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CONTACT email
REFLECTION isijan@student.unimelb.edu.au
EDUCATION 2018 - current
The University of Melbourne Bachelor of Commerce
Majoring in Economics
2014 - 2017
Lauriston Girls’ School
AWARDS 2018
2017
SKILLS Rhinoceros3D Grasshopper Unreal Engine Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Model fabrication
MSDx Exhibition of Foundations of Design: Representation work Victoria and Tasmania State IBDP Visual Arts Exhibition
CONTENTS
Digital design is an increasingly important skill and medium used in architecture. As a result, the technical and practical skills developed throughout this subject are invaluable. However, I have also developed as a designer through learning these skills and completing the three projects. As a result, the most significant lesson I have learnt during this subject is simplicity. As exemplified by the precedent study in module one, the Serpentine Summer Pavilion by Barkow Leibinger uses a single material to explore the visual concept of curved forms. For me, the realisation of this skill occurred during module three, as I was reminded to focus my design efforts on one idea in order to generate a resolved and refined design. This is in direct opposition to my instinct to exploremultiple concepts and ideas, while being mindful to maintain a solid thematic link between components, in an attempt to show my skills and ideas. Despite my flawed impulse, I am now completely aware of the power of simplicity and hope that I can continue to develop this skill in the future. As a result of this learning curve, this portfolio is highly reflective of my experience during this subject as my design skills developed. The technical skills practiced during the completion of modules one and two ensured that I was fully equipped to convey a refined idea in my pavilion design for module three. Page 1
Module 1 Diagramming Design Precidents .......................................................................2
Module 2 Generating Design Through Digital Processes .......................................................................6 Module 3 Queen Victoria Garden Pavilion .....................................................................22
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M.01 Design Precedent
The 2016 Serpentine Summer Pavilion, designed by Barkow Leibinger, was the precedent study for this module. The pavilion was located in the Kensington Gardens in London during the summer of 2016. The structure of the pavilion is highly curved and organic, with a sense of movement that is created by the undulating roof structure, and complemented by the ever-changing shadows cast throughout the day. The pavilion features three seating areas that are placed in response to the edges of the roof structure. The pavilion structure is highly dynamic as it simultaneously explores curved lines and the use of varied heights to create a uniform structure. The isometric drawing created during this module was constructed using the four elevation drawings, as well as plan views and an exploded axonometric drawing.
Images above: Barkow Leibinger. Serpentine Summer House, 2016. Digital photograph. Barkow Leibinger Archive. Accessed 4th June 2019. https://barkowleibinger.com/archive/view/serpentine_summer_house_2016
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M.01 Isometric Drawing
Isometric 1:50 0
500
1500mm Page 4
M.01 Diagramming
12:00pm
9:00am
Circulation
Threshold
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3:00pm
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M.02.01 Design Matrix Lofts
1.1
1.2 {150,0,150}
1.3
{75,0,150}
1.4
{150,150,150} {75,0,150}
{150,90,150}
{150,120,150}
{0,80,150}
{80,0,150}
{150,150,75}
{150,0,0}
{0,0,0} {105,150,0}
{150,0,30} {0,0,15}
{15,150,0}
{0,0,0}
{150,0,0}
{0,150,0}
{0,80,0}
Panelling
{Index Selection}
{Index Selection}
{Index Selection}
{Index Selection}
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
+
Paneling Pattern
3.1
+
3.2
3.3
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3.4
{80,0,0}
M.02.01 Isometric Drawing
Rear Surface This surface was generated by joining a planar surface and a hemisphere together using the Join Breps command. The hemisphere is made developable by meshing the surface and triangulating the resulting faces. X Fins The X fins serve a structural purpose in building the waffle structure, however due to the high number of fins created for this model a sense of density develops which complements the dominant surface structure. As a result, the components of the model interact harmoniously with no sense of asymmetry or incongruity. Front Surface As a mirror image of the rear surface, the front surface shares the same structural qualities. However, the front surface adds further interest to the model through the inclusion of 3-dimensional modules. The combination of 2 and 3-dimensional panels on this surface further emphasises the contrast between the planar and spherical components of the surface.
Z Fins The Z fins follow the contour of the surfaces and hence share a similar proporties in that a fused planar-and-curvilinear surface is establishedthrough the use of very geometric and linear curves.As a result, the waffle has a slight jagged quality that is not present in the surfaces as the complete surface works to develop a perceived smoothness.
