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EMELY CHAVEZ
ARCHITECTUAL DESIGN II
FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE
PROJECT 1
FORM AND FUNCTION
The purpose of this project is to examine the relationship between form and function in architectural design. The project emphasizes the integration of structural performance with aesthetics. The assignment was to transform an existing bridge into a structure that integrates a 30' x 40' opening for water traffic to pass.
Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia
Minato Bridge in Japan
Quebec Bridge in Canada
BRIDGE SPAN PROTOTYPE
Arch Truss bridge
Cantilever Truss bridge
Cantilever Truss bridge
MOVEMENT ANALOGIES
Eye Lash Curler
Vise Grip Pliers
Umbrella
CONCEPTUAL COMBINATION TABLE
SELECTED PROTOTYPE
Bridge: Sydney Harbor Bridge
Object: Eye Lash Curler
MECHANISM MOVEMENT
ISOMETRIC VIEWS
Northwest view
Northeast view
Southwest view
Southeast view
RENDERINGS AND FINAL DESIGN
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