GIDEON SHERRY I Portfolio
Farmingdale State College: Architechtual Engineering
Architecture Design II
Project 1: Form Follows Function
This project required me to develop a functional bridge using the fundamental idea that Form follows Function. The function in this case was to allow for a 30' x 40' object to pass through the bridge, incorporating movement into the structure. The Form must show a noticeable transformation from the inspiration pieces and incorporate movement derived from 3 mechanical systems. In my project, I modeled the form from Cable-Stay bridges using columns and cables to span the distance, my movement was also mostly inspired by the lever action of scissors and the retracting track of a mechanical rubber stamp.
Design process
Bridges were chosen from different categories to give the greatest variety to the project.
Iron Bridge (UK)
Arch Bridge
Millau Viaduct Bridge (France)
Cable-Stay Bridge
Horace Wilkinson Bridge (US)
Cantalever Bridge
Movement Analogies
These are just simple household tools I chose due to their visual movement. my goal was to break down the movement and implement it into my project.
Scissors
Single Lever action
Rubber Stamp
Spring, Rotation and movement on a sliding track
Retracting Pliers
Movement on track, multiple pivot point lever
Creation process
The development consisted of a couple prototypes that eventually led to the creation of the final product.
3x3 Diagram
2D-Evolution
Final Design
Lever action (scissor) represented by bridge arms.
Gears retracting rail (Stamp) represented by bridge road