SUMO

From the previous session, we've progressed towards a single design. We all agreed that the portability of the rolling cylinder was most effective, and we combined that with the complex curves of the free-standing unit from the other group.



The unit, now called SUMO (Self-contained Unit for Mega-communicative-occupancy), is accessible from two sides, making it able to be occupied by two people simultaneously. The curves of our structure conform to the body and wrap around it, making the surface a dynamic element in this project. The structure will be made primarily of wood as we see it now, but cost might cause us to pursue other solutions. We propose the use of high density foam, sandwiched between the plywood ribs to reduce noise and to increase its strength. Other areas of the design have been explored as well. The outside panels of the SUMO will be paneled with a semi-transparent material (plexi, lexan). Being that the panel is pretty large, we will probably apply the text to the surface.