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Exploded Isometric 1:4 0
24
72mm
M.02.01 Surface Paneling Script
List Item: Surface 1 Points
Mesh Sphere Radius = 10 U & V Count = 8 Brep: Bounding Box
Brep: Surfaces
List Item: Surface 1 Points
Brep: Split Sphere
Brep Join
Boundary Surfaces: Developable Sphere Triangulated Panels
XYZ Vector X move = 41.75 Y move = 36 Z move = -9
Scale sphere Factor: 0.7
Brep: Split Sphere
Brep: Split Surface
Brep Edges Select naked edges
Rotate Sphere -11.3 degrees
Brep: Copy & move sphere
Surface To use as cutters Scaled up by factor 2
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Brep: Final Panels
Extrude to point
Points: Offset sphere centroids
Brep: Offset inner sphere Z move = 18 Y move = 37
M.02.01 Waffle Structure Script
Surfaces
Extruded Rectangles
Surface 2 X Fins
X Contours
Cull X Fins
Trim Solid X Fins
Surface 1 X Fins
Layout for Printing
Brep to Brep Intersections
Rectangle Cutters
Z Contours
Cull Index
Layout for Printing
Boundary Surfaces
Trim Solid Z Fins
Join Curves: Z Contours
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M.02.01
600.00
Fabrication Process
900.00
In order to laser cut the model, the modules were first unrolled and tabs were added before nesting the nets within the laser cutting template to submit to the FabLab. During this process I needed to ensure that the tabs were wide enough to allow joins to be made, while not being too wide and causing bulky joins. I also had to ensure that the nets were nested efficiently to minimise print time and maximise material efficiency.
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M.02.01 Model Photography
This photograph highlights the visual impact of the focal point of the design, being the panelized sphere structure that is juxtaposed against the otherwise crisp planar surface.
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This photograph of the side of the model shows the parallel and repetitive nature of the design. The visual effect of this relationship is enhanced by the horizontal lines created by the waffle structure, that hence develop a sense of movement to prompt the viewer’s eyes to progress from one surface to its mirror image.
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M.02.02 Design Matrix Attractor Point & Grid
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
{0,435,-26}
{0,-138,68}
{0,309,-277} {No Attractor Point}
{Attractor Point Location}
{Attractor Point Location}
{Attractor Point Location}
Geometry Size
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Geometry Selection
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
{Sphere}
{Icosahedron}
{Faceted Dome}
{Maelstrom Sphere}
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M.02.02 Isometric Drawing
Section Choice In order to best display the boolean geometry within the bounding box, a perpendicular section cut was made. This has resulted in the visibility of a large proportion of the geometry, while also conveying the developed sense of fluidity and movement within the model.
Shape Variation The boolean geometry was created by altering a sphere shape with the Maelstrom component in order to develop a sense of movement and fluidity in the model. As a result, some geometries are small and maintain the spherical shape, while others are elongated and bent. This has prompted an exploration of solids are both absolutely defined yet entirely malleable.
Exploded Isometric 1:3 0
15
45mm
Space The Maelstrom component used to generate this geometry simulates the effect of a force acting on a flexible shape. As a result, the grid created to determine the position of the geometries in the bounding box is distorted, ensuring that the geometries are distributed in a seeminly sporadic fashion.
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M.02.02 Boolean Script Bounding Box
5x5 Grid Points
5x5 Grid Points With point attractor
Spheres in Grid
Maelstrom First radius = 86 Second radius = 34 Angle = 109
Mesh: Grid
Maelstrom First radius = 86 Second radius = 34 Angle = 109
Bake Geometry and Bounding Box
Boolean Difference Geometry from Bounding Box
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Place Extrustion Cube 50x50x50mm cube
Boolean Intersection Cube from Boolean Difference
M.02.02 Fabrication Process
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M.02.02 Model Photography
These photographs show two views of the one model, which was developed from a the boolean of a cube and a grid of spheres affected by the Maelstrom component in Grasshopper. As a result, the model displays a unique composition of varying geometry with the same principle orgin that works to develop a highly dynamic model that has a varied visual impact when viewed from different points.
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This model was generated from the boolean of a grid of diamonds from a cube. Due to the use of a point attractor, the diamod geometries varied in size, and hence the resulting model is asymmetrical and irregular.
The final model was generated from the perpendicular intersection of two grids of discs creating a faceted dome shape. This ensured that the model conveys a curvilinear form yet simultaneously appears highly geometric due to the rigid angles and unambiguous void spaces created.
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M.03 Design Brief
This pavilion explores the use of water as a design feature. This was a particularly important consideration, as it ensures the design is engaged with the proximity of the pavilion to the Yarra River.
The base of the pavilion is positioned 3.5m below ground level, and hence the pond is 1.5m above ground level. This ensures that visitors are prompted to look across the pond and into the distance, as inspired by the Moses Bridge by RO&AD Architecture.
The Voronoi pattern that defines the structure and facade of the pavilion contextualises the design by referencing the Federation Square atrium, as well as expanding on the overarching theme of water by emulating an abstract image of water bubbles.
The simple landscape design ensures that the pavilion dominates the space. This is complemented by the use of grass to cover the retaining wall, as the grass softens the angles of the wall so to ensure the geometry of the landscape does not compete with the highly geometric pavilion design.
The trickling water over the facade of the pavilion ensures the design is visually stimulating, and simultaneously develops an engaging experience for visitors. This feature is inspired by the NGV water wall, which is located close to the Queen Victoria Gardens, and hence this feature contextualises the pavilion within Melbourne.
