Edip Murat Buyukbekir - Design Studio Air by Edip Buyukbekir

AIR Studio Journal - 2015

air Semester one - 2015

Edip M. buyukbekir - 540907

Table of Contents Introduction 8-9 Introduction.

Part A. Conceptualisation 10-13

- A.1. Designing Futuring

14-17

- A.2. Design Computation

18-21

- A.3. Composition/Generation

- A.4. Conclusion

- A.5. Learning outcomes

24-25 - A.6. Appendix â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alorithmic Sketches

Part B. Criteria Design 30-31

- B.1. Research Field

32-41

- B.2. Case Study 1.0

42-47

- B.3. Case Study 2.0

48-53

- B.4. Technique: Development

54-57

- b.5. Technique: Prototypes

58-65

- B.6. Technique: Proposal

66-67

- B.7. earning objectives and outcomes

68-69

- B.8. Appendix - Algorithmic sketches

Part c. detailed design 74-79

- C.1. Design Concept

80-89

- C.2. Tectonic elements

90-101

- C.3. Final Detail Model

102-103 - C.4. Learning objectives and outcomes

Part B.

conceptualisation

introduction My name is Edip Murat Buyukbekir. I am a student at The University of Melbourne, studying a Bachelor of Environments, with an Architecture major. Two years ago I moved to Melbourne Central Business District to not only minimize my commute and environmental footprint, but to find work in the field. Late January, I started volunteering at an Architecture firm called Elevli Plus, in hopes to gain knowledge and experience in the field. During my first week however, I over heard the Interior designer talking to a client about 3D models for some renovation work the firm was undertaking. This led me to enquire about me doing the model, for experience, in order to really push myself to learn the program and see what I could do. Late 2014, I had started using Rhino again, in hopes to create some models for my class, Architecture Design Studio - Water, and I was eager to revisit my skills and develop them for this new work opportunity. For two weeks I focused on rendering an interior space, which was part of an extension. Learning as I went, I developed an image the interior designer loved. From there I got asked to do some more projects as a member of their staff. More then a month in, I have just recently completed two exterior and two interior models/renders of an existing building under renovation, The Point Albert Park, for the client and an exterior render for a town planning application. At this point, however, Grasshopper seems like an overcomplicated tool that adds more complexity to a system that already functions to meet any three dimensional need.

I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put too much thought on buildings designed through digital architecture, however, a digital source did spark my initial interest in Architecture. And that source came from a game called, The Sims. When I was younger, I found myself building home after home, digging deep into cheats and new abilities that aloud me to design homes more excessive in comparison to the standard homes inbuilt into the game (see figures #,# & #). From interior, to exterior, I developed my use of space and design approach to different sized lots and the structures overall form. The Sims was essentially a quick little architecture program that could construct a quick home with a semi-realistic view. All other features of the game were redundant to me. I suppose digital design brought me to Architecture. While working at Elevli Plus doing 3D renders, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found a growing interest in bringing building to life. The ability to get a feel for a space before it has started construction is an area of Architecture I want to explore thoroughly.

Image 1. What got me started. The sims 3

Image 3. Design Studio Water

Image 5. The Point Exterior Model with proposed extentions

Image 7. Proposed Entry

Image 2. The Sims 3 interior.

Image 4. Design Studio Water - Interior

Image 6 Function Remodel Proposal

Image 8. Ground Floor Bar Front Remodel Proposal 9

A.1. Design Furturing

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BanQ Restaurant, Office da

n Boston sits the BanQ Restaurant, by Office dA. The restaurant is set inside a building that was abandoned for years in Boston, but thanks to Office dA, a firm with an abundant of experience designing restaurants, have renovated the building and brought it back to life.1 The architect Nadar Tehrani said there are limitations to designing restaurants, as they need to be flexible “at all costs”.11 Restaurants can be booked out for events and tables can be shifted to appeal to larger parties, or many other reasons. This however limits the ability to design on the floor space. Through years of experience, Office dA uses their wisdom to move beyond the floor to continue to create something great. Tehrani states that, although the floor must be kept as flexible as possible, the “sky can be the locus where design occurs”.11 This project tackles its design to the ceiling impeccably, catering for everything, such as aesthetic, materiality, and functionality. Its look can be interpreted in many ways, to waves, canopies, fluid, etc. The colours are also bright and warm, giving life to the once abandoned building. And finally the

1. 11.

