Stith
Our model consists of 2 distinct platform forms (using 2 of each- 4 total): one with several slots to hold our circular wall pieces, the other with slots perpendicular to those on the first platform. We used 12 circles with hollow centers and notches as our wall pieces, allowing for two points of connection.
From our last exercise, we wanted to continue the characteristic exploration of shapes, this time focusing on circles and the challenges they would pose to creating a stable structure. We also continued with the idea of varied solidity through the hollowing of the circle’s center, which would allow us to create more variation in the relationship between the wall pieces and platform pieces.