Last Friday, I retrieved construction documents of a couple different booths from a dermatology convention held in New Orleans recently. After looking through them, I believe it will be helpful in understanding the organization of a set of drawings and the extent of what may be expected for this project. There are a few good examples of numerous pieces, how they are labeled, and diagrams for the layout of graphic panels. Also, in preparation for the models I'll be making for this project, I've enrolled in an instruction class for the Design Shop to learn various tools and machines.
The last week of work was off to a slow start. Although, I feel like I've finally got a grip on the final floor plan of the booth. The challenge this week was understanding the structural integrity of the exhibit and how it was going to remain self-standing. Originally I was designing around the idea that steel frame columns would be braced into walls and platforms supporting the levels above. After discussion, the final solution will be sticking with the steel frame columns and running cables between them for bracing for each floor. The vertical rods will be grounded to the convention center floor and flooring for the exhibit will cover the structural work. The rough floor plan in CAD, shown below, illustrates the basic flow and ideal movement of the space. Currently, I am modeling those shapes in 3dsMax to understand the feel of the space; while simultaneously, adjusting them in plan so that they may be structurally supported.
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