B4. design detailing

The arm components went through various iterations until I arrived at the conclusion that the supports would slide through an opening in the center. I needed this joint to be strong enough to withstand the pressure caused from the bottom plate sliding up the spine. I also wanted to reduce the amount of components and waste, therefore installing hinges for each arm wouldn’t surfice. With this final version, the model’s waste is decreased and the fabrication process made easier. Now all the rotations throughout the model will occur within the pin connections which are extremely durable.

The idea of the exhibition is for multiple models to be wall mounted and displayed around the perimeter of the room. This would allow multiple viewers to interact and activate the model without distraction. I wanted the interaction between viewers and the model to be an intimate and individual experience, therefore allowing each user an opportunity to use the mechanism themselves would facilitate that.