Inflating Balloons

Since we were interested in the whole inflation idea, we decided to test them on balloons as well.

Recasting Plastic Bags

We decided to try plastic bags to test if the inflation would work.

paper mache experiment

degrees of transparencies.

paper mache water balloons.

simple demonstration showing the layers of paper using a lightbox.

exploring the different textures and transparencies of the mache balloons using LEDs.

lightbox

series of lightbox experiments.

layering translucent materials over a lightbox.

testing the degrees of translucency by angling a piece of red plastic over an object.

Backlighting - Experiments with Light

After combining our ideas, we chose some of the elements which all three of us were interested in - which happens to be the translucent, atmospheric quality. So we decided to do some small experiments with backlighting and see how different materials respond to the casting of light.

three in one

Skyrise City

Brief:

Working in groups of no less than 2 and no more than 3 people fabricate a SKYRISE.

Requirements: Your SKYRISE must reach a minimum height of 10m. The SKYRISE must take up no more than 2.5 x 2.5m square floor area. The SKYRISE must be self-supporting, you may not affix to the site in any way. All entrants will be required to prepare a health and safety plan for their project and to follow any instructions given for exhibition safety requirements.

Group:

Recasting

- Mike Davis and Sou Muy Ly

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more info found on http://skyrise-city.blogspot.com/