This table with a steel base, bronze highlights, and a glass top was custom-made for a private residence in Maryland. The client envisioned bronze highlights attached directly to the steel base. I turned this concept into reality by designing an Onshape 3D model with intricate details and layers. Welding steel to bronze is problematic and can result in an unstable structure. I was able to overcome this challenge and Figure out a way of attaching bronze rings to the steel base and keeping the whole structure solid and stable. As a Final touch, I applied black patina to the steel parts and Finished the bronze parts with a clear coat.
Made of Fire-resistant plywood and wood-textured laminate for a cozy feel, they are soundproof and spacious for travelers to stretch their legs. The guests can control the brightness and color of the lights and the temperature in the room through an app on their phones. The window to the room can be tinted when the guest is inside. I came up with engineering solutions to make all these features work. The ventilation system allows for temperature control, but installing the fan directly in the room can make it too loud. I found a way to incorporate air ducts into the pod structure. As a result, ventilation works well and does not disturb the guest. Pods are designed to be seamless and angleless, which created a challenge for window installation. I could not use a window frame because of its angles, so I made a special pocket to slide the glass in and secure it in place. While building the prototype, I came up with a system of assembling the parts in a particular order that made the fabrication process as easy and eFFicient as possible.
