Allie Volungus

Traditional Wood Joint Studies

Dovetail

Dovetail joinery utilizes a wedge with a corresponding cut out. In the orientation shown left the wedge and slot make the joint ideal for horizontal forces, but not for vertical forces. This joint is commonly used to make furniture items such as dresser drawers.

Double Mortise and Tenon

A mortise and tenon joint connects two pieces of wood together, typically at right angle. By doubling the wedges and slots you achieve a slightly sturdier effect than a single mortise and tenon.

Dovetail Frame

Square Peg

Tongue and Groove

Combination Joint

Joinery Re-imagined

Proposed Part

Adding an angle to the traditional joint allows more flexibility in the overall aggregation.

Proposed Module 1

Using an A + B Part aggregation I'm able to achieve a module that can then stack to create further forms.

Proposed Module 2

By rotating part A I thought it could provide more potential for a variety of growth.

Part to Whole Potential

Module 1 Aggregation

By stacking module 1 I was able to create a tree-like structure. It was difficult to create a stopping point that made sense with the module.

Module 1 Modified

By lengthening the members and adding more areas in which the joinery can come together I was able to achieve a a more arching structure.

Module 2 Aggregation

Module 2 was difficult to find an aggregation which wasn't one dimensional. It also was difficult to place the modules in a way which didn't have conflicting pieces.

Reconfiguration

Proposed Module 3

By thickening the members from previous studies I was able to create a piece which could be interchanged in multiple places. When using all the same "A" piece it was difficult to create a module. By engaging a "B" piece as a connector I could then create a whole.

Final Module

By taking module 3 and adding an additional joinery component based on the dovetail I'm able to create a module which is able to stack and grow in multiple dimensions.

Module Use

As the module is stack able and able to experience growth it can be used for many different functions. At varying scales it can be used to create tunnel pavilions as well as functional pieces like furniture.

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