Let’s Play! Daily Architecture with Toy Integrated
01 Expedition on Toys MArch Thesis Fall 2009-10 CHING Kar Wai Carrie
Let’s Play! Daily Architecture with Toy Integrated
01 Expedition on Toys MArch Thesis Fall 2009-10 CHING Kar Wai Carrie Advisor: Nelson TAM Department of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Contents Transformable Toys - what can be extracted for architecture? why transformable toys? how they transform/are transformed? Parametric Pattern Drawing Set Russian Doll Pistol Egg-Lion Rubik’s Pencil Sharpener Trolley with Rotating Table Push-and-Run Vehicle Whistling Dinosaur B-Daman Transformer Vibrating Keychain LaQ Water Toy Pterosaur Bubble Set Which for Reference? Next... Appendix - An Investigation into Various types of Toys type(s) - source(s) of entertainment LaQ Barbie
Pet Shop Hello Kitty Beauty Set Hammer with Sound Flower Sand Play Set Glow Board Puzzle Castle Dough Aero Track Struxx Lego Rally Racer Rubiks UNO Spin Transformers Mask Monopoly (HK Edition) toy __________________________________ architecture
Transformable Toys
- what can be extracted for architecture?
type(s) - source(s) of entertainment
why transformable toys?
source of entertainment construction sets dolls miniatures puzzles physical activities collectibles
transformability interactions with companions product for further use numerous combinations competition simple components/rules
type(s) - source(s) of entertainment
type
investigation into transformable toys
how they transform/are transformed?
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displacement
shear
scaling
reflect
rotation
re-assembly
motion
collapse/expansion
investigation into transformable toys
transformation
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Parametric Pattern Drawing Set
Parametric Pattern Drawing Set
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expedition
Parametric Pattern Drawing Set
LaQ
Russian Doll
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LaQ expedition
Pistol
Pistol
expedition
Pistol expedition
Egg-Lion
Egg-Lion
expedition
Egg-Lion expedition
Rubik’s Pencil Sharpener
Rubik’s Pencil Sharpener
expedition
expedition
Rubik’s Pencil Sharpener
Trolley with Rotating Table
Trolley with Rotating Table
expedition
expedition
Trolley with Rotating Table
Push-and-Run Vehicle
Push-and-Run Vehicle
expedition
expedition
Push-and-Run Vehicle
Whistling Dinosaur
Whistling Dinosaur
expedition
expedition
Whistling Dinosaur
B-Daman
B-Daman
expedition
B-Daman expedition
Transformer
Transformer
expedition
expedition
Transformer
Vibrating Keychain
Vibrating Keychain
expedition
expedition
Vibrating Keychain
LaQ
LaQ
expedition
LaQ expedition
Water Toy
Water Toy
expedition
Water Toy expedition
Pterosaur
Pterosaur
expedition
Pterosaur expedition
Bubble Set
Bubble Set
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http://bellsouthpwp2.net/a/s/aspaster/images/big-bubble-1.jpg
Bubble Set
http://www.bubbletoy.com/Bubble%20Gun%20Pink%20Think.jpg
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Which for Reference?
Which for Reference?
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Which for Reference?
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Appendix
- An Investigation into Various types of Toys
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LaQ Barbie Pet Shop Hello Kitty Beauty Set Hammer with Sound Flower Sand Play Set Glow Board Puzzle Castle Dough Aero Track Struxx Lego Rally Racer
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Rubiks UNO Spin Transformers Mask Monopoly (HK Edition)
appendix
type(s) - source(s) of entertainment
type(s) - source(s) of entertainment
appendix
source of entertainment construction sets dolls miniatures puzzles physical activities collectibles
transformability interactions with companions product for further use numerous combinations competition simple components/rules
type(s) - source(s) of entertainment
type
appendix
LaQ
LaQ
type ◊ construction sets
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ numerous combinations ◊ simple components ◊ product for further use ◊ competition ◊ presentation of player’s ability
potential of integration into architecture ◊ complexity from combination of simple components ◊ construction & joint(s) ◊ parts & whole relationship ◊ assembly, dissembly & reassembly ◊ flexibility ◊ presentation of ability
LaQ
skills/abilities required ◊ craftsmanship ◊ logic ◊ imagination ◊ creativeness ◊ observation
appendix
Barbie
Barbie
type ◊ dolls ◊ collectibles
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ satisfaction from “idols” ◊ role-playing ◊ interactions with companions ◊ satisfaction due to possession ◊ decoration ◊ aesthetics
potential of integration into architecture ◊ interactions among users
Barbie
skills/abilities required ◊ imagination ◊ creativeness ◊ communication ◊ cooperation
appendix
Pet Shop
Pet Shop
type ◊ dolls ◊ miniatures ◊ collectibles
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ numerous combinations ◊ role-playing ◊ interactions with companions ◊ satisfaction due to possession ◊ decoration ◊ aesthetics
potential of integration into architecture ◊ interactions among users
Pet Shop
skills/abilities required ◊ imagination ◊ creativeness ◊ communication ◊ cooperation
appendix
Hello Kitty Beauty Set
Hello Kitty Beauty Set
type ◊ miniatures ◊ collectibles
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ satisfaction from “idols” ◊ role-playing ◊ interactions with companions ◊ satisfaction due to possession ◊ aesthetics
potential of integration into architecture ◊ interactions among users
Hello Kitty Beauty Set
skills/abilities required ◊ imagination ◊ creativeness ◊ communication
appendix
Hammer with Sound
Hammer with Sound
type ◊ miniatures ◊ physical activities
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ interactions with companions ◊ competition ◊ audio amusement
potential of integration into architecture ◊ interactions among users
Hammer with Sound
skills/abilities required ◊ physical effort ◊ body-brain coordination
appendix
Flower
Flower
type â—Š miniatures
appendix
source of entertainment â—Š aesthetics
potential of integration into architecture â—Š ?
