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Cork
Part II. Experiment

2018

 

I further explored the material qualities of cork using hand tools, machines, and the combination with other materials.
I made a series of models with both composite cork and insulation cork to test the material’s potential.
Insulation cork is environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing; however, the most prevalent use of this material
is thermal insulation, which hides the texture and the tactile quality behind its function. I explored the potentials of this
material by making models. This process led me to build a room divider prototype that utilizes the thermal and sound
insulation quality of cork.

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models with composite (yellow) and insulation(black) cork. Composite cork is very flexible but heavy.Insulation cork is brittle but light.

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Process

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