Component 2 (IAD) Part 1 - Daniel Stetco

Component 2 (IAD) Part 1: Research and Design Ideas

By Daniel Stetco

Types of project

Theme Ideas and directions Influential words

Commercial Complex Museum Form over function

Domestic Simple Social housing Diagrams

Leisure Simple Music and cultural centre

Function over form

Entertainment Complex Environmental hotel Futurist art

Sport Complex Gymnasium Stadiums

Infrastructure Complex Retail selling centre Le Corbusier

Commercial Complex Business and office meeting place

Islamic Architecture

Domestic Simple Apartments Mammals

Leisure Simple Garden centre Maps

Environment Complex Ecology centre Viruses

Sport Complex Community space/facility Instructions

Infrastructure Simple Tech library Crystals

I have used this table to generate ideas which provide directions for my project. I will select commercial complex structures, specifically museums, and investigate how form is taking over function in designing innovative spaces.

In this project, I will be developing a museum as a complex structure which is part of Stratford. The site is located within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and aims to create an environment that extends the boundaries between architecture and nature. It is close to the Olympic Stadium and ABBA Arena on one hand, but also in the vicinity of industrial areas to the West. The location is dotted with new developments as part of the 2012 Olympic Games legacy. Therefore, the museum will serve a cultural purpose for the local community. In addition, it will celebrate the heritage by displaying multicultural artefacts in a variety of exhibitions. The scheme includes spaces for social interaction for the residents and not only, who come together to celebrate the shared identity of Stratford. It is also a common area of experience by providing opportunities for school visits – primary and secondary pupils will broaden and enrich their learning experiences outside the classroom. These visits will extend their knowledge about the history, geography and sociology of the local area in a learning centre. I aim to change the place into an aesthetically-pleasant zone, which is inspired by complex forms. I intend to design a built environment that will catch the eye and raise the interest of passersby which addresses form over function.

Specification:

▪ Purpose-built public space, it suits the people who live and work in Stratford

▪ The building fits into its surroundings, so the structure becomes part of the landscape

▪ It is a designed space for humans which presents a variety of multicultural artefacts

▪ The museum explores the many different stories, people and events in Stratford’s history

▪ It will hold the largest collection of materials in the borough of Newham related to the history of Stratford.

▪ Sustainable design incorporates green spaces on each level

▪ Entrance area protected by canopy

▪ Opening walls with automated system for entrance

▪ Reception area at the front of the building

▪ Turnstiles to allow access for visitors

▪ Glass roof displaying an intricate Islamic art pattern

▪ A designated car park for visitors and staff

▪ Step-free access via lifts and ramps

▪ A gift and coffee shop

▪ Easily accessible toilets

My site

Industrial area near A12

ABBA Arena

Olympic Stadium

ArcelorMittal Orbit

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Westfield Stratford City

Stratford Station

Discovery Children’s Story Centre

Education providers in the local area

Location and site area:

Stratford is a town in east London, England, within the ceremonial county of Greater London. It grew rapidly in the 19th century following the introduction of the railway to the area in 1839.The late 20th century was a period of severe economic decline in the area, eventually reversed by ongoing regeneration associated with the 2012 Summer Olympics. Westfield shopping centre, one of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe, opened in 2011. Stratford is east London's primary retail, cultural and leisure centre.

It has also become the second most significant business location in east London after Canary Wharf.

The average age of people in Stratford is 31.Almost half of them were born in England. Other top countries of birth are Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, South America, Ghana and Somalia.

62.4% of people living in Stratford speak English. The other top languages spoken are Bengali, Polish, Portuguese, Lithuanian, Romanian, Urdu, French, Bulgarian and Somali. This is a multi-cultural , diverse community. The museum I am planning to build will reflect a wealth of cultures and traditions in the heart of East London…

Research: Complex objects

I believe that this object was inspired by the setting of Star Wars movies because it features a series of spikes of different lengths, which ascend and descend in size. There is a higher and a lower series of straight lines, which is finely interconnected by a lattice.

The roof, the side wall similar to a bee hive and the building in itself are all built on the principle of hexagons.

I pulled apart the elements of a complex model.

I investigated a third object and rotated it by 180 degrees. It offered a different perspective.

I experimented with the initial design. I halved it, copied and mirrored it. And then I mirrored the 2nd stage once again to create a more complex object.