functionality. Tehrani added that the ceiling design for the BanQ restaurant is similar to a common application done to industrial-commercial buildings, with all the exposed network of utilities visible through the ribs, allowing for easy maintenance.11 However by using this contoured pattern of the ribs, from perspective, everything was hidden, except “the light through the fins”. 11 Office dA were praised for the efforts with this design, winning the best new restaurant, according to Wallpaper magazine. Keeping all design additions off the existing walls of the building, Office dA managed to create a renovation that appeals to all aspects of design, including minimum impact to the 1920 structure.11 To take form this, digitally designed architecture can create possibilities and flexibilities to an already built environment. It has flexibility and allows for manoeuvrability, giving designers a wider array of design opportunities to solve problems in an efficient way. However, the ability for a building to be completely designed using this technique is questionable, but the ability to add to a built form is successful.

‘Banq Restaurant by Office Da’, 2009) <http://www.yatzer.com/BANQ-restaurant-by-Office-dA> [Accessed 17 February 2009]. David Sokol, ‘Banq’, australian design review, (2009) <http://www.australiandesignreview.com/interiors/661-banq> [Accessed 30 June 2009].

A.1. Design Furturing

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CEntre of ideas

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The Centre of Ideas, located in Victoria, Aystralia and designed by Paul Minifie and Fiona Nixon, is another example of successful implementation of digital design. With its small budget of $5 million, a beautiful and technical façade was accomplished, adding to the efficiency digital design has to offer. 3

Digital design has many uses, and many aid in ways traditional architecture cannot. The Centre of Ideas perfectly illustrates how something interesting, beautiful and impacting can be accomplished using a simple idea, in this case the Voronoi diagram, to construct a façade that will not only be continued to be admired, but also at a cost effective price.10

The architects used algorithms to implement the “Voronoi diagram” into its façade, accompanying it with a specific selection of materials, such as metal, to obtain a reflective surface that highlight the contours of the design, giving them depth.10 In 2004, the awards for Australian Institute of Architects was given to this project for the Best New Institutional Building.6

Nevertheless, the façade is only part of a building. Designing something completely in this way seem difficult, however with the technique used to design the Centre of Ideas, the building grows much closer than the BanQ restaurant to a complete design, with its window integration.

3 Adrian Hemiak, ‘Victorian College of the Arts Building’2007) <http://srt251adhe.blogspot.com.au/2007/04/victorian-college-of-arts-building. html> [Accessed 17 March 2015]. 6 MVSArchitecture, ‘Centre for Ideas’ <http://www.mvsarchitects.com.au/doku.php?id=home:projects:victorianc_ollegeo_ f_thea_ rts> [Accessed 15 March 2015]. 10 Olivia Smith, ‘Reviewed: The New Mathematics of Architecture’2013) <https://theredandblackarchitect.wordpress.com/2013/10/22/reviewed-the-new-mathematics-of-architecture/comment-page-1/> [Accessed 16 March 2015].

A.2. Design computation

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Al Bahr Towers, Dubai

Dubai consist of some of the most innovate architecture and buildings in the world, and Al Bahr Towers is no exception. With the world’s “largest computerized façade”, this building is a perfect candidate for this argument.4 Through computer aided software, Aedas Architects were able to design a façade that responds to the sun and temperature of its surroundings. Dubai can get very hot, and this solution allows the building to run much more efficiently, with 50% less solar gain, reducing the need to use cooling systems.4 Image 13

The architects used an old technique from Islamic architecture called “mashrabiya”, and implemented it into their design, allowing them to achieve their impeccable sustainable outcome.4 The advantage of using computational design in this process is not only convenient, but better presented. Computational design has evolved into animation, so during a presentation the architects can show the way the façade works and also calculate its efficiency for real world outcomes.

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This façade is not traditional, so a traditional means of design becomes very difficult to reach the same outcome. This is an active system, and needs computational design in order to make it work.

4 Tafline Laylin, ‘Exclusive Photos: World’s Largest Computerized Façade Cools Aedas’ Al Bahr Towers ‘, inhabitat, (2014) <http://inhabitat.com/exclusive-photos-worlds-largest-computerized-facade-cools-aedas-al-bahr-towers/> [Accessed 17 March 2015].

A.2. Design computation

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ABODE318

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In Melbourne, computational design has allowed Disengo Australia and Elenberg Fraser to design the façade of Melbourne’s new residential tower Abode318.8 The façade has a wave like design, giving impact to onlookers. It’s a great addition to Melbourne’s Skyline.

