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Distortion Luminescent

Type
Material Research / Fabrication
School
SCI-Arc
Year
2014
Course
Visual Factory
Instructor
Florencia Pita
Team
Julian Huang + Shemiki Petties

Distortion Luminescent investigates graphic imagery as a physical architectural material. Printed PTEG sheets are layered with acrylic rods and clear resin, transforming patterns through translucency, texture and optical distortion. Developed collaboratively through material tests, lamination and resin casting, the research moves between small samples and an eight-inch composite tile. Textured surfaces and alternating modules extend the investigation toward a wall system, while illuminated studies reveal how light changes the reading of image, depth and material.

Illuminated material sample and optical detail
Illuminated material sample and optical detail
Illuminated material sample and optical detail
Illuminated material sample and optical detail

Illuminated material samples and optical details

Material study — woven
Material study — graphic
Material study — ripple
Material study — inclusions
Material study — hexagonal
Material study — textured

Material studies

Layered assembly — printed PTEG, acrylic rods and resin
Layered assembly — printed PTEG, acrylic rods and resin
Lamination and material experimentation
Lamination and material experimentation
Lamination and material experimentation

Lamination of materials

Casting an 8 × 8 inch tile
Casting an 8 × 8 inch tile
Casting an 8 × 8 inch tile
Casting an 8 × 8 inch tile

Casting process — 8 × 8 inch tile

Patterns printed on PTEG
Patterns printed on PTEG
Composite tile — resin surface, printed PTEG and mold
Composite tile — resin surface, printed PTEG and mold
Alternating tile modules A and B
Alternating tile modules A and B
Final material study — illuminated sample and optical detail
Final material study — illuminated sample and optical detail

Light, texture and optical distortion

Final material study — illuminated sample and optical detail
Final material study — illuminated sample and optical detail

Translucency and graphic effect

Distortion Luminescent was produced collaboratively by Julian Huang and Shemiki Petties for Visual Factory at SCI-Arc, taught by Florencia Pita.