4. Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread
musculoskeletal pain
accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood is-
sues. Researchers believe that fibrmyalgia amplifies painful
sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain
signals.
Possible Causes: genetics, physical trauma, surgery, infec-
tion, significant psychological stress
*Women are much more likely to develop fibromyalgia
than are men.
EFFECTS ON BODY SYSTEMS
Widespread pain. Constant dull ache lasting for at least
three months on both sides of the body, above and below
the waist.
Fatigue. Often awaken tired. Sleep disruption or disorders.
Cognitive difficulties. Inability to focus on mental tasks.
Other problems. May also experience depression, head-
aches, TMJ, and pain or cramping in the lower abdomen.
DIAGNOSIS
Patient exhibits tenderness in 11 of 18 identified trigger
points
CONDITION ASSESSMENT: FYBROMYALGIA
5. Trigger Point
Complex
Trigger Points (a)
close to the cen-
ter of the muscle
fibre and (b) in
microscopic de-
tail shoping how
sarcomeres of the
involved fibres are
longer and thinner
than those of unin-
volved fibres.
Tender Points, Trigger Points or “Fibro” Spots
6. Fibromyalgia Treatment Options
TREATMENTS
Medication:
Pain relievers
Antidepressants
Anti-seizure drugs
Self-care:
Reduce stress
Get enough sleep
Exercise regularly
Pace yourself
Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Alternative Options:
Acupuncture
Massage therapy
Yoga and tai chi
Counseling Therapy
Support Groups
7. Massage therapy was rated
the best fibromyalgia treat-
ment option by patients.
Benefits include:
• Increased blood circula-
tion to muscles, allowing
for faster muscle repair
• increased flexibility
• Increased range of motion
• decreased stress and de-
pression
• Reduced pain
• Reduced stiffness
• Improved sleep patterns
(Right) Static Pressure and Pin
and Stress methods
9. Illustration of muscle fibers with trigger points
• Muscle strands represent timeline
• Trigger points represent pain specific to fibromyalgia
• Darkness to light (left to right) symbolizes coming out of the fog after treatment in various forms (e.g. yoga, meditation,
support groups and massage therapy
Collage
11. THE BUILDING
• Clear views and direct light
• Gap between adjacent building
• Wide sidewalks with some obstacles
• Ornate facade, particularly over entry
• Busy signage
THE BL0CK
• Soft awnings and
plants
• Rough facades
• Ornate (non-smooth)
lamp posts
• Obstacles (e.g. street
carts, cobblestones) line
the path
12. GROUP
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENTRY
OTHER
MEDICAL SUPPORT
SERVICE/STORAGE
MEDICAL
AREA DIAGRAM
Scale: 1/8” = 1’-0”
Lobby
200sf
Director’s
Office
100sf
Administrative
Area
300sf
Janitor’s Closet (UL)
25sf
Medtation
150sf
Linen Room
40sf
Toilets
80sf
Shower/Lockers
300 sf
Sauna
180sf
Examination
Room
120sf
Massage Therapy
Room
150 sf
Janitor’s Closet (LL)
25sf
Practitioner’s
Office
110sf
Nurse’s Station
50sf
Medical Supplies
Storage
50sf
Toilets
80sf
Linen Room
40sf
Yoga Room
750sf
Storage
50sf
GROUP
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENTRY
OTHER
MEDICAL SUPPORT
SERVICE/STORAGE
MEDICAL
FYBROMYALGIA PATIENT USAGE
Lobby
Director’s Office
Administrative Area
Janitor’s Closet (UL)
Meditation
Linen Room
Toilets
Shower/Lockers
Sauna
Examination Room
Massage Therapy
Janitor’s Closet (LL)
Practitioner’s Office
Nurse’s Station
Medical Storage
Toilets
Linen Room
Yoga Room
Storage
High - Med - Low
No Usage
