The finished screen acting perfectly as and artistic installation aswell as a functional barrier taking care of all the presented practicalities.
Posted 15 May 2014 21:33
Once the main body of hats were up we began the side which seems to grow upward. We had to construct the screen in sections so that we could avoid damaging the old tile walkway.
Posted 15 May 2014 21:33
Once we were inside the tunnel we could sense the screens sculptural nature
Posted 15 May 2014 21:30
The net responded well to the weight but once we tightened the straps it became more proportionate.
Posted 15 May 2014 21:29
Testing the first layer of hats to check how the net responds to their weight.
Posted 15 May 2014 21:28
Double story Scaffolding assembled and tested. We aimed for the net to be unnoticeable and in this image it achieves this by being nearly invisible.....
Posted 14 May 2014 21:23
All 3 bays hoisted into position and await tweaking once we begin to add weight in the form of our screen.
Posted 14 May 2014 21:19
Eight ratchet straps holding each bay of the net working well. Once the weight of the screen is added the straps will allow us to tighten the net if there is and sag.
Posted 14 May 2014 21:16
Net set out with perimeter rope threaded and bracing straps attached ready to be hoisted very carefully......
Posted 14 May 2014 21:13
5.2m batterns moved into position and ready to be strapped down...
Posted 14 May 2014 21:10
Air propulsion calculated and concept model tested we concluded:
FAN + FEATHERS = MESS
FAN + FEATHERS = MESS
Posted 12 May 2014 19:51
Original concept for a air propelled screen of feathers :)
Posted 12 May 2014 19:47