ESQUISSE ONE - TRIANGULATION

This project is designed to improve our understanding of geometry with particular emphasis on triangulation. Triangulation is the method most commonly used by designers and architects to ensure structural integrity and strength. Many architects use it today to construct the complex geometric shapes driven by computer aided design.

I created a pyramid with dimensions 100mm x 100mm x 100mm out of 1mm wire and 2mm Bolsa wood. No fixings or glues could be employed, just the bolsa panels and wire elements to hold the pyramid together.


This is the finished product.





This was achieved by combining the elements shown in the image below.



- 1 X base plate of 100 x 100mm
- 4 X triangular panels
- 1 X square wire element
- 4 X triangle wire elements
- 6 X wire pins



The triangular sides were leaned towards one another and the square wire elements and pins inserted to hold the pieces together as shown in the below image.





This top section was then attached to the base using a single triangular wire elements and pin in at each corner to create the finished product as shown below.





The idea behind this design is that the pins hold each of the wire elements together which in turn hold each of the Bolsa wood panels together in the form of the pyramid. Each panel could be individually fashioned to allow for a better fit, eliminating the overhanging edges completely. I think this is a successful result that could be perfected with further design development and refinement.