KEY:
GROUP
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENTRY
OTHER
MEDICAL SUPPORT
SERVICE/STORAGE
MEDICAL
SOUND DIAGRAM
Lobby
Director’s Office
Administrative Area
Janitor’s Closet (UL)
Medtation
Linen Room
Toilets
Shower/Lockers
Sauna
Examination Room
Massage Therapy
Janitor’s Closet (LL)
Practitioner’s Office
Nurse’s Station
Medical Storage
Toilets
Linen Room
Yoga Room
Storage
Bright Noise
Moderate Noise
Muffled Noise
GROUP
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENTRY
OTHER
MEDICAL SUPPORT
SERVICE/STORAGE
MEDICAL
NATURAL LIGHT DIAGRAM
Lobby
Director’s Office
Administrative Area
Janitor’s Closet (UL)
Medtation
Linen Room
Toilets
Shower/Lockers
Sauna
Examination Room
Massage Therapy
Janitor’s Closet (LL)
Practitioner’s Office
Nurse’s Station
Medical Storage
Toilets
Linen Room
Yoga Room
Storage
Minimal Natural
Light Required
Maximum Natural
LIght Required
Moderate Natural
Light Required
THROUGH THE LENS OF A FIBROMYALGIA SUFFERER
• The outside world is harsh and one big blur
• Surfaces are rough and unfriendly
• Pain is everywhere
• Clear paths are important
• Well marked, warm, inviting spaces are helpful
Area Diagrams
13. GROUP
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENTRY
OTHER
MEDICAL SUPPORT
SERVICE/STORAGE
MEDICAL
VIEW DIAGRAM
Lobby
Director’s Office
Administrative Area
Janitor’s Closet (UL)
Medtation
Linen Room
Toilets
Shower/Lockers
Sauna
Examination Room
Massage Therapy
Janitor’s Closet (LL)
Practitioner’s Office
Nurse’s Station
Medical Storage
Toilets
Linen Room
Yoga Room
Storage
Minimum Visibility
in/out
Moderate visibility
in/out
Maximum visibility
in/out
GROUP
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENTRY
OTHER
MEDICAL SUPPORT
SERVICE/STORAGE
MEDICAL
TEMPERATURE DIAGRAM
Lobby
Director’s Office
Administrative Area
Janitor’s Closet (UL)
Medtation
Linen Room
Toilets
Shower/Lockers
Sauna
Examination Room
Massage Therapy
Janitor’s Closet (LL)
Practitioner’s Office
Nurse’s Station
Medical Storage
Toilets
Linen Room
Yoga Room
Storage
tv
u
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v v v
t
u
Higher Temps Required
Lower Temps Required
Adjustable Temps Required
GROUP
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENTRY
OTHER
MEDICAL SUPPORT
SERVICE/STORAGE
MEDICAL
OCCUPANCY DIAGRAM
Lobby
Director’s Office
Administrative Area
Janitor’s Closet (UL)
Medtation
Linen Room
Toilets
Shower/Lockers
Sauna
Examination Room
Massage Therapy
Janitor’s Closet (LL)
Practitioner’s Office
Nurse’s Station
Medical Storage
Toilets
Linen Room
Yoga Room
Storage
1-2 Occupants
6+ Occupants
3-5 Occupants
GROUP
ADMINISTRATIVE
ENTRY
OTHER
MEDICAL SUPPORT
SERVICE/STORAGE
MEDICAL
DRESS DIAGRAM
Lobby
Director’s Office
Administrative Area
Janitor’s Closet (UL)
Medtation
Linen Room
Toilets
Shower/Lockers
Sauna
Examination Room
Massage Therapy
Janitor’s Closet (LL)
Practitioner’s Office
Nurse’s Station
Medical Storage
Toilets
Linen Room
Yoga Room
Storage
Street Clothes &
Shoes Worn
15. PRECEDENTS
FINAL JOINT MODEL
Great Mosque
Djenne, Mali
Depression - Hope
Masisa Lab Hotel Vitale by Colum McCartan of
McCartan Design.
Fog - Clarity
Comfort/SoothEnvelope/Surround
Tension - Calm
16. Clarity: Integrative Health Center for treating Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is characterized by muscular tension at specific tri
who suffer from it to exist in a mental fog. The rhythm of the mu
within the health center. Patients will experience smooth and g
condition and the harshness of the exterior.
