Final algorithmic sketchbook oh 561297 by Clinton Oh

SEM 1 2014 | CLINTON OH STUDIO AIR | 561297

Week 1

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.

Week 1

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 3

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

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.

Week 4

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.

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ed through this section. The ber slider allows for a change m. For example, the change jitter component will join two nt points from the original to erent 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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Week 6

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.

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.

Week 6

The pull-to-mesh function is explored to create more interesting linework. However, it did not end well for us.

NTW 1

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.

NTW 1

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.

NTW 1

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.

NTW 1

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.

NTW 1

NTW 2

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.

NTW 2

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.

NTW 2

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.

Week 8

We were quite lost after the interim submission as the precedent we have chosen for part B was tedious and difficult to understand. Therefore, I have chosen to rethink our idea and yet remain our pathway in creating a definition which we could develop further. However, what we had in mind was to create an installation which uses thermo bimetal technology to show a curling effect. What I thought we could do was to implement that effect onto hexagonal panels and to create a form afterwards. Hence, I created a patterning definition to show the various hexagonal patterning we could manage.

Week 8

However, they all turn out to be a failure as they looked obnoxious and it was not really relevant to our idea. Yet, I continued to stretch the definition to get more result in order to get an inspiration for our final design.

Week 8

Week 9

The centre of circle can with the selection of po constructed Brep of th tion.

The 4 variables allows us to play with the definition and stretch it to different extremes to gain the best results

Week 9

After exploring and brainstorming, the definition is finally produced by first getting the region intersections of 2 circles and making an array on a point dividing another circle into a set of points which corresponds to the number of petals. Since we were aiming to producing a 'flower' that could curl in relation to the temperature of the surrounding. This would be a good start to observe that anticipated idea.

n also be changed oints from the dehe region intersecAnchor points became a variable where we could select from points of the deconstructed mesh from the array of intersection.

Week 9

A reversed version of the Kangaroo physics is shown by adding a curled mesh from before and applying it again in the reverse direction. This was achievable but the effect was not as pleasing as the ones before.

I tried producing a different pattern in order to achieve a different effect like what we would expect for a thermo bimetal to behave. However, I was not really happy with the form of it. Therefore, a single petal was made

Week 9

The final mesh which created from the first definition runs through a similar definition again to see the reverse effect which reflects the function of the thermo bimetal technology.

A negative Unary force is applied to achieve the reverse effect, in other words, the mes is pulled downwards .

Week 9

The anchor point chosen was the centre of circle which referenced back to the first definition. However, .further tests for different anchor points were used to experiment with the definition

Week 10

The entire site was used to be referenced as the reference surface as our design intent was to create a garden where the flowers'would be populated.

Using Nudibranch plug in, we were able to import one of our curves from part B to be used in this definition. The curve attractor function allows the point to be positioned in accordance to the distance from the curve. The various variables allow us to produce different result which increases allows the limitless possibility of our iterations

Week 10

in order to make slightly mroe interesting a rotate function was used to test the effect of the definition

Here, we were able to control the movement of points from the curve by using the distance between the closest point and the point which obtained from the grid.

Week 10

After some guidance from the tutors, we were able to understand and directly implement the definition into the existing definition in order to obtain our desired effect to populate the three flowers we have chosen into the

The control curve allows us to scale the object according to the distance between the curve and the object, i.e. the flower

The definition all referencing the o object is then mo point to the desi between them an

lows the movement of the object by object with a certain base point. The oved at a distance from the base ired point by measuring the vector nd move accordingly

Week 10

Flower 1 was applied to the site with a TRUE, FALSE, FALSE, FALSE pattern where it only populates once in of every 4 points

Flower 2 was applied to the site with a FALSE, TRUE, FALSE, FALSE pattern where it only populates once in of every 4 points to ensure no overlapping of the two flowers.

Week 10

With the flowers populated on the site, we were not that happy as all the flowers would just end up sitting on the ground which was not really effective especially it is for a solar energy generating being. Hence, we decided to move them on the z-axis in accordance to the distance from the curve as well as the southern horizon in order to achieve better solar exposure as well as a more interesting effect. Due to the movement on the z-axis, the flowers would appear to be floating. Hence, a line extending from the point on the ground to the point of base point of the flower is created to produced a stem that would hold them up. In addition to it, a central sphere is added to produced a clipping effect on the flowers. So that, the entire system would looked more complete.

Week 10

Week 11

A final arangement of the flowers is decided and was sent for rendering using Lumion in order to gain a better user-based experience of the site. The site was first modelled using Sketchup with reference to Google Earth where the surrounding buildings are required to be included to show the view of the various aspect of the site.

RHINO

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Week 11

SKETCHUP

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LUMION

Week 11

Here, I experience the different function Lumion can offered to produce different effects on our design as well as the site itself. Despite being realistic, there are still much improvement that needed to be made in order to achieve a better result.