The developers do NOT want a boring rectangular structure. They want something fresh and exciting to attract interest. Obviously height is a consideration, but more important is creating a building that looks interesting.
The architects at the firm have asked you to develop a model to help them sell their plan to the developers. There are some very specific constraints you must meet otherwise your plan will not even be considered.
- The tower must fit onto an that measures 20cm square.
- The tower must contain at least 6500 cubic centimeters of usable space.
- The frame of the model must be made using balsa and glue, but other materials like paper, straws, string, etc. can be used as decorative or finishing pieces.
- The model must include at least one floor, no less than 10 centimeters above ground capable of supporting a 1 kg weight. You must provide the testers a way to insert and remove the weight.
- You will have twenty 60 cm pieces of balsa to work with
Before you get started you should have a look at some other skyscrapers that have been considered notable for their unusual design. Some ones to look at are the:
- The TransAmerica Pyramid in San Francisco
- The Flat-Iron Building in New York
- The CitiCorp Building in New York
- The Lloyd's of London Building
- The Guggenheim Museum in New York
- The Sony Building in New York
- Taipei 101
- Musuem of Contemporary Art Building in New York
You can also go to skyscraperpage.com and look at any number of skyscrapers. It's a very large site so be careful not to get lost looking at all the buildings.
