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DESIGN TUTORIAL
To understand how to design with Juxtaform Space Articulators, begin by visualizing the Space Articulator in a 3D configuration... that is, imagine what will happen to the flat plane of the panel if you lift certain points, and push away others. Initially, try not to think of it in terms of the Articulator’s final destination, but rather, to understand it’s volumetric potential. Yes, Articulators can be attractive flat, but they become infinitely more dynamic when warped. And fabric must always be pulled taut.
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Avoid flat and un-tensioned panels:
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Strive for three-dimensionality:
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Once you have a reasonable understanding of the various Articulators you are considering, attempt to visualize them in the space you are designing. As you do this exercise you’ll begin to see that all points will undoubtedly not connect directly to a wall, ceiling or floor. Therefore you’ll need to investigate where monofilament lines may go to (connect to) in order to locate the Articulator where you’d like it in space. Here it is helpful to review photos of installation on our website Gallery Page.
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Monofilament lines extending from panels to ceiling and walls.
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Here monofilament line connects to ductwork:
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And here to cubicle partitions:
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If your budget allows, order your Articulators in advance of finalizing your design so
that you have an opportunity, with the help of others, to actually hold and stretch the
Articulator in the configuration you are imagining... or another you might discover.
As the designer, you must determine the visual importance of the connection points at the wall ceiling and floor. Various picture hooks, mirror hangers and other small hardware is available at local hardware stores or online and JUXTAFORM© is currently putting together a broader collection of their favorites. The most commonly used hardware is a small screw-eye (see photo.) For floor points you may want to consider using the JUXTAFORM© 25 pound chrome weights.
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Juxtaform Triangle hook attached
to a typical screw-eye connection point:
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25 pound chrome-plated weight:
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During installation, small brads directly into wood or drywall can be used as temporary connection points. When the installation is complete and all Articulators are in place, these brads can be replaced with the permanent connection hardware and the small holes are easily concealed. Sometimes you may elect to retain the small bards as the final connection points.
It is ideal if you can be present at installation to direct the installation team. Installation is not difficult, but does require that someone have a clear vision of what is supposed to be accomplished. In lieu of on-site direction, a descriptive drawing is essential. In addition, review the Installation Tutorial to understand the installation process.
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Design Suggestions:
- Articulators may be stretched to points on walls, ceilings, floors, or movable objects such as weights or furniture. Our 25 pound Chrome plated floor weight provides an attractive and movable alternative to a direct floor connection.
- When installing Juxtaform® Space Articulators remember: the greater the warp, the more dramatic the design.
- A panel is warped by pulling one or more points away from and perpendicular to the overall plane of the Articulator.
- Articulators may be overlapped, intertwined, or mirrored.
- Repetitive forms work well to create planes in space.
- Articulators may be joined together at points. Multiple Articulators may share the same wall or ceiling connection point.
- Some Articulators lend themselves to pushing at their centers or points. Lightweight rods or dowels, used with tensioned guy-line, may be used to push away from a ceiling or wall.
- Many different materials may be used for ceilings and wall connection points including eye-hooks, triangle-hooks, rings, clips, monofilament, braided wire, thin cable, and light nylon cord.
- Please contact us if you would like to receive Juxtaform® Space Articulator shapes in AutoCAD format.
- Model size Juxtaform® panels are available so you may experiment directly with warping and creating three-dimensional shapes. Please contact us to request a model Space Articulator.
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Diagramming Instructions:
Prior to the installation of Juxtaform® Space
Articulators, establish your design on paper. See
sample design diagram
on right.
1. Mark placement of connection points.
a)
A line which splits the point of the Articulator and
continues through space to the nearest support surface
or structure will provide the connection point location.
If necessary, secure two lines together to establish
a specific point in space. (see diagram a) |
b)
It is possible to direct a point to a location in
space other than one on the natural path to the nearest
surface or structure. Use rods or dowels to push the
Articulator point away from a surface and tension
in place with a guy line. (see diagram b) |
2. Indicate all vertical and horizontal
distances from connection points to other structures,
on the diagram.
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