Individual Contribution and Assessment

Evaluation

Below has been my personal involvement within the group from the time of the last individual milestone. 

My initial role for this project as decided by my group and Eliot was to be Project Manager. At the mid term break of the semester the two Bus Stop to the Future groups combined together and were instructed by the client Hank Haeusler to undergo numerous detailed drawing and annotations to ensure the construction of the Bus Stop was simulated and assessed before production. This harnessed our group vision of constructing a 1:1 model of the Bus Stop design to refine our skills and knowledge to focus solely on the principles of detailing a project or installation and ensuring the elements that make up this installation are sufficient. 

Initial Brief of the project:

Based on a preliminary design of a bus stop of the future done in the 2014 BEIL Summer Studio, students are asked to take the design ideas, optimise and alter them in order to document and fabricate a 1:1 mockup of the bus stop using digital fabrication methods and the newly established digital fabrication lab on the Mezzanine Level of the Red Center.

Students will work closely together with the Encircle team (www.responsivetransport.org

) with Eliot Rosenberg as a direct contact and client for the project. The 1:1 mockup will be exhibited as part of the Sydney Design Week on August 2014 and is part of an alliance supported by the Australian Research Council funding and industry partners: Arup Engineering, Grimshaw Architects, City of Sydney, Ministry for Transport for New South Wales, Sydney Rail.

Students will work on the design finalisation and help in building detail prototypes that will lead to the 1:1 mock up.

  

My perspective of our task was to investigate every aspect of the construction method to hand over to another team to read off our detailing and connect the pieces from the CNC machine together without any issues. This was a bright concept that we received from the client and allowed us to increase our skills in knowing connection methods of larger projects. My project manager role was still being undertaken within the group once we combined with the other group as I felt my ability to lead was still needed to ensure our new group completed all necessary tasks.

Previous Individual Milestone tasks:

1. Received the files from Jason Lo

2. Established Communication Methods

2a) Created Facebook Group

2b) Curated Group Wiki 

3. Created Back Brief Presentation

4. Liaised with Consultants and Suppliers

5. Created the template for the Communication Presentation and Outlined the task for each individual in the group

6. Organised Weekly Meetings and Constant Communication through Facebook Messages

7. Prototyping Connection Methods

8. Helped with the Construction of the Scaled model

9. Cost Calculations and Lead Times from DU Furniture and Interiors 

10. Completed the Detailed Drawings outlined by Hank

11.  Materials Research in relation to CNC Machinery 

12. Precedent Study and Research 

Recent Milestone from  Previous Individual Milestone:

1. Completion of Detail Drawing IV and IV - A

The clients Hank Haeusler and Eliot Rosenberg outlined numerous details that needed to be assessed in order to fulfill the connection of the installation in a smooth and studied manner. Our role was to ensure that the pieces of the installation would fit together with numerous detailed drawings outlining what is needed at which points of the installation and what materials will be linked together to form that element. Detail IV focused on the electric box frame as outlined by Hanks Sketch:

Overall Detail Overview Plan of the Bus Stop

Detail IV and IV - A : Sketched by Hank

Detail IV and IV - A : Drawn by myself using AutoCad

 2. Completion of Detailed Model IV

Detailed Drawing IV required a 1:1 scale so the client can get a clearer understanding of exactly how the pieces on the drawing are going to connect and link together. My images below represent the precious and careful work used to replicate the detail. I wanted to test myself and use equipment that are foreign to me, because the main purpose of this project as outlined in my CV at the beginning of the project was to delve into processes and critical thinking that I haven't come across yet in my design profession. As having numerous consultations on the phone and in-person with the owners of DU Furniture and Interiors, I was allowed to use their workshop to complete my detail as I wanted to use the equipment that is essentially responsible for the projects that are size of the 3.2m x 1.5m Bus Stop.

 

Completion of Detail IV - 1:1 Scale

The perspex sheets sitting within the connection ribs and the Minitec 30x30 profile

Using a Altendorf panel saw to cut out the 15mm pieces that replicate the individual pieces of the backing.