CONCEPT
Threshold Studies/Models
Threshold Model 1:
Fog to Clarity
Threshold Model 2:
Tension to Calm
17. igger points on the body, resulting in chronic pain, causing those
uscle fibers and trigger point nodules inspire paths and openings
gentle circulation through the space which offers relief from their
Threshold Model 3:
Rough to Smooth
Threshold Model 4:
Knotted to Relaxed
37. Indoor Environmental Quality
• Smooth and rounded surfaces
• Sound dampening finishes
• Spacious and efficiently organized plan for
ease of movement
• Indoor garden in lobby area
• Materials with low toxicity/VOC emmissions
• Thermally organized program zones
Warm Zone
Cool Zone
Moderate Zone
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C Custom N None
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internal lampholder snoot and clear solite lens. It is designed
for flangeless installation in wood or stone ceilings. Rapid
relamping is made possible by flipping the lamp carriage
down below the ceiling.
FEATURES:
•Aluminum 4”x4” square pyramidal trim with Solite lens
•Adjustable accent or downlight capabilities
•Spotlux mechanism allows lockable tilt angles up to 45°
from vertical and full lockable rotation.
•Wattage Options: Max 50W-8”x8” housing or
Max 65W-10”x10” housing. Please specify in matrix.
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•Individual lensing options at lamp
•Additional accessories are available
•Non-IC thermally protected luminaire
NOTES:
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2. Aluminum Heatsink
3. Xicato XTM module
4. Lutron Hi-LUME 1% Dimming
LED Driver
5. Thermal protector
6. Driver box
7. Clear lampholder lens
Solite trim lens
8. 4” pyramidal trim
9. 5/8” GB and 1/8” skim coat
10. Advise which degree for
interchangeable optics (19°, 45°,
65°, beam spreads)
11. Black interior finish and white
trim finish
12. Locking rotation knobs
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1’-5 3/16”
10” X 10” SQ.
4 3/4”
3/4”
NOM.
4 1/8”
2 7/16”
aperture
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12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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11
1’-5 3/16”
10”
Daylight Control
• Direct and indirect daylight in all occupied spaces
• Central skylight
• Direct light in ajor programming areas
• Clerestory windows top walls in core inhabited spaces
• Wall treatments that let control light and shadow through
strategic gaps
• Directed LED spotlighting on feature spaces to highlight
shadow patterns
38. • Cork Tile in dry areas for cushioned walk and sound absorption
• Nonslip, natural (latex) rubber flooring in toilets, showers & locker rooms for sound absorp-
tion and cushioned walk
• Sustainable woods - plywoods, non formaldahide MDF
• Recycled polyester acoustic paneling
• Sageglass gl``azing for thermal and daylight control
MATERIALITY
1
2
3
4
1
2
7
5 6
3
7
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39. Name: FR701 2100 Fabric
Description: 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester
Type: Various Colors; 66” Width
Application: Acoustic panels, room dividers, upholstery
Environmental: durable, colorfast, flame resistant,
sound reduction, recycled
Name: Reholz 3D Moldable Wood Veneer
Description: 100% Natural Wood
Type: Beech, Oak, Maple, Walnut and other wood
types; customizable sizes
Application: product, furniture, automobile industry
parts
Environmental: strength, durable; less material
required because of formable qualities
Name: Sage Glass
Description: Electronically tintable insulating glass for
dynamic light & heat control
Type: .25” glass; custom sizes and types
Application: Windows; curtain wall panels
Environmental: light control; heat control
Name: Nora Flooring
Description: Conductive natural rubber floor tiles
Type: natural latex, 24” X 24”, 12 colors
Application: flooring