The pixilated effect of the window boxes allow for a framed image to the residence, in addition to having sustainable effects.2 The apartments with inset windows have their own inbuilt shading device by the neighbouring window boxes, keeping those apartments cooler during summer.

The building is efficient and sustainable, exceeding Australia’s minimum building standards and achieving a 6.5 star energy rating.2 The wave façade also allows for something very important that most apartments don’t have. Choice.

It’s clear these design innovations have extensive applications to a variety of different projects and different ways to apply them. Most notably however will be sustainability. Unlike other precedents, however, this is an integrated design. Although, still successful in its application, it does bring some issues. Because the building is not standard and repetitive across all floors, Chris White says that the protective screens during construction process had to be “custom designed” to make sure the construction process was safe.2

With the façade being the way it is, it allows apartments to be big and small, allowing people to choose the right one for them and also adding a sense of uniqueness to each dwelling.2 Unlike many apartment buildings in Melbourne, for example, the Upper West Side buildings, it doesn’t have an identical floor plan for most of the building.

2 Angela Fedele, ‘Abode318 Prepares to Captivate Melbourne’s Skyline’2014) <http://sourceable.net/abode318-prepares-to-captivate-melbournes-skyline/> [Accessed 18 March 2015]. 8 Melcorp Property, ‘Abode318’2013) <http://www.melcorp.com.au/building/abode318> [Accessed 18 March 2015].

A.3. composition/generation

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Water Cube

The Beijing national Aquatics Center, or Water Cube, is widely known around the world. Its rectangular structure is enclosed with bubbly or foam type case which is considered to be inspiring to future buildings.9 A unique feature to this design is the choice of steering away from predictable perfect circle that sit side by side. It works in the same way foam works; connected from every curve.9

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This building has many challenges with its design. And through a generative approach, the structural issues were solved using Weaire-Phelan’s model. 9 Using computational design, the structure was possible through a number of process’ using this model (see image 12). This allowed for a seemingly random appearance. From here, recycled materials were used to give the water effect from the conceptual renders (see image 13) and to ultimately create the Water Cube. This structure is an excellent example of computational design. Where most buildings looked at previously were mostly façades, this is a computational design in its entirety. The use of generative design allowed this to be possible, giving a revolutionary building to be built beyond its concept.

9 Nilufer Senses, ‘Foam Structures: A Comparative Structural Efficiency Analysis Based on the Building Case “Watercube”’, Continuin Education Center (2007), 23-25.

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A.3. composition/generation

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The Yas Viceroy hotel Opening in 2009 in time for the ’09 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the Yas Hotel has since become an attraction and a landmark to its land.7 With a complex frame of thousands of glass panels blanketing the structure within it, the hotel became an instance ‘wow factor’, stimulating your imagination.7 To achieve this magnificent, the building went through a vagarious process in design and planning. This is where computational design’s process shows its flaw. Its limitation. Massive three dimensional models, such as the one used to model the glass façade, are limited by the technology they’re running on.5 And in the case of the Yas Hotel, this became an issue. With

over 200,000 components, wrapping the oddly shaped building became difficult, as there were no repetition in curves.5 Alexander Pena de Leon states that even the fastest available computer in the office would have taken weeks to finish running his algorithmic design tool, so opted for using multiple computers at once which completed portions of the structure.5 This brings up a string of complications. Any miscalculation through the algorithms used and portions of the blanket don’t fit together. The generative process for this structure was mostly about getting it right. This required an abundant of planning and precision prior to its design application.5

5 Alexander Pena de Leon, ‘Two Case-Studies of Freeform-Facade Rationalization ‘, in Modes of Production p. 1-9. 7 Vivian Nereim, ‘Abu Dhabi’s Yas Viceroy Hotel: It’s Whatever You Want It to Be’2012) <http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/abu-dhabis-yas-viceroy-hotel-its-whatever-you-want-it-to-be> [Accessed 19 March 2015].

Conclusion

Through the use of computational design, many things are possible. It gives the ability to stretch the extra mile in design and allows for innovative decisions. Many designs using computational design are facades, but there are some that a buildings themselves. I aim to look further into the Al Bahr Towers to focus on the folding technique and its application to sustainability and possibly as a shading device. The ability for a form to block and let through light or wind fascinating and the ability to use it in the current time will be a bigger step into the future of ever shifting structures. To do this, however, a generative design approach is key to having a resolved outcome.

