BUSHRA AUMIR
WORK
1 ROUTES (Anti-Monument I)
2 RESOLUTE (Anti-Monument II)
3 MEGA KERF
4 DIMPLE WALL
5 HOLOWALL
6 DISASTER INFRASTRUCTURES
7 RE-BIRTH OF STEEL
8 CHIMNEY HOUSE
9 ARRIVAL SEQUENCE
10 MIMETIC MEMBRANE
11 MANTIS SHRIMP
EXTERNAL LINKS
BUSHRA AUMIR
WORK
1 ROUTES (Anti-Monument I)
2 RESOLUTE (Anti-Monument II)
3 MEGA KERF
4 DIMPLE WALL
5 HOLOWALL
6 DISASTER INFRASTRUCTURES
7 RE-BIRTH OF STEEL
8 CHIMNEY HOUSE
9 ARRIVAL SEQUENCE
10 MIMETIC MEMBRANE
11 MANTIS SHRIMP
EXTERNAL LINKS
HOLOWALL
Upcycling wood with mixed relityCornell University
Rural Urban Innovations Lab
Fall 2021
Director RUBI Lab: Leslie Lok
Sahil Adnan, Jiyoon Bae, Sahir Choudhary, Asbiel Samaniego
AAP’s Wood Shop Staff
Location : Ithaca, NY
THEME: AR in Construction and Manufacturing
PROCESS: Fologram Scripting + Microsoft Hololens
MATERIAL: Salvaged Barn Wood + Cross-Laminated Timber
RESULT: Interactive Spatial Installation
The HoloWall reimagines traditional windbreak shelters in agricultural landscapes as a repository of cultural traces. Situated on the Arts Quad, it shelters from westward winds while exploring the integration of augmented reality (AR) with non-uniform lumber to create a hollow-core cross-laminated timber (HCCLT) wall assembly. Upcycled from salvaged barn wood and dimensional lumber, its laminated structure peels into lattice-like gradients, balancing porosity for views and structural performance. Thickened laminations on the east side provide seating, encouraging socially distanced dialogue. This installation offers a space for connection, where light and sound filter through perforated layers, blending utility with cultural narrative.
I contributed to the fabrication process by leveraging the HoloLens to precisely cutting wood scraps and fabricating the walls according to parametrically generated dimensions, utilizing advanced computational workflows including 3D scanning and modeling for accuracy. Additionally, I played a role in the site placement phase, employing augmented reality tools to optimize wall positioning and ensure seamless integration with the surrounding environment.