Genesis
Genesis
Genesis
Fluid simulation and dynamics
Rationalization
Exploded view
Surfacing
Volume to be machined
Group of pieces nº5
Model
Layers of material for each of the parts of the Splash
The six groups of pieces
From the digital file to the piece of expanded polystyrene
First phase of sanding
Internal structure
Internal structure (detail)
Production
Production
Second phase of sanding
Painting
Painted piece
Reflections
Transport
Supporting structure...
... to be lift up
Supporting structure and first piece
Mounting
Mounting
Mounting
The team
Science meets Poetry (Splash making of),
Zaragoza
To give shape to this concept PROGRAM COLLECTIVE turned to particles software to simulate extreme physical forces (like gravity, wind, heat) acting on liquid water. We selected a visually provocative moment as the base for subsequent stages of realization. This fluid dynamics digital model was translated into mesh software and finally to solid software which allowed structural calculations needed to hang the array of 134 pieces from cables. The solid model was then 3D printed as a 1:20 prototype, which guided the final fabrication. Each of the 134 shapes comprising the SPLASH was “sculpted” through digital CAD-CAM cutting with smoothing and polishing and special mirror effect finishing.
INSTALLATION
Years:
2006-2008
Client:
Expo Zaragoza 2008
Situation:
Zaragoza, Spain
Area:
10.000 M2
Concept:
PROGRAM COLLECTIVE / Mona Kim, Todd Palmer, Olga Subirós, Simon Taylor
Design and Direction:
PROGRAM COLLECTIVE / Mona Kim, Todd Palmer, Olga Subirós, Simon Taylor
Production:
Production: LUNATUS
Production of Splash: PQC
Audiovisual Production: HLA