Our fabrication proposal modifies our architectural proposal by replacing our columns with a reciprocal frame and altering all member sizes to be made with the available MPP scraps of which we will use solely 1.75" thick MPP to create square cross section members. Reviewers were primarily concerned with the lack of function of our proposal... Continue Reading →

The biggest learning outcome for this midterm review was experimenting with the different types of connections to make our design work. We worked with both 2D and 3D models and found the different outcomes for both and how to even add dimension with the different types of angled cuts on each member. As we spent... Continue Reading →

In reflection of the midterm review, we are confident in the direction of the project. The feedback overall about the canopy design was largely hesitant. Many reviewers were non convinced that the column connection was enhancing the overall design. The bridge design was well received, but the walking surface and guardrails left some to be... Continue Reading →

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Our team has has been investigating the conditions and limitations of a rose shaped reciprocal system. The system we are working with provides mainly two unique challenges firstly being that it is constrained to a singular n-sided polygon as it's footprint, like a dome and secondly that it's shape is directly linked to the member... Continue Reading →

Work by: Honour Colby, Payton Narancic, Connor Rich and Ted Stephenson Perspective from park Our stage is located in Eugene Oregon as a performance space for local student bands. As Oregon university students, we have attended house shows that result in trashed front yards and angry neighbors. This transportable timber structure provides a safe and... Continue Reading →

The Eugene Saturday Market Amphitheater is a seasonal installation meant to provide a performance space for local artists and bands in the Eugene Saturday Market during the spring/summer time. While the structure's primary purpose is to serve artists and therefore act as the focal point within the market, the bandshell can also serve a variety... Continue Reading →

by Ryan Decius, Dylan O'Brien, Simone O'Halloran, and Talina Nelson Our stage is located in Telluride, Colorado, specifically designed for the Telluride Jazz Festival. However, there are a multitude of other festivals that occur in Telluride between May and October that the stage could be used for. The plan, section, and elevation of this stage... Continue Reading →

Group Three: Amanda Stanton, Ashley Miller, Grayson Wright, Kristian Walker. Some claim that the theatre and the art of performance is dying, but we could not disagree more. There are many ways in which local community theatre is important, ranging from furthering education to self-expression, introducing change, and more. From the beginning, our team knew... Continue Reading →