Architecture Foundations I

Clemson University, Fall 2014

Professor Joseph Choma

Using mathematics to create curves in particular locations was the most challenging aspect of this operation. Over 1,000 strings were hand glued onto a basswood frame to create this ruled surface model. A combination of high strength glue secured the strings in place along with notches on the basswood frame. There are 16 surfaces total to create a cohesive curve on all faces. I calculated the position of each string along the edge of each dowel to ensure a smooth curve along each face. This project also had drawings to accompany the 12” x 12” white string model.