INTRODUCTION
The Redwood Grove is one of the largest collections of Sequoia sempervirens, the coastal redwood, outside its native range. In addition to the redwoods, now more than 50 years old, impressive specimens of the giant sequoia and the deciduous dawn redwood are also featured here in UC Davis Arboretum
With extra Redwood material stock, UC Davis gives all Design students chance to design an outdoor sitting tool for the Cruess Hall Courtyard renovation.
Photo from UC Davis
ABOUT THE PROJECT
A bench that is designed for outdoor spaces in Cruess Hall Courtyard, UC Davis. It is designed
to be user-friendly, stable, and comfy to relax or hang out with friends during hot summer
as same as windy cold winter with a unique assembling.
to be user-friendly, stable, and comfy to relax or hang out with friends during hot summer
as same as windy cold winter with a unique assembling.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
1. Design an outdoor sitting tool with Redwood as the main material.
2. Limit the number of other materials usage regarding sustainability.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Designer
Application
Rhinoceros 3D & Illustrator
Sketches & Ideation
Feature Elements
Backrest
Long bar
Wood and Metal
Modern
Durable
Environment friendly
Design Concept
Final Sketch
Digitalize
Dimension
Site Placement
Deliverable