Constantly aligning the cut out pieces onto the detailed drawing to ensure scale is perfected

Using the grinder and 10mm nuts to create the 15mm spacer gap and 10mm threaded rod

Designing the L-bracket out of paper first for scale then using metal plate as seen below

Countersinking the hole for the screws for flush finish. Client wanted only flush finish for all screws.

Overall feedback for the detail from the clients was positive as it outlined the correct dimensions and purpose it set out to represent.


3. Prototyping with Connection methods 

The makerbot 3d laser printer was used in my detail drawing to represent the 30x30 minitec connection frame. Our group ask Eliot Rosenberg to print out 6 of 30x30 and 4 of the 30x60 however he only could do the 4 of the 30x60 due to other commitments. This then allowed our group to use the makerbot printer to 3d print out our own custom pieces. We began in 3d printing the 30x30 piece with the connection ribs that Kerre Skarparis designed however we were finding that the machine was not continuously flowing and printing, I then saw that the white film that prints the elements was tangled and this was the reason that it wasn't printing correctly because it was getting caught. 

Final Cut out Pieces combined for my detail

 

Some minor issues was the sanding of the connection ribs that Kerre designed. The measurements used by Kerre were a bit out for the head to connect to the Minitec profile however for the 6 mm acrylic that was no problem it fit and was tight without any issues. Limited amounts of glue were needed to lock in that 6mm acrylic to the Minitec 30x30 profile.

4. Visited Hafele to Undergo Research into Hinges

The client Hank Haeusler asked if anyone would go to Hafele to research into the hinges that are going to be required for the electrical box door. Myself, Kerre Skarparis, Jason Lo and Eliot Rosenberg were apart of this meeting and decided that this best relates to us and should take it upon ourselves to figure out this task. The electric box on the side of the Bus Stop as seen below:

Myself and Kerre went to Hafele and investigate numerous modern and futuristic hinges that will suit the project. Below is the documentation of the research found:

Individual Research into Hafele:

"Hafele Functionality For You

Furniture has to suit the people who use it. Its role should be to simplify daily life and add greater convenience, not only in the office but within our own homes. In presenting its new product features, Hafele has moved increasingly towards an emotive emphasis which places its products firmly within the wider context of interior design, sending out the Hafele message of improved comfort and convenience through optimum functionality far beyond the confines of its specialist clientele to the wider public arena. With this strategy, the world's leading company group in the field of furniture accessories, fittings and locking technology is targeting end users, seeking to raise expectation and engender demand for ever more intelligent functionality in room fittings and furniture
Among experts in the field, Hafele Functionality has become synonymous with greater convenience and pioneering ideas for living, working and leisure, and underpins the company's hardware technology credentials in the fields of furniture construction, in intelligent application of the electronic locking and access control Dialock, in optimum office organization and in innovative storage space management.
The message behind the concept: We offer a complete one-stop service, comprehensive advice, sound development competence, and sophisticated logistics - all ideal qualifications for trouble-free application in the furniture and industry and building trades.

Contact Information for Sydney Store
Sydney Design Centre
115 Flinders Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
PH: 02 8788 2200
FAX: 02 8302 2101 sdc@hafele.com.au

Hinge 1: HAWA - Concepta 20/30/50 : Cross bracing side hinges

 

Positives:

• Doors are simply turned 90 degrees and pushed into a recess to save space.
• Advanced scissor technology makes it impossible for doors to jam.
• High-quality trolleys ensure that heavy doors weighing up to 50kg pivot and slide smoothly.
• Covers wall recesses to provide room - high partitions level with the floor without any need for cabinet body.
• Identical sets for left and right doors.

Negatives:

• Swinging notion will swing towards the people on the bench.
• The side roller and cross brace needs to be mounted onto the 15mm spaced out plywood and could be too heavy for the side wall.
• The price of $600 a pair is really high for this system 

Hinge 2 : E-Senso EU 700-780/ 9,0-16,5 Electrical Swing arm Door 

Hinge that Hafele Provide:

Cost of a pair of Hinges = $700
We have 2 boxes on the bus stop so it will be a total of $1400.
Information Below is sourced from:
http://easylink.hafele.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/HDE-INT-EasyLink_HDE-INT-Site/en_EN/-/EUR/Haefele_ViewOfferDetail-StartSKU?ProductSKU=37230834