Learning outcomes Stepping into this subject, I had already had extensive knowledge using Rhino. A month before the Semester started to the present, I’ve been and still am constantly rendering existing and upcoming buildings for clients through my firm. I had no idea what grasshopper did and it’s oddly designed user interface reminded me of an electronic circuit board. It seemed like an over complicated tool that had no actual necessity. Week 3’s class however finally gave me insight to its abilities. With its possibilities, innovation is possible. It’s a tool that allows computational design to extend further into opportunities.

A.5. Appendix - Algorithmic Sketches

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve yet to really give the time Grasshopper needs to show its potential. Currently Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only done a few simple things, such as lofting and using a command I absolutely love. The Sweep1 command. It allows me to draw a pipe, using one line as a rail and the other as the shape of the tube. The bottom left image on page 24 illustrates this perfectly, however the command is very buggy through grasshopper (centre image, page 24). The potential of this command lead me to do a park bench I thought of when first reading of the assessment (bottom image, page 25). However, this was done outside of grasshopper. My plan is to study grasshopper thoroughly and attempt to tear away from my automatic reaction to model everything within Rhino itself. By doing this, I hope to create more refined and beautiful objects that go beyond the render below.

Reference: 1 ‘Banq Restaurant by Office Da’, 2009) <http://www.yatzer.com/BANQ-restaurant-by-OfficedA> [Accessed 17 February 2009]. 2 Angela Fedele, ‘Abode318 Prepares to Captivate Melbourne’s Skyline’2014) <http://sourceable.net/abode318-prepares-to-captivate-melbournes-skyline/> [Accessed 18 March 2015]. 3 Adrian Hemiak, ‘Victorian College of the Arts Building’2007) <http://srt251adhe.blogspot.com. au/2007/04/victorian-college-of-arts-building.html> [Accessed 17 March 2015]. 4 Tafline Laylin, ‘Exclusive Photos: World’s Largest Computerized Façade Cools Aedas’ Al Bahr Towers ‘, inhabitat, (2014) <http://inhabitat.com/exclusive-photos-worlds-largest-computerized-facade-cools-aedas-al-bahr-towers/> [Accessed 17 March 2015]. 5 Alexander Pena de Leon, ‘Two Case-Studies of Freeform-Facade Rationalization ‘, in Modes of Production p. 9. 6 MVSArchitecture, ‘Centre for Ideas’ <http://www.mvsarchitects.com.au/doku.php?id=home:projects:victorianc_ollegeo_ f_thea_ rts> [Accessed 15 March 2015]. 7 Vivian Nereim, ‘Abu Dhabi’s Yas Viceroy Hotel: It’s Whatever You Want It to Be’2012) <http:// www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/abu-dhabis-yas-viceroy-hotel-its-whatever-you-want-it-to-be> [Accessed 19 March 2015]. 8 Melcorp Property, ‘Abode318’2013) <http://www.melcorp.com.au/building/abode318> [Accessed 18 March 2015]. 9 Nilufer Senses, ‘Foam Structures: A Comparative Structural Efficiency Analysis Based on the Building Case “Watercube”’, Continuin Education Center (2007), 23-25. 10 Olivia Smith, ‘Reviewed: The New Mathematics of Architecture’2013) <https://theredandblackarchitect.wordpress.com/2013/10/22/reviewed-the-new-mathematics-of-architecture/comment-page-1/> [Accessed 16 March 2015]. 11 David Sokol, ‘Banq’, australian design review, (2009) <http://www.australiandesignreview.com/ interiors/661-banq> [Accessed 30 June 2009].

