W2016 – Day 2 – 1:1 Scale


Understanding technical aspects through 1:1 on-site drawings

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Students began today to finalise the formwork for a member of the ferrocement modules of the toilet prototype. Real scale drawings act as a good tool for understand and communicate the idea on the building site.

“By drawing 1:1 measurements in chalk on the floor we were better able to communicate with our masons, refine our forms & discussions and ultimately grapple with the realities of producing each piece.” (Claire Bazeley, Student)

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