Structural Model

London Aquatic Center Structural Model

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Spring 2013 | Professor Mark Cruvellier | In collaboration with Alvaro Alvarez | Special thanks to Stephen Arrowsmith of Arrow Detailing

Assignment: model the structural system of a building of our choosing, showing connections, site context, and construction methods.
 
Solution: 1:200 model of Zaha Hadid Architects’ London Aquatic Center, comprised of 12 custom-fabricated, 3/32 brass I-section beams, soldered into formation using laser-cut jigs. Cross members were soldered using a CNC-milled jig to hold the 12 trusses in place. The pylons and custom-metal feet were made from silicon molds formed from 3D printed copies. Finally, the aspen wood base was also CNC-milled.