FULLMETAL BICYCLE CO.
Frick Park
800 South Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DANCING MASSES
The form of Fullmetal Bicycle and the Trail Head Pavilion was created through a series of steps modifying the shape of a bicycle frame. This project's materiality takes inspiration from Pittsburgh and the bicycle's shared history in steel.
Curved Steel Frame Construction
Wall assembly highlighting exterior Corten steel rain screen, and interior brushed stainless steel zee furring panels. Curvilinear form created from curved steel studs and curved HSS members
Operational Diagram
Frame
Stack
Scale
Split
Twist
Bicycle frame shape used for base form
Stacking of frame to create space
Scale of frames increases proportionally with height to increase quality of light from skylights
Mass is split into two separate buildings for the Trail Head Pavilion and Bike Shop
Forms are rotated from base point to create curvilinear shape
Model Production
STL file showing interior curved and straight steel members. Created using Rhinoceros and Slicer for Corel Draw.
Laser cut structural model
FULLMETAL GARDEN
Frick Park Sculpture Trail
Fullmetal Garden is a public art project that calls local artists and craftspeople to create sculptures that celebrate Pittsburgh's history with metals. The trail serves to uplift the community through art, history, and nature.
sculptures among the trees
Historically, bicycles were produced with steel, but manufacturers began to use aluminum around the mid 20th Century due to its' light weight and strength. Both materials have roots in Pittsburgh, and the garden serves to uplift the community through art, history, and nature.
Above image shows a map of trails connecting to Frick Park from all around the city of Pittsburgh. Enlarged map of Frick Park showing proposed sculpture locations
Renderings showing metal sculptures as they would exist in the park forest