Emily Fu, Zoe Lu, Kelly Yu, Sophie Zhang

Our model explores structural interdependence through a system of interlocking linear and planar elements. The model is constructed through an interlocking system in which sticks perpendicularly pass through notches on the planar frames. The sticks and notches create multiple points of contact that help evenly transfer and distribute loads across the entire frame structure, where the sticks and the planes brace and held one another in place. 

Form is developed through a series of volumetric iterations. For our first three iterations, each mass is respectively carved by a prism, a semi-cylindrical volume, and a cylindrical volume. These substractions give each mass differentiated characteristics and functions. While the prism and semi-cylinder iterations act as a porous shading structure that filters light, the cylindrical variation functions as a water tank. 

In later configurations, two or three masses are stacked to form more complex assemblies. The shading structures and water tank are overlaid to utilize their structural reciprocity as a larger, more performative architectural system.