ARCH 3341
Assignment 4
DIGITAL MEDIA 2
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Assignment 4 Assignment 4 explores the generative systems through tectonic assemblies of paper strip components. Within this process there are emergent formal typologies that result from the physical properties of the component and its connection variants as opposed to a “formal plan” envisioning the result. Systems may be considered derivative or generative. In each assembly, a set of rules will result a specific formal grammar or syntax. Derivative systems in architecture are often used to subdivide geometries into developable units. Surfaces start to have the ability to be panelized. Volumized geometry may be divided into cellular components. In many cases, this process of subdivision creates a type of ornamentation, articulating texture, structure, and scale. Generative systems aggregate units into novel compositions based on fixed relationships. The formal result may respond to inputs, but it will display behavioral variation. Processes of branching, cellular automata, and others allow for highly differentiated outcomes. The idea is that a simple strip with variables of it’s length, width, thickness, and it’s edge definition will lead to simple form finding experiments in bending and twisting the strips that can lead to a systematic account of geometric behavior under these actions: the informed displacement of an edge of a strip and its resultant surface curvature. In order to attain a spatial variety the overall arrangement is organized as a deep section consisting of multiple layers of components. Produce a unit, study its limits, develop a formal grammar, and produce a desirable outcome. In theory, a complete set of rules would allow for the generation of an infinite number of solutions. Examine The physical material’s limitations, which is a thick paper 1/64” Bristol paper or thick card stock paper, and its physical limitations when bending and twisting. At what point does it ripple, kink or tear.
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GENERATIVE PAPER STRIP
DIGITAL MEDIA 2
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What type of component can be constructed through a single strip through its bending and twisting, and what type of component can be constructed by combining multiple (2,3, or 4) strips into a single component. What is the range of motion and flexibility that can be achieved by twisting and bending the component. Explore how potential score cuts on the physical model will help you translate the component to the digital, which will help aid the building of the digital model and result not a fold but a curved geometry. Make The FIRST step you are to download the prescribed strip dimensions file from the blog (do not deviate from these dimensions), and cut out the individual strips via laser cutter or by hand from 1/64� Bristol paper of card stock paper. You will then construct analog physical components. Be explorative, playful, but thoughtful when constructing these components. Consider its edge conditions and how it will connect to another components control points. These physical components are crucial for your understanding of the limitations and overall form and understanding of the component *Note - you should cut multiple strips and construct multiple components until you achieve a fully developed system. Construct only with curves through the process of bending, and twisting only! The resultant can be a symmetrical object. Start by constructing a component that only involves one strip and then, transition and work on constructing a strip component that involves multiple strips (2,3,4) that results a new component. The component should have a rule based system for its construction and moves applied to the strip. Think about the strip components densities, aperture, and its point of connection to its related strip. i.e. You break the surface up into equal segments and all moves applied are based off mid points of each section. The SECOND step you will be translating your physical multiple paper strip component into a digital environment. Precision is the key here. It is imperative that you demonstrate the set rules that you established in your physical making in your drawings. You will construct a set of precise drawings that show these processes. Show this as a sequence of the assembly process, that builds up the component from the first strip then add each strip that was added until completion. The final drawing in the sequence will be a limitations drawing Show that when applying force to the physical components edge condition, the component has a limitation where it begins to fail by its ripples, kinks, or tears. The sequence will result a generation of the component’s form and its limitations. CHECKPOINT #1
DIGITAL MEDIA 2
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The THIRD step you will be constructing a series of 6 different aggregated assemblies based off of the same surface guide. Again the resultant will be a sequence of component manipulations that demonstrate geometric behavior resulting from changes to the variables of the following parameters: 1. Position of external control point 2. Number of offset control surfaces 3. Surface offset distance 4. Number of components in U-direction 5. Number of components in V-direction 6. Edge width of component. The output will be a series of highly precise articulated drawings demonstrating each strip component behavior. *Surface dimension will be discussed in class. The idea is that we see how the geometry of the “host surface” through when put through a series of changes to its parametric setup, changes and effects the morphologies of the component, thus creating an adaptable quality. Checkpoint #2 The FOURTH step you will generate a response to the geometric aggregated assemblies from step 3 by creating a “host surface” that will be used as a guide for the strip component. You will construct a populated aggregated assembly surface that is comprised of all of the 6 methods of manipulation from the previous step. Each component will be geometrically different, and will result a parametric system. Consider how the surface density changes allowing for density, aperture, bunching, packing, rotation, layering, variant edge thickness, and U V variant direction amounts. You will output a final perspective of this aggregated assembly with overlay rendering, and a detail drawing of a connection point of a component to component relationship. Limits The limitations are within the component itself and finding its point where it is no longer successful. You will also be limited on the size of your paper strip dimensions (everyone must use the prescribed template). You will also be limited to your surface dimensions for step 3. Will be prescribed in class and on the blog. Considerations This assignment is a very in depth exploration of aggregated assemblies and paper strip morphologies. To keep you focused and working you will be printing or showing us your progression throughout the assignment. This assignment is meant to foster an awareness about the formal relationships and to encourage a systematic methodology of future designs. Layout Two 11x17 Printed drawings showing all steps of the process as mentioned. A narrative statement describing the process of the assignment and a description of the formation of the strip component. Precise drawings will be a main focus of this assignment Assigned: OCT 13TH Due : Saturday OCT 27
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Paper Strip Template Actual size
Paper Strip Template This template is to be used to construct your physical paper strip components. Do not deviate from these set dimensions.
Cutting Diagram
Transformations . Generative Paper Morphologies . Assignment #4
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