GLOW@Artweek Auckland
Group Art InstallationAs part of my 2017 Design Studio course, I was the project manager in a team of eight architecture students. We had to design and construct an art installation for GLOW@Artweek Auckland that would fit well within the context of Windsor Reserve in Devonport.
One of the overarching aspects of the project was a “zero waste, zero budget”. Our team took this objective very seriously, with our art installation being constructed out of bamboo and repurposed truck tyre inner tubes. Using these two materials, we constructed prefabricated panel elements that could be easily transported, and quickly assembled onsite.
INSTALLATION ONSITE
Lit panel with harbour behind.
INSTALLATION ONSITE
Peeking through a gap and looking down the length of the installation.
INSTALLATION ONSITE
Fully lit, full height panels.
INSTALLATION ONSITE
Looking up at the apex with trees behind.
INSTALLATION ONSITE
Visitors walking through installation, and casting shadows.
PANNELS ASSEMBLED
Waiting for loading onto the truck.
ASSEMBLED FRAMES
Awaiting panelling to be added.
TESTING LIGHTING
At Unitec, to make sure it is ready for final installation.
TESTING ASSEMBLY
At Unitec, testing process for assembly onsite.
INITIAL LASHING TEST
Attaching bamboo as panelling using lashing.
INITIAL CONSTRUCTION TEST
First bamboo frame test.
RUBBER LASHINGS
Recovered from used truck tyre inner tubes.
BAMBOO COLLECTION
Obtaining materials for the structure.