IMAGE REFERENCE: Image 1: Authors own work. Edip Murat Buyukbekir. Image 2: Authors own work. Edip Murat Buyukbekir. Image 3: Authors own work. Edip Murat Buyukbekir. Image 4: Authors own work. Edip Murat Buyukbekir. Image 5: Authors own work. Edip Murat Buyukbekir. Image 6: Authors own work. Edip Murat Buyukbekir. Image 7: http://yatzer.com/assets/Article/1513/images/BANQ_restaurantb_ y_Officed_ A_photosb_ y_JohnH _ ornera_ t_ yatzer6 _ .jpg Image 8: http://www.archdaily.com/42581/banq-office-da/bnq_cp0 _ 02/ Image 9: http://www.archello.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/media_image/VCABennettsextwest2resizeresize0 _ .jpg Image 10: http://www.archello.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/media_image/VCABennettsSEview0 _ .jpg Image 11: http://www.peterbennetts.com/library/project/1248851085_image_lg_08090303.jpg Image 12: http://www.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/aedas-al-bahr-towers-designboom-03.jpg Image 13: http://www.archdaily.com/270592/al-bahar-towers-responsive-facade-aedas/adic-responsive-facade-abudhabi-uae-research-2/ Image 14: http://www.archdaily.com/270592/al-bahar-towers-responsive-facade-aedas/adic-responsive-facade-abudhabi-uae-research-3/ Image 15: Authors own photo. Edip Murat Buyukbekir. Photo taken by Xperia Z. Image 16: http://www.pdg.com.au/images/projects/1097x653 P_ ROJECTD _ ETAILC _ ONTENTB_ ANNER-13.jpg Image 17: http://awoltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/beijing_swimming_venue.jpg Image 18: http://samjshah.com/2008/08/17/lord-kelvin-bubbles-and-the-olympics/ Image 19: http://www.laticrete.com.au/Portals/0/images/Timeline/Beauty,%20Exterior,%20Building,%20Watercube%20 Bldg%20artist%20render.jpg Image 20: http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2012/07/09/waterc_ubec_ustom-89dbba2af0f26b97b2dd62d12b39d0fa1a7d5c91. jpg Image 21: http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/yas-hotel-light-starting-to-come-on.jpg Image 22: Alexander Pena de Leon, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Two Case-Studies of Freeform-Facade Rationalization â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;, in Modes of Production p. 9. Image 23: http://cdn.homesthetics.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Amazing-Construction-Built-Over-F1-Racing-TrackYas-Viceroy-Abu-Dhabi-Hotel-by-Asymptote-Architecture-Homesthetics-11.jpg

Part B. Criteria Design

B.1.

Research Field

The research field that felt had the best potential and most interesting design concept for me was the Strips/folding concept. I chose this because of a sort of familiarity to it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been interested in this design style, ever since my first year at university, fabricating a rounded object using triangular patterns. In Semester 2 of 2014, I had decided to develop my design using the folding concept there, in a subtle way, even designing my own unique option to the bar. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be primarily focusing on the concept of folding. Folding has the unique opportunity to create a flowing surface that can be straight or flexible, or both, through the use of panels, shaped like triangles or rectangles. As mentioned in in part A, the Al Bahr Towers are able to use this concept in an active way, creating a shading system that continuously changes in accordance to the sun. The possibilities seem limitless in future developments. Folding allows for more than just shading devices, but also turning something compact larger, reducing the need to bend metal and other materials into curves, which can save on costs, and simplify designs, making the process minimal.

B.2. Case Study 1.0

Species One - Lily pad

Iteration One

Iteration Two

- Populate 3D to the stablished curves. - Adjusting graph to increase area of surface. - Delauney Mesh connected with Populate 3D com- Decreasing number of devisions. mand. - Increase of flow line to 9 (up from 5). - Decreasing number of devisions to 19 (down from 24).

Iteration Three

Iteration Four

- Adjusting graph to bring mid point down to create a fan type look.

- Readjusting mid to create height and increase angle of the baseline surface.

Iteration Five

Iteration Six

- Restricting number of points of Populate Geometry command.

- Increasing the restricted number of points by 2. - Adjusting the graph to reduce overlap.

Iteration Seven

Iteration Eight

- Increase the number of strips. - Increased length to give design â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;legsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

- Change default curve to create a single path. - Increase number of geometries.

Speculation: What comes most from this design is the athstetics. It allows for minimal type of art work. This flat panels design is flexible with its deign opportunity. Furthermore, this entire series is made of triangular panels. The curved seen in many of the iterations comes from more smaller panels. This also gives the ability to curve each panel as they are not all flat. Because of this a variety of materials can be used without haveing to specially mold each componant.

Species two - the cage

Iteration One

Iteration Two

- Adding a variable pipe. - Meshing Pipe - Adding custom Mesh setting - Triangulate mesh; to keep with the folding concept.

- Adjusting graph variables.

Iteration Three

Iteration Four

- Adding thickness to pipe. - Restricting segments on the divide.

- Changing graph. - Decreasing parameters.

Iteration Five

Iteration Six

- Increasing parameter and restricting height. - Increasing thickness to emphasize the folding of triangular geometry.

- Adjusting graph from number Iteration 5. - Increasing number of faces per module.

