Initial installation of the KitFit Prototype. The KitFit Prototype is located on the 5th floor of the College of Architecture and Planning facility at Ball State University in the north studio.
The Matrix Tile design we are using starts with this initial 2′ x 2′ foam tile:
After routing the tile design, the completed tiles look like this:
A temporary frame needed to be constructed for the Matrix Tile layout because our space does not have existing ‘demising walls’ to use as a framing.
The tile layout covers the Right Bathroom of the Prototype as well as the middle “Kitchen” portion.
Before plumbing could be laid into the Matrix Tiles, a preliminary layout was completed using string to determine any issues with piping interference.
Determining where the piping would all meet was a key purpose for the preliminary plumbing layout.
A unique plumbing manifold was designed and constructed for this Prototype. Michelle is seen here with the framing.
The Geberit system is being used for several plumbing connections being used in the Prototype.
Completed plumbing manifold:
The base of the stud wall will connect to these cable stud elements, used for baseboard electrical systems.
Framing and stud wall installation begins:
Detail of the stud wall and cable stud connection:
Completed stud walls for the Left Bathroom that does not use the Matrix Tile system.
