A5 - Window in a Valise

Unfolding the valise.

A5 - Window in a Valise

Details of the box under construction.

A5 - Window in a Valise

Technical drawing of box.

Plans, sections, undfolded, perspective, details, movement.
Three layers. One core with three drawers - one for every essential object from each assignment. The core must be removed to allow undfolding of box.
The core can be separated to function as support for the unfolded layers. 

A5 - Window in a Valise

Opening the box.

The placement of items/drawings/pictures are made hierarchically.

A5 - Window in a Valise

Further development.

The core contains drawers for the most essential products of the process. Why? To unlock the whole, one must removed the core - the core is the first object to lay eyes/hands on.
A supporting system must be developed to allow one to slide the layers to their maximum.

A5 - Window in a Valise

Ideas for the portefolio/box.

Unfold like a book.
The panels dividing the layers in smaller parts are adjustable in width
like the mechanism in the device.

Sliding layers.
The panels dividing the layers in smaller parts are adjustable in width
like the mechanism in the device

Sliding layers.
To enable the sliding, the core must be removed. The core contains
small drawers to store items from the process.
The panels dividing the layers in smaller parts
are adjustable in width like the mechanism in the device

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Moving panels.

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Final probe 1:10

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

1:10 probe assembled.

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Construction of device in 1:10.

Dowels are applied to allow rotation/adjustable panels.

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Construction of device in 1:10.

The panels are made reflectable.

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Construction of device in 1:10.

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Adjustable panels.

A sample of the different variations.

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Multiple layered plan section with adjustable device.

According to connecting the device to the needs of the resident, the reflecting panels are adjustable.
The inflow of light can be directed by the user. A more accurate direction of light is under development.

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Plan, section, and device.

Main focus in the drawing is the device.

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Construction details of a reflecting panel.

Model. Scale 1:10

13 are made of these, creating 12 light "funnels".

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Construction details.

Sketch of construction. How to make the panels adjustable in width. 

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Inspiration.

"Ideas are explored through the production of large scale mock-ups, models, material studies, sketches, and drawings. Learning through making."

- Bijoy Jain, Studio Mumbai. Lecture October 30th. 

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Construction of mechanism/"final" probe.

Still under development.

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Conceptual drawing.

Analog and digital combined.

Concept. Letting in light in different shades (according to a representation of
the spectrum a daylight through the day) and amounts (according to user's needs).

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Inflow of light.

Diagram. Inflow and near obstacles. Illustrates the direction of the rays from the sun on a late October day
 from sunrise till sunset.
Source: http://www.sunearthtools.com

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Obstacles and sun light.

Investigations of inflow of sunlight.

Diagrammatic drawing of obstacles and position of the sun.
The position and angle of the sun is costantly changing. On this diagram,
 three specific positions are highlighted; summer solstice (when sun is highest), equinox,
and winter solstice (when sun is lowest).
The apartment is located on 4th floor and due to the landscape (24 meters above sea level)
 with a quick decrease in hight towards East, the only direct obstacle for optimal inflow of sunlight
 is the apartment it self and the building right next to.
Southeast of the window, the area is almost free of essential obstacles, and inflow of light
 is almost unbothered.

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Directing inflow of light.

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Adjustable reflectors.

The reflecting panels can be increased/decreased in width 

to let in more or less of specific light.

A4 phase 3 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Possible construction of adjustable reflectors.

Increase or decrease a specific inflow of light.
Each reflector is fixed on an individual rotating dowel that allows the reflectors to
slide sideways maintaining a specific path controled by a sliding track. 

A4 phase 2 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Further development.

Channelling the inflow of light (halogen lamp priciple).
Reaching out and past the walls to optimize amount of light.
Reflectors are made adjustable in width to make it possible to increase/decrease
inflow of a specific light

In the end of the reflectors an adjustable smaller reflector can be flipped out
allowing the user to adjsut the direction of light.

A4 phase 2 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Plan sections of possible designs.

Idea. The funnels increase in width in both ends. Does it let light in more effecient?

Idea. The funnel-cone-shaped reflectors increase only in the end of light output.
Works similar to the construction of a halogen lamp.

A4 phase 2 - Perceptual apparatus / Window expander

Further developments. Ideas. Enhancing Inflow of light.

Probe idea. Wedge-shaped reflectors. Enhancing light.

Probe idea. Funnel-cone-shaped reflectors. Enhancing light.

Perspective sketch of different shaded inflow of light.