Iteration Seven

Iteration Eight

- Adjusting thickness to better create an entry point.

- Changing default curve.

Speculation: This is one of my favorite Species. It uses slimmer triangular panels to species one to create solid ob-jects. Its ability to encase from the first four iterations resembles to me a traditional hut or trap. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an interesting cage type structure. Iterations five to eight are my favorites. With their thick bases, paneled design, special molding isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t required from most materials giving it flexibility. The shorter height also al-lows it to be a cozy space rather than a harsh enclosure. This type of structure could be used to create a sort of maze. With its repetitive pattern, the entry and exit will be difficult to see from within and the size is limitless.

Species Three - paper

Iteration One

Iteration Two

- Adding the Populate 3D command to the circle geometry around selective points on each curve (see Species four â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Spider for more information)

- Adding pipes for structural support

Iteration Three

Iteration Four

- Scale to allow for thinner pipes

- Decrease clutter. - Increase number of Prep Frames.

Iteration Five

Iteration Six

- Change in graph variables.

- Adjust clutter.

Iteration Seven - Change default pattern.

Speculation: Using a number of different Grasshopper techniques, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve managed to create a design that resembles scrunched paper through a wire frame. Like the previous Species, this uses triangular patterns to form each of the scrunched paper components. The possibilities for this type of designs can be limited or limitless. As it stands, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an atheistic design for a feature, however on a larger scale could perhaps be levels along a singular vertical wire. It can be formed into many different shapes and can represent a number of different forms. Iteration Seven follows a spiral curve to form its direction. In another respect, one wire could be formed in to what seems to be a random geometry, but could allow each scrunched paper component to form seating, surfaces or steps to a slide.

Species four - spider

Iteration One

Iteration Two

- Adding following commands:

- Increase in circular radius. This didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn out well however.

- Distance. - Bound. - Remap Numbers. - Construct Domain. - Circle. - Loft. - This was an addition to the cage species.

Iteration Three

Iteration Four

- Change mesh definition.

- Change mesh definition - Change mesh height.

Iteration Five

Iteration Six

- Adjusting graph variables. - Changing number of circle segments along each curve.

- Changing min edge. This gives the curves sharper corners for easier panelling.

Iteration Seven

Iteration Eight

- Adjusting graph variables.

- Change the default curve.

Speculation: Spider was the closest to which I wanted to create form the beginning. Using flat triangular patterns to create rounded, oddly shaped surfaces, with pointy tips. The possibility with this technique is limitless. Looking at Iterations Five and Six, the form can be smooth with many edges, or jiggered with few. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like the pixels on a screen. Each pixel displays a different colour, but with all its multi-million pixel siblings, it can display smooth images that can look soft. This specific design also uses a point attraction algorithm to adjust the thickness of each strip, allowing me to create the pointed tips. Using a vast number of components, it easy to see that most iterations have very different forms using the same technique. This shows the possibilities of the panelled and folding design technique.

B.3.

Case Study 2.0

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Bahr Towers Active Facade Image 2

The Project I’ve chosen is the Al Bahr Towers, in Dubai. Using computation design, an active façade was able to be created, blocking a vast amount of sunlight, reducing solar gain by 50%1. This is important for Dubai’s harsh weather. Using a system where panels fold to block or creating a visual pass-through, they were able to achieve this and this is what got my attention. Refer to page 15 for more information. My main focus for the reverse engineering process is mainly on the geometry of the façade. I was able to accomplish this through the following steps taken:

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1 Tafline Laylin, ‘Exclusive Photos: World’s Largest Computerized Façade Cools Aedas’ Al Bahr Towers ‘, inhabitat, (2014) <http://inhabitat.com/exclusive-photos-worlds-largest-computerized-facade-cools-aedas-al-bahr-towers/> [Accessed 17 March 2015].

Al Bahr Towers, Dubai reverse Engineered

Create Loft

Triangualte Panels (Lunchbox Plug-in)

Locating and offsetting Midpoint of triangle

Extrude point and lines.

Weave to create shape.

