M3 Journal

Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Hoi Yu Lo

(869341) Colby Vexler, Studio 14

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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 basic types of developable surfaces are cylinders, cones and tangent surfaces of space curves.A cylinder surface is formed by a family of parallel lines. It can be modelled by prescribing a profile curve and extruding it in some direction by a parallel extrusion. Besides, a cone consists of all lines connecting with points of a polygon. It can be generated by central extrusion. The last type is tangent surfaces of space curves. The Gaussian curvature of the tangent surface of a space curve is zero.

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) It is because there are many architectures are designed by geometry. Greenhouse in China by Plasma Studio is an example. The developable surfaces from external to internal of the Greenhouse shifting in relation to each other, allowing visitors to experience a visual enclouser.

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PANELLING 2D PATTERN

2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular

2d Panelling, Pattern: Wave

2d Panelling, Pattern: Brick

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VARIABLE 2D PATTERN

Square pattern

Rose-like pattern

Flower pattern made by rhombus

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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE

Parts of the unroll templates. These are cut along the cut lines

A sample of folded template.

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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 type of manufacturing process controlled by computer mainly to build or cut parts. CAD/CAM are the common softwares used by architects and engineers. These softwares make two dimentional drawing more efficient and accurate as it replaced drawing with parallel rulers and lead pointer. Therefore, digital fabrication helps desinger and architects to work more efficiently.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) Folding turns a flat surface to a three dimentional surface. Folding helps building conceptual aspirations. It shares the aspirations to create fluidity and multifunctionality with continuous surface. Folding also expands the three dimentional vocabulary of surface by naturally producing deformation and inflection. Therefore, expression of building design by folding inspired designers to think new ideas.

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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING

Isometic view of the final model.

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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL

These are the unroll surfaces of the 3D model.

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PANELISED LANDSCAPE

Panelised landscape with both 2D and 3D panels.

Folded 3D panels of the landscape.

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APPENDIX

Surface for paneling.

Templates were cut out along cut lines.

Models are glued together by the tabs.

Final model with three types of 3D panels.

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