the big. the bad. the MEGA. architecture as a global condition.

9.08.2006

Wheel o' Ron

Nate Dicks, Mandi Young, Nicole Carter, Jason Flemming, Melissa Vandiver, Trevor Jordan


The basic focuses of our project are portability, versatility, and privacy. We wanted to pro
vide the occupant with the option of being sealed up for privacy, or occupying the exterior of the space. We maximize these choices by the cylindrical shape: not only does it provide portability, but also the choice to rotate it and occupy it in different ways.

side elevations (wheel is closed)



side sections



front elevation with wheel sealed (left)
front section exposing structure of seat and occupant (right)

Shown in the model and the above front elevation is a sliding door which will contain the monitor and a folding desk. Other proposals for entrance to the enclosed area (one would be chosen based on cost-effectiveness and technical feasability) include zipping into it from the side panel, or making the side panel able to be swung open.




The basic structure would be made of wood, and the sides out of translucent lucite panels. The interior around the structure would be coated in sound-absorbing foam, as well as the exterior seating places. More insulated foam would be placed inside the structure of the seating areas.

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