DIGITAL FABRICATION
Where innovation meets creativity
WAVE TABLE.
Digital Fabrication encompasses two distinct projects: Tiles 3.0, an academic endeavor, and Wave Table, a personal undertaking. Both projects emerged from the desire to bridge the gap between digital design and physical realization through hands-on exploration of CNC machining techniques.
The Wave Table was a personal project to design and construct the centerpiece table for a dear client. Envisioning a table with contemporary flair and graceful curves, we embarked on creating a shape reminiscent of relaxed fabric. Through meticulous parametric analysis, we extracted the profile curves that would define the 3D solid, ultimately guiding the CNC router in the precise milling of each component. Utilizing skills and techniques acquired at the Digital Fabrication Laboratory, the table pieces were carefully assembled and refined, resulting in a testament to craftsmanship and design ingenuity.
TILES 3.0.
Tiles 3.0 involved the creation of an assembly housing three distinct tiles (12” x 12”), each crafted from a different material. The tiles, designed in 3D, adhered to a subdivision concept, with the concrete tile segmented into 2” x 2” squares, the wooden tile into 1.5” x 1.5” squares, and the plastic tile into 1” x 1” squares.
To accommodate the unique properties and construction methodologies of each material, we employed a variety of CNC techniques, including subtractive milling, waterjet cutting, and thermoforming. The resulting tiles were seamlessly integrated into an overall assembly, precisely accounting for tolerances to ensure a cohesive fit within the larger course assembly.
This project not only honed our technical skills in digital fabrication but also instilled a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in translating digital designs into tangible objects.
