Tension//compression

Drawing from the talks I've had with Vince, I decided that looking at the hand and its tendons was a worthwhile precedent for this project...since I was dealing with with kinetic members that would be in tension or compression. The tendons can be found on either side of the fingers, that allow a lot of flex while allowing the hand to keep shape.

Back of the hand; palm of the hand

Sample movements of the hand

So onto my site... I was having a bit of trouble finding a proper aerial shot or any kind of map that gives a clear image of the rocks situation. I've marked where the current existing path/staircase is (that leads to the base of the site) however like I said before, it becomes inaccessible during high tide so I'm proposing a raised walkway that will move according to the tidal cycle.

So here's what I have so far (please excuse all the note scribbling): The walkway is fixed with these pod-like shelters that unfold to become more pathways during high-tide (shown in the images below)

Kinetic members, starting to figure out detailing; 3-d exploration

Anyway, where I am now is figuring out how ironing out the form, figuring out the mechanics of the opening and closing (and how to achieve it), connections.

Ahh, we got about 5 days before this is due.

On a side note....does anyone know how to change font size on this blog :S whenever I try to make it smaller...it keeps reverting back to the original font size.

Thanks!