Tolerances and Gaps: Space for Error

A parametric detail that handles manufacturing tolerances. A uniform, dark gap, about one centimeter wide, is deliberately left between components and between the array and the architectural wall. This gap absorbs construction errors and makes the array appear as an independent system floating in the original space. All gaps are of consistent width. Avoid: components directly touching to create uneven contact, filling gaps with silicone, inconsistent gap widths at different locations, making the array and wall fully joined.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

一處處理製造誤差的參數化細部。構件與構件之間、陣列與建築牆面之間都刻意留出一道均勻的縫隙,寬度約一公分,內部是暗的;這道縫吸收了施工的誤差,也讓陣列看起來是懸浮在原有空間裡的獨立系統。所有的縫寬一致。避免:讓構件直接貼合產生不均勻的接觸、用矽利康填補縫隙、讓不同位置的縫寬不一致、把陣列與牆面做成完全接合。