This gave me the idea to combine the two differently positioned objects. I repeated the process until I created a chain of objects where one is facing up and the other one is facing down.

HereIresearchedanobjectisbuiltontheprincipleofusingawealthofstraightlinesthat twistandturninamiddlepoint.Theideaisverysimpleinitself,butthefinaloutcomeseems tobecomplexbecauseverticallinesrotateandturnalongsidetheobject.Soyoustartwith oneobject,createonemoreandannexittoitssideandthenaddanothertocreateathreedimensionalfigure.

Finally, I rotated the object to 90 degrees anti-clockwise and I liked its appearance as a fan. Then I repeated the figure three more times and I could have continued doing so infinitely. This way I discovered that one simple concept is the basis for something a lot more intricate.

This object looks as if it is very complex due to the amount of parts assembled together by stitching.

I love it because one can look at it from two different perspectives. Someone might say it looks like a complex flower, whilst someone else might see it as a ball. The beauty lies in the patternwhich has been recreatedall over again and again, until a roundobject in the form of a sphere is able to stand onits own.

Complexgeometryhasbeenusedforcenturiesinthe productionofartwork.Tessellationallowedforthe constructionofvastintricatepatternsoftenbuiltupfrom simplegeometricformssuchaspolygons.Thisformof decorationwastakentoimpressivelevelsinMoroccoand AlgeriaintheMiddleAges.Iwasimpressedwiththe techniqueandIwantedtotryitoutmyself.Iproceededto drawahexagonwhichwasdividedinhalfandthendivided againinsixequalsides.Thisisthecoreelementofthisobject; Ihavereplicateditforeighttimesandintercalatedwith squaresdividedintofourequalparts.

Here I played with square pieces of white card. I arranged them in different ways with the aim to test if they could create a structure in real life. Afterwards, I tried to draw it and whilst doing this, I realised these shapes combine into new ones.

I took the middle section of the project and focused on it because I was amazed by the way the architect designed the balconies.

These are 3D shapes which look like they have been gathered together in an untidy pile. However, all these polygons combine in a steady structure that could easily turn into a block of flats for example.

Whenturning a design concept into a building, architects need to ensure that the structureis balancedand stable. Thisis what I experimentedwith in this case (to the left).

Some of them simply seem to be suspended up in the air. However, at a closer look, I realised that actually they are supported by the external walls above and below and the idea runs from the ground all the way up to the top. After looking at this building, I came to understand how irregular polygons can still be used in the construction industry although it seems somehow to be impossible. It is exactly this concept that enables professionals to create unique structures, which touches on the theme of form over function. It is still a habitable space but with a modern twist.

Research: Interior spaces

The built environment creates a specific mood and atmosphere for the users. In general, museums are vast spaces that allow free flow of visitors amongst the displays. I researched a variety of museums and discovered these can be designed in various forms. Either using curved lines or straight, in a more sculptural style.

I looked at a few examples of different museum interiors to gather ideas on their layout and displays. I realised that the height of each floor is quite towering high above the flooring. Sometimes creating the feeling you are inside a cathedral that celebrates artwork.

In the drawings at the bottom, I researched an interior space that features organic forms as pillars. I was interested to see this because I have not seen something of this sort anywhere before. Here trees and the pattern of a bee hive on the wall have been used successfully to create a space that emanates light.

It appears like the branches of the trees support the ceiling and connect the floor with it.

The three images to the left display fluid forms of architecture inspired by either sea waves or undulating sand dunes. This creates a sense of cosy and intimate atmosphere, but does not take away from the amount of space available – this is extremely important when designing public spaces such as concert halls, art galleries or museums. I like the idea of movement given by the curved lines used to build the walls and the ceilings here.

These images illustrate the interior aspect of the gift shop at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha. Here, the architect brought in elements from the outside world and used them to give the sense of continuity or flow. The shop is securely grounded onto the base but the space above seems to be floating freely due to the undulating lines used in its design.

Moreover, the overlaying technique gives consistency and recreates the appearance of either moving sand dunes or repetitive gentle waves. I find this more interesting and appealing to the eye than the straight lines used in other interior spaces. Throughout the research, I looked at a variety of styles, materials and colours used are equally important. For example, in these drawings shades of brown and cream remind the viewer of sandy areas or dunes.

