TASK 6: LINE- Connectivity

Task 6: LINE- Connectivity

Task 6 is based on connectivity and producing an idea that links to the concept of the 'Thames lighter" as well as previous tasks 1-5. The idea is to explore how a simple concept can evolve into a more technical and complex design.

The brief for the Thames Lighter included:

1) The Lighter must be sited on on or near to the original intervention.

2) Include a colour that you have previously surveyed.

3)Explore the site vertically and horizontally.

4) It must also have a day and night time presence

A "Thames Lighter" used to carry people and goods across and around the Thames. Linking my installation to this I have designed my structure with enough space to hold a handful of people and transport them in a vertical direction. Sited on the riverbed, it and will rise and fall as the river does. The idea is that my structure will provide people with a different view of Deptford, Greenwich and the River Thames as it will rise to a height of 12metre providing a different view to that on the ground. The triangular shaped pod will be opaque, but have a green tone to it so it will blend in with the surrounding algae on the riverbed.

My installation during the day

My installation during the night

A scale model of my installation. One of the sides will drop in order to allow people enter and leave the pod. The sides will all be opaque with a green tint and the floor will be glass so people can see below as they rise.
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