Point B and modeLab have joined forces to host a Parametric Design to Fabrication Workshop to be held at the Point B studio April 3-4, 2010!

This workshop will provide participants the experience of taking a design from conception through parametric definition through to digital fabrication in an intensive and hands-on environment.

Over the course of two days, the workshop will involve iterative prototyping and associative design strategies capable of incorporating and embracing an array of material and fabrication constraints. Participants will explore and construct highly articulated material assemblies through computer-aided manufacturing, mold making, and casting. Attendance will be capped at 12 to provide each participant maximum dedicated time with instructors.

For more information, and to register for this workshop, please visit the modeLab website at:

http://modelab.nu/?p=2400

Bentley, the software developers of GenerativeComponents parametric modeling software, recently published a case study on our D.Gallery project. Check out the Bentley site - we’re the third case study down, or directly link to the pdf here.

Point B has been accepted to the Smart Geometry 2010 Conference in Barcelona this April. We will be participating in the “High Tech Design - Low Tech Construction” cluster.

We’re currently fabricating and installing the armature for the mesh in the Gallery. The armature and mesh form a doubly-curved surface from which artwork will be supported. While the digital models have provide a lot of important information for the fabrication of individual armature and mesh components, we have also put the models to use to generate information we are using for the assembly and on-site construction.

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Final images of the Parametric Stair
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The Dantchik Stair is a parametric model that was built to allow multiple members of the design team a quick, intuitive, and efficient means to study multiple geometric configurations under various constraints.

As a result, the digital model is composed of a number of individual controllers that drive the geometry of the composite stair. To the right is a window that contains each of the planar vertical standards that are linked to the 3d model on the left, each yellow point on the vertical standards can move freely and will update the geometry of the composite stair. Other Variables controlled by either direct manipulation in the model or by a standard slider include: the stringer geometry, the overall stair profile in plan, the tread profiles & dimensions in section, the handrail position, and the riser geometry.

3d composite model on left - vertical standard controllers on right

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Updated photos of the Dantchik Gallery under construction.

View from NorthEast: Concrete ‘Beam’, Prow, North Profile & RS2

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