El Dorado Inc. Field Trip
This was an extremely brief field trip and we received very little information about their technologies. Though the lecture about being on time was completely unnecessary, he did give some good advice about what we should be doing as current design students.
Who they are: Hybrid architecture in KC, MO. Their design + build philosophy means that el dorado acts as both the architect and the general contractor.
Products: Commercial, residential, civic, institutional, public art and industrial studios
Markets: Offices, art projects, architectural commissions, charity work
Materials: Concrete, composite ( building insulations), wood, electrical systems, plaster, cement, ceramic, tile, metals, plastics.
Forming Technology: Testing prototypes downstairs
Cutting Technology: Hot wire cutter for cutting foam, circle saw, band saw
Joining Technology: Rivets, nails, bolts
Finishing Technology: Sanding
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