HI[bred] Roller (2015)
Size:
3 m
9 linear ft
Design:
2015
Program:
Rolling porch gate to protect a tiny dog from the street, and the mailman from the dog
A small rolling porch gate for an even smaller dog
[@eamesdesigndog ] offered a unique opportunity to test ongoing design research into camouflage, patterns, perception, direct-to-fabrication processes, and parametric design tools within a limited budget. In a much broader context, the design attempts to capture the shifting reality of the American Dream by translating the iconic picket fence (symbol of stability) into a moving, visually dynamic structure where ones’ vantage point alters its resolution and accessibility.
Images:
Drawings:
Cut-sheet for aluminum parts
Cut-sheet for wood parts
Sketches:
Sketch describing guide track for top of gate with details for Acetal guide strip
+SUM: (Behind the Scenes)