Dd portfolio by hugh

Digital Design - Portfolio Semester 1, 2018 Hugh Foster

916339 Alex Wong Studio 10

email: hfoster@student.unimelb.edu.au

CONTENT:

EDUCATION:

REFLECTION:

2017 - current Bachelor of Design 2012 - 2015 Nudgee College

The motivation for myself to design comes down to the creative, innovative and social impact design can have. Design shapes our everyday life, from the everyday spaces we occupy, right down to the mundane everyday objects we use. When I think about my own design as an architectural student, my main aspiration is to create spaces that rethink and challenge the way in which they can be inhabited, fabricated and implemented. My aim in every aspect that I design is to create poetic, timeless and multifunctional spaces and places that challenge and reinvent norms. My design aims to celebrate and

Precedent Study WORK EXPERIENCE:

Generating Design Through Digital Processes

Queen Victoria Garden Pavilion

2017- Current

WGArchitects. Student of Architecure

AWARDS / EXHIBITION: 2018

DD Exhibition, NEXT LAB

2018

BETA Exhibition, MSD Atrium

2017

FOD:R Exhibition, AFLK Gallery

2017

Alpha Exhibition, MSD Atrium

2015

Dux of Art Nudgee College

2012

QLD Art Commendation

SKILLS: Rhino Grasshopper Unreal Photoshop Illustrator Indesign Fabrication Revit Blender

combine the environmental needs, human spirit and technological advancements of our day into one cohesive and poetic approach. In the scope of this course rhino (3d modelling), grasshopper (parametric) and unreal engine (Virtual reality) software was learnt as well as 3d printing and laser cutting fabrication. An emphasis was placed on both the digital and design process. This semester has given me the building blocks of digital design that I hope to expand on. The realm of parametric design is an area I would like to improve in and gain more control in the design aspect. I see great potential in this area and would like to continue to experiment with the use of parametric design and structural systems in a real-world application.

DIAGRAMMING ZAHA BURNHAM PAVILION

The Task given was to model the Zaha Burnham pavilion in Rhino. Majority of the pavilion was modelled in terms of structure, external and internal for an accurate depiction of the pavilion. The model was then rendered in octane to give a realistic finish. The circulation path flows through the building along the slightly sloped base. The nature of the structure encourages circulation around and through the building as it changes and morphs, each angle different from the last. Due to the organic form of the pavilion, the thresholds of the pavilion start in various locations blurring the line between the outside and inside. The thresholds have the ability to adapt and change throughout the day through the changing shadow cast from the form. When the occupant enters the space, they experience a change from open, semi enclosed to enclosed. The spatial progression and threshold openings allow for different angles of approach; thus, each occupant gets their own unique experience.

ISOMETRIC OF BURNHAM PAVILION

THRESHOLD DIAGRAM

CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

EXTERIOR SHELL

OUTER

INNER SHELL

INNER STRUCTURE

THRESHOLD

PRIMARY CIRCULATION SPACE: DARKER= MORE TIME SPENT

BASE

CIRCULATION PATH

Diagramming Design Precedent

GENERATING IDEAS THROUGH PROCESS 6

DESIGN MATRIX

Lofts

1.1

1.2

1.3

Key

1.4

{150,150,150}

{0,0,0}

{150,150,150} {150,150,150} {150,0,150}

{0,150,150}

{0,105,150}

{150,0,150}

{0,150,150}

{0,150,150} {75,0,150}

{}

{0,0,105}

{150,150,0}

{150,0,0}

{0,150,0} {0,150,0}

{0,150,0}

{150,0,0}

{0,150,0}

Paneling Grid & Attractor Point

2.1

{-120,142,478}

{0,0,0}

{90,0,0}

{0,0,0} {Index Selection}

Attractor / Control Points (X,Y,Z) Attractor / Control Curves

{150,0,150}

{0,0,0} {Index Selection}

{Index Selection}

2.2

2.3

2.4

{50,207,173}

{-493,-37,384}

{11,-123,90} {-31,-0.6,4}

Paneling

{Attractor Point Location}

{Index Selection}

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

Grid Points

g +

SURFACE AND WAFFLE

Panel cuts create a transient space, able to change throughout the day in accordance with the sun

Flowing waffle structure creates structural framing with clear boundaries and circulation paths developed through its spiral formation and defined edge

Panels Designed to change with the suns rotation through the use of point attractors, giving the structure an ephemeral quality Triangular form, filters light creating gentler internal lighting

The structure created utilized grasshopper parametric techniques to go from modeling space to fabrication. By utilizing grasshopper, multiple iterations were performed in order to create the best form for fabrication and concept. The panels were designed to change with the suns rotation with point attractors, giving the structure an ephemeral quality as it changes through time and space. The waffle structure created with grasshopper creates the structural framing, giving the model clear boundaries and circulation paths developed through its spiral formation and defined edge. The rigid triangulated panels have been juxtaposed against the loose flow of the waffle to create a unified and dynamic form. The waffle structure and panels were then laser cut and fabricated in order to create the final model.

Strip cuts in panels allows for directional light to protrude into internal space

Triangulation allows for a structurally rigid panel

surface join creates enclosure

60mm

COMPUTATION WORKFLOW

The overall form of the model was first created by using 2 surfaces created by changing various curves situated within a square parameter.

Panels of choosing were then mapped to both surfaces on a 5 x 5 grid using point attractors to adjust the openings and sizes of each panel.

COMPUTATION WORKFLOW

Using the surfaces created initially a 9 x 9 grid in the xyz direction was created to create the waffle structure.

The waffle structure was then unrolled, named and orientated for fabrication purpose.

