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The Diamond Pods are two 15 foot geometric structures covered by stretchy pornj fabric. Participants are encouraged press against the fabric from the inside or outside. When viewed from the outside, the Diamond Pods take on an organic appearance, with the participants' body parts adding to and morphing the overall shape. They lit from the outside with floodlights, creating interesting shadows resulting from the shifting shapes. The inside of the Diamonds will also serve as a shade structure and puddle lounge with a back room only accessible through an arm motion through fabric. | The Diamond Pods are two 15 foot geometric structures covered by stretchy pornj fabric. Participants are encouraged press against the fabric from the inside or outside. When viewed from the outside, the Diamond Pods take on an organic appearance, with the participants' body parts adding to and morphing the overall shape. They lit from the outside with floodlights, creating interesting shadows resulting from the shifting shapes. The inside of the Diamonds will also serve as a shade structure and puddle lounge with a back room only accessible through an arm motion through fabric. | ||
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Joining is done with [http://www.strombergschickens.com/starplate_building_system/starplate_index.php Starplates]. | Joining is done with [http://www.strombergschickens.com/starplate_building_system/starplate_index.php Starplates]. | ||
Spandex from Spandex House[http://maps.google.com/maps/place?um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=spandex+house&fb=1&gl=us&hq=spandex+house&hnear=Garden+City,+NY&cid=2825034815973572150] | |||
10 Pink- 6.5' by 8" pieces for main triangles | |||
10 Orange- 6.5' by 8" pieces for main triangles | |||
2 Pink- 7' by 4" for doors | |||
2 Orange- 7' by 4" for doors | |||
==Materials== | ==Materials== | ||
Revision as of 11:02, 3 August 2010
In Progress by Joe Che (8/3/10)
The Diamond Pods are two 15 foot geometric structures covered by stretchy pornj fabric. Participants are encouraged press against the fabric from the inside or outside. When viewed from the outside, the Diamond Pods take on an organic appearance, with the participants' body parts adding to and morphing the overall shape. They lit from the outside with floodlights, creating interesting shadows resulting from the shifting shapes. The inside of the Diamonds will also serve as a shade structure and puddle lounge with a back room only accessible through an arm motion through fabric.
Technical Details
Side covers are made from spandex wrapped around thin 1" x 4' long wood scraps to prevent tearing.
Roof is made from camo netting. Waiting for confirmation to obtain from West Coast.
They will be joined by a spandex corridor. with "womb", semi-secret opening
First room is hookah room
Joining is done with Starplates.
Spandex from Spandex House[1]
10 Pink- 6.5' by 8" pieces for main triangles
10 Orange- 6.5' by 8" pieces for main triangles
2 Pink- 7' by 4" for doors
2 Orange- 7' by 4" for doors
Materials
Framing is made from fifty 8' 2x4s to construct 2 Diamond Pods
White Christmas lights
120 thin wood strips.
Pornj Spandex
Pink Fabric for top
Nails
Things still needed from East Coast
Chandelier
Spandex clips
Things still needed from West Coast.
Two Fans
Enough rugs to cover two 15' by 15' sqft areas.
Lots of pillows or cushy things.
4 flood lights and extension chords. (We have to personal ones if necessary)
Idea to have Lucky's stuff animals in back room.
Enough fabric to cover 2 roofs. Each is a 150 sqft
Two fans
Possibly 1 Air conditioner for back closed room
On Playa Build & Breakdown Crew
Joe Che, Margeret, Lotta & 3 more needed
Estimated build time with 6 people. 10 hours
Total Estimated Man hours from inception, including Main Camp Dome Planning. 380 hours
Concept Crew
Joe Che
Margaret Gere
Bryan
Navah
Builders
Joe Che
Margaret Gere
Bryan
Navah
Dimitri
Lotta
Ryan Ong
Diego Paixao
Jan
Jk
LJ
Carina
Earline
Tzipor
Glenn Zimmerman
Miriam
Tools Needed
2 Hammers
2 1/2 inch socket wrenches
2 staple guns
Disengage Plan after After Playa Use
All 2 by 4's are burned on Playa.
Fabric, starplates, bolts, nuts, washers is saved and brought back to NYC (as many possible)
We can build a lighter and more portable version for East Coast events.
Note: Only 1 Pod showing for concept with 1 panel temporarily on. Fabric will stretch to every corner.
