X-RATIO_ABIGOR_PLANTING

After revising the last iteration of our design, we thought about how the connection between the head and the body in Abigor created an interesting opening that our last design did not take advantage of. In this iteration, essentially, the head and body of Abigor has been aggregated and distorted along traces that coincide with some of the curvature found on Abigor's body. The intention here is to requalify the function of that seperation in order to attribute it as an opening for vegetation. The idea here is that through the change in opening size, the amount of vegetation that can grow will change as well. More over, this aggregation allows there to be an interaction between humans as well. The sectional distribution of these components allows children to play through and on top of the structure. If imbedded into the ground, this planter would beginning to play with notions of natural and artificial surface.



In order to quantify the funtionality of this design, we implemented a series of studies: where this structure meets the ground, the integrity of the surface itself, as well as its ability to direct water away and into the openings. These studies showed us some
necessity to recalibrate the topology of the structure in order to perform effectively.

The use of the magnetic field study helped us understand where the structure touched the ground. This study showed us the need to recalibrate those moments in order for the structure to provide adequate support when suspension occurs. By analysing the draft angle of the topology were found moments where torsion would lead to structural failure. Our next iteration will hope to minimize these occurences. In the final analysis, the distribution of water along the surface was helpful in determining how topology can influence accumulation and friction. Excessive surface friction and acumulation disrupted the porousity of the structure.