Monthly Archives: January 2012

Atomic Cities PGDP Interactive Model

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

The Atomic Cities Research Group is near completion on the next phase of PGDP models. This 1:150 model of the PGDP campus will be used as an interactive tool by scientists, community members, policymakers and others engaged with the Paducah … Continue reading →

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Couched Constructions IV

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

We’ve completed fabrication of two couch prototypes, and assembly is well underway. The Ninety Minute Chair is dimensionally transformed past chair towards couch, while the Silver Lining Bed is adapted away from bed, through chaise, to become Tete a Tete sofa. The latter borrows traits … Continue reading →

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Atomic Cities PGDP Model Photographs

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Glint Studio photographer Magnus Lindqvist accompanied our team on a recent trip to Paducah to thoroughly document the PGDP site model, which has been on display at the Department of Energy’s Community Information Center since October. The model will be on exhibit … Continue reading →

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Couched Constructions III

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

The Silver Lining Couch, a chaise based on the Silver Lining Bed, is taking shape. Shown below are early material studies using birch plywood and painted Advantech OSB, as well as our new favorite, repurposed plywood rescued from the University surplus depot. … Continue reading →

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Couched Constructions II

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

The Ninety Minute Couch – a stretch Ninety Minute Chair – is ready for assembly.  We milled this version from recycled plywood, rescued from the dumpsters at the University’s surplus depot. The patina and perfect amount of distress rivals the finest … Continue reading →

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