The landscape design prompts visitors to engage with the pavilion in three main ways. Firstly, as visitors enter from St Kilda Rd and the main pathways within the garden, they are led to view the top part of the pavilion as the remainder is below ground level. This ensures visitors are interacting with the pond feature first. This is followed by further exploration as visitors circulate the space and enter the pavilion and designed landscape. Here visitors can engage directly with the pavilion by exploring the space inside, or they can experience the facade from a distance.
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NGV Water Wall
Yarra River
O’Callaghan, Angus. Water Wall NGV. 1968-71, archival pigment print. Accessed 4th June 2019. City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection. Bates, Alan. View of the Yarra River. 1963, acetate. Accessed 4th June 2019. City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection. Rapley, Lisa. The glass atrium at Federation Square. n.d., digital photograph. Accessed 4th June, 2019. https://tinyurl.com/yxuby3l7. RO&AD Architecture. From a distance. n.d., digital photograph. Accessed 4th June 2019. https://www.ro-ad.org/projecten/moses-bridge
Federation Square Atrium, Bates Smart
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Moses Bridge, RO&AD Architecture
M.03 Isometric Drawing
The internal structure of the pavilion describes the internal space, as well as the pond above. This feature is visible by visitors outside the pavilion, as well as those inside the pavilion looking upwards as the ceiling is constructed from glass.
The facade of the pavilion is created from extruded Voronoi structures, that represent water bubbles and develop interesting pathways for water to flow through.
Entry into the pavilion is defined by a single opening, and framed by this overhanging structure. The walkway cover is also in place to protect visitors from the water flowing down the facade as they enter the space.
The seating within the pavilion continues the use of the Voronoi pattern in the structure, and matches the tiling on the floor as select polygons around the edge of the pavilion are extruded upwards to create the seating.
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M.03 Design Iterations
Boolean cube with eclipse geometry.
Exploring voronoi as a structural feature.
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Simplifying the Boolean geometry and creating voronoi panels on the facade.
M.03
Solid Difference
Brep: Bounding Box
Landscape Design Script
Brep Join Surface and bounding box
Brep: Bounding Boxes Curves and Point Exterior edges of bounding boxes
Patch Between curves and point
Split Brep Base
Brep
Solid Difference Split Brep Surface
Seating Design Script Brep: Boundary
Voronoi
Dispatch Rows of voronoi cells
Dispatch Area of voronoi cells
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Dispatch Area of voronoi cells
Populate 2D
Extrude Distance determined by area
Cull Index Remove cells in doorway
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Facade Design Script Brep: Bounding Box
Solid Difference
Brep Rectangular Prism
Solid Difference
Solid Difference
Solid Difference
Solid Intersection
Mesh Sphere
Brep Scaled inner bounding box
Voronoi
Populate Geometry
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Dispatch Outer faces
Extrude to point Distance defined by area of voronoi cell
M.03
List Item
Populate Geometry
Voronoi
Python Script Offset Curve Boundary Surfaces
Structure Design Script Move Brep Boolean Geometry
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Ruled Surface
Split Brep
M.03 Fabrication Process
The miter joint between the main structural walls means that the mesh must be oriented to minimise structural supports and print time.
The mesh must be at least 2mm thick to be printed successfully.
The mesh must be capped along the section cut line to ensure it is a closed and printable mesh.
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M.03 Renders
This render shows the north-western side of the pavilion, featuring the facade constructed form extruded voronoi cells that water flows over and around. The lighting from inside the pavilion creates a halo effect, highlighting the pavilion’s importance as a feature of the landscape and ensuring the facade is backlit to further enhance the effect of trickling water.
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The pond feature is the main focal point of the landscape as visitors enter the space from St Kilda Rd. As a result, a sense of intrigue is developed as visitors are invited to explore the space and discover features that are hidden from various viewpoints. The pond is encased by glass panels to ensure that visitors in the pavilion space below can observe the water above, and those viewing the pond from ground level can look through the water to the pavilion and landscape beyond.
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This render is designed to highlight the effect of water trickling over the extruded panels of the facade. As a result of the featured extrusion and water, the facade both reflects and distorts the space around the pavilion. This ensures an interesting visual effect is created to develop a dynamic and ephemeral design.
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M.03
Model Photography
The 1:25 scale model was created using 3D printing and laser cutting techniques. This photograph shows the extruded panels on the facade of the pavilion, as well as the internal voronoi structure. To best represent the pavilion, the flat glass panels were excluded from the model in order to convey the idea of transparency through the roof and rear walls.
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This photograph shows the facade of the pavilion, and how the entrance sits within the designed landscape. The faceted walkway establishes a sense of openness despite the rigid structure of the pavilion, which results in a more dynamic and inclusive space.
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M.03
Model Detail Photography
This photograph highlights the potential for visitors to view the internal space of the pavilion through the pond above. However, due to the presence of water and the voronoi structure the view obtained is highly distorted.
This image is representative of a visitor’s view as they approach the pavilion and enter the internal space.
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