The Gherkin boasts a spectacular viewing area right at the top. Here the pattern used by the designers is clearly visible from the inside. Intersecting lines form triangles or rhombuses depending on how you look at them. This dazzled me because it seems to be so complex and yet it is so simple. Usually people think the building is extremely complicated in its design, but at a closer look you understand simple geometric patterns are repeated all over. Circular horizontal lines help divide the rhombuses into triangles and add another layer of detail to the framework.

Research: Complex structures

Fortunately,Londoncan pride itselfin displayinga wealth of buildingscreatedin different styles.Some wouldfollowa linear,almostsculpturaldesign; othershowever,defy the boundariesofcreativeartsby proposinga modernalmost futuristicstyle.

This building can be found in King’s Cross near St. Pancras Station. It’s a sturdy rectangular structure constructed with bricks, glass and aluminium. In contrast with, 30 St. Mary Axe (known as The

Gherkin) is a magnificent glass and steel tower, an iconic building in Central London. Built several years apart, but both being 21st century structures, these two completely contrast with each other in terms of style and building materials used.

I find this quite amazing and equally inspirational because the pattern on this structure looks quite complex, but in fact it is unbelievably simple. However, running around from top to bottom like ribbons enveloping the building, it creates an eyecatching design that is composed of squares (or rhombuses) intersected by straight lines running both vertically and horizontally.

I analysed the style and produced drawings because I wanted to understand what is the concept used by the architects. It was designed by Foster and Partners.

It stands out particularly well against the more conservative nature of most of London's buildings.

The Gherkin is essentially an elongated, curved, shaft with a rounded end that is reminiscent of a stretched egg.

I quite liked the continuous thread that runs throughout the building and drew it myself from a simple to a more complex version.

The interior of King’s Cross Train

Station captivated me when I saw it in bright daylight that filtered through gigantic glass panels installed at the top. I was equally impressed by the intricate lattice pattern that runs across the ceiling. There is a bunch of central pillars that act like the “stems” and support the weight of the arching canopy, which stretches across the station.

The magnificent, rubyred looping structureof the ArcelorMittalOrbit is an iconic symbolof Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The metallic framework displays a complex geometricpattern where one can see triangles that compose hexagons, which twist arounda coreelement erected from the groundup.

This design (just like the one of the orbit) required attention to detail because the lines intersect, creating a complex pattern. The further away from the perspective point, the harder to distinguish the lines which seem to lose the sharpness and blur into the distance.

When drawing this I also noted the slide and the stairs that lead up and down the orbit. Combining all these elements into a single drawing was a difficult challenge with a lot of thinking needed to draw the lines in the right places and not lose any important details as every one of these pipes has its own importance. It looks like a chain where elements link and develop from one to the other.

HereIlookedatLloyd’sBuildinginCentralLondon. Criticsconsiderittobeoneoftheuglieststructuresin thecapital,butinfactitisuniqueandunprecedentedin style.Itisstrikingthatpipesrunfromtoptobottomon theexteriorandthesameistrueforthelifts.Itlooks morelikeanoilrefinerythananofficeblock.

Big ugly steel exterior piping and concrete in amongst the traditional stonework buildings – it is not unexpected that Lloyd’s Building stands out from the rest of the office towers in the nearby area.

However, the design revolutionised the way we look at buildings by positioning lifts and ducts on the outside. This was done to maximise space available inside.

To me it looks beautiful though and I would give credit to the architect for designing such a bold and unusual structure that definitely leaves a lasting impression on the viewers. I only came to appreciate this when I drew it myself and realised that in fact it’s a very complex design that brings together many different elements.

Whilst walking around Greenwich, I came across this immense complex of apartments that is predominantly made from glass and steel. I found this rather impressive and massive in size and I appreciate the terraces on the rooftop, which are covered in vegetation.

When producing my own drawings as part of the research process, I focused on parts of the building before looking at it in general. Overall, I spotted that the style changed from one side to the other. For example, a third of the building displays massive glass panels as seen in the far left drawing. The middle section creates an irregular pattern for balconies and to the right the builders used concrete, glass and steel. So a mixture of styles and materials used are combined to create this rather interesting structure overlooking River Thames.

Here I focused on a complex sculpture found outside one of the previous buildings I walked past in Greenwich. It caught my eye because I was surprisedhowthe interconnectionof small straightlines can create such a form. It is composedof thin metal pieces, which appear to be pilled up in a disorganisedmess. But, in fact the creatorprovedthat simple elements gatheredtogether can create a complex object in a new and unique form.

