Module 3 journal

Foundations of Design : Representation Semester 1, 2018 Module 3 Journal - Pattern vs Surface Isabelle Sijan

(996133) Studio Tutor: Anneke Prins | Studio Number 1

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WEEK 6 READING: surfaces that can be built from paper in architectural geometry Pottmann, Asperl, Hofer, and Kilian, 2007

Question 1: What are the three elementary types of developable surfaces? Provide a brief description.

The first elementary type of developable surface is the cylinder, in which the profile of a curve is extruded by parallel lines. Another elementary developable surface is the cone, which is created from the profile of a curve and a vertex point connected by straight lines. Finally, the third type of developable surfaces are the tangent surfaces of space curves. This surface is created from edges determined by two vertices, and face planes determined by three vertices.

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.

Understanding developable surfaces is critical in understanding architectural geometry as this principle shows how curves and forms can be created using simple parallel lines, vertices and shapes. An example of this is the Greenhouse by Plasma Studio. An organic image has been created through the established horseshoe curve of varying depths along the trajectory, however this surface has been formed by a range of geometric shapes.

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PANELLING PATTERN

2D Panelling with the preset Dense Triangular grid.

3D Panelling using the Pyramid 1 preset option.

3D Panelling using the Wedge preset option.

This highlighted the need to triangulate any modules used in future panelling.

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VARIABLE 3D PATTERN

3D Custom Variable Panel created using a single

3D Custom Variable Panel created using three

3D Custom Variable Panel created using a curve

attractor point and three modules.

attractor points, postioned in the middle and on the edges of the surface, and three modules.

attractor and three modules.

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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE

Testing the unrolling process, using square based pyramids of various heights.

This showed that the shorter the module, the more compact the corresponding net, which may be more difficult to fabricate.

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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 the use of computer software to extend designs beyond the static 2D form, hence making it possible to design the spatiality of the space as well as the necessary structural components.

The understanding of two-dimensional representation has changed following the implementation of digital fabrication as now there is a greater connection between the representation and the finished product.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) Firstly, folding affords planar surfaces greater stiffness and rigidity, hence allowing designers to use more versatile materials to represent the chosen project in model form. Additionally, folding also creates a sense of “fluidity and multifunctionality� throughout a single, continuous surface.

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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING

A perspective view of the chosen surface

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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL

The three modules chosen to create the surface, in 3D form.

The unrolled surfaces of the three chosen modules, varying in shape depending on the number of modules selected in a segment.

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PANELISED LANDSCAPE

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APPENDIX

The allocated surface and the corresponding Network Surface created.

A side view of the final surface, to show the various directions of the modules.

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The point grids and the attractor points used to create the varied surface.

A perspective view of the final surface, to show the various heights of the modules as determined by the grids and attractor points.

Cutting out the unrolled modules using a blade and metal ruler.

Scoring the nets to allow more accurate and neater folds.

Gluing the tabs of the nets together to create the modules.

Gluing the modules together in the correct order, using Rhinoceros as a reference point.

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