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Flutter


A deceptive modern brick



This proposal sought to create a new vernacular for a modern brick. Tasked with creating a fabricated module that is replicated into a wall assembly, this new module has a series of grooves that descend/ascend into the opposite direction, creating a mechanism that locks the next brick into place without the need for fasteners or a secondary structural system. The assembly of bricks creates a 'flutter' effect when the user passes by. The additional glazing further adds to the visual effect.

Team: Marco Nieto, Mackenzie Bruce, Gabrielle Clune, and Jeffrey Richmond.

Special thanks to Asa Peller and Laida Aguirre.



Flutter - Clay Printing from Marco Nieto on Vimeo.

Flutter - Clay Printing 2 from Marco Nieto on Vimeo.

Flutter - Clay Printing 3 from Marco Nieto on Vimeo.

Flutter - Clay Printing 4 from Marco Nieto on Vimeo.







Flutter - Fence Walkthrough from Marco Nieto on Vimeo.

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