M2 FABRICATION AND EXPLORATION

The waffle structure was cut from boxboard and Panels from ivory card. The Paneled curves were created by unrolling the panels and then making 2d. They were then assigned to their respective layers for either cutting or etching (folding). The process allowed a clean and precise finish, going from a digital model to physical model with ease.

PERSPECTIVE: FUNCTIONAL EXPLORATION

CTOR}

{POINT ATTRACTOR}

{POINT ATTRACTOR, SCALE}

SOLID AND VOID

Heavy masses supported by thin joins, plays with gravitational illusions to create cantilever

The solids left behind can be seen as massing

Mass utilizes light to create transient form through shadow

Complex geometry contrasted with smooth finish internal space created through geometry joins, creating areas of compression and enclosure

thresholds developed by massing edges. created by cutting down original Boolean mass

60mm

This final form was chosen due to the complex yet unified form. An iterative parametric process was once again used in order to choose the best form for 3d printing and concept. The Massing creates an open and multifaceted geometry, contrasting negative and positive space. Heavy masses can be seen supported by thin joins, creating gravitational illusions. Clear thresholds have been defined through the defined edges of the mass. Compressive and open spaces can be seen throughout the shape utilizing natural light to change the way the space is perceived and occupied throughout the day. The cantilever provides shade and protection, whilst also connecting to the external spaces. The shape offers a variety of affordances for occupants.

DESIGN MATRIX

GRID MANIPULATION

1.1

1.2

1.3

Key

1.4

{0,0,0}

{44,35,240}

Attractor / Control Points (X,Y,Z) Attractor / Control Curves

{0,150,150}

{150,0,150}

{150,0,0}

{POINT ATTRACTOR}

{RANDOM POINT ATTRACTOR}

{Index Selection}

{0,150,0}

{CURVE ATTRACTOR}

GEOMETRY ITERATIONS GEOMETRY TRANSFORMATION

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

{SPHERE}

{HUMAN SCALE}

{DIAMOND}

{PYRAMID REPETITION}

3.1

3.2

3.3

{400,422,0}

3.4

{400,422,0}

{-14,-8,256}

{POINT ATTRACTOR}

Heavy masses supported by thin joins, plays with gravitational illusions to create cantilever

{POINT ATTRACTOR, SCALE}

Grid Points

COMPUTATIONAL PROCESS

5 x 5 x 5 point system created within

surfaces created from the grid

Geometry put into grid system, to

a box.

system, manipulated with point attractor.

then boolean out.

M2 Task 2 3D Printing

CANTILEVER

A smaller section of the model was printed due to time constraints. The model took 9 hours to print due to the detail inside. A large amount of support structure was needed as seen in the gold.

INTERNAL

URBAN DECAY

The aim of my pavilion was to create a landmark in the site that decayed or sprawled out of the land around it. The pavilion aims to push the preconceived notion of shelter by looking at new forms and techniques. The notion of decay allowed me to create a transient and ephemeral space that connects the occupants to their surroundings. The brief of 15 people for a seminar and 30

concert formed the base massing and programme of the pavilion. The main entry has been situated at the lower slope of the site whereas the rear entry at the higher allowing for late comers to enter without disturbing the concert/seminar. By building into the landscape and sloping the ground plane the seating/ stairs allows for a multifunctional use. The main entry

has been situated off one of the main walking routes to entice the public towards the pavilion. The denser webbing at the rear protects the occupants seated from the elements, whereas the thinner at the front allows for the speaker/concert to be viewed from both inside the pavilion and out. By using a luminescent fiberglass material, the pavilion can be utilized in both day

and night setting, allowing it to become a beacon within the city.

ISOMETRIC

DENSER WEBBING,PROVIDES ENCLOSURE AND PROTECTION FROM THE EXTERNAL

WEBBING STRUCTURE DETAIL 1:25

BACK THRESHOLD ALLOWS ACCESS TO THE PAVILLION FOR LATE ARRIVALS

WEBBING BLURS THE LINE BETWEEN OUTSIDE AND INSIDE TO CREATE AN EPHEMERAL AND AMBIGUOUS SPACE AND THRESHOLD

SEATING DOUBLES AS STAIRS

MAIN THRESHOLD AT LOWEST POINT IN LANDSCAPE.SITUATED TO DIRECT FOOT TRAFFIC FROM MAIN PATHWAY

LUMINESCENT FIBERGLASS FRAME CREATES AN EPHEMERAL AND TRANSIENT SPACE. ACTING AS A BEACON IN THE LANDSCAPE

OPEN FRAMING CREATES LIGHTNESS AND TRANSPERENCY IN ORDER TO HIGHLIGHT THE PERFORMANCE SPACE FROM A VARIETY OF ANGLES

BASE SET INTO THE LANDSCAPE PROVIDING PROTECTION FROM WIND

500

1500mm

EXPLODED ISOMETRIC

500

1500mm

SITE ISOMETRICS

DESIGN ITERATION

Initial idea, not able to be 3d printed given the time frame

Frame becomes lost in rear due to thickness

Not enough variane of form thickness.

Final outcome.

Starting to decay, not enough protection or thickness to the web.

Computational Process

Initial mesh, excluding stairs

Wire frame created from mesh

COMPUTATIONAL PROCESS

seperating frame thickness to get desired effect of decay

All meshes joined together into 1 closed mesh.

FABRICATION PROCESS

The base was contoured into 1 mm segments at 1:25 and then laser cut on 1mm mountboard. The initial pavilion model was cut down into this section to reduce print time and fit within the brief. The print required a large amount of support. Due to the complex nature of the form the print took 19 hours to fabricate.

360 IMAGE OUTPUT

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