Environmental: non-toxic, dissipates static charges,
thermal and acoustic control, durable, soft walkway
Name: Vy-Clad Sculptured Panels
Description: High performance, patterned thermoplas-
tic foils
Type: Custom Patterns, 48” X 96”; 5/8” thick
Application: wall panelling
Environmental: Low VOC emmissions
Name: Vallarex Cork Floating Floor
Description: High Density Cork and MDF
Type: various colors; 12” X 36”; 7/16” thick
Application: flooring, wallcovering
Environmental: non-toxic, durable, biodegradable;
chemically resistant, thermal and sound reduction,
cushioned walkway
Name: Upholstery Foam
Description: Natural rubber/latex
Type: Various thickness, width, and firmness
Application: Upholstery, mattresses, pillows
Environmental: natural materials, sound reduction, soft
and ergonomic, durable, biodegradable, bacterial,
mold and mildew resistant
1 7
6
5
4
3
2
42. Dumbo Neighborhood
• Bounded by Hudson Ave. on the east, Fulton St. on the West,
John Street/East River on the north and Prospect St, on the south
• Annex set between two bridges
• Close Proximity to Brooklyn Bridge Park
• Multiple transportation options to the area: ferry, subway, car,
foot
Solid vs. void: Community access
Observation: Immediate Area
Rough vs. Smooth
• Lack of foot traffic and other business that encourage com-
munity engagement
• Easy access to populated areas
• Charm of historic nieghborhood and cobblestone streets
SITE ANALYSIS
43. Solid vs. void: Opportunity for Community Engagement
Annex Interior
• Window display from exterior does not
engage community/passersby
• General lack of foot traffic at
immediate intersection as viewed
from interior
Annex Exterior
44. Another
Land
1968
Granite
10 1/8 x 50 7/8 x 49 1/2
Emergent
1971
Aji Granite
5 7/8 x 19 1/8 x 19 1/16
Young
Mountain
1970
Aji Granite
13 3/8 x 17 5/8 x 13 1/4
Whet Stone
1970
Granite
4 3/4 x 43 x 34
SCULPTURE ANALYSIS: ANOTHER LAND BY ISAMU NOGUCHI
45. Plan and Sections Diagrams
When I refer to it as land sculpture, this is what I mean - water flow,
nature’s passage.
- Isamu Noguchi
52. DALLE DE VERRE - Glass Slab
• Fractured Edges
• Prismatic Effect
• Set in precast matrix of concrete and epoxy resin or other
material
Queens Hall
of Science
by Wallace K.
Harrison
WARI MODOSHI わり もど
Splitting and Returning
CONCEPT
• Patchwork of colors
• Absorbing it’s environment
• Moveable, distributable
AN AUTHENTIC SPACE THAT MAINTAINS ITS HISTORIC IMPERFECTIONS WHILE
EMPLOYING THE ANCIENT JAPANESE TECHNIQUE OF WARI MODOSHI TO
EXPLORE VOIDS AS VIEWING MECHANISMS.
COLOR AND TRANSPARENCY IS USED ON GLASS SURFACES
TO REFLECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY.
“The movement of
each piece is vivid,
colored by the lives
of those who have
touched it.”
- Atsuo Okamoto
“turtle” project
53. Victoria Center, Bucharest, Romania
by PZP Arhitectura
Photo of window in
Noguchi Museum
Taken by Michelle Marshall
Stone Splitting Pro-
cess used in Wari
Modoshi
Area Diagram
By Ivy Lee
Stairs at Government Offices in Brasilia by Oscar
Neimeyer
PRECEDENTS
58. National Academy Museum: 1083 Fifth Avenue - New York
Galleries/Collections:
The National Academy Museum holds
one of the world’s largest collections of
American art. Housed in an historic town-
house on 5th Avenue, the Museum’s per-
manent collection is comprised entirely
of artist-donated works. The body of the
Museum’s work—over 7,000 pieces—has
been collectively built by the nation’s
most prominent artists and architects.
Current Exhibitions:
• Miriam Schapiro, A Visionary
• An American Collection
• Method Order Metric
• Contemporary Highlights from the
Collection
Analysis:
The National Academy Museum attempts to fea-
ture the work of their students through the years. It
is a beautiful space which, unfortunately competes
with the art and the curators failed to assemble
and feature the art in a way that draws the public
there. Instead, one leaves
confused and uninspired.
