The
Waffle
Chair
The challenge of building a chair with three-dimensional curves evolved into the ultimate digital (and fabric) fabrication project.
Parametric Design
The design for the chair involved creating a form using subD modeling and using a Grasshopper script to generate the flat waffle pieces. The parametric grasshopper model allowed the design to be tested on a smaller scale before machining the final pieces.
1/4 Scale Test Model
The Final Cut Pieces
Producing the Chair
After a semester spent iterating and testing the design, I cut the final pieces out using CNC machining. The pieces were then assembled and glued together. The last step in the building process was designing and sewing a cushion to fit the form.
The Waffle Chair is to be featured in the upcoming IIT College of Architecture Open House Exhibit
