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Bare Framework for the set model

I soldered the steel elements to create the basic structure of the building/set.

Begining to populate the steel frame

I use mechanical component extracted from an old car. these components represent the machinery that will be in the building.

The model populated

I added Steel flooring and canvas roofing systems to further represent the proposed design.

Set up for filming

Mechanical Sketch

This was my initial sketch showing how the different components from a bike and car may be connected to construct the facade system.

Treated bike parts

The bike parts were stripped of their original paints, this allows for a coherence between components from different bikes.

Positioning of elements

Before starting to work on the parts i roughly assembled them according to the preliminary sketch.

Bike Gears

I extracted the gears and part of the structure from two bikes.

The work station

All of the construction and preparation of the model took place in the workshop at my school.

Bike gear, post-treatment

Here is one of the two bike gears and structure after i had removed the paint using an angle grinder.

Mechanical componants

Here are all the mechanical components of the model allowing the car door facade system to pivot.

Car door

The car doors on the facade will also have all the paint remover using an angle grinder. This process will be done to allow the facade to be as reflective as possible. The indentions of the reflective door facade system is to keep the buildings internal spaces as cool as possible in the hot Mumbai days.

Cog fabrication

The bikes gears and pedals will be use as a handle and gear system to allow the car door to vertically open. This image is one of the cogs i have made using an old bike gear system and steel plate.

Frame and door

To hold the door i had to weld a steel frame together, this frame is not part of the facade system but mimics the secondary structure that attach the facade to the building primary structure.

Frame legs

because of the sheer weight of model it has been design so each component can be disassembled. This has been achieved by using a nut and bold connection instead of a steel weld.

Bike frame to door

The steering folks form a bike have been use to create a hinge allowing for the movement of the door.

Facade hinge

Door connection to hinge

The door closed

At this point the facade mechanise wasn't attached but i have moved the door manually to demonstrate the movement that will take place when the system is complete.

The door open

At this point the facade mechanise wasn't attached but i have moved the door manually to demonstrate the movement that will take place when the system is complete.

The working Progress of the drawing

My work station for the next 5 days.

Planning the Axo

Before construction any part of the image I printed it out to see if it would read as I indented. Figuring out the Axo drawing positing on the board before having it etched onto timber.