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FURNITURE II: Home Outfitting
Two Objects for a home
2013
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Description: Design/Build desk and kitchen counter
Date: Spring 2013
Cost: ~$1800 (including both objects and labor)
Finish: Danish Oil
Client: undisclosed
Desk features: Maple Ply laminate top (1.5"), Solid pine construction, full width drawer
Counter features: Solid wood construction, lapped reclaimed pine cladding, maple counter top (0.75"), hidden shelving
DESK
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| Image of the desk under construction. Full width drawer to be added |
COUNTERTOP
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| countertop: side view 2013 |
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| countertop: rear view 2013 |
FURNITURE Ib: Cabinet
Cabinet
2012
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Description: Design/Build multipurpose cabinet
Date: Autumn 2012
Cost: ~$300 (including labor)
Features: Solid Pine construction, brass hinges, secure amplifier location, seating
Finish: Danish Oil
FURNITURE I: Table
Kitchen Table
2012
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Description: Design/Build Kitchen table
Date: Autumn 2012
Cost: ~$1000 (including labor) + butcher block (donated)
Features: Maple Butcher Block top (2"), 4" Douglas fir supports, Full width drawer, Object storage below, Locking wheels
Finish: Danish Oil
Alignment: Hera @ Crotone
Location: Temple of Hera, Crotone, Calabria, Italy
Origin: 7th C. BCE, Greek
Ancient name: Promunturium LaciniumOther associated parties: Pythagoras (school)
Cardinal alignment of the temple.
Cardinal alignment of the temple.
From compass observations in situ, the layout appears to be incredibly precise, aligning axially from East to West.
Reviewing the actual sun map at the site, the site confirms the simple compass reading.
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| SUMMER SOLSTICE |
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| AUTUMNAL EQUINOX |
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| WINTER SOLSTICE |
PRECEDENT: (H)ADRIANS VILLA
MATERIAL STUDIES
(H)ADRIAN'S VILLA
Brick and Marble
(2012)
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| Restored brick arches. In the foreground, the arch is very shallow, with an approximately 1:12 arch and a full soldier course above to support the weight. |
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| Original wall section with pumice and mortar at the center and brick face. The wall is nearly 1m thick and has 5 visible layers across the depth. |
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| Detail of lichens on a brick column base |
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| Second detail of the column base. Visible use of brick as both a structural and decorative element. |
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| Marble floor. |
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| Three visible materials in a wall. The restored wall is to the top and left of the image and includes a completion marker. Original brick, in a deteriorated state, can be seen in the lower right. |
Client: Emperor Adrian
Time: the First Century AD
Location: Tivoli, Italy
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