This green building is an example of what architectural design might look like in the future. Colossal glass panels are encapsulated into a metal frame that run from the ground up, holding the building together. A fluid design has helped shape this structure to look as if it is cascading from the roof down into the ground. Whilst drawing it, I thought that the running down feature makes it look more complex because otherwise, it would be simply a rectangular building covered in glass. By looking at this picture and the one in the top right corner I can tell that in the future, architects will incorporate sustainability in every design. This will be achieved either by choosing sustainable materials that reduce the carbon footprint or by planning for green infrastructure that takes into consideration the benefits of greenery in the city.

ROOFTOP GARDENS will become a norm in the domain of architecture in order to tackle CLIMATE CHANGE and GLOBAL WARMING.

There are already buildings around the world which display vegetable walls that aim to respond to the need for a greener environment.

I experimented with drawing lines in different directions. The most interesting were the diagonal ones because it gave the feeling of elongation, making it appear bigger and more spacious than what it looks like in reality.

The museum above was extremely easy to replicate as it is composed of simple geometric shapes and lines. What makes this look more complex than what it actually is, is the use of combination of the different aspects and a few curved lines for the staircase and one of the external walls.

TheBritishMuseumdisplaysan impressiveglass roofthat is supportedfrom a circular architecturalelement locatedin the middle.Therefore,it gives the impressionthat its bursting outhighuptowards the skyand spreads across embracingthe concrete walls. Similarin style to theceiling ofKing’s Cross TrainStation,the lines scatter to the outskirtsand the edgesblur into the distance.Thiscreates the feeling thatthe pattern can continue endlessly just likethe sky above.I lovedthe way thepattern is reflected throughtheglass into the interioron thetiled flooringofthe museum. Therefore,I wanted to replicatethis drawingand I recreatedthe glass roof as seen below. Thelines intersect far and near, givinga sense ofa vast space,brightand airy,invitingand welcomingfor the visitors.

Research: Jean Nouvel buildings

Jean Nouvel is a Frencharchitectwho designed his buildings to “create a visual landscape” that fit their context. He masters the beauty in contemporaryarchitectureby imbuing each project with a single, dominant concept. His buildings are enchanting, atmospheric,serene and powerful. Nouvel emphasizes above all light and shade in his works and this has become his signature. He began to think about the question of light duringhis first major work, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris (1987).

Nouvel declares "Taking up the themes of geometry and light, I chose to make a facade entirely made up of photographicshutters,so as to create a variable geometry of circles and different types of polygons allowing the penetrationof light necessary in summer and winter.“ At Louvre Abu Dhabi Nouvel's magic surface is a shallow, inverted bowl, perforatedwith a web of holes, to filter powerful sunlight into an ever-shiftingpatternof light and shade. The vast latticed dome of the LouvreAbu Dhabi combines grand gesture with “pluie de lumière” atmospherics.Another masterpiece, the National Museum of Qatar, was made to evoke the desert’s eternaldimension and fluidity. Taking the desertrose as a starting point, Nouvel designed a building with a series of large, inward-curvingdisks. All of his buildings have the same thingin common: the windows, the metals and the play of light which marks the unique "style" of Nouvel. I have taken his works as sourcesof inspirationin developing my own.

I particularly loved the National Museum of Qatar and decided to do some further research onto it. This time I looked at the whole scale of the museum and how it fits into context. So it was built at the edge of the sea, bordered by the Persian Gulf. The Museum's gardens are specifically designed for the intense climate of Qatar. Plantings include native grasses and indigenous plants.

The colossal structure juxtaposes the existing buildings in the capital. However, the colour of the panels used reflect the sandy area it is situated in. The tall towers in the background are more traditional brick structures, whilst the new museum was built using environmentally friendly construction materials.

The disks slice through one another, resulting in a construction made of complex geometric spaces. Inside, there are spaces that do not exist anywhere else in the world, creating a unique experience for viewing art and traversing between exhibition halls.

The site was developed around an existing palace as can be seen in the drawing above. I also did a plan drawing of the space to see how the site was used and transformed by building around this existing structure. Jean Nouvel married up old and new and in doing so, he followed the principles of sustainable architecture where an existing building is reused for a novel construction.

I developed my own drawings of the exterior structure.

The orientation of the disks add to the building’s energy efficiency. When the sun hits the building from the east or west, the disks cast long protective shadows that help to keep the interior spaces cool.

