The model

I had a look all over Ebay but didn't find anything similar on there. I'm still weary to sell but but if someone can put an add on Ebay it'd be great. I just don't want to be personally responsible. I will still take it home though! ;)

Heyyyyy........I would prefer to sell it and the amount can be divided amongst all members.:)

Urban Shelter

Heyya all,

I'm definately not taking the model. I can't fit it anywhere in and around the house unless i plan to ship it back to Malaysia. hahaha.. So I'm out. Jason you can have it unless someone else proposes something which we can make back the money we invested in this model.

Tkcare

Hi!

I was wondering if anyone was thinking of taking the model?  Cos it'd look great in my Dad's backyard!

:))))))))))

:)

the last photos for today

comic relief



taken on the first day... the beginning of the 'fins'

images taken on Tuesday

a surprise shot!!!!!!

even more photos

awesome shot of our group leader :P

even more photos

i still have some more that i will add in  a moment

PHOTOS

here are some photos i have taken :) will be adding more next

:)

Final Review time

Our final review time this Friday 19th Sept is: 1pm-1:45pm our judges will be Worm and Hanafin and guests will be Stabb and Ham.

Cost of Punk Pew so far

Total cost from Punk Pew Kitty: $836.85, when router paid for: $994.85

Individual cost paid by individuals $317.5

Total cost so far, inc.router: $1,312.35

Schedule of works for final week

Hi all! Please find below a schedule of works for this final week.We only have FOUR DAYS to finish!

We MUST stick to this schedule this week if we are going to get this finished at TOP QUALITY.

We cant PFAFF about this week Like we kinda did last week.

I have put people into certain job areas so everyone isnt all trying to DO THE SAME JOB AT ONCE!!!

Please sitck to the area you are allocated and we will see everything happen much more quickly.

If you are in more than one area you are to help out in the other area if they are needing more hands.

It would be great to get the structure standing by Wednesday to make sure it will stay up... just incase....haha.

For those who didnt pay the $20 for steel i will need to get it off you Monday to cover costs of other things that need to be payed.

Please also remember to have $11 each to give me so we can pay for the router.

Thanks guys see you all tomorrow morning.

Perri

Next Meeting Mon 15th Sept

Hey all!!

Great work today!

Our next meeting will be Monday 15th Sept at 9am can everyone try and be there then as we will only have 4 day from then to get it finished................which means we will have to be there every day of this next week.

So this weekend the steel shoe and plate is getting cut...awesome. So all we should have to do is painting and getting it all together, POSTER Noelle please talk to Rose if you havent already she has info on what else has to go on it etc. PLEASE for those who have photos can you put them on the blog so everyone can see them.



What are your thoughts on the fabric for the roof? Do we go with the mesh? If so we need to get it cheap or free...cause it seriously can cost $40-$60 per meter or more.....no joke. So we need to have this finalised by Monday otherwise it will be too late. So if you have any ideas or know of any places that might be good check them out and get back to the group Monday and we will discuss it.

Great...thats it!!
Have a good weekend!!!
Perri :-)

:)

Tomorrow 12th Sept 2008

Great work today everyone! Keep it up.
So tomorrow we will be getting the seat cut on the router. Jureen and I will be there at 9:30am to kick off the seat. Everyone else turn up when you can.
Tomorrow we want to get a whole heap more done on it we have to finish off the main beam and column, except for the steel. Get the seat nearly finished and what the roof members.

Cool
If anyone has photos can you please put them on the blog.

Perri

poster

this is just a trial poster to see what everyone thinks about the initial layout..ofcourse more photos need to be added and fixed up properly plus i need to write somethings about each one of us..not sure what to write yet...the quality might not be so good cause i'm working off powerpoint and when printing the quality is better if printed straight from the powerpoint not a jpeg..hope that wasnt too confusing..

anyway let me know what u guys think ..

hey

just an interesting shape
i really like this chair ..it's very similiar to our roof

maybe it could help with the chair design

Hi Everyone,

We are going to be again working on the project tomorrow 11th Sept.

If you can be there that would be great.
Let me know if you are unable to be there I understand it is hard to keep up with everything when this takes so much out of our time. BUT there is only 8 day to go on it and still ALOT to get through.
Sounds like people will be coming around 11am or midday.

Hope to see you all there
Perri

:)

I'll be down in the workshop at about 12.30

:)

Tomorrow 10th September

Hi all!

Work is going really well on the project. Got a heap done today. So well done.
We will start work on it again tomorrow at 11am after the History Lecture. Lets try and hit it hard again tomorrow so we can at least get the main structure almost finished.

RAFIA, JASON,NOELLE concentrate on getting the seat on its way.
EVERYONE ELSE will work on the main structure and the roof.