E-Senso EU 700-780/ 9,0-16,5

 

 Electro-mechanical opening and closing system

• Quiet drive with soft opening and soft closing mechanism
• Controlled using individually positioned push-button sender
• With free swing function for easy manual flap operation in the event of a power failure
• Obstacle detection with auto-stop at both sides

Material:	Fitting: Plastic, aluminium cover cap: Plastic
Finish:	Fitting: Silver coloured anodized cover cap: Grey, similar to RAL 9006
Adjustment facility:	Height/side of front (depending on selected concealed hinges) holding power/opening angle/centre pull (via fitting)
Nominal voltage:	18 V
Input voltage:	100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz
Cabinet height:	700–780 mm
Flap weight:	9.0–16.5 kg

Supplied with: 2 Fittings with cover caps (right/left)
1 Control unit with female adapter
1 Connecting cable (length 2000 mm) with
angled Euro plug/male adapter
1 Push-button sender with battery
2 Screw-on brackets for wooden flaps or flaps
with wide aluminium frame
1 Set of installation and operating instructions
Order reference: The connecting hinge must be ordered separately. Screw-on brackets for narrow aluminium frames available as accessories. Use standard concealed hinges with opening angle 110° for fixing the top flap part to cabinet. We recommend to use the stronger model when in doubt.

Installation ||






Installation dimensions

Cabinet height mm	∂	D	H	R	T	U	V	W
540–580	101°	57.5	290	63.5	70	139	192	380
580–640	100°	73.5	326	79.5	70	130	170	405
640–700	103°	67.5	340	73.5	95	160	220	425
700–780	102°	75.5	378	81.5	96	207	261	456
780–840	100°	71.5	392	77.5	85	255	260	500
840–900	102°	47.5	400	53.5	120	260	315	525

Note
These fittings are operated using a push-button sender at a frequency of 869 MHz. The operating permit for this frequency has been issued for EU countries. Permission for use in other countries must be verified. The fittings must be designed for 915 MHz for North America. The relevant catalogue numbers can be provided if necessary.

Push-button sender for recess installation in 35 mm cup drilling Range approx. 5 – 10 m

5. Contribution to Bus Stop of the Future Master Wiki

Below is the evidence and contribution that has been presented by me for the Bus Stop of the Future Master Wiki.

Changed the look of the opening page of the wiki as it is the main page of the project it wasn't visually pleasing before I changed it around to fit the logos and text nice and neat.
http://busstopofthefuturemastergroup.wikispaces.com/Project+Overview

This page was created by me to illustrate the process of CNC and what materials best suit the CNC machine.
http://busstopofthefuturemastergroup.wikispaces.com/CNC+Machine+Materials

Group 1 Back Brief was written by me then tweak a bit by Daniel Olivera
http://busstopofthefuturemastergroup.wikispaces.com/Project+Brief

From the Top of the page to the end of Blum image is all my research
http://busstopofthefuturemastergroup.wikispaces.com/Research+in+Electric+Box+Doors

My Detailed Model IV is represented on this page
http://busstopofthefuturemastergroup.wikispaces.com/Laser+Cut+Models

My Detailed Drawing IV is represented on this page
http://busstopofthefuturemastergroup.wikispaces.com/Detail+Drawings

4 of the 10 photos taken on this page were by my camera
http://busstopofthefuturemastergroup.wikispaces.com/Photo%27s

6. Consultation with Du Furniture and Interiors:

 

Du Furniture & Interiors is being used as a consultant in helping us gain an understanding of connection methods, materials to use in relation to CNC machines and budgeting tips as they have a solid relationship with a wide range of suppliers. 

Consultation with Du Furniture and Interiors and they recommended to try Aventos Blum Design.





Blum products bring more fun and ease of use to kitchens, bathrooms and furniture. They make everyday furniture use easier because lift systems, cabinet doors and drawers open with a smooth glide and close with a single soft action. Blum DYNAMIC SPACE showrooms house a vast range of products and Blum’s latest innovations. Lift systems open then close again with perfect motion. Our electrical movement support system SERVO-DRIVE for AVENTOS makes it all possible. With CLIP top hinges, doors are especially easy to open. This enables you to easily access the cabinet interior at any time. And with BLUMOTION, doors close silent and effortlessly.

