The Phoenix Estate
East-gate Wharf, Lewes BNP ALP 303 - University project
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Fig 1-5 are axonometric structural diagrams that illustrate the various layer that achieve the translucence of the structure. 1. Stilt structure which the pod sits upon, the main material used is engineered timber. 2. Timber frame that forms the main structure of the pod. 3. Insertion of the internal translucent Silicone-coated ďŹ breglass mem brane 4. Polycarbonate panelling which serves as transparent insulation 5. External translucent Silicone-coat ed ďŹ breglass membrane.
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Above - sketch model illustrating how the pods sit within the existing structure of the sheds. The pods where ďŹ rst modelled in Rhino 3D and then using the
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unroll command were made into nets and printed out on paper and then assembled the shed structure was made by hand from thin lengths of MDF.