Architectural Design Two.
Form and Function
This project explores the relationship between form and function in architectural design.
SPAN PROTOTYPES
The Jacques Cartier Bridge
A Cantilever bridge located in Québec, Canada.
The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
A Cable-stayed bridge located in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge
An Arch bridge located in Sydney, Austrailia.
MOVEMENT ANALOGY
3 ITEMS THAT SHOWCASE MOVEMENT AND FUNCTION.
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3D MODEL &
DIAGRAM
​IMAGES 1 & 2
IMAGES 3 & 4
IMAGES 5 & 6​
Cookie dough scooper
Umbrella
Eyelash curler
3X3 COMBINATION TABLE
PRELIMINARY DESIGN
The original prototype selected (see below) was the cable stayed bridge utilizing the eyelash curler's mechanism and movement.
Below is the altered and finalized diagram of movement.
3D DESIGN PROCESS
FINAL DESIGN
ELEVATIONS
FRONT ELEVATION
REAR ELEVATION
3D VIEWS
ABOVE: 3D ISOMETRIC VIEWS
LEFT: IMAGE OVERVIEW & VIEW TYPE
TOP LEFT: BRIDGE MOVING SYSTEM
TOP RIGHT: BRIDGE MECHANISM
RIGHT:
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JOINT & PIVOT SYSTEM
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BRIDGE OPENING
FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT
