Student Portfolio
ARCH 473/3522 - DIGITAL DESIGN STUDIO AND WORKSHOP Yasmine AbdelAziz Spring 2021
The American University in Cairo (AUC) School of Sciences and Engineering - Department of Architecture ARCH 473/3522 - Digital Design Studio and Workshop (Spring 2019) Student portfolio documenting samples of work submitted along the course, including research, experimentation, 3D modeling, digital fabrication, parametric design and modeling, physical model realisation and analysis. Student name: Yasmine AbdelAziz Student ID: 900181098
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Yasmine AbdelAziz Architecture Student
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Material Exploration
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The Blank Facade Canvas
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MATERIAL EXPLORATION In this phase it was required to develop a physical model of the required volume using a selected technique (casting or fabric forming) and a selected material such as gypsum
Different Approches 1
Approach: Trying to create a twisted shape Material used: Gypsum Mold: Aluminum foil
Mixing the water with the gypsum
Adding the gypsum on the foil
Twisting the foil and leaving it for few minnutes
Removing the foil to see the final shape
Conclusion The foil has created a slightly twisted form while giving it a nice wrinkled shape however, the shape has been broken from the middle. Therefore, I will create another twisted shape using another mold and another volume to see if the shape will also be broken or not Portfolio
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Approach: Trying to create another twisted shape using a smaller shape Material used: Gypsum Mold: plastic bag Conclusion The plastic bag has created a solid twisted form
Adding the gypsum in the plastic bag and twisting it
Leave the gypsum to dry
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Approach: Trying to create a flat shape while adding a layer of foil on it to see if the gypsum is going to take its form Material used: Gypsum Mold: plastic sheet Conclusion A flat shape has been created and the foil has also created a small wrinkled part on the gypsum
Adding the gypsum in Adding the layer of the plastic sheet foil on the gypsum and leave it to dry
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4 Approach: Trying to connect two shapes with each other using only 3 wooden sticks and to see if the form will be solid enough and will to break or not Material: Gypsum Mold: Cups and wooden sticks
Adding water to the Gypsum
Adding the gypsum in the first cup the adding 3 wooden sticks to it
Adding the gypsum to the second cup and sticking it to the wooden sticks
Forming a twisting shape on the sticks then leaving it to dry
Conclusion The sticks didn’t help in creating a twisted form however, the wooden sticks has sticked the two shapes together forming one solid shape
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5 Approach: Trying to create voids in a cube shape while, adding wooden sticks and a part of a hanger to see if the voids will be created Material: Gypsum Mold: Foam
Cutting the foam in a Adding wooden sticks and a part from a cubed shape hanger in the gypsum
Leave ethe gypsum to dry
Remove the sticks and the hanger
Conclusion The gypsum didn’t take the shape of what was added inside it maybe, because the shape wasn’t very flat from the beginning
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6 Approach: Trying to create an abstract form with voids in the gypsum using a flexible mold Material: Gypsum Mold: Plastic bag
Adding water to the Gypsum
Adding the gypsum in the plastic bag and trying to create an abstract shape with a void
Leaving the form to dry
Conclusion The gypsum didn’t take the shape of what was added inside it maybe, because the shape wasn’t very flat from the beginning
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MATERIAL EXPLORATION DEVELOPMENT In this stage, we are asked to develop our physical model based on the feedback received.
Different Approches
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OBSERVATION - Using a paper as a base and folding it to be curvilinea - Adding sticks as structural element
Inspiration
CONCLUSION - Creating a curvilinear shape while using thin layer of gypsum in order to create this dynamic shape so it’s not very strong - The wooden sticks helps to have a sense of load and understand where the structure should be placed
2 STEPS
OBSERVATION - Using a maquette to create a trangle shaped skeleton - Adding rectangular voids in some parts of the base - Placing one part of the triangle in the created voids
CONCLUSION - Creating a triangular shape that is not connected to each other (Exploded) - Adding voids In e parts only from the exploded shape - using a more thicker gupsum layer than the previous approach since, the shape is not dynamic
MATERIAL EXPLORATION SUBMISSION Assessment based on the successful research, presentation and digital/physical explorations and fabrication of the required prototype.
