Module 3 Journal

Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM 2, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Emma Kelly

950391 Anneke Prins, Studio 11

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WEEK 6 READING: SURFACES THAT CAN BE BUILT FROM PAPER IN ARCHITECTURAL GEOMETRY Question 1: What are the three elementary types of developable surfaces? Provide a brief description.

(Maximum 100 words) The three elementary types of developable surfaces are cylinders, cones and tangent surfaces of space lines. A cylinder is a three-dimensional volume that consists of parallel sides and an oval or circular cross section. However a cone has a circular or oval base, but tapers towards one point above or below. The tangent surface of a space line is a 2-dimensional surface rotating along a curve that is freely placed in a three-dimensional space.

Question 2: Why is the understanding of developable surface critical in the understanding of architectural geometry? Choose one precedent from Research/Precedents tab on LMS as an example for your discussion. (Maximum 100 words) Developable surfaces provide architects with a broad range of possible designs and is critical in the understanding of architectural geometry as they are easily built and transformed into reality. They can be unrolled and flattened, therefore modelled from a non-stretchable material. The stage set for the dance piece “California� shows the viability of developable surfaces, as the simple unrolled plan was quite easily transformed into a figure that is complex and three- dimensional in the spectators eye.

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PANELLING PATTERN

2D Panelling, Pattern: Triangular

2D Panelling, Pattern: TriBasic

2D Panelling, Pattern: BoxX

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VARIABLE 3D PATTERN

The first attempts to create a flowing motion, using attractor points to manipulate the surface.

Trying to split up the motion on the edges, by offsetting the 2nd gridpoints, attracted by curveattractors.

Attempting to create different directions of pointed panels, by setting the point attractor in the middle of the surface.

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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE

Finished prototype panels.

First prototype, drawn onto Ivorycard, measured from rhino.

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WEEK 7 READING: DIGITAL FABRICATION Complete your reading before attempting these questions:

Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation? (Maximum 100 words) Digital fabrication is a form of architectural representation which uses digitally constructed drawings that can be easily transferred into models. It expands the perception of what we think is possible to create and manufacture. Transferring two dimensional drawings into three dimensional drawings or models is visually easier to comprehend for the observer.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) Using folding techniques can extend the abilities of a material that it wouldn’t have in a flat state.

Folding can enhance the rigidity and stability of said material and enables it to span large distances, often permitting it to support itself. Another reason to use folds in designing a space would be its visually appealing outcomes. The folds can create a playful interaction with the natural environment, such as for example light and shadow. Furthermore, they can create a line of vision and emphasise certain aspects of the design.

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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING

The different patterns are archieved with a varying order of selection of the 3 customized panels whilst creating the surface.

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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF FINAL MODEL

Unrolled Templates

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PANELISED LANDSCAPE

Juxtaposing the two movements in the model. The restlessness on the edges against the tranquility in the middle, the valley.

The finished model in planview.

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APPENDIX

The terrain with a networksurface.

A 2D panel is added and utilizing anchorcurves as an orientation for the offset points, the base for the customized panels is set.

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The grid has been added to the surface in a 10 x 10 net.

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Materials

The modelmaking in progress.

After having cut out the templates on the Ivory card, every template was glued together, joined to rows, and finally added together.

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