Shapes of Time

Hi I'm Shayani Fernando, this is my collection of thoughts, experimental processes, artworks, spatial propositions and projects.

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Digital Stone Project V 2017 #Archi-twist

56 x 66 x 14 cm – Marmo/Marble: Bianco Acquamarina, Venato Orto di Donna, Bardiglio Imperiale

‘Archi-Twist’ is an exploration of self supporting structures in stone. The twisted catenary arch model is comprised of interlocking wave joint typologies based on catenary curvature.

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#basecuts #Archi-Twist

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In Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities Marco Polo describes a bridge, stone by stone. “But which is the stone that supports the bridge?” Kublai Khan asks. “The bridge is not supported by one stone or another,” Marco answers, “but by the line of the arch that they form.” Kublai Khan remains silent, reflecting. Then he adds: “Why do you speak to me of the stones? It is only the arch that matters to me.” Polo answers: “Without stones there is no arch.” (Calvino 1972). 

https://acis.org.au/previous-winners/

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11 axis Abrasive Diamond Wire Cutting of sandstone wave blocks with Gosford Quarries

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Wave block Marble Arches: 5 axis waterjet cut marble: white Carrara marble, Black Granite and Grey Calacatta marble

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Stereotomy of Wave Jointed Blocks

Stereotomy of Wave Jointed Blocks This video has been accepted to be presented at Rob|Arch 2016 (www.robarch2016.org) through the Rob|Arch 2016 Call for Videos. Authors: Simon…

Process Video presented at Rob|Arch 2016 in Sydney

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Sydney Sandstone wave blocks: Stereotomic crafting with Gosford Quarries

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'Catenary Tales' exhibited at the Villa Strozzi, Florence as part of the 'Marble Codes' exhibition.

Marmo / Marble Bianco Acquamarina, Acquabianca Marmi - Cave / Quarry “Carcaraia

Marmo / Marble Venato Orto di Donna, C. M. Gruppo SE.MA .P. - Cava / Quarry “Orto di Donna”

Marmo / Marble Bardiglio Imperiale, Acquabianca Marmi - Cave / Quarry “Scaglia Bardiglio”

38 x 36 x 80 cm, 60 Kg - Robot 7 assi / 7 axis robot

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Process Pictures of digital modelling, assembly and hand sanding marble cut modules.

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Stereotomic marble cutting and carving: 7 axis robotic crafting at the Garfagnana Innovazione, Tuscany, Italy

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Digital Stone Project 2015 Workshop quarry visit: Marble cutting in Tuscany!

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Exploring Catenary structures through additive robotic fabrication methods with REXLAB at ROB|ARCH2014

http://materiability.com/scattered-substance/

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Architectural Association Visiting School | Sydney - Matrix 2014

Exploring structural string spatial constructs-The Rite of String:

The outcome of this two week workshop aimed at arriving at discrete spatial outcomes through the development of non-discrete architectural constructs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s0u__ZZVEU

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Catenary curvature 3D print

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Entry for the New York City Vision Comp, exhibited in LA

The Architecture of Simultaneity

http://www.cityvisionweb.com/competition/t5e3g7/

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