As this is for a client presentation, I'm more so interested in either built product design [IE cars, planes, boats, etc.] or theoretical projects [1-1 fabrication, not renders]. But NOT precedent images of work by other architects.
It could be images of the fabrication or installation processes or final shots in situ, the only real stipulation is that it should be sexy!
Of course there is Google, but I thought some people might have a few bright ideas or knowledge of projects I haven't considered.
is GFRC emergent? my first arch gofer job was for a run-of-the-mill arch office specializing in silicon valley office buildings in the mid 80's; they used those panels all day long.
Not sure f there's anything sexy about manufacturing of these materials (especially GFRC and GFRP). In fact, I would describe the process as quite de-appetizing.
It's like looking for images of industrial cow slaughter for a presentation on burgers.
Wood is always a sexy material....that is if you know the species and how the wood is cut and finished along with the detailing...You just have to find a way to make it "Smoke"
I have been working with some Clear Douglas Fur 1.25" X 6" and I love the stuff. It is sealed with a citrus, bees wax sealant.....and it smokes. It runs about $4.50 a running foot.
Sexy Materials
Hi All,
I'm looking for sexy sexy images of emergent materials and processes of the following materials:
GRC [Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete]
Stretched fabric membranes [PTFE, Tenara, PVDF]
Stainless Steel
Anodized Aluminum
Glass Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites [GFRP]
Other composites - Corian
As this is for a client presentation, I'm more so interested in either built product design [IE cars, planes, boats, etc.] or theoretical projects [1-1 fabrication, not renders]. But NOT precedent images of work by other architects.
It could be images of the fabrication or installation processes or final shots in situ, the only real stipulation is that it should be sexy!
Of course there is Google, but I thought some people might have a few bright ideas or knowledge of projects I haven't considered.
Thanks in advance!
is GFRC emergent? my first arch gofer job was for a run-of-the-mill arch office specializing in silicon valley office buildings in the mid 80's; they used those panels all day long.
Maybe the material isn't, but perhaps the application fabrication or installation is.
Maybe the material isn't, but perhaps the application fabrication or installation is.
You should also look at Thermedia 0.6B and Prégymax 29.5 from Lafarge.
The former is a low-conductivity lightweight concrete replacement. The latter is a composite plasterboard with a built-in foam backing.
Dobule post, sweet. 'is' = 'should be'*
Thanks, George.
Not sure f there's anything sexy about manufacturing of these materials (especially GFRC and GFRP). In fact, I would describe the process as quite de-appetizing.
It's like looking for images of industrial cow slaughter for a presentation on burgers.
It's for an industrial design company. They're interested in fabrication processes.
3form
You might find relevant images if you search the ARCHITERIALS flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/groups/architerials/
And there are photos in these posts:
http://www.architerials.com/2011/02/stretch-fabric-ceilings-flexible-light-and-fantastic/
http://www.architerials.com/2010/08/3form-ecoresin-panels/
http://www.architerials.com/2010/02/get-lit-lucem-and-litracon/
Cheers,
Alli
Does anyone know what the name of this material is?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50582183@N00/6150754074/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Is it OK if I indulge in a bit of self promotion?
We are making custom relief surfaces in ceramics, corian, resin, wood, and solid aluminum plates: http://www.keithcarlsonstudio.com/
gibson,
that stair looks like some kind of ebonized lumber milled to have heartwood and sapwood.
love the look, the handrail kind of annoys me, though.
Holz... I think it's closer to being black-and-white ibony or possibly even ironwood. But you're right otherwise.
Definitely a fully custom job.
Also, I'd heavily advise you to turn on safe search if you google "black and white ebony" on GIS.
Wood is always a sexy material....that is if you know the species and how the wood is cut and finished along with the detailing...You just have to find a way to make it "Smoke"
I have been working with some Clear Douglas Fur 1.25" X 6" and I love the stuff. It is sealed with a citrus, bees wax sealant.....and it smokes. It runs about $4.50 a running foot.
the 1.25 x 4 runs about a $1.35 a foot....so when economy is a factor...you can almost get the same look in a narrower board.
Just about any material can be "sexy" if used the right way.
http://www.materialicious.com/
"Just about any material can be "sexy" if used the right way."
work it baby, work it .... make it sexy .... its not what you got it how you use it!
my vote is for "pleather" - wait - what is this thread about again?
Pleather used to be called naugahyde, and it wasn't sexy then, either.
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