Experiment 1: the fold

Aim: to systematically explore different variations of folding technique with in the FAME site and to determine any relationship between the Fold and Bio elements of the research matrix. To further this aim we shall selectively choose successful folds that regenerate or evolve the planar surface over non successful ones to take to the next stage of the experiment.

Stage 1: The folded plane

Method:

A table was developed categorizing the standard folds that would be use. For this experiment we will only consider folds at 0, 45 90 and 135 degrees from the eastern edge of the site.

As the table: shows the development of the folds and how they interact with each other in the site

Results: As the images show, it is apparent that a singular directional fold and a combination of 4 directional folds can produce a new variation within the planar surface. However the use of 2 or 3 directional folds cause the plane to revert to or maintain its singular nature, we can see some differentiation in that a repetition of a fold in the same direction can generate cylindrical type objects; however any fold against the cylinder breaks its surface and destroys the shape. The planar surfaces that where developed in the 2 and 3 fold experiments can all be it now divided into a series of smaller elements however the natural conflict of the folds tried to maintain a singular large plane

Progression:

To progress the experiment to another lever we then took the most simple and complex fold elements to another level introducing and other device the cut and refold. These elements where chosen as they where the ones that seemed to evolve through manipulation to form new plane elements rather than just new shapes.