CATHERINE ANABELLA LIE
CONTENTS
+ RESEARCH
01 EMERGING TECTONICS PROTOTYPE [Spring 2013] 02 NON-PHYSICAL FORM FINDING [Fall 2013] 03 PINCH, STITCH, SANDWICH [Spring 2014]
+ NARRATIVE
04 05 06 07
WAS? [Spring 2014] HOW THE STATES GOT DE-SHAPED [Spring 2014] 100% VOID [Summer 2013] URBAN CAMOUFLAGE [Spring 2013]
+ COMPETITIONS
08 SITUATION ABNORMAL: GROUND CONDITION [Spring 2013] 09 LETS MAKE IT AT THE PRINT PLANT [Fall 2012]
+ PROFESSIONAL
10 3M LIFELAB AT SXSW [Spring 2015] 11 CUMULUS [Spring 2015]
RESEARCH
01 EMERGING TECTONICS PROTOTYPE + + + +
Undergraduate Research Symposium 2013 Independent Study, Spring 2013 Faculty Advisor: Brian Vesely In full collaboration with James Addison
Based on the Heinz Isler’s paper, “New Shapes for Shell,” this research focuses into the full potentials of tessellated formwork as extremely close approximations of surfaces with nth number of tessellations.
The method involved utilizing CNC milling to create rigid tessellated plywood “fabric” formwork which improves the feasibility and applicability of shell structures to numerous structural and building typologies.
10� diameter 1/16’ thin rockite cast shell
A hundred sample data with varying mesh subdivisions and spanning capacities were generated for analysis: as the number of tessellation increases, the approximation to funicular nth membrane improves and fabrication costs increases, while additional studies with load testing and full scale construct is required.
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b a) 8� diameter 1/16� thin 3D print shell b) Thin shell concrete as deployable housing in response to shelter crisis following earthquake or tornado. c) Hammock filter utilizing structural pipes containing algae pockets to reduce pollutions.
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02 POST DIGITAL STRATEGIES + + + +
Cited in AAD Algorithms-Aided Design Independent Study, Fall 2013 Faculty Advisor: Brian Vesely In full collaboration with Ailin Wang
Following Hooke’s law, a hanging chain model can be represented in Kangaroo. Alternatively, hanging chain can be calculated using graphical statics. This material-driven research focuses on the potential of graphical statics in grasshopper to create parametric modelling of forces through vectors and form active
structures, thus bridging the gulf between architectural design tools and engineering performance analysis tools. Graphical statics’ pragmatic form-finding ability and data organization in optimization solvers like grasshopper allow for intelligent output.
Hanging chain model based on Hooke’s Law
A hundred sample data with various spanning capacities were generated in order to illustrate the way graphic statics work.
Charts representing the forces that act on each loading point on the compressive shell structures, suggesting the minimum shell thickness that can be adopted for construction.
03 PINCH, STITCH, SANDWICH + + + +
Preliminary Research for “Was?� ARCH 476, Spring 2014 Design Critic: Brian Vesely In full collaboration with Travis Norville
Manipulation of fabric through a series of point connections by pinching, stitching, sandwiching resulting in multiple concentrated nodes. Treating the fabric as a network of mesh, depending on the characteristics of the textile, can be altered through these series of nodes to achieve intricate surface articulations
and structural integrity: pinching manipulates the density and contour of the overall mesh; stitching creates ridges that consist of points that join the fabric together; sandwiching establishes center of gravity for the fabric to deform.
Opposite: Pinching, Stitching, Sandwiching Top: Potential of the fabric formwork panel as punctured wall.
[1] Pinching: By pulling the fibers of the burlap, the porosity and the stability of the grid system is manipulated. Pouring horizontally allowed for a more successful cast since the weight of the concrete was evenly distributed over the entire mold. By using a more plastic concrete mixture a fine texture was achieved.
[2] Stitching: Stitching creates nodal stability enabling the fabric to maintain its form created ripples in the final cast. The denim were used to create beams with the wider edges to resist the shear forces and a smaller mid section to conserve cross sectional material.
