Diamonds
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
Version 2
Starplates https://www.strombergschickens.com/starplate_building_system
26 - 2" by 2" by 8' - ~ $3 each, total of $110 reusable wood https://www.supplyhog.com/shop/Cart/view
Parachute for covering- Check Ebay for used ones. Generally ~30-$75 each.
Cloth Dye to make parachute pink
52 Bolts (plus 10 extra) 52 Washers (plus 10 extra)
Version 1
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.
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
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 1/2 inch socket wrenches
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.
