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Our final project investigates how a wooden joint can be repeated and aggregated to form a much larger architectural structure. Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese Chidori toys, we developed a single unit consisting of four wood slabs, each with unique notches, that together act as the modular block for the entire system. By exploring how this module behaves when stacked and extended both vertically and horizontally, we assembled larger spatial configurations that demonstrate both structural logic and formal possibility.

This project continues the concepts explored in our previous assignments. In Assignment 1, we experimented with two hovering masses supported by a delicate network of slender sticks, focusing on balance and the visual contrast between heavy and light elements. Assignment 2 shifted toward material density, as we designed a water tank and shading structure composed of numerous sticks, slots, and vertical planes. The final project synthesizes these earlier explorations while moving toward a more realistic and producible outcome. Instead of treating sticks and planes abstractly, we refined the proportion and joinery with a specific wooden module, allowing us to design a system that could be more feasibly fabricated at multiple scales.