Frame Panels (Lunchbox Plug-In)

B.4. Technique: Development

My favourite 4 are presented larger. However, almost all effects are exactly what I want to see. The issue is, however, the effect is lost in a flatter base loft, whereas these towers highlight its geometry and repetition. All have potential with what I want to create. I want my design to be impacting through overall curved forms through flat planes, to create some interesting patterns. The 3rd highlighted image (next page) has a overlapping type geometry, which could allow for concealing things like lights, to create an entirely new street lighting effect. 51

B.5. Technique: Prototype

Thinking about materials, my initial thought was to go with paper (for fabrication purposes), as it was cheap, easy and had the ability to make a prototype efficiently. The greatest thing about this field is the ability to use almost any material to fabricate. The issue with using paper though was its inability to hold its form. Each edge acted as a hinge and was able to swing freely. If a structure formed using this technique, it would surely fail. This is because of the structure system as a whole. I decided to go in a different direction, making a structural frame (see bottom right), and placing each panel on the frame, similar to the Bahr Towers Active Faรงade. This would allow for a more rigid faรงade and give flexibility to each panel. Some can be larger, smaller, made of different materials or non-existent, with a sturdy frame. In addition, it can have a hovering effect. The possibilities using this technique are great. To make the frame, however, 3D printing it could be an option, as it allows for a rigid print.

A rigid frame needs to be achieved in order to succesffully create a result that wil not buckle. 57

B.6. Technique: Proposal

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Merri Park Site

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These are some photos of my chosen site. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small lot with its own small topography that I found interesting. Across the path, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small and forgettable entry into Merri Park, so the site seems very unimportant as it stands. It, at the moment, is nothing more than a lot, with backyard grass, and a backyard gate. The site also sits high up. The views from the site are amazing, and this is something I want to incorporate towards the end of Part C.

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Structure proposal

I needed to create impact for the site, to give it importance. I also wanted to make something people could interact with, offset their path around, and catch their attention. I came up with this tower. It has punctures, to allow light in. Children from the neighbouring parks can crawl under and look up and feel a similar effect to the night sky full of stars, with the moon in its centre. Its rounded foot print can allow by passes to offset their course around the structure. And the structure also acts a large grand piece, which could signify some importance to the area. Using the folding concept, I am able to create structure that has an extravagant geometry and many edges to contrast with the soft surroundings of its site. I chose this folding concept approach mostly because of cost and efficiency. It has an almost unlimited list of materials to choose from for its design, because of its flat panels. It also deters from have to mould or bend other materials. These only need to be sheets that are cut to size. There are drawbacks to this however. The structure, as its stands in its earliest development, lacks the impact I seek. Because of its extravagant geometry, it does look very harsh, which could possibly be a negative thing. In addition, its design may not appeal to everyone that runs by the site.

B.7. Learning Objectives and outcomes

I hope through this Studio I can achieve the ability to comfortably use Grasshopper at work to achieve better results, in addition to faster results. My performance at the moment has been lacking however. The layout of Grasshopper seems confusing and is in a whole new world to Rhino. Rhino is just like any other architectural program, however I hope to master Grasshopper to make great designs. Using Al Bahr Towers as my precedent, its evident the importance of computational design when looking at a system like this. In a standalone design respect, I find the system to be great in a few key factors: Ability to manipulate design quickly and efficiently; create a design without any errors (size, separation, etc.); broadening your possibilities. My ability to do so at this time, however, is very limited. There are many types of components and an infinite number of recipes to combine them. The ability to learn what each component does, how they relate, what they can change and assist, and how to avoid errors are features I am working towards. Nevertheless, this takes time, time this class doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offer, nor the resources. Google and Youtube searches to find things I am looking for became a greater source for knowledge then the basic and extended videos offered to students here.

Tinkering through Lunchbox, I found a neat little component that frame every panel. This was really useful, as it allowed me to create a frame structure through one component. This persuaded my fabrication planning for Part C.

Through all the additional components following the triangulate panels (Lunchbox) tool, I was able to adjust the geometry of the repeated shape. I like the idea of how this result stood out, as it could replace st lights. Having all inward facing folds made of glass, it allows for a street light that also lights itself up, creating a selflit piece of art. It could also be a good addition to thick columns inside large apartment. This specifically to my design help my design to add the tower type shape, as it best represented the geometry I wanted to achieve.

After hours of searching, I found what could possibly be the closest to what I wanted to achieve. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m yet to learn of the components I really want to achieve a pattern of large and small circles cut into each face, with size dependant on location (using an attractor point for this), however this is the closest I came. However this allows for some interesting effects. With the ability to cut through any face using a reference surface, I was able to create the starry effect I liked and want to incorporate in future designs. The usefulness of the feature allows me to put absolutely any shape on the surface, which could mean to create and a very abnormal effect in future designs.