Please can those that haven't payed their total money get it to me ASAP as we need it for more materials.

Also how would you all like to have our project displayed just out side the library entrance? This its one of the free spaces and would be a good spot as it is high and can be viewed from above aswell. Let me know what you think and I can book it.

Thanks guys. See you all tomorrow.
Perri

YAY

just thought i would say hi, im finally on the blog! when im on my laptop i will put on some photos i took a few weeks ago researching the roof. x

For this week

Hey Hey!

Following the discussion we had with Anthony Worm on Friday:

- Friday at the end of the day a few of us went and bought new bolts for the main structure,they are male and female bolts so they will be identical on either side of the structure to achieve good aesthetics.
It sounds like they will be judging us on our craftsmanship and how aesthetically pleasing it will be at the end. So lets try and get 'all' the finishing touches to the highest standard we can.

- Jason M. will be replacing the spray paint with the new colour we have chosen which is the light/charcoal colour. Jason are you able to have this done by Tuesday?

- It looks like we will shape the main column as Jason G suggested to keep it aesthetically accurate. When you think about it it will be best. Good idea Jason!

So this week we need to attempt to have done/finished:

- The design for the seat.
- Shaping of the colum.
- Cut, glue and 'make good' of the main roof beam.
- Poster (at least started)
- Painting of the roof members
- Steel shoe started.
- Get more (or different) Brackets for roof members.
- Figure out how we will stretch canvas over roof.

So as suggested by Anthony Worm I have allocated people to the jobs that need to be completed by this week. He advised us that instead of all 10 of us working on the same thing at once we need to have people working on 'all' of the jobs at once. Saves time & no dodgy quick jobs at the end.

I have allocated you each to an area (no bias involved, i just thought you are suited for them).

- JUREEN, ROSE & JASON G. can you please focus of getting the Seat design finished this week. Stretch your imagination on this one Anthony DOES NOT want to see a flat 'stuck on' seat he suggested having a look at the work of furniture designers etc to create something really different and ergonomic, make it an event for some one to sit on it. You have freedom to do anything. Get the design finished come back to the group and finalise it and then get the materials materials and start constructing it as soon as possible. Try and arrange times when you can all work on it as a group.

- NOELLE, JOEL, STUART can you please focus on getting the final painting of the roof members finished (they may need a few coats). ADRIAN can you please supervise this.

- ADRAIN, RAFFIA, JASON M. and MYSELF will work on cutting, cleaning and finishing the main column and the roof beam.

- ADRIAN can you follow up the steel and welding for the 'steel shoe'

If anyone runs out of things to do I will allocate you to the other areas that need more help.
If any one has any issues let me know.These are all active roles so no one is going to be left out or not doing anything.

Thanks for those who have given me your availability times. If the rest of you can get that to me soon that would be gr8. I will then be able to see who we have for each day and work the 'schedule of works' clearly.

I suggest we have Monday off this week lets use it as a time to catch up on other units...Hey? So we will be next meeting up on Tuesday 9th September get there when you can, I will be there around 10am, everyone else come when you can.

Alright guys see you Tuesday.

Have a good rest of the weekend!!!

Pez :-)

Availability

Tues all day if there s something substantial to do (as I have to travel from Melb), Wed 1pm onward, Thurs 11 - 3, Friday during class times.

Heyy,I'll be available at the following timings:
On Monday: between 11:00am-1:00pm
On Tuesday: After 1:00pm
Wednesday: after 12:30pm
Thursday: 1:00 onwards
Friday: All day:)

See ya all sooN:)!

Availability Times

Hi All!!!

Can everyone please let me know their availability for each day this week. So I can set out a schedule for what needs to be done.
If you can let me know ASAP that would be great.

Thanks
Perri

Tomorrow 5th September

OK Everyone.

Tomorrow we will be again working as much as possible on the project.

I spoke with Des Walters this afternoon about the use of the router it looks like it will be free but we need the drawings in CAD for this up to scratch by tomorrow morning. Is this OK Jureen? Is it possible for you to be there with the drawings when Nolee and I are in?

Des also said there will be two options for the cutting of the timber: one is the router unfortunately the drill bit is only 42 mm and our timber is 45 mm deep and he is unsure wether it will work but he is willing to give it a go.
The other option is a jigsaw but he knows we want a near perfect cut and the jigsaw wont give us this and if this is the way we go we have to print out full scale drawings and use them as a template for the cut.
Eitherway we will need the CAD drawings and each has its own problems.