[3] Stitching + Sandwiching: Stitching created a series of nodes. The denim were sandwiched in between two solids, allowing some areas to be angulated and thus the fabric allow the manipulation of the density and the control of the fabric coordinates. Due to the tension around the supports and the stitching the cast forms curved hour glass shape.
[4] Sandwiching: Sandwiching the fabric in between two solid masses after the fabric has been pre-tensioned creates multiple intrusions and establishes the center of gravity for the fabric to deform. Placing some square shapes under and above the fabric creates penetrations that could be utilized as windows or as seating.
NARRATIVE
04 WAS? + + + + +
10th Place, AWR International Competition, February 2014 2nd Place, Earl Prize for Design Excellence, Spring 2014 ARCH 476, Spring 2014 Design Critic: Brian Vesely In full collaboration with Travis Norville
Logic Diagrams: Shifting Planes
Acknowledging Berlin’s deep history, it makes sense to preserve the past in order to share it with the future minds of today as the city continues to rapidly change. This natural science museum aims to answer the question of “WAS?”[English past tense and German for what?] as in “so WAS?” Upon understanding the past,
what can be done to better the future? The museum borrows forms that are common in European classical architecture found surround the site in creating designated area for research and education and acts as a placeholder for the past so lesson can be learned to improve the future.
Top: Pinching and stitching generates fractures that activate the space for various activities. Circular form acts as break from museum’s surrounding, turning it into a focal point.
Study plates walls, vaults
for interconnecting between floor through extrusions of intersecting multiple height spaces, and potential locations.
Elevation - Section
Detail Axon
Detail
Interior of main exhibition space.
05 HOW THE STATES GOT DE-SHAPED + + + +
2nd Place, Earl Prize for Design Excellence, Spring 2014 ARCH 476, Spring 2014 Design critic: Brian Vesely In full collaboration with Travis Norville
Welcome to Hydrated Las Vegas! Due to the blatant overuse and wastefulness of water, the rivers and lakes in the US will dry up, leaving some cities and states without access to fresh water, thus preventing urban conditions. Based on Atlanta-Tennessee border debate, starting
in 2050 all the states boundaries will be re-shaped based on remaining water bodies. As Lake Mead & Colorado River dry up, Vegas as a city state has shrunk into Bellagio. The once proud fountain is converted into water storing vaults.
Lake Mead
Hoover Dam
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Natural rivers shape the boundaries of the States.
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Nevada depends on the Colorado River
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Las Vegas
Las Vegas relies on Lake Mead and Hoover Dam.
Mead Cemetery Hoover Dam
2050
Overuse of water sources cause states to redraw boundaries.
2050
The majority of Nevada is no longer inhabitable
The water collection relies solely on precipitation and drawing moisture out of the air. Water has become so valuable that it has replaced the US dollars and become the only form of acceptable currency.
New City State Las Vegas
2050
Lake Mead dries up leaving the city state of Vegas to search for alternative sources
Water as currency is protected inside the vaults in Bellagio that now acts as a water bank. Fortunately, manufacturers have been able to develop material that draws moisture out of the air and then retaining it. The technology has been used to create water bottle that can be carried or worn, allowing people to collect water on the daily basis.
The versatility of this fabric allows for it to exist at multiple scales: a water bottle, a jacket, or a larger storage device. Eventhough the demand for fresh water has caused the states to reshape themselves and people are being forced to turn on one another, stealing water to survive, this new textile opens up a
chance to reclaim civilization.
One-way passage water wicking membrane allows the water to enter the water bottle and contains it in the interior to avoid explosion. The versatility of the fabric allows it to be constructed into various kind of apparel, providing a carefree way of collecting atmospheric water.
When the citizens get into the building they can either have transaction in the waterbank or go to the casino to either win or lose more water. Additionally, as Bellagio itself is hoarding more water from their windows, people can get more water through their water wicking jackets.
