The voronoi truss, or vTruss, was executed as both a display piece for the ITP Spring 2008 Show as well as a prototype for future research. The truss features a series of voronoi boulders which correspond to a given point set. By scaling the boulders from these points after they have been generated, the close packing of cells is opened up to create a node/spoke configuration. The vTruss is half surface, half truss. Fabricated at the NYU Advanced Media Studio using laser cut masonite, assembly information (orientation, connectivity, labels) was cut into the material itself. The truss is assembled without tools - a series of coordinated slots and tabs creates an interlocking frame that is held in place with simple dowels, even allowing for easy disassembly. As architects, we are trying to bring together issues of design, aesthetics, use, fabrication and assembly into functional models.
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The voronoi truss installed in the ITP loft.
The voronoi geometry, scaled to create the voronoi truss.
Exploded diagram of one voronoi boulder.
4 example sheets, with spokes, webs and plates.
The packed cut files, showing the general distribution of piece types.
The laser cut Masonite, fresh from AMS.
Toru assembling the frames, which are pre-cut with slots that will later catch a series of spokes.
Toru assembling the truss. No tools required!
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