Noelle and I will be in around 9:30am tomorrow @ workshop to go and change the paint get some more primer, change the bolts and get the roof fabric (unless anyone else wants to do it??). It would be good if someone could tell me ASAP what size bolts we need. '

Also tomorrow if everyone can bring in reciepts PLEASE and each $50 as we need to pay for the router and extra materials bought.

Any questions just give me a call.

Thanks guys
Perri

Dudes!

Firstly, Ju,

If you read this soon, we need a CAD template for the main beams of the project so we can use the router in the workshop to cut to pieces for us.  We need it by 4pm today (Thurs).

Everyone,

Also,  I'm willing to come in on Saturday to keep working on this if you guys are too

I'm going to bring as many tools as I can

I'm coming with an electric band sander and some chisels and spatula for the putty.  Hopefully that'll be enough stuff.  I'll need to buy sand paper and stuff though.

Later!

Hi guys

Does anyone have equipment to work on the model?  I'd like to come but what tools will we use?

Everyone,

Router cut everything successfully yesterday. Total cost for cutting was $60 it was $1.80 per lineal meter. This was not the l/m size of the timber but the total l/m's it took to cut each roof member. So it adds up to $6 each.
This Tuesday from 10am those who are able make it we will be working down in the 24hr space getting the timber finished.
Monday & Tuesday this week the workshop will be closed we wont be able to use any of the equipment (so everything needed on that day will have to be brought by group members) we will be able to get all our timber out of the workshop as there will be someone there all the time.

Also for those that were not there. Our allocated time for our 'complete workshop access' is Thursdays at 4pm-6pm. I know it does not suit everyone but this was the best time out of all the choices.

I am also keeping a record of payments from each person that has given money for the kitty. We are aiming to get from everyone by this Tuesday $50 to start with. So far Raffia, Joel, Jureen, Rose & myself have paid $50. Jason G. $151.20 (of materials) and Noelle $25. Can everyone who hasn't paid the total $50 or yet to pay any please get it to me this Tuesday. I am keeping a record of all expences and payments so we know how much is going out and what we have in the kitty.

Thanks
Perri

Hey all,

Jason as applies to everyone in the group, if you buy something for the project ensure you bring the receipt to class as we agreed on and we can divide up the funds up between the 11 of us, otherwise im sure not everyone is just going to bring money without seeing it, as happens in real life:
no receipt, no proof of purchase.

Hey Guys!

I got the plywood, MDF and brackets for the roof.  It all cost a total of only $150 so we're WAY under budget.  I'm gonna need as much of the money back today though cos I payed for it (obviously).

Unfortunately, I do have to say that if you don't pay, your name doesn't go on the project.

Hey guys,

Before any construction is done, we need the money so we can pay for it, i dont have enough money nor adriano to just go out and pay for all of it ourselves as too expensive. So make sure u bring the money adriano has sent to all of us which will cover for whats needed so far. I suggest we all bring in 100 bucks and put it somewhere and have someone take care of it, and receipts kept for the end when it will be divided up and shared out evenly, however no receipt for something bought, it comes outta your pocket for not keeping it. My suggestion.

I wont be there for the studio as have an interview for the IBL program tomorrow afternoon so if the trailer is still needed please contact me and i will organise it for pick up, just ensure it is returned after being used.

Thanks

Tomorrow - Friday 29th

Hi again,

Heres the line up for tomorrow so you all know what is happening

- Around 9am Adriano and Jason M will be picking up plywood for roof and discussing with Des Walters wether the router will be able to cut the roof structure.

- 1:45 pm (after lecture) we will need to meet up in Studio as a group to discuss together the bolts (bought for the main structure) and the options for roof brackets.

- 2pm Adriano and a few others will head down to workshop and get roof structure cut. (We have booked the router for this exact time & will probibly have it only for an hour or so).

- The rest of us will work on: Final Seat Design with its construction drawings, The Poster design, make final decision on roof fabric, steel and steelwork options. And get all the construction details finalised.

Great sorry bout all the posts..hehe...

See you all tomorrow

Perri

Word of Encouragement

Hey all,

Just want to Encourage all of you and say you are all doing an amazing job on this project. Although you may not feel like you are doing much, every little bit counts to the final product.
So dont be discouraged if you feel like you aren't doing much, because you are!
Its is a credit to all of you that we are up to the stage we are at, although it may not seem like we are organised we actually are and we are way ahead of where other groups are at.
This is also shown in how well we work as a group we all get along and get things done which is amazing for such a large group.
So well done and keep up the good work!!!
We are going to need all hands on when it comes to construction which means each one of you will have a role. And we are going to get an awesome outcome of all this. Best urban Shelter EVER!!!
See you all soon
Perri :-)

Material Findings/Prices

Can all of you guys who went sourcing materials today post your findings on this blog so we can get an idea of prices.
Thanks guys
Perri

Scheduled Friday Router booking IMPORTANT!!!