06 100% VOID + Rice University, Summer 2013 + Design Critic: Grant Alford, Will Trotty
100% Void challenges the typical mass and void concept: to what extent can “a mass� maintain its form as it is carved out and represented by surfaces? 100% Void is proposed to generate urban activ-
ities in the midst of gigantic concrete structures and skyscrapper in downtownHouston. Using color and reflectivity, slabs are put closely together to create time - specific lighting experience.
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c a) Bird-eye view from one of the skyscrapers across the pavillion showing coloration. b) spaces for offices’ meetings, group activities, or sight-seeing. c) The ground plane acts as a new landscape where people can experience the sequence of light and hue as they move around.
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07 CHICAGO LIBRARY: URBAN CAMOUFLAGE + Work Acquainted for NAAB Accreditation, Spring 2013 + ARCH 374, Spring 2013 + Design Critic: Brian Vesely
Lincoln Park is historically important as the area was where Great Chicago Fire stopped, the event that caused 100,000 homeless in Chicago. Located in Lincoln Park, that is now considered as a wealthy area, Urban Camouflage allows the homeless in Chicago to be part of the urbanized society that is active-
ly engaged in the information exchange through the public library - short-term homeless shelter hybrid. Various programs that are shared by homeless and the community are created in effort to blur the boundaries and allow collaboration between the community and the homeless.
Program Axonometric
Section and the interaction and exchange between the homeless and the community.
COMPETITIONS
08 SITUATION ABNORMAL: GROUND CONDITION + + + +
Honorable Mention, Burningman International Competition 2013 Illinois School of Architecture Exhibition, Fall 2013 Collaboration: B. Vesely, J. Addison, N. Capaccio, A. Laniosz Role: research, design conceptualization, drawing
Seating typology one: crater
Seating typology two: pillow
earth displacement - collective seating
earth displacement mounding - collective seating
Seating typology three: hammock
Seating typology four: light cushion
earth displacement: catenary covering - collective seating
reformable spheres: fluid adaptive seating/ night lighting
Situation Abnormal: Ground Condition provides a topographic shift to the horizontal terrain in the Black Rock Desert through the creation of four new topologies. The tesselated triaxial location of the ground condition defines the spatial sequence and the navigation throughout the airport.
program flexibility: multiple tesselated arrangements
structure: wind critical-loading as form generator
assembly: tesselation assembly and joints system
09 YOU CAN MAKE IT AT THE PRINT PLANT + Entry, Live-Make Competition, Cincinnati, OH, 2012 + Collaboration: B. Vesely, J. Addison, A. Laniosz, T. Schiess, C. Wang + Role: research, design conceptualization, drawing
Print Plant creates a new make/live industry by converting the streetcar into a recycling truck. Collected raw materials are weighted and residents are given Material Card for streetcar fare.
The raw materials are converted into 3D printing media at the recycling processing center-the new program for existing structure. The 3D printing allows individuals to innovate.
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PROFESSIONAL
10 3M Lifelab at SXSW 2015 + Internship with SOFTlab, Spring 2015 + Role: prototyping, assembly method, design development
General layout and typical assembly of 3D printed joints Structure Assembly 1) Pipe as structures
2) Furnitures
3M pavilion utilizes multi-functional modular structures to turn itself into a kaleidoscopic prism. The overall experience is designed to be an atmospheric material created through light and program that allow the visitors to experience the work that goes into material science used to develop 3M products.
11 CUMULUS + Internship with SOFTlab, Spring 2015 + Role: prototyping, material sourcing & processing, design development, assembly method, installation
Assembly
Cumulus utilizes cell like structure that reacts to sound with light, creating behaviors that mimic the deliberate yet erratic behavior of lightning. Utilizing system redundancy of unique pieces , the interactivity is achieved through a series of physical and digital systems working together.
CATHERINE ANABELLA LIE [BSc. in Architectural Studies] p: +62-812-9750-2799 e: lie.catherine.a@gmail.com