B.7. Appendix - algorithmic sketches

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All other images used, including background images are of Authors own work. Edip Murat Buyukbekir.

Part C. Detailed Design

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Design Concept

My design proposal that concluded Part B was distant from what I truly wanted. It ticked all the boxes that I wanted to add to the site, however its presence was underwhelming. The feedback from the interim presentation was useful. I was suggest to possibly look into a pavilion, which was my initial idea for the site.

Form proposal I started to look at pavilions, coming across a variety with generic sizes and shapes. I then came across the Dragon Skin Pavilion and the Ring Dome by Minsuk Cho/Mass Studies. The size was small and it had the ability to be versatile on the site in means of positioning. It also decreased the need for excessive tectonics, as the smaller size allows for smaller loads. I changed the form of my design to a similar form found on the Dragon Skin Pavilion, applying my grasshopper algorithm to the form, which gave it a very eye-catching geometric shape.

Image 1: http://www.archdaily.com/215249/dragon-skin-pavilion-emmi-keskisarja-pekka-tynkkynen-lead/22-pekka-tynkkynen/

Image 2:: http://www.massstudies.com/news/index.php?m=02&y=09&d=11&entry=entry090211-234504&category=1

Site Plan

Each pavilion is place and orientated for a specific function. The far left pavilion on page 80 is placed on a slope to make use of the sites form. It allows users to sit upright comfortable, without having to bend too far forward when occupying the pavilion. The two pavilions place along the path allow for shaded cover to pedestrians, when they need to rest. This is useful when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s raining or on a hot day, proving relief from Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unpredictable weather. The right pavilion on page 80 is facing west, for users to enjoy the sunset on any given day. The left pavilion on page 81 is facing south, proving absolute shade all year round. It faces also faces a dense amount of local fauna, emphasising piece and serenity. The far right on page 81 faces east. This pavilion provides great views from the site, acting as a comfortable lookout. It also look towards sunrise for early rises wanting serenity in the early mornings.

To add some complexity to the design, I thought of having layered materials to the pavilion. Below are the materials needed to make the design possible. The main joint needs to be a custom made item that can hold the structure together, however all other products can be cheaply cut from existing materials available at a local hardware store. The issue with this type of structure are the main custom made joints. These will be very expensive and difficult to get perfect. Many complications can arise, as they can be millimetres off. This will throw the whole structure into an unbuilt state. The pieces wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit.

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C.2. Tectonics

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The issue with this type of structure are the main custom made joints. These will be very expensive and difficult to get perfect. Many complications can arise, as they can be millimetres off. This will throw the whole structure into an unbuilt state. The pieces won’t fit. For this reason, I looked into other forms of construction. Although the motif of “curved forms through flat surfaces” is now irrelevant considering materiality, I chose concrete to create this form. It was a more solid technique that could age well. The structure itself is a repetitive pattern that can be pre-fabricated using reinforced concrete and joined together using a concrete binding agent or concrete itself. For most of the structure, the weight of the concrete can keep the structure together itself. The thermal mass to this structure is a great sustainable solution to the use of these pavilions. During winter, the sun will heat up the concrete and keep the internals warm, which will help those stuck in the rain or extreme cold.

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C.3. Final Detail Model

Dimentions in MM

3d Printed MODEL 3D printing is a fairly new fabrication technique. It provides a precise and detailed model, free from manmade imperfections, creating a solid model that is both clean and decorative. The result speaks for itself.

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C.4. learning objectives Through the subject, the use of computational design has become more evident in its importance to contemporary architecture. Its ability to create geometry, natural processes, and active systems allow nature and response to delve into architecture. I’ve learnt, through the semester, that this subject was open to many directions in architecture. We were not limited to criteria, however this made the subject a little less interesting and more complex also. In doing so, it has allowed me, to an extent, to exercise my creative thought to produce something that doesn’t exist, hasn’t been proposed, or hasn’t been needed to a site that has been neglected. My proposal was to give impact to the space, to allow users to engage with the site. I designed something that uses computational design, however allows pedestrians to use the product for years to come, making my design something that people didn’t think they needed, but something they want there for its benefits. I’ve always been a big believer in designing for the people, am my aim was never to make something so complex the world outside of architecture wouldn’t understand. My aim was to draw attention to those outside of the field. After all, the majority are not architects. And to them, architecture is nothing but aesthetic and sustainability, two functions my design incorporates.

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