Some consider the design to be a mess of plates that crash into each other whilst others call it a mushroom structure.

Then I took into consideration the pattern on the discs.

Some disks are horizontal, their edges resting on other disks at different angles. The vertical disks constitute the building’s support and transfer the loads of the horizontal planes to the base. Like the exterior, the interior is a landscape of intersecting disks. This creates the feeling that the structure was built from inside out by reflecting the same pattern. In addition, Jean Nouvel used elements specific to Islamic architecture, such as arches and mashrabiya (windows of traditional Arab houses enclosed with wooden lattice).

I decided to look at it from a different angle and draw the pattern seen on the building, which makes it more interesting and eye-catching than what it would look like if it was plain.

The framework is very sturdy and comprises of three core elements that sit vertically and support the weight of the horizontal beams and the arch above.

Whilst doing detailed research, I found out that the museum comprises some 539 disks of 30 different sizes, each ranging from 46 to 285 feet in diameter.

I wanted to understand the core element that supports the discs. So I drew them and added details including the unique external layout, which envelopes each of them.

According to the architect’s website, the project took 16 years to complete!

LouvreAbu Dhabi creates a welcoming world, serenely combining lights and shadows, reflections and calms. The museum is a constructed archipelago in the sea. Amazingly, it is possible to dock there by boat and to find pontoons to access it on foot from the coast. It is a calm and complex place that belongs to a country, to its history, to its geography.

It is a project based on a major sign of Arab architecture: the dome. The ‘Rain of Light’ effect is one of the defining features of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. It was achieved by overlapping almost 8,000 metal “stars”. The pattern is repeated at various sizes and angles in eight layers. Each ray of light penetrates the layers before appearing or disappearing as the sun’s path progresses throughout the day. Tradition and modernity blend in the extraordinary architecture of this ‘museum city’, surrounded by the sea as the sun sets.

The double dome is 180 meters in diameter. Flat, perfect radiant geometry, perforated in a more random woven material, the dome creates a shadow punctuated with bursts of sunlight. It shines under the Abu Dhabi sun. At night, the protected landscape is an oasis of light under a starry dome. Thus the museum becomes a haven of freshness, a shelter from the light during the day and evening. Its aesthetics are intended to be in keeping with its function as a sanctuary of the arts.

Jean Nouvel made use of geometric forms – mainly triangles and squares- to create a unique and complex pattern in the style of Islamic art.

Concept models from research

After researchingthe two magnificent museumsofJeanNouvel,I went ahead and createda concept modelofthe nationalmuseumofDoha.Thisdidnot taketoolong as itwas fairlystraight forward to realiseas the buildingis made purelyoutofinterconnecting circles.

I then developed my concept model through SketchUp. The process remained the same: design some circles of different sizes, place them randomly, but still ensuring the structure is balanced on a flat surface.

I then rearranged the elements to get a different perspective and come up with a better functioning structure which is displayed here now.

This helped me better understand the structure. I saw that it could be used as a different type of building, such as a café or pavilion rather than a museum.

Having said this, I did have to think about the dimensions and placement of each individual circle, otherwise the structure would not have been able to support itself to stand on its own. I also experimented with positioning the structure at different angles, but it was only able to balance when it was placed upside down or normally.

I used the straight lines style in SketchUp to produce drawings of my model from different angles and perspectives. I created elevations and plans for each side and floor to help understand how each feature interacts with the others within the model.

Justlikethe real building,this model looksas if a bunch of plateshavebeen thrown and randomlycrashedinto each other. Justlikehis mentor,Jean Nouvel favouredlightand openspaces, whichis why I havenot used walls on the 1st floor. Theideais to allow as much airand light to flood the building.

I combined the front and back elevations to create a structure that resembles a house sheltered by a triangular roof. It was amazing to see how combining these two created a new structure.

Design Idea 1: Curves

Curves have been used to design both interior spaces and complimenting furniture. It looks somehow futuristic as it moves away from the traditional linear style. The image to the left illustrates a desk, which I used as a source of inspiration. I combined two of these to create a new joint structure that is reminding of the ancient Chinese myth of Ying and Yang – putting everything in perfect harmony and balance. The original picture displays two separate objects with a narrow base and wider top. I have taken these two and combined them because I wanted to see how they would work together.