MUSEUM STUDY
59. Failures:
• Reception focuses on donors rather than art
• Space/elaborate finishes often compete with the art - and win
• Organization of art is not clear and some galleries do not mark or explain the pieces
• Other art is not at eye level and explanations are too wordy and uninteresting
• Wall colors are poorly chosen and don’t feature the art
• Quality of lighting is chunky and poorly directed; does not utilize natural lighting to its
benefit
• Spaces are not always contiguous making galleries feel disconnected
• Feature art (e.g. Louise Bourgeois) is hidden in back gallery. There is no anticipation for
content of the next space
Successes:
• The space itself is beautiful
• John Portman Gallery (Method Order Metric Exhibition) keeps presentation simple and
puts sculptures at eye level
60. NEUE GALERIES: 1048 Fifth Avenue - New York
Galleries/Collections:
The collection includes painting, sculp-
ture, works on paper, decorative arts,
and
photographs created in Austria and Ger-
many 1890 -1940. Austrian material em-
phasizes the
relationship between fine and decorative
arts in Vienna circa 1900. German art fo-
cuses on
important movements of the early 20th
century
61. Failures:
• Photos are prohibited, as are children, and the exhibits are not interactive.
Successes:
• There is a “buzz” of people waiting to get in that creates curiosity
• The entrance is grand and inviting - makes good use of interior features
• Organization of the art is fascinating; grouping pieces together by similarities in con-
tent and style
• Explanations of exhibitions are simple, informative and well written, giving readers in-
sight into intent, influences and inspiration
• Color and lighting choices are bold and impeccable
Analysis:
Everything the Neue Galeries does intentionally highlights the art in the simplest of ways.
It does not over explain, but explains enough. Instead of letting the space overwhelm
the art, it uses the space to feature the art.
62. Floor 1 Floor 2
Strengths
Weaknesses
• Lecture and Classroom 1 by win-
dows to engage community
• People who come to use the toilet
will see exhibit
• Light for staff and director offices
• Exhibit space creates a path that
connects floors 1 and 2
• Classroom 2 seems crowded with
Lecture/conference room
• East wall space not well used
• Info and seating on the diagonal is
more engaging overall
• Both lecture and classroom space
are on windows to inegage com-
munity
• Exhibit space on both floors
• More spacious layout/more room for
circulation
• Elevator is easily accessible to art
handling and storage as well as exit
doors for art movement
• Elevator is rather hidden
• light
Massing Study 1
Massing Study 2
Programming Floor
Plan
Level 1
Programming Floor
Plan
Mezzanine Level
Floor 1 Floor 2
Strengths
Weaknesses
63. • Stair more accessible from front
entry
• Lecture/board room is a more
square shape
• Classroom and administrative space
is rather isolated on mezzanine
• Long traverse from freight entrance
to art storage
Massing Study 4
• Lecture and classroom space is win-
dowed
• Lecture and classroom space on
separate floors
• Stair is prominent and can be fea-
tured or used to highlight main ex-
hibit piece
• Exhibit space spread througout
floors
• Art storage is easily accessible to el-
evator and freight entrance
• Open layout
• Toilets are easily accessible to guests
and staff
• No elevator space on mezza-
nine/2nd floor (but can be easily
reconfigured)
Massing Study 3
Strengths
Weaknesses
Floor 1 Floor 2
Floor 1 Floor 2
Strengths
Weaknesses
64. Exhibiting examples of Jap-
anese Wari Modoshi tech-
nique from various artists
alongside one another. Fo-
cus will be on understand-
ing the technique itself and
how it is carried out in differ-
ent ways and with different
mediums.
As a result of visiting several museums, the most suc-
cessful characteristics that aligned with th`e design
goals for the Noguchi Annex will be intentionally cu-
rated as follows:
• Creating curiousity from the exterior of the building
• Inviting entrance with a well marked and logical
flow through the space
• Minimal Explanation on object identification cards
• Well written, succinct and engaging explanation
board(s) to introduce the technique
• Various display methods employed: hanging from
ceiling, hanging on wall, vitrine and floor display
Exhibition Flow Diagram
65. Another Land
Isamu Noguchi
1968
Granite
10 1/8 x 50 7/8 x 49 1/2
Untitled
Unknown
Ceramics Museum
Ceramic
Approx. 48” x 48”
Turtle
Atsuo Okamoto
2001-2003
Granite
24” x 16” x 48”(h)
Tea Bowl
Dosai or Doraku
19th C.
