An architectural façade exploration that allows different control of privacy or solar control. The size of the piece can change depends on the size of the project or the aesthetics searched.
State of the art
The aim of this project was to study a system that allows create customizable wire mesh. In the context of wire mesh, the state of art in this area exists different approaches that are too complicated to install or regular patterns with inefficient uses of the material. Our project takes these points and tries to make a modular product that is efficient in the use of the resource, it creates different patterns, densities and lightness.
This idea provides from the studies of different artist that explore the knitting’s technique, specifically Weft knitting.
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_006-730x452.jpg)
Aesthetical References. Wire [Ruth Asawa. Looped Wire Sculptures][Indira Urrutia. Wir]
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_007-730x292.jpg)
Aesthetical References. Density and knots [Mary Walker Phillips. Lace panel. Art Institute Chicago. 1960s]
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_008-730x359.jpg)
Weft & Warp Knitting
How it works
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_009-730x354.jpg)
Discrete Geometry-related aspects
The logic of design starts from a surface, then the definition of the pattern with a specific density and then the extrapolation of the pieces. Afterwards, this result goes to production and then their installation. We defined seven pieces that allows different density to parametrize diverse shapes, as a Lego system.
This system works with gravity and for the same reason hang from an existing structure. The first row is fixed, and the installation of the pieces is from the top to bottom. The robot has the code for a specific pattern to install one of the 7 pieces in the exact place.
Also, the diameter of the wire change from the top to bottom. At the top is bigger to support the structural weight of the other pieces, a slight reduction to the bottom.
The system has two behavior, the flexibility on the horizontal direction that his union between part is interlocking overlap and in this condition is more rigid. And in their vertical direction that it works like a hinge with the possibility of narrow curves.
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_010-716x1024.jpg)
X axis growth
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/x-growth-2.gif)
X axis growth sequence
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/x-and-y-relation-1.gif)
X axis and Y axis relation
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_011-730x354.jpg)
Y axis growth
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_012-730x302.jpg)
Pieces and assembly logic
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20201102_135946-730x548.jpg)
Study Models
Production
The system has two steps in the process of production. Firstly, bending the wire related to the different pieces, that for the moment is manual. Furthermore, has to consider a deformation in the final result measure. Secondly, the assembly of the pieces over a table where every piece is connected in the same place.
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_014-730x375.jpg)
Production process and part deformation in fabrication
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_015-730x277.jpg)
Final fabrication pieces
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_016-730x284.jpg)
Vertical Flexibility
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/deformation-on-surface.gif)
Deformation on surface
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_017-730x654.jpg)
Horizontal Flexibility
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_018-730x354.jpg)
Discrete Geometry-Density Pattern /Relation between elements
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_019-730x332.jpg)
Pattern Density Analysis
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_020-730x357.jpg)
Diameter adjustment related to z axis
Fabrication / Work Cell
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_021-730x246.jpg)
Feeder & Base Support / Horizontal Assembly
To assembly is necessary a feeder support that can be adapted to different quantities and size of the piece, and base support that work at the same time with a rotation roller that has two functions. First, to press the wire mesh to allow the connection of the piece. Secondly, after the installation of one row, it moves the mesh to repeat the process.
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_022-730x384.jpg)
Work Cell
![MRAC 20/21 studio1_Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda](https://www.iaacblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/studio-1_023-730x290.jpg)
Production Flowchart
Where to go next?
Future development /Different Scales and Shapes
Next Steps
The potential of this project has different next steps to develop:
- Develop complex shapes, reducing or increasing the loops to generate double curvature. Analysis of different scale of products and markets.
- Automatic bending
- On-site assembly
- Storage, sorting and selection of the parts with 3D scanning
- Production on factory v/s on-site production
WIRE STRUCTURE // STUDIO I is a project of IAAC, Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia developed at the Master in Robotics and Advanced Construction in 2020/2021 by:
Students: Alberto Browne, Juan E. Ojeda
Faculty: Alexandre Dubor, Raimund Krenmueller
Faculty Assistant: Roberto Vargas