The Fabrications, 3 Models

Fabrication 1, Facade Model 1:30, The Beehive

Concrete Casting, Laser-cutting, Mould making with curved surfaces, Paint

Street Elevation of The Beehive, Complexity in the amount of tiles being laid at various configurations. Around 1100 tiles were painted for assembly.

The modelled awning follows two different S bend curves, all the columns have been specially moulded to follow this S bend profile such that it joins with the awning.

The board formed concrete used in the precedent has been replicated with thin laser cut veneer strips, glued individually to the mould they give the imprint of off form concrete when cast.

The screening concept of the Beehive is captured here, this image replicates the subdued and refracted light rendered on the façade at night, a glowing aura that gives presence to the building.

Fabrication 2, Site Model 1:1000

CNC, Rhino + Fusion 360,Woodworking techniques: Bandsaw, Disc Sander, Sandpaper, Oil Finish

Crafted from solid Kauri Pine Hardwood, the base of the model is produced using CNC whilst woodblocks have been cut precisely to slot into the building pads as excavated in the CNC process.

Care has been placed to ensure the wood blocks align perfectly with the finished edge surface of the wood base, this produces a consistent surface that allows the model being read as a singular piece.

Utilising hardwood and hand craftmanship, produces a model that feels incredible to touch. It is a model that is both aesthetically pleasing and robust.

The site is indicated with Mahogany to create a contrast with the light colour Kauri Pine, both woods are finished with Tung Oil to give a reflective sheen, catching the subtle shades of light.

Topography of the surround site is replicated, with roads milled with indent of 1mm, whilst pathways in the park have been milled at 0.5mm

Wood blocks being sanded at varying heights and sizes. Varying grits of sandpaper have been used to achieve smoothness and a high quality finish so that oil can be applied.

Fabrication 3, Detail Model 1:10

Concrete Casting, Laser-cutting, Mould making, Paint template

Cast as a sculptural object the concrete has been moulded with a 2mm recess on the outer edge.

The tiles are replicated with paint with the use of a laser-cut template.

Side elevation of stair detail showing recess offset of 2mm, acyrlic has to be sanded to an angle of 15 degrees to accommodate this recess.