Different Approches
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OBSERVATION - The curvilinear surface was created -The gypsum layer was thick and it made a solid curvilinear shape - After removing the color bottles the circular voids were created - When removing the sticks the beams shape wasn’t created
CONCLUSION - When removing the bottles the shape did not crack which means that it’s solid - The sticks didn’t create a beam shape which means that the object used to create the void should have a considerable thickness -A lot of gypsum should be poured to create a dynamic solid model
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OBSERVATION -The gypsum layer was thick and it made a solid shape - After removing the box the incline was created - After removing the cup and the sticks the void and the beam shape was created STEPS I wanted to create a rectilinear shape with an incline , a void, and shapes like beams - Getting a box to create a recilinear shape - Opening a part of the box to create an incline - Adding a cup to create a circular void - Adding wooden sticks to create forms like beams - Pouring the gypsum and leaving it to dry
CONCLUSION - The amount of gypsum poured depends on the rectilinear base used it doesn’t always require a lot of gypsum to create a solid shape like in curvilinear models
REFLECTION ON THE PROJECT First Approch OBSERVATION The first approach was to create dynamic shapes and curvilinear surfaces while adding voids in it
PHASE 1
WHAT WAS LEARNED In the first phase I did a lot of experiments which was very beneficial to understand how the material works however, there were no boundaries and no limits for the base so this was something to improve in phase 2
PHASE 2
WHAT WAS LEARNED
PHASE 3
In the second phase I had a base and boundaries however, I did not pour the gypsum I added it with my hands to create the curvy shape. Moreover, I added sticks to hold the curve which, made it more predictable. This, was contradicting the purpose of the project which is, to experiment and see how the material would react when pouring
WHAT WAS LEARNED
CONCLUSION Gypsum is a flexible material since, curvilinear shapes can be created with the addition of voids
In the third phase I had boundaries however, added different object to create the shape of the curve and to create voids in the model which succeeded and when pouring the gypsum the result wasn’t predictable
Second Approch The second approach was to test the rectilinear shapes as well, while creating voids in the created models
PHASE 1
WHAT WAS LEARNED In the first phase I did a lot of experiments of rectilinear shapes as well however, there was no boundaries and no limits for the base and the voids wasn’t created. Because, the thickness of the used object was small compered to the model so this was something to improve in phase 2
PHASE 2
WHAT WAS LEARNED In the second phase I had a base and boundaries , the voids and the triangular shape were successfully created however, the model was predictable which was something to improve the final submission
PHASE 3
CONCLUSION
WHAT WAS LEARNED
Rectilinear shapes can be created using gypsum and voids can be created however, the thickness of the object used should be based on the thickness of the gypsum model. The model can vary using different object
In the third phase I had boundaries however, I added different elements like a cup and wooden sticks and I opened the box to create an incline therefore, the model wasn’t predictable. Before pouring the gypsum I didn’t know how the material will react with the different object used
Outdoor Pavilion: SSE Gateway
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Learning from Nature
LEARNING FROM NATURE The main idea of the project involves a gateway to the SSE building from the Bartlett Plaza that allows for interaction among students from SSE and possibly other students on campus
Group Work Phase 1 Beauty out of Chaos STORY BOARD
Volcanic Lightning
Elements of Abstraction
Beauty out of Chaos Phase 2 CONCEPT Create an edgy facade that represents the chaos of the volcanic lighting with a simple interior that represents the beauty in it
Grasshopper Steps
Different Trials
Circulation High Intermediate Low
Model Development
Respecting the main forces of the site
Creating surfaces
Increasing the height in the Y&Z-direction depending on the flow
Random represents chaos
Creating points t rection of the ge
to change the dieomtrical shapes
Main circulation (High flow) Medium flow Low flow
Bloom Bank
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The Parametric Facelift
Environmental Analysis
The building is surrounded by 2 streets which increases the noise pollution
Building orientation The main façade of the building is south and south west oriented which maximize the solar radiation of the façade
Wind Rose The prevailing wind from north and northwest There is an opening in the north side which allows a little bit of ventilation in the southern façade
Approach
First Attempt Hexagon shapes with different centers that is adjustable based on the sun intensity
Change the size and direction of the circle depending on the sun path Repetitive hexagon shapes with different circular center that has different sizes and locations
Zoning
Meeting Room It will be placed in the left part since it's already shaded from the structure on the left
offices It will be placed in the middle part it needs a sufficient amount of light but not too much in order to be comfortable for users
Why hexagon shape Pattern uses a minimal amount of surface area and the hexagonal forms stack well to reduce material It has a very good performance on the total volume of shading structure
Lobby/Cafeteria will be placed in the middle and right part needs high sun exposure without being uncomfortable for the users
Why Circles Looks like a camera lens
Development
Simple honeycomb shading device Different circle openings
More Dynamic structure very small openings therefore no sufficient amount of light Circles openings do not consider the solar radiation More Dynamic structure Circles openings are more convenient Circles openings should respect more the 2 parameters ( solar radiation and zoning)
Steps
Create honeycomb cells
Connecting the hexagons to a sun attractor
Create circles in the middle of hexagons to allow sun penetration
Rescaling the hexagons depending on zoning and the sun radiation, spacial experience
Final product
Opening increases towards south West
Small opening towards south East
Paneling and motion West
South
East
VR experience Through the VR experience I noticed that the slab is cutting in the middle of the hexagon so I had to recess the slabs depending on the zoning and the openings of the hexagons
Third Floor
Second Floor
First Floor
Zoning
Section
Plans
First Floor
Third Floor
Second Floor
Fourth Floor
Fifth Floor
Fabrication File
I couldn’t create the fabrication file on ultimaker cura so I had to download meshmixer to solve the problem while creating the fabrication file there was a problem detected in the thickness of the shading device so I had to change it
Environmental Analysis Sunlight Analysis
Before adding the skin After adding the shading device the distribution of the light through the space has improved The light penetration is also not very entrance
After adding the skin
Shade and shadow, it shows how the light is penetrating inside the building
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