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All Digital Fabrication

Field Work and Visual Research: Church Street Marketplace

  1. Manhole cover

The circular pattern of lines and polygons form a mandalic pattern contrasting with the linear geometric cobble path that surrounds it. Found on Church Street.

manhole cover

  1. Tree grates

Circular tree grates are found around Church Street. Intricate mandalic patterns of cut-out lines and circles combined with extruded geometries create a functional art piece.

grates

  1. Railing bars

At Pascolo Ristorante, black metal bars curve and twist into floral patterns to form a railing around the patio, casting ornate shadows on the tables.

railing bar

  1. Brick building

Rows of ochre bricks on this building at the corner of Church Street and College Street are staggered and stacked in tight symmetry.

ochre bricks

  1. Frosted window film

Frosted window film on the door of a private building features a pattern that includes a mixture of subtle designs including lines, polygons, organic shapes.

frosted flim

  1. Rhombus Path

This section of Church Street is paved in a rhombus pattern where the blocks are placed at a 45 degree angle from the walking path.

rhombus

  1. Stone Tree Skirt

Concentric circles of stones are layered to form a skirt around the tree, creating a rippling effect that complements the round trunk of the tree.

tree skirt

  1. Matrix display

A matrix display at the Downtown Transit Center with evenly spaced units forming a rectangular grid flickers lights on and off to spell out messages. 9. Holey trash can

matrix

  1. Trash can

The outer shell of this trash can at the Downtown Transit Center is perforated with holes of varying sizes creating an illusion of wavy stripes.

trash can

  1. Shingles

Overlapping asphalt shingles on the side roof of Pearl Street Pipe & Beverage in various shades of gray colors create a noisy yet orderly surface.

shingles