Raku Clay Black Glaze, Gold Lacquer
5 1/4 x 4 3/4 in
Floorplan -Exhibit Area
Scale 1/2” = 1’ - 0”
78. 1 / View from Mezzanine toward Entrance
2 / View from Exterior Corner of Main Street and Water Street
3 / View from Elevator toward Entrance
4 / View from Lobby Seating toward Center
79. 5 / View from Mezzanie toward Center
6 / View from Center toward Staircase and Restrooms
7 / View from Director’s Office to Center and Mezzanine
8 / View of Director’s Office with light from Mezzanine
81. Lobby/Support
Community Spaces
Administration
KEY
More flexible
Less Flexible
Chair
Storage
Coat
Check Circulation
Information Desk
& SeatingStairsElevator
Art Handling/
Storage
Storage/Copy/
PrinterStaff OfficesDirector’s Office
Lecture Hall/Conference RoomClassroomClassroom
Exhibit Space(s)
Circulation
ADA Toilet ADA Toilet
Janitor’s Closet
82. Circulation
338 sf
Coat Check
50 sf
ADA Toilet
75 sf
Information Desk
& Seating
100 sf
Stairs
100 sf
Elevator
100 sf
ADA Toilet
75 sf
Art Handling/Storage
100 sf
Storage/Copy/Printer
100 sf
Staff Offices
150 sf
Director’s Office
100 sf
Janitor’s Closet
75 sf
Chair
Storage
50 sf
Lecture Hall/Conference Room
300 sf
Classroom
200 sf
Classroom
200 sf
Exhibit Space(s)
900 sf
Total Program SF = 2675 SF
Total Project SF = 3350 SF
Existing Floor Space = 2885 SF
Necessary Mezzanine Space = 465 SF
Lobby/Support = 500 SF
Community Spaces = 1725 SF
Administration = 400 SF
Circulation
338 sf
AREA DIAGRAMCirclulation = 675 SF
83. Coat
Check
ADA Toilet
Information Desk
& Seating
Stairs Elevator
ADA Toilet
Art Handling/
Storage
Storage/Copy/
Printer
Staff OfficesDirector’s Office
Janitor’s Closet
Chair
Storage
Lecture Hall/Conference RoomClassroomClassroom
Exhibit Space(s)
ADJACENCIES
84. THE VISITOR
Possible Paths
Possible Pause
THE STAFF THE CURATOR
Possible Direction
Possible Paths
Possible Pause
Possible Direction
Possible Paths
Possible Pause
Possible Direction
User Experience
85. PLACES PEOPLE GO
Lecture Hall
Information Desk
Lobby Seating
Art and Chair Storage
Exhibit Space
Classrooms
Offices
Restrooms
Elevator
Exhibit Space
86. 1a, b, c / Thermally Insulated Tinted Glass
UP
UP
UP
N
WATER STREET
MAINSTREET
2 / Wool Felt
3 / Granite
4 / Ferrock
1a
4
2
1b
2
5 7
9
98
3
1c
7
Structure / Concrete
Materials
87. 7 / Brent Comber Shattered
5 / Herman Miller Chair One
6 / Steelcase Max Stacker
8 / Sebastopol Tables
9 / Steelcase Adjustable
Height Workstations
6
2
2
7
7
4
4
1c
1c
1c
90. DETAIL: JOINT STUDY
Practical study to
understand the
process of joining
cement (or ferrock)
with glass.
• Study 1 joined
materials at face
of concrete with
a peg through a
drilled hole in the
glassplanation on
object identifica-
tion cards
• Study 2 explored
glass placed in a
concrete groove
• Study 3 involved
laying glass flush
between notched
concrete at each
side.
• Study 4 embed-
ded glass in con-
crete as concrete
was poured be-
tween shaped
glass set in a bed
of sand with a
wooden form
around it.
Study 1 Study 3Study 2
91. Study 4: Chosen for final joint study with actual materials Trial 1: Failure
Concrete too thin and
not reinforced
Trial 2: Success:
Concrete laid thicker
and reinforced with
stiiff metal wire
92. Final Model Results and Learnings:
• Various levels of rough
vs. smooth finsh can be
accomplished with troweling
or different form materials
• Concrete works better in
compression rather than
tension. Therefore it must be
reinforced with stiff wire or
steel when used in compres-
sion and joining corners
• To embed glass, concrete
must be thicker and wrap
around the edge.
• Accomplishing a
consistent finish requires skill
and experience.
