ARCH 382 Assignment 1 - Objects in Motion

The idea of this project is to select a component of a building that is static and redesign it so that it moves with power or by human assistance.

I chose to have a dining room that could extrude out of the buidling to allow for extra space when entertaining a larger than usual group. Metaphorically similar to a leaf in a table. The table can enlarge to accomodate larger groups when needed and can be returned to a smaller, more efficient size when done. As well, the extruded volume is visible from the outside of the building to allow an approaching visitor to see that the space is activated.

I examined the concept of gears and gear ratios to understand the possibilities of human powered assistance to make the volume move. As well, I incorporated a moment arm to add more to the "mechanical advantage".

This project was just a short, introductory assignment into the the concept of mechanics and machines...