SEM 1 2014 | CLINTON OH STUDIO AIR | 561297
Week 1
Lofting exploration
This is my first exercise with Grasshopper which I find it a very convenient tool when you have mastered it as this plug-in records every change you make and enable us to monitor different results and create a closer proximity to our intentions. The followings are my experiment of Grasshopper, mainly the LOFTING function. Change to different points of the lofted surface as well as different lofting options enable us to try out different results.
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Week 2
Understanding Geometry
Transformation and Intersections
Week 2
By inserting and experimenting different parameters into the algorithm, I am able to obtain different and interesting results. By thinking mathematically and understanding the way the data flow, I am able to explore even further through trial and error.
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Week 3
Controlling Algorithm
From here on, it is starting to get slightly vague and multiple review is required to understand the entire process.I believe through practice, I am able to further understand the process of how data flow. In this flow, I am trying to create a gridshell as suggested in the tutorials. By adjusting different numerical data in the algorithm, it is clear to see different gridshells on the surface of the object.
Week 3
Week 3
Week 3
Non valid algorithms will give unexpected result or even no results which can be frustrating at some point but through different experimentation and adaptation, problems can be solved at ease.
Week 4 Studying The Morning Line || Aranda Lasch
The study of the morning line began with the understanding of the definition. In order to test my understanding,I manage to recreate the similar process underlying the different stages it undergo and list some of the elements that I can control.
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Week 4
Week 4
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The expression allows the control of the system. A change in expression will result in a change in the height in term of z-axis.
Patterning is formed thro number slider allows for example, the change in will join two completely produce a very different
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ough this section. The change in the r a change in the entire system. For n the slider for the jitter component different points from the original to t result.
Week 4
The cluster involve the creation of smaller triangle as shown in the definition I recreated. In other word, the cluster is basically a package of function that conduct the entire process.
For the interest of testing both result simultaneously, I grouped them in order to produce a jointed result.
Week 4
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By extending the definition to different level, I was surprised with the complexity of geometry and the aesthetic of the pattern produced. In these iteration, the process of producing smaller polygons is repeated to produce smaller polygon in the smaller polygon. The value of the scale is also manipulated to produce different results. The number of sides is also altered too produce give a different perspective to the iteration.
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Week 4
By changing the expression, the height can be changed at a different rate. It also produced a different result as shown in the figure to the left.
Week 4
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Together with the group, we managed to create an array of iteration in order to pursue our idea further and select the ones best suit our goal.
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Week 5
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Week 5
Patterning Exploration Influenced by the Catasetum Project by Wilck, we conducted a separate understanding on the pattern and try in recreate the definition behind it and hoping to apply on the form we conducted in the mean time. We start off with a simple surface. Then. populate it with 2D points with a certain amount of number which we were able to control. We then use the Voronoi component to create the cell-like structure. Using the offset function, we managed to create holes within the plane. We continue by filleting the corner to ensure smooth edges. We ended the experiment with the extrusion of both elements.
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Week 5
Case Study 2.0
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Week 5
Further pattern exploration In this exploration, we tried by starting off with a sphere and divided its surface into a a controllable amount. We then move the face of the sphere which we expect to create an overlapping structure but on contrary, it created something more interesting to explore. The polygons are then lofted to create an overlapping feature.
Week 5
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Further pattern exploration We then return to the tutorial for inspiration to get a better result of the patterning influenced by Catasetum project. However, we still return to our first trial for the patterning.
Week 6
Technique Development Development of form and mesh Using the result from last week, we then further develop the idea of the free movement in our design. The following shows the initial stages of this trial. We started with the curve from the previous week and by changing its movement along the z-axis in term of points in term of lines. The points are then interpolated to create a contour like form.
Technique Development
Week 6
Week 6
Technique Development Development of form and mesh However, we were still stuck in the linework stage and still did not have any mesh to work with. We managed to loft the curves but they were not to our liking and we hypothesise the possibilities of difficulty when we have a lot of overlapping surfaces. To explore even more, we tried using the pull to mesh function but it did not come out well.
Technique Development
Week 6
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Week 6
Create point charges and field line to create the line work that mimic the free movement of the project.
The hubs (white empty area) were interpret as lowest points. Using the distance between points and the hub with the manipulation of data from the graph mapper, the points were moved in a way that portrays the contouring elements of the project.
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The pull-to-mesh function is explored to create more interesting linework. However, it did not end well for us.
Week 6
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Form Exploration
Form Exploration
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Development from line to mesh Using the curve which we produced in the earlier process as we thought the line work well reflected the quality of the project, the starting points and end points are evaluated. Several points are then selected from the array of points and are interpolated to create a mesh within the confined area.
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Form Exploration
Form Exploration
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The mesh is then exploded in order to evaluate further. Several points from the list of points at the edge of the mesh are selected as anchor points to be used in the later part of the definition.
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Form Exploration
Form Exploration
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The mesh is then run under Kangaroo Physics ,unary force more precisely, to experiment and apply the idea of the wind flow idea into the 2D mesh. The mesh is lifted while anchored upon the points mentioned. Weaverbird Laplace allows us to create a more refined product.
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Form Exploration
Form Exploration
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The final procedure of the definition includes an experiment with the Weaverbird frame function which was related to our initial idea of recreating the hole-like patterning of our precedent. We then baked the iteration which are ready for further analysis.
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Form Exploration
Form Exploration
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Form Exploration
Form Exploration
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Pattern Exploration
Pattern Exploration
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Applying patterning onto mesh We began by exploring the hexagonal panneling by connecting listed point and run through the pipe function. We were satisfied by the successful application which motivated us to move further.
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Pattern Exploration
Pattern Exploration
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We started by referencing the curve from the previous model and connect the points to create a triangulated form work which can be extruded to create the cladding while the triangular polygons are then piped to give the structural form. This has heavily influenced us in separating our ideas into cladding and structural.
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Pattern Exploration
Pattern Exploration
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Pattern Exploration
Pattern Exploration
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In order to test out different patterning on different forms and the effect of different settings on the definition, we created an array of iteration to understand the principle better and look for inspiration for the next part.