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Fall 2009 Critic: Stephanie Bayard Studio: Fundemental Design Computer Programs Used: Maya + Pepakura, AutoCAD
Investigations In Material Aggregation
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he investigation of paper’s material intelligence began with an interest in shifting from the “generative” digital environment to the analog realm in craft and tectonics. Analysis of a primitive’s material behavior (in this case, the paper plate) led to an exploration of its expressionistic implications as an immersive field. A higher level of complexity emerged from a sectional investigation of the aggregated system. This generated a newer structurally self-dependent & sophisticatedly detailed primitive which can operate in a multi-linked field condition.
5” diameter paper plate
cell module v.1.0
cell aggregation v1.0
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cell aggregation v1.0
Bathynomus giganteus (Giant Isopod) morphological iteration
cell aggregation v1.0
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cell module v.1.0
cell module v.2.0
cell module v.2.0 pepakura layout
2 cells connection folds
3 cells
4 cells
cuts for connection
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cell module v.2.0
simple aggregation
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Bathynomus giganteus (Giant Isopod) morphological iteration
cell aggregation v2.0
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cell aggregation v2.0
torqued aggregation
cell aggregation v2.0
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section 1.1
section 1.2
section 1.3
sectional diagram 1st generation
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projected overlay
collapsed section
study models of structural qualities
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sectional diagram 2nd generation
section 2.1
study models of structural qualities
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2.2
2.3
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final cell module
primary connection 2.6
secondary connection
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final aggregated field cell module
final aggregation surface
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final aggregation structure
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Fall 2009 Critic: Stephanie Bayard Studio: Fundemental Design Given Site: New York City - CBS Building Plaza, 51 W 52nd St. Given Program: Transportation Hub Computer Programs Used: Maya, Rhino + Grasshopper
Indexical Method
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sing logic of indexical mapping /tracing, the transformation of the CBS Building’s trough-like plaza’s “dead space” into a high traffic node of transportation called for the need of a post-semiotic sensibility. Indexical diagrams were used as layers of information broken down into a tactile source of code which can be translated in 3-D digital software. The blocks of 52nd Street between Fifth and Seventh Avenues during the mid 2oth century became renowned for its abundance of jazz clubs and dynamic pedestrian atmosphere. The site’s rich history becomes a source of influence in the design process. Three indexical diagrams of the present day pedestrian/vehicular traffic and flows, the sectional qualities of brass jazz instruments, and the decoded data of Thelonious Monk’s sheet music for 52nd Street Theme, constitutes the original genetic sources for the design. The deformation of the last diagrammatic layer (Monk’s musical data) by the superposition of the first two layers, and then final determination of programmed spaces induced by pauses and rhythm changes in the music, creates an internal genetic program which transforms them in encoding devices removed from their former symbolic resonance.
New York City
Midtown
CBS Building Plaza 51 W 52nd St.
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pedestrian/vehicular flow
historical trace
circulating patterns
‘52nd Street Theme’ Thelonius Monk
‘52nd Street Theme’ Thelonius Monk
Thelonius Monk
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note to numerical data decoder numbers correspond to audio frequency
decoding process of ‘52 Street Theme’
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parabolic mapping of decoded notes
slow tempo surface progression
fast tempo surface progression
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collected data converted to representational surface
points collected to be plotted thoughout site
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plotting process of decoded data throughout site
surface study models for potential programed space
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animation sequence of programmable surface threaded thoughout site 500 frames
frame 50
frame 100
frame 250
frame 300
frame 450
frame 500
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frame 150
frame 200
frame 350
frame 400
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view a - news stand
view b - subway enterance
view c - venue space
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view d - enterance/ticket stand
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Spring 2010 Critic: Carla Leit達o Studio: Context/Adaptation Given Site: Brooklyn, NY - Dumbo Waterfront, John St. betw Pearl & Adam St. Given Program: Incubator for Advanced Materials Businesses/Start-Ups Computer Programs Used: Rhino + Grasshopper, 3ds Max
Scripting Stratagies
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xploring and developing spaces best suited to house, nurture and inspire research, development and advertisement of advanced material businesses whose main objectives are to create new relationships and exchanges between water and architectural transportation bodies. By exploring natural models of structures related to snowflakes/frost/ice-crystals, newer models were derived using scripting strategies. Organizing logics which suggest a method of rhythm and detail creation that can be further developed to deploy the incubator program on site. With the use of scientific data that correlates axial ratio vs. rate of velocity to the ‘Diffused Limited Aggregation’ growth rule-sets of snowflakes, the scripted models attempt to account for extremely entwined circumstantial/environmental factors, in order to engineer spaces that structurally act as shared programmatic moments of circulation, workspace, research labs, and administrative offices etc. Resulting in a accumulation of spaces and voids physically competing for programmatic hierarchy, addressing the problematic formality and informality of defined spaces within Business Incubators and the buildings capacity to accompany cultural and technological speed. On site, the incubator creates a direct mutual relationship to the work developed within it and the existing surroundings,conscience of future scenarios of public programmed space.
