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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.

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Iron Bridge (UK)

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Arch Bridge

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Millau Viaduct Bridge  (France)

Cable-Stay Bridge

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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.

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Scissors

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Single Lever action

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Rubber Stamp

Spring, Rotation and movement on a sliding track

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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

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2D-Evolution

Final Design

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Lever action (scissor) represented by bridge arms.

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Gears retracting rail (Stamp) represented by bridge road

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