selected works/installations/
caret 6^
Critic - Kory Bieg | Fall 2013 - Spring 2014
SXSW Renegade Craft Fair
Caret 6, also known as ^6, is a full-scale installation
created to host the TEX-FAB 5 SKIN:Digital Assemblies exhibition in the spring of 2014 in the School of Architecture at UT Austin.
Working with a group of 17 students we designed
an adaptive installation that would showcase
the exhibit. In the spirit of digital fabrication,
the project was generated using parametric tessellations
that simulate a three dimensional experience.
The dynamic form transforms from an
inhabitable vault-like space to a wave that cascades
to the ground and supports the various
boards for the competition exhibit. In addition
to the school exhibit, Caret 6 was exhibited at
the 2014 SXSW Renegade Craft Fair. This exhibit
promoted new technologies and local artisans.
While we oversaw the design of the project and form development as a team, we also each had
specific roles.
As lead fabricator for the project, I oversaw the fabrication of all the panels using a CNC router, performed material tests and was actively involved in construction. The project was published in major online blogs and publications including Archdaily and Architectural Record.
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