Gestaltung
form results from inner purposes or logics rather then being predetermined
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*Data from 24Mar2002, Mt. Rigi ETA Zurich Labs a)
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inner width (mm)
outer width (mm)
measured fall velocity vs.inner width of particles
measured fall velocity vs.outer width of particles
model variations based on the axial ratio vs. rate of velocity of falling snowflakes
H.P. Berlage
adherence to nature’s laws and procedures need not lead to mindless repitition and sameness, since nature produces a boundless variety natural structure through the repitition of basic forms and elements
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geometric aggregation applied to ratio logic
plan
perspective
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geometric aggregation applied to ratio logic
perspective
plan
spiral unit
spiraling is seldom experienced as geometry but rather energy
elevation
elevation
perspective
plan
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Ernst Haeckel
comparison of mammal embryos
Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science, Zurich Switzerland the knowledge of accurate fall velocities can be used to calculate aggregation rates in modeling precipittation processes
1m/s
3m/s
volumetric study animated sequence increasing rate of velocity in a linear direction
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6m/s
zoom detail of spiral complexity
x2
x4
x6
x8
x10
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animated sequence increasing rate of velocity in the natural rotation of model’s logic
1m/s =
2m/s =
3m/s =
4m/s =
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plan aggregated triangular primitive
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north elevation
east elevation
section
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plan
extension of greenway
vertical park
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revenue generating salt ponds
research labs/office space
retail/gallery space
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change from triangular geometric primitive to circular primitive logic
section cut trough new logic updated primitive varies in scale to facilitate program needs
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view a
view b
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section AA
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structural study model
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plan
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view a
view b
view c
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1st level plan
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4th level plan
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section AA
section CC
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C A B
section BB
section CC
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Fall 2010 Critic: Karel Klein Studio: Housing Given Site: Brooklyn, NY - Coney Island Given Program: Mixed-Use Urban Housing Development Computer Programs Used: Rhino + Grasshopper, Maya
Social Network
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Neighbors Building Network Coney Island Global
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Spring 2011 Critic: Frank Lupo With: Simon Chawky & Sarah Ruel-Bergeron Studio: C.A.P Given Site: Iceland - West Fjords Given Program: Art Museum Computer Programs Used: Rhino + Grasshopper, Revit
Time-Scale-Space
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activator
exhibition retail
entrance LEVEL 0 0’- 0”
wc
coat check
exhibition
cafe
terrace
wc
administration LEVEL 1 5’ - 0”
library
activator
exhibition terrace
LEVEL 2 10’ - 0”
exhibition exhibition
a.i.r living
terrace
a.i.r workspace
terrace
courtyard activator
exhibition courtyard
terrace exhibition
LEVEL 3 15’ - 0” exhibition
a.i.r workspace
courtyard
LEVEL 4 17’ - 6” exhibition
a.i.r living
terrace
terrace
exhibition
auditorium
a.i.r living
terrace
terrace
a.i.r workspace
courtyard
exhibition
courtyard
LEVEL L5 22’ - 6” terrace
exhibition
terrace kitchen
cafe
terrace
wc
wc
LEVEL 6 25’ - 0”
storage
activator
LEVEL L7 27’ - 6”
LEVEL 8 30’ - 0”
sky reflector
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a/v
storage
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Level 7 27' - 6" Level 5 22' - 6" Level 3 15' - 0"
Level 6 25' - 0" Level 4 17' - 6" Level 2 10' - 0"
Level 1 5' - 0" Level 0 0' - 0" Level -2 -7' - 0"
Level 7 27' - 6" Level 5 22' - 6" Level 3 15' - 0"
Level 6 25' - 0" Level 4 17' - 6" Level 2 10' - 0"
Level 1 5' - 0" Level 0 0' - 0" Level -2 -7' - 0"
Level 7 27' - 6" Level 5 22' - 6" Level 3 15' - 0"
Level 6 25' - 0" Level 4 17' - 6" Level 2 10' - 0"
Level 1 5' - 0" Level 0 0' - 0" Level -2 -7' - 0"
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