A secure and space-saving lockup for allotment to established gardeners.
Designed with a partnership with Fiskars in mind, especially the QuikFit Multi-head Tool System. Allowing for a more compact and space-saving design solution.
prototyping
Modelling was a crucial stage for the development of the project and provided a baseline for the mechanism and hinge movement.
Though quick paper models and iterations it became clear which concepts were closer to the brief and what could be developed further.
materials & manufacture
A QUICK PHOTOSHOP RENDER
Tree Attachment
Rolled Aluminium and Die Cut
Clips / Hanging Mechanism
Zinc Plated Spring Steel - Power Pressed
Support Disk
Aluminium Closed Die Forging
Lock Mechanism
Chrome Plated Aluminium
Outer Casing
HDPE Injection Moulded
Gromit
2 Part Rubber Moulding
Central Partition &Sealed Storage
HDPE Injection Moulded
Ridges moulded in plastic to provide support rigidity and structure and prevent warping.
To be used in areas of little space to improve space efficiency mainly in community gardening locations like allotments.
This would free up floor space that could then be used to grow more vegetables/plants and would also increase the desire and need for trees to be in close proximity, therefore leading to more balanced system in these areas. With trees reducing soil erosion and providing protection from winds. However trees would restrict light so posts may be a more suitable attachment.
allotments
final model
A half-scale prototype predominantly made from 2mm fluted card.