Flower
skills/abilities required â—Š ?
appendix
Sand Play Set
Sand Play Set
type ◊ miniatures
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ interactions with companions ◊ product for further use ◊ competition
potential of integration into architecture ◊ possibility of competition Sand Play Set
skills/abilities required ◊ physical effort ◊ body-brain coordination ◊ craftsmanship ◊ imagination ◊ creativeness ◊ cooperation
appendix
Glow Board
Glow Board
type ◊ miniatures
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ interactions with companions ◊ product for further use ◊ competition ◊ aesthetics
potential of integration into architecture ◊ users’ input for aesthetics ◊ reusability Glow Board
skills/abilities required ◊ body-brain coordination ◊ imagination ◊ creativeness ◊ observation
appendix
Puzzle Castle
Puzzle Castle
type ◊ miniatures ◊ puzzles
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ product for further use ◊ competition ◊ aesthetics ◊ solving difficulties
potential of integration into architecture ◊ construction & joint(s) ◊ parts & whole relationship ◊ transformability ◊ collapsibility
Puzzle Castle
skills/abilities required ◊ body-brain coordination ◊ craftsmanship ◊ logic ◊ imagination ◊ observation
appendix
Dough
Dough
type ◊ construction sets
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ unlimited possibilities ◊ simple tools ◊ product for further use ◊ competition ◊ decoration
potential of integration into architecture ◊ complexity from combination of simple components ◊ flexibility ◊ presentation of ability ◊ reusability ◊ users’ input for aesthetics ◊ plastic materials
Dough
skills/abilities required ◊ body-brain coordination ◊ craftsmanship ◊ imagination ◊ creativeness ◊ observation
appendix
Aero Track
Aero Track
type ◊ construction sets ◊ puzzles
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ simple components ◊ product for further use ◊ decoration ◊ solving difficulties
potential of integration into architecture ◊ construction & joint(s) ◊ parts & whole relationship ◊ assembly, dissembly & reassembly
Aero Track
skills/abilities required ◊ physical effort ◊ body-brain coordination ◊ craftsmanship ◊ logic ◊ observation
appendix
Struxx
Struxx
type ◊ construction sets ◊ puzzles
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ numerous combinations ◊ simple components ◊ product for further use ◊ competition ◊ role-playing ◊ decoration ◊ solving difficulties
potential of integration into architecture ◊ complexity from combination of simple components ◊ construction & joint(s) ◊ parts & whole relationship ◊ assembly, dissembly & reassembly ◊ flexibility ◊ presentation of ability
Struxx
skills/abilities required ◊ craftsmanship ◊ logic ◊ imagination ◊ creativeness ◊ observation
appendix
Lego
Lego
type ◊ construction sets
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ numerous combinations ◊ simple components ◊ product for further use ◊ competition
potential of integration into architecture ◊ complexity from combination of simple components ◊ construction & joint(s) ◊ parts & whole relationship ◊ assembly, dissembly & reassembly ◊ presentation of ability ◊ users’ input for aesthetics
Lego
skills/abilities required ◊ craftsmanship ◊ logic ◊ imagination ◊ creativeness ◊ observation
appendix
Rally Racer
Rally Racer
type ◊ miniatures ◊ collectibles
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ interactions with companions ◊ competition ◊ role-playing ◊ decoration ◊ experience of dangerous scenes
potential of integration into architecture ◊ assembly, dissembly & reassembly ◊ excitement from controlled danger ◊ interactions among users
Rally Racer
skills/abilities required ◊ body-brain coordination ◊ craftsmanship ◊ strategic thinking
appendix
Rubiks
Rubiks
type ◊ puzzles
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ numerous combinations ◊ competition ◊ solving difficulties
potential of integration into architecture ◊ complexity from combination of simple components ◊ action-dependent consequences ◊ variability ◊ transformability Rubiks
skills/abilities required ◊ mathematical knowledge ◊ logic ◊ observation
appendix
UNO Spin
UNO Spin
type ◊ puzzles
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ numerous combinations ◊ interactions with companions ◊ simple components ◊ competition ◊ solving difficulties
potential of integration into architecture ◊ complexity from combination of simple components ◊ parts & whole relationship ◊ interactions among users ◊ reusability
UNO Spin
skills/abilities required ◊ body-brain coordination ◊ knowledge on mechanics ◊ logic ◊ cooperation ◊ strategic thinking ◊ observation
appendix
Transformers
Transformers
type ◊ dolls ◊ collectibles
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ interactions with companions ◊ satisfaction from “idols” ◊ role-playing ◊ satisfaction due to possession ◊ decoration
potential of integration into architecture ◊ interactions among users ◊ transformability Transformers
skills/abilities required ◊ imagination ◊ creativeness ◊ communication
appendix
Mask
Mask
type ◊ dolls ◊ collectibles
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ satisfaction from “idols” ◊ role-playing ◊ satisfaction due to possession ◊ decoration
potential of integration into architecture ◊ interactions among users ◊ reusability
Mask
skills/abilities required ◊ imagination ◊ creativeness ◊ communication
appendix
Monopoly (HK Edition)
Monopoly (HK Edition)
type ◊ puzzles ◊ collectibles
appendix
source of entertainment ◊ interactions with companions ◊ competition ◊ role-playing ◊ satisfaction due to possession ◊ solving difficulties ◊ randomness
potential of integration into architecture ◊ complexity from combination of simple components ◊ uncertainties ◊ interactions among users ◊ reusability
Monopoly (HK Edition)
skills/abilities required ◊ logic ◊ communication ◊ cooperation ◊ strategic thinking
appendix
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toy __________________________________ architecture
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