Datum Line Process

This is how we, Jackie and I, experimented with the Datum Line process before finally reaching our final product:

-this is how our datum lines started. We thought about interactive walls, musical instruments, fabrics, and tactile surfaces. These datum lines would allow the students and users of the space to engage their 5 senses through interacting learning. Above is the datum line with musical instruments and fabric. Below are more about how the interactive walls/panels would be connected to the actual datum lines.

This picture shows how the interactive walls were connected to the datum lines at the intersections of each datum line.

This picture shows how the interactive walls would look if all the panels were pulled out. The interactive walls are on tracking systems that would allow for students to slide into place. The walls also allow for students to open up the space by pushing them all towards the datum lines.

This picture shows the curved datum lines, which represent sound distribution off off the footprint of the building. It also shows the straight datum lines, which are extended off from the original footprint of the building. These straight lines are the foundation of the ceiling structure.

The circled part, shows one the importance of the intersection points of the datum lines. Where you see the circles is where something exciting happens/an acitivity arises.

A close up of the intersection.