Construction

Today the construction team worked in the workshop building mock-ups of the jointing of each triangular component. We constructed several models showing different fittings to explore the best way to build the final piece. There was much debate and took a while to agree on all the fixings. We worked out that the triangular models will hold with screws and glue as they are not under as much pressure as the rectangular frame. To fit each of the triangular and rectangular frames together the group will use coach bolts for extra stability. The aesthetic of the fixings was a big decision and required a lot of trial runs with spare bits of wood. Mark made a dovetail joint whilst Joe and Mike worked on the triangular angles and took note of all the angle measurements. Lyle showed us a quick and effective way to cut the angles all at once, so we estimate that the frame could be cut in a single afternoon. We can then construct it in pieces and take to the site when ready. Thanks Lyle!

Designers


Nathan had been working closely with Eimear to redesign parts of the roof.  It was drawn up and Stuart discussed it with Lyle. There could be a few problems in putting this together due to the thickness of the timber posts. Therefore we have to try a few more mock-ups test the stability and perhaps re-order some timber with thicker dimensions to fit the new design.

Eimear and Steph visited the site to mark out exactly where the concrete is to be poured and the first structural posts to be placed. Nathan printed out drawings of the sketchup model and some elevations to allow the entire group access to such information.

Fundraisers
The group sold more cakes today and prepared for the open-mic night at the social in the evening. Fundraising team had been writing letters to bars, getting sponsorship and trying to organise a raffle night with the art bar to raise more money for the build. Nathan stole the show and helped get lots of donations, not to mention his lovely rendition of "foxy lady" dedicated to all the girls in the room .... awww shucks!

Documentation

Some of the group scanned in images and information to document in this blog and a scrapbook filled with information on the process. There are to be two completed articles - a full book of every part of the process and design stages and a finalised version for presentation. The design of this book is being managed by Charli and Amy and is to include some animation techniques to bring a different slant to our project from previous years work. Video documentation is another part of recording or process, we borrowed camcorders from Hugh and Keri has organised some tuition with Richy on video editing so that we can have all the resources to hand at creating a personalised piece of footage explainging our project.