Project Tag: Steel
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Seismic Engineering Thesis
Design of Self-Centring Moment Resisting Steel Frames: Preliminary Finite Element Analysis for Quasi-Static and Dynamic Tests Through high-fidelity Finite Element Analysis (FEA), this research contributes to the design of Self-Centring Moment-Resisting Steel Frames (SC MRFs) for seismic resilience. As part of the SC-RESTEEL project, it focuses on validating the performance of novel Self-Centring Beam-to-Column Joints…
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Modular Wardrobe
Four principles drive the design of this wardrobe. Longevity, flexibility, design for assembly and disassembly and lastly a legible aesthetic expressing structure. First is achieved through sturdy materials such as mild steel and birch ply. Second is achieved through flexible components allowing for customisation. The design of the steel frame is driven by two concepts;…
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Aluminium and Oak Joints
The IBM Travelling Pavilion is exemplar of lightweight construction and experimentation with material. First designed by RPBW in 1964 and inaugurated in 1984, it pioneered prefabrication and design for disassembly. Attention to detail and structural legibility characterise the project. Two key nodes are of particular importance to the arches of the IBM Travelling Pavilion. One…
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Braced Mobiletto
This project is born thanks to “A Wardian Case”. The reuse of the wardian case steel structure proves simple. Only one set of horizontal steel rods is replaced by 6 longer rods. The three decks are made by gluing small sheets of 9mm birch ply onto vertical strips of the same material. These vertical strips…
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The Baron in the Trees
Inspired by Italo Calvino’s “The Baron in the Trees”, this project calls for the return of the contemporary citizen to the rural by sharing habitats with an arboreal flora and fauna. The technical ambition for the building is to take the form of a tree house. It consists of a nursery in Epping. This nursery…
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Seismic Engineering Dissertation
Impact of Model Uncertainties on the Seismic Response of Eccentrically Braced Steel Frames with Self-Centring Links Throughout the past decade, many damage-free structural systems in the field of seismic design have been proposed. The objective of these systems is to enable structures which remain operational during significant seismic events. This increases the resilience of communities…
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A Reinterpreted Wardian Case
“Wardian case, or vivarium, enclosure with glass sides, and sometimes a glass top, arranged for keeping plants or terrestrial or semi-terrestrial animals indoors. The purpose may be decoration, scientific observation, or plant or animal propagation.” Britannica, 2022 This project is a contemporary reinterpretation of the wardian case in an urban context, allowing for safe and…
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Eton Insulation Factory
Each year the UK spends more than £1bn on patients affected by cold homes. Cold homes and fuel poverty are important issues. The aim of this project is to raise awareness through provocation. The proposal is a factory for the development of a scalable and affordable façade insulation product, applicable to existing buildings. This factory…
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Terracotta Research Facility
This project revisits the Moroccan Funduq by envisioning a contemporary research facility dedicated to innovating terracotta production. A mechanistic building is generated by the assemblage of extruded terracotta elements. The fractal geometry within the facade creates a dynamic, semi-permeable barrier responding to meteorological conditions. A set of vaulted terracotta structures sits atop the building, this…
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Raindrop Instrument
This interactive installation consists of a steel frame hosting 8 platforms, water drippers and medical blood bags, exploring the acoustic qualities of rain and how sound responds to material. Materials found at Bow Creek are subjected to the impact of artificial rain drops. The user interacts with the piece through two channels. Frequencies at which…
Leo Kauntz Moderini 