SCALE THREE: RE-MAKING BOX.

I tried various ways of simplifying my box to decrease the file complexity. As boolean and trim commands will no longer work with it it proved rather difficult. Using the previously constructed blue and green massing and explode/rebuild i was able to reduce the number of faces significantly but it still seems to be too complex when using multiple in one file.

DRAWING SCANS.

SCALE FOUR: SLIDING COMPONENTS.

SCALE FOUR: RHINO [1]

exploring how previous components can be morphed into occupy-able capsules.

SCALE THREE: DRAWINGS. [1]

Extension of lines from original exploded box drawing.
This being the effect/atmosphere that I want to achieve within the designed retail space.  It should be an extension of the box itself but lighter and not detracting from the jewellery itself.

SCALE THREE: WUNDERKAMMER RESEARCH.

"A movement known as Mannerism also arose in the early 16th century, and both art and collecting began to favour the unusual, the bizarre, and the ambiguous. Collections (also referred to as cabinets) were formed that were far more wide ranging than those of the 15th-century studiolo and whose purposes were more scientific than humanistic. North of the Alps these were known as Kunstkammern or Wunderkammern, from Kunst (“man-made objects”), Wunder (“natural curiosities”), and Kammern (“chambers, rooms”)."
Source: Britannica


http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/kuns/hd_kuns.html

http://pesco.net/britannica_wunderkammern.html

http://www.suite101.com/content/the-cabinet-of-curiosities-a10793

SCALE FOUR: DRAWINGS. [3]

Exploration into how the 'elevator' components connect and are able to move in relation to each other without simply falling.
One option is to make a more structural and mechanical appearing system where two vertical steel rods connected at their furtherest point with a horizontal rod act as a stopper when they meet the component below.
Secondly is the idea of layered panes of glass which slide against each other, a lip on the edge of one pane pulling the next into motion, much like a rock and pinion lift. This would allow the space to concertina open and closed all the while achieving a completely enclosed space. This would also increase fragmentation of the surface of the structure allowing more interesting refraction and shadow patterns both within and outside of the space.

EXPLOSION OF BOX COMPONENTS.

animation of explosion/movement of the box (and now elevator) components.

JEWELLERY BOX PRINTS CONTINUED.

example of second layer of components for jewellery box.
this slots into one of the base pieces previously posted.

COLOUR: WHY THE WORLD ISN'T GREY.

Colour: Why the World Isn't Grey. Hazel Rossotti. p26-34; 44-47.

I am particularly interested in the way in which light behaves with glass of differing thicknesses and densities and the way in which the movement of light is diagrammatically mapped in the form of refraction diagrams.

SCALE FOUR: DRAWINGS. [2]

Sectional drawing showing structure in relation to the ground plane (mid-way up its height). This allows travel both above and below ground, the later of which i envisage would lead to an underground train system or something similar. The upper half would act as a lightwell to the spaces below.

SURFACE TENSION.

A soap bubble is a very thin film of soapy water that forms a sphere with an iridescent surface. Soap bubbles can help solve complex mathematical problems of space as they will always find the smallest surface area between points or edges. They usually last only for a few moments until they burst either on their own or when coming in contact with another object. Due to their fragile nature bubbles have also became a synonym for something that is attractive, yet insubstantial. 

Surface Tenison. Pilot Magazine. Issue 05. 2011. p130-137.
Photography by Derek Henderson + Tom Robertson.
Bubble-ologist - Natasha Yusoff

SCALE FOUR: DRAWINGS.[1]

A2 drawing over previous exploded jewellery box. To be considered as a form of vertical transport with some components being fixed and others acting as elevators. These are connected in a spiral motion by what could be a series of staircases or escalators.

CENTRE FOR FILM AND VISUAL MEDIA RESEARCH.

at London's Birkbeck College.
by Surface Architects.

links to jewellery box but on much larger scale.
fragmentation of volume yet fits together perfectly like a puzzle.
use of colour to give sense of volume and direction.

source: surface architects.

existing retail [12]

Creative Real Estate Window Showcase (London)




offsetting of various opaque volumes, gives sense of depth.
source: the cool hunter.

existing retail [11]

Tom Fruin’s Outdoor Sculpture - Kolonihavehus

link to jewellery prototype two through creation of coloured shadows on surrounding surfaces.
source: the cool hunter.

existing retail [10]

shelving.

similar sense of changes in scale.

book --> shelf--> room/building.

existing retail [9]

Aesop Stores. by MARCH Studio.

Strand Arcade Sydney.

Zurich.

Glass Bottle Store - Adelaide.

Flinders Lane - Melbourne.

various forms of customised shelving/displaying often using offset surfaces in order to display much smaller product. this is then placed within a larger again complimentary- designed interior.

existing retail [8]

Patrick Cox - Tokyo.

source: the cool hunter.

existing retail [7]

Delicatessen - Tel Aviv.

use of textured material - custom perforated, back-lit pegboard. with hooks it gives the sense of depth and volume.
source: the cool hunter.