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    Atomic Cities PGDP Interactive Model

    The Atomic Cities Research Group is near completion on the next phase of PGDP models. This 1:150 model of the PGDP campus will be used as an interactive tool by scientists, community members, policymakers and others engaged with the…

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    Couched Constructions IV

    We’ve completed fabrication of two couch prototypes, and assembly is well underway…

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    Atomic Cities PGDP Model Photographs

    Glint Studio photographer Magnus Lindqvist accompanied our team on a recent trip to Paducah to thoroughly document the PGDP site model, which has been on display at the Department of Energy’s Community Information Center since October. The model will be on...

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    Couched Constructions III

    The Silver Lining Couch, a chaise based on the Silver Lining Bed, is taking shape. Shown below are early material studies using birch plywood and painted Advantech OSB, as well as our new favorite, repurposed plywood rescued from the University surplus...

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    Couched Constructions II

    The Ninety Minute Couch – a stretch Ninety Minute Chair – is ready for assembly.  We milled this version from recycled plywood, rescued from the dumpsters at the University’s surplus depot. The patina and perfect amount of distress rivals the...

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    Couched Constructions I

    Carolyn and Joe have been busy prototyping AtFAB pieces for an upcoming exhibition this Spring at the Herron Gallery in Indianapolis. While we have twenty or so AtFAB pieces, we have not yet proposed a couch. To test the...

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    Atomic Cities Final Review

    Last week we held the second of three Atomic Cities final reviews at UK’s CoD. This Atomic Cities Research Studio is the second studio to consider the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Paducah Kentucky, a contaminated Manhattan Project legacy site....

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    Send us YourFAB!

    The AtFAB team has been thrilled by the interest and numerous cut file downloads from our website. We’d love to hear your fabricating stories, and see photos of your AtFAB in use. Below are just a few examples. Send...

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    The Pajama Factory

    The Pajama Factory is a 19th Century 300,000 square foot landmarked factory building in Williamsport, PA that is undergoing a full renovation that would accommodate a mix of cultural amenities, commercial space, artist studios, and residences…

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