Interior designers, just like architects, use curves to create something new, more stylish and sophisticated in appearance. Sometimes it works. For example, the news paper benches on the left or the wooden table in the top right corner. However, there are occasions when these ideas proved impractical, like the undulated table in the middle and the skeleton-like chair that is probably uncomfortable to sit on.

I haveused theupsidedown tabledisplayedhereas inspirationand developedit further by designinga similarstructure in SketchUp. I also addedfunctionalityand more designaspects to it (such as adding materialto it – metalaluminiumanodized).

Second floor

I have shown here all the levels as drawings to consolidate how it would look like from the architect’s perspective when designing this structure.

First floor

Ground floor

Curved lines combined to create this model.

Afterwards, I used SketchUp to design the layout of the building. Then, I decided this building will be taller – to represent the shape and style of the table above. I achieved this by adding two more floors that were offset. This created the impression of layers being stacked on top of each other just like the table again.

Simple plan view of the final stage of the model.

Design Idea 2: Patterns

Patterns are everywhere around us both in natural forms and manmade structures. Most buildings are either squares or rectangles. Nowadays, rectangles are used more often than all other shapes because the modern trend is to build towers – either residential or commercial dwellings. Here, I experimented with this idea starting from something simple and adding elements that turned it into complex.

A mixture of rectangles have been arranged to create an irregular pattern on a tower-like model.

In addition, two smaller blue blocks have been used to change the design.

I started with someblock models.ThenIadded two card elements that represent the balconies in a block offlats. I then rearrangedthe different aspects, tookthem apartand combinedthemagainto giveus adifferent perspectiveofthe designthat this modelcan achieve.

I experimented with the size of the model. The structure can be wider or thinner according to the space available to build.

Simplicity and straight lines give a sense of order.

This is a further development of the model which involved using different materials.

I started with a rectangular piece of card that was folded in the form of a tower. The next step involved hot gluing black mesh and twisting it around the model.

Later,Imade anothertower,but thistimeIused metalmeshand gluedthemon. Theseare indicationsof balconies.Iturned thestructure horizontallytosee ifithadanyeffect.

Here I combined the two different towers into one. I stacked them on top of each other and then also rotated them in search of the best possible alternative. I wanted to see if there are any better alternatives after doing this.

Because of the black and white color palette and the curves of the black mesh, I was reminded again of Ying and Yang.

I discovered that I liked the idea of the two models separate. Therefore, I placed them one next to the other and resulted in two complimentary blocks.

Theplan viewsofferan overall perspectiveand highlight the arrangementof thepatternedpanels in a whirlpooleffect. Itenvelops the buildingand adds aesthetically pleasantdetail to thetower.

Revising what I made on the previous slides, I combined the two towers into one structure. This turned out to look like a rectangular block wrapped up by alternating areas of patterned design elements from top to bottom. I have placed a dome in the style of Jean Nouvel on top of the building. Further to this, the black mesh changed shape into a tubular element that is looping around like the metal slide for the ArcelorMittal Orbit.

Architectural drawings would look similar to the sketches above. These helped me visualise what this model could turn out like if I continued with this idea. The patterned panels are curved in line with design idea 1.

I discovered a structure near Greenwich that caught my eye because it was shimmering in the sunlight. It reminded me of the shimmering light at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris. Jean Nouvel used light and darkness, the concept of Chiaroscuro in designing some of the masterpieces that I researched.

Hence, I drew this creationand looked carefully at the pattern. The pattern was made complex because the triangles were replicated again and again, creating diamond shapes.

I aimed to develop a similar structure in SketchUp by turning it into a type of pavilion where one can go inside and socialise.

In the style of Jean Nouvel, who used patterns in Islamic Art to decorate his buildings, I decided to test it out for myself.

The design shown here uses hexagons, triangles and rectangles to create a new form similar to a flower with petals facing down. I have made copies of the original and merged them together. Then, I scaled them all down and yet again, combined the two so that the final form was achieved.

The visual element of pattern is constructed by repeating the elements of an artwork to communicate a sense of rhythm or movement.

I enjoyed the process and outcome of all the patterns I created using repetition. The pattern on the left is my favourite, so I intend to use it in my design development and maybe even in my final model.

Double zig-zag lines highlighted in black or a combination of rectangles and triangles – these elements added together created a new pattern.

I used these fourobjectsand combinedthem to createa rangeof differentpatternsthat I mightbeableto incorporateintomy design later.

Please have a look at Part 2 of my Component 2 for development of my final design ideas, including my SketchUp and final physical model.