7. Communication through Facebook, Phone Calls and Email to Group Members to ensure we meet our schedule

Communication was vital to ensure that we fulfilled our schedule in a concise and non-stressful environment. I regained my project manager role towards the conclusion of the major assignment to ensure that we completed the task on time without any issues. The images below are self-explanatory and justify my urge of ensuring we stay on top of our task.

8. Group Meetings with Client

Hank would come to our studio class to express new ideas and concepts for the Bus Stop which is interesting to understand the tweak that will improve the project. When he would come to our class he mark certain areas that need to be changed and mark our drawings to ensure we are completing the task professionally. I attended 95% of meetings that were set throughout this semester to ensure I grasped exactly what to do for the group design.

Diagram given by hank through email to discuss different framing profiles

Hand changes made by Hank I had 18mm plywood Hank changed it to 15mm to suit the Zun-D CNC machine

Group meeting with Hank

3d print of the Final Design of the Bus Stop

9. ARUP Meeting

We went to ARUP to discuss numerous engineering topics that we are struggling to understand and to ensure that we meet the correct engineering methods to not cause any harm or unnecessary troubles. The ARUP engineers along with most of our team, Eliot and Hank all spoke with each other to form a clear understanding on the safety of the project. The ARUP engineers came to the conclusion of needing more time to assess the flooring that the Bus Stop will sit on. Seeing how its at Custom House Sydney, fortunately for us ARUP are responsible and had a major part in the engineering of that building and will search their archives to find some results in the flooring structure and how much weight it can handle. Hank wants to put the Bus Stop on a glass flooring which need rigorous calculations to ensure their is no damage being caused onto this historical building and people that are going to partake in the Bus Stop experience.It was great to have the 1:5 scale model present when we presented to the ARUP engineers created by George and Michael as a great guide and overall scope for the ARUP engineers, along with our individual details.

10. Designed the "Slide Door" Concept

After researching into my detail and the thought of how the door is going to be opened and closed, I designed this slide door that uses the Minitec Part. N° SP092112-1 to slide back and forth in the chosen direction and still be linked into the minitec frame as seen below. This is great alternative in figuring out how the door is going to be open and closed. I wanted to create a easy fixture that can just link onto the frame and slide the door so the engineer can operate and not disturb people around them. For the handle, the
Minitec Part. N° SP092112-1 comes with a handle however a lock is needed to ensure that the interior of the electronics is not touched by those that shouldn't. The Bolt Lock 32 For Square Key Part. N° 21.1087/6 is the main part to ensure that electric box is locked and restricted to those that need it access.

 Renders of the sliding door concept

 

http://www.minitecframing.com/Assembly_Examples/Doors/DOORS%20SLIDING/ROLLING%20DOOR%20SINGLE/SP092112-1.pdf
Minitec Design of sliding door being linked to the frame.

 

http://www.minitecframing.com/Products/Handles_Latches_Catches_Bumpers/Handles_Catalog_Pages/21.1087_6_Bolt_Lock_32_Square_Key.html This Bolt Lock would be fitted onto the frame as seen in image to ensure the engineer is the only one allowed to access the electrical elements.

Concluding Statement

It can be annotated that this project has been a leap from the initial brief of building a 1:1 model, however from my perspective I am confident in saying that I much prefer this fine detail work in knowing exactly how this installation will be assembled. Anyone can build a project by look at instructions, in this case we are the instructions we are the ones that the building team will ask how do you assemble this and it gives me a sense of confidence in knowing that my knowledge created that project. Hank, Eliot and Russell demonstrated to us through this task the notion of 'hunting for work' and to tweak the design to make it perfect so anyone is able to assemble your project. This has been cemented into my brain and has allowed me to understand a principle to just constantly work until your idea is the best for that project. In assessing my work it can be stated that I have done work in all of the fields outlined in the task from planning, construction, prototyping, conceptualising, designing, researching, communicating and assessing major elements to resolve or improve areas within the project as outlined in both my milestones. 

Image of our group's presentation

Image of our group