Ecosystem of Materials

This studio project is intended to allow interior design students to design a material library. The project will emphasise construction drawings and prototyping, allowing students to develop their skills in this area while gaining a deeper understanding of the properties of various materials. The project will last sixteen weeks and consist of multiple activities designed to challenge and engage students. The material library project will be divided into two major components. Research and design will comprise the first phase, while construction drawings and prototyping will include the second phase. The project’s first phase will involve material and property research. Students will be encouraged to investigate various materials and consider how they could be applied. They will then be required to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing design for a material library. The design should consider the needs of the user, the limitations of the available space, and the materials that will be employed. The project’s second phase will require students to create construction drawings and a design prototype. It will require making detailed plans, elevations, sections, and details. In addition, students will be required to create a scale model of their design to test its functionality and evaluate its aesthetic qualities.