Hi all,



Just so you all know we spoke with Des Walters about begining cutting the roof structure this Friday.

We MUST have each of the roof members drawn ACCURATELY by this Thursday on AUTOCAD on the Plywood size we have choosen so everything can run smoothly when it comes to cutting the pieces.

The router ONLY opperates from AUTOCAD so the drawings will have to be done in AUTOCAD.

Adriano are you doing these drawings? Do you have AUTOCAD?If not can you possibly do the drawings at uni? (Or provide me or someone else with the exact dimensions for each piece, so we can get them done) If so you will need to get them done by this Thursday. Des Walters must see the drawings in electronic fromat by 9am Friday to make sure they are OK. as we have booked the router for 2pm.

Also please note my mobile number is incorrect on the information sent out earlier it is infact 0400079521.

Thank Perri :-)

hey, my opinion of the design, yeah i like it, stands out but i think some of the angles in the roof are just a little too small, *at the back, just makes it look a little too overboard, but instead have the angles look more like a wave motion, low to high then back down.
We have been talking about shelter, and having enough for the people when standing and sitting, with it being so high at the back it wouldnt provide much if any
Just my opinion....

About the Model

Hey Adriano, well done! Just exactly how we wanted. I've been asking other groups around where r they getting their materials from. I've been adviced to look at TIP, they got their's for free.And then the recycled stuff in North Geelong.
Will let you guys in on it stuff tomorrow in detail:)So the entire group can decide. Cheers!xoxo:)

Seat???

What do you guys think???

Changed Model

Ey guys, I have changed the base of the structure to suit the design and shown where the seat will be located... I am in the process of altering the seat to suit the design that we agreed on last Friday...

Recent images of roof structure

The Seat

I've found a sheet of 1800mm X 1200mm X 25mm MDF for the seat for $24 inc. tax... pretty good hey?!

Because the seat is 600 x 1200 we will get three goes at getting it right from the one sheet or we can do double thickness.

I think I'm going to just go and pick it up today.

I'll then attempt to draw up some kind of seat over the weekend once I have that drawing we did of it or I might just guess for now.

Anyway, progress is good. See you all soon!

Discussion Dwg

[NOTE : This drawing is inaccurate and was used during discussion on the 22 August 2008, Friday. A copy of PDF files will be sent to your e-mails today. ELEVATION D & SECTION have the same drawing. Drawings will be updated and sent to you as soon as possible. Any confusion, feel free to contact me through e-mail/text. Thanks!]

research

i like how the seats are done here...

maybe this could help with the seat..

hi everyone...

i'm not sure what's happening with the roof ....

are we meant to do anything before wednesday about that

i feel like i'm not doing anything at this stage of the project..

here's just a few imgaes from the web i found...

Nice work

It's AWESOME to see you guys are actively using the blog!  Personally, I don't have heaps to add at the moment except for some random ideas for supporting the seat.  I feel a bit redundant at this stage in the project but I'm still keep to help if anyone needs a hand.

Keep in touch.

Ja.

Research

hey guys,

i was just hovering over the internet over the weekend and the following are some images that caught my eye.

This is a bus shelter from the Netherlands. I've put this in due to its smooth characteristics, and also that despite the fact that we need it to be structurally possible, we also need to consider its design aesthetics, as discussed on Friday. I hope that we can come to some sort of concreted resolution as to how we are to maintain a smooth design and prevent it from looking too engineered.





I've included this because to me this is how i am perceiving the design of the verandah. It is about the closest image I can find that resembles our intentions.

This small sketch is from a website and is a sketch of a proposed Yarra Trams bus shelter. Very different in design and materials, however maybe we can further our research of the design of the roof and apply it to our design?

BLOG INVITE

Just logged on guys... Will have the new model finished by today...

Next Meeting and stuff

Hey all!!

Just a reminder our next meeting for this project is Wednesday 27th @ 2:30pm up in Studio. Hope this all works for everyone. Let me know if you cant come and we will keep you updated on everything that happens.
Also can someone Ju Reen? Post the construction dets. as they are so all group members can look over them and know where we are up to. We will need then to send sketches off to companies for pricing if we want to go with an engineered timber beam/column.
It might also be a good dea if each group member can post regular updates on where they are indvidually up to with the project during the week just to keep everyone in the loop with was is happening and it will give us all an idea what areas are progressing and what needs to be pushed on more.

Alright thanks guys
Hope you all have a great weekend
Perri

more images on the canopy....

it's by fmsa architects...location is melbourne uni tram stops...on swanston st

ROCK ON!!