fODR M3

FOUNDATIONS OF DESIGN: REPRESENTATION

M3 PATTERN vs SURFACE CHUYIN QI 1020385 Studio 20 Nicola Leong

WEEK 6 READING: SURFACES THAT CAN BE BUILT FROM PAPER Pottmann, A, Aspel, Hofer, M & Kilian, A (eds), 2007.

Question 1: What are the three elementary types of developable surfaces? Provide a brief description.

Firstly, a developable surface includes three major kinds of surface - cones, tangent and cylindrical.

Cylindrical surfaces are characterized by parallel lines and sawtooth perpendicular to convex surfaces.

Then, a conical surfaces is formed by using the connection between th fixed point and each edge of the bottom surface. Since the Gauss cuvature equals zero on the developable surface, it can be depicted on the plane in different degrees of distortion.

Question 2: Why is the understanding of developable surface critical in the understanding of architectural geometry? Choose one precedent from Research/Precedents tab on LMS as an example for your discussion.

Modeling on developable surfaces by computer closely links digitization with reality. On developable surfaces, forms can be connected between points to simplify digital geometry. This application plays an important role in digital modeling.

Take Huyghe + Le Corbusier puppet theatre as an example, he used 500 diamond panels to build a closed performance space. On the surface formed by the interface between the panel and the panel, each shape is somewhat different. These facets not only enrich the internal space, but also make the design no longer monotonous.

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WORKSHOP 3

Variable Grid with Basic 3D Geometry

Grid Iteration 1

- DupEdge - Networksurface - Offset points

Grid Iteration 2

-ExtrudeCurveToPoints

-PtPanel3DCustom - Magnitude: 10

- DupEdge - Networksurface - Offset points

Grid Iteration 3

-ExtrudeCurveToPoints & Mesh

-PtPanel3DCustom - Magnitude: 10

- DupEdge - Networksurface - Offset points -ExtrudeCurveToPoints & Mesh

-PtPanel3DCustomVariable & Attracting points - Magnitude: 10

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WEEK 7 READING: DIGITAL FABRICATION Iwamoto, l 2009

Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation?

Digital manufacturing is a process that combines computer aided modeling program CAD with manufacturing process. In this process, all programs are digitally controlled. The advantage of this method is that the computer can simplify the process of modeling, and we can directly touch the effect of design. In today’s era of technological innovation, we are gradually replacing the traditional plane expression with computers. The introduction of computer not only makes our thinking more innovative, but also expands the visual range of architectural design.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design?

First, folding can make materials more comprehensive. And every aspect is an individual. Folding can create different structures and expand design in different structures. This method is often used in architecture, because architecture gives him the same opportunities, such as in materials, form and space.

Second, folding makes design more interesting. His appearance has given countless designers and architects a higher level of thinking. At the same time, it deepens the thinking of space, concept and computer application.

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WORKSHOP 4

Variable Grid with Custom 3D Geometry

Custom Panel Iteration 1

Custom Panel Iteration 2

Custom Panel Iteration 3

I used 3 basic objects to arrange the entire surface in conical order and i only used 1 attractin points to set them. It is very easy but important to help me to adapt to the adjustment in my process.This order is quite nice but it is still needed to vary.

Through this work, I change the attracting points which is turned to 2 points.And I found that there is some interesting changes in my surface. The objects has more rich shapes and pattern is more magical.

In my final adjustment, I finally figured out a pattern which was impressed me a lot. This shape is the closest shape to my design drawing, so I choose this project to make more details without hesititation.

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FINAL MODEL TO FABRICATE

About my design - SURFACE IN THE WIND As the title implies, I assume that my surface is formed in the wind. Because my surface is not inclined to a large extent, I assume that my surface is land.

At the same time, I also added square objects and conical objects. Among them, square objects represent volcanoes, and conical objects represent grasses on the edge of mountains.

When the wind blows over the grass on the surface, the grass inclines at different angles on the surface, and the grass around the mountain also shows different forms of inclination.

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UNROLL TEMPLATE FOR FINAL MODEL

Object 3

Object 4-2

Object 1 Object 4-1 Object 2

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M3 APPENDIX

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APPENDIX Process

Step 1 - observe and explore I did some analysis of my surface. First of all, my surface is not very inclined, so I can treat it as a basically flat surface for the time being. After defining my surface, because I am not particularly skilled in modeling software, I explore how to use basic objects to create patterns on his surface. Through the knowledge learned in workshop, I first created the plane in addition to the grid, and added the most basic object shape.

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APPENDIX Process

Step 2 -design After trying a basic exercise on the surface, I started to design my surface. First of all, I noticed that my surface has two most obvious convex surfaces, and they are all at the center, so I centered on these two ranges, and the most important objects were placed in them. The rest of the objects surround the layout. Secondly, I drew down the surface of the surface and then presented the basic layout on paper in a hand-drawn form. After that, I also referred to a master plan of the architectural design of the master, there are similarities, so I also borrowed his layout and painted its layout.

Because my objects are all in the wind, I have drawn a topographic map that roughly indicates the direction in which the object is tilted to avoid clutter. I also referenced many buildings related to surfaces during redesign.

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APPENDIX Process

Step 3 -create First, I chose four basic object forms, including volcanoes and grasses. And in some areas the grass will be more dense, such as around the mountains.

The first object is based on the most basic cone, and these objects are distributed at the very edge, because this makes the edges slightly sparse and also has good orientation. At the same time they also represent the distribution of the first grass on the surface.

The second object is designed in the form of a volcano. There is a volcanic hole in the middle of the volcano, so I made some modifications and simplified, directly opening a mouth to the upper end of the object, indicating that

The third object is formed by two triangles. This object represents a denser grass, and I see them distributed inside the first object layout.

The fourth object is the densest grass. The sea in a square grid contains four such small cones. And, I see them distributed around the second object, proving that their relationship with the volcano is the closest and also the most

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APPENDIX Process

Step 4 - change Under the guidance of my teacher, I have made a modification to my model.

At first, I just got a basic form but didn’t make a change，so I used”solidpton”to make each object change in height and direction. Secondly, I followed my terrain and made their direction a gradient. Make the layout have a tendency in one direction

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APPENDIX Process

Step 5 - unroll and make moudle When I finished the final design, I started unrolling the plane unfolding of each of my objects. At the same time, I distinguish each object from the layer for observation. Then I grouped my expanded images directly on rihno and typeset them with a2 size paper. This not only saves time, but also makes it more accurate.

Object 3

Object 4-2

Object 1

Finally, I made a modification on ai, removing the extra lines and leaving only the crease lines. Then I put the printed paper on the ivory card and cut it with an art knife.After cutting it, I glued a group of objects first and then collected them. When I finished all the groups, I started to connect them one by one with glue and clips. I finished my model work in group order. In the meantime, I have also made many mistakes, such as mistakes in the order, etc.

Object 4-1 Object 2

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APPENDIX Process

Step 6 - take photo I first looked up the angle of the previous schoolmaster’s photo. Then I used the phone to try and find some better angles. Then booked the school’s photo studio and used the SLR camera to shoot. I found that taking photos from different angles reveals that the model has more to explore. At the same time, I also try to restore my model to the shape of my surface.

Interestingly, because my volcano has holes, I tried to project the light source from under the surface and lit both parts of the volcano.

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