22HM_X05

The hanging model explores the effect of natural deformation on different types of mesh surfaces composed of regular wooden sticks and metal rings. The acrylic cubic structure that hangs the model adopts the same triangular grid system, projecting the unfolded version of the undulating mesh surface below. Three variants of mesh surfaces are experimented with and studied, including grid systems of denser units, more dispersed regular units, and a more free-form pattern grid that emerges unit scales of both of the former systems. These different systems allow us to change the length and weight of each unit, matching the core logic of this hanging model. With each mesh surface system, two iterations of hanging models are created by manipulating the hanging points at the intersections of the stick joints. Hence, we have successfully tested the systems by controlling different numbers and positions of control points, creating central control points, and forming twisted surfaces.