A view from a bridge

The last activity we had to take part in was to make a bridge that was able to fit from one side of a room to the other. We worked in a group and had to construct a bridge made from cardboard and bamboo sticks, which could withstand a remote control car driven from side to side. To begin with this was a complicated task, but after providing different ideas, we began to build a bridge that would start at a balanced level but gradually get higher and lower so that the car could drive up and down. Many joints were formed using diagonal sticks and brown tape and this was done in order to allow the structure to be strong and balanced. We were allowed to use elastic bands as well, so they were used to pull the sticks to the table which made it more stable and structured. Similar to the spaghetti structure, this let me expand my view on architecture and sculpture and now I find 3D art more interesting, but I don't think I will continue with it as I prefer drawing and designing. The car was able to drive across the cardboard so the bridge was successful. I think that this week was a good insight into a different pathway and was enjoyable as it was something I avoid because I was weary of looking at techniques I wasn't confident of. 
                                                        
                                                         

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