Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM2, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Kang Jing
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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) These developable surfaces are cones, cylinders and tangent surfaces. Cylinders require mapping of parallel line upon two lines perpendicular to the parallel lines. These lines are parallel themselves. The shape of a cone is defined by all vertical lines from the base meeting at a central vertex point to create a simple pyramid which can be smoothed. Tangent surfaces of space are formed by combination of series of polygons which form a shape.
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) Understanding developable surface is essential in the understanding of architectural geometry as it forms the basis for all 3D and projected shapes. It allows one to realize that every three-dimensional space can be broken down into smaller and simpler components, and 3D becomes the result of collaboration between many two-dimensional surfaