The goal of the project was to combine traditional construction techniques, in this case mud construction, with advanced calculations and analysis to obtain maximum accuracy in design and functionality.

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After experimenting with the material and understanding the time at our disposal, we decided to build a three-legged dome that would serve as a bench in the sculpture garden.

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The form finding, which is usually in the planning stages, came here as the first stage, with the understanding that dealing with irregular material will produce a form that is not necessarily symmetrical. After finding the initial shape, the arches were accurately measured and inserted into the computer for accurate analysis and calculation in order to find the correct thickness and material for the entire dome.

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After the analysis, we were able to understand how the shape would behave in the continuation of the construction. Following this, we decided on the different layers of mud we would use and the thickness required for each point. In the end, the overall thickness of the dome did not exceed 7 cm (in the legs), but it could still carry more than 200 kilograms.

 

The project was created as part of a 10 day AA 'visiting school' in Lion, France.

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Advisers: Stephanie Chaltiel, Suryansh Chandra, Wilfredo Carazas, Philippe Liveneau, Amal Abu Daya

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Year: 2015

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Team Members:  Daein Cheong, Chloe' Lecesne, Lior Skoury