Flatiron

When tasked with experimenting with the relationship of forms with 3D printers, I was intrigued as to what I would discover. When starting, I used simple curves primarily because they were interesting. Little did I know that the most exciting part would lie within the printing process. When printing, I noticed that within the curves, the printer would give out at a certain point creating these loops that were not standard to the design. Exploring more complex curves pushed the printer’s limits and created cavities, which led me to use curved walls within the space. I incorporated the cavities in many ways to conceal certain items in the space or produce the illusion that something was concealed. The Bridal Boutique was designed with an onsite seamstress and an emphasis on the dress-buying experience. I used my geometries from the printing process to create the walls and the displays. On the first floor, the cavities conceal the dresses, encouraging the users to interact with the space by pulling them out of the walls. The space’s second floor is completely tailored to the experience of looking for your perfect dress for your most special day. The upper level is by appointment only, including the bride and her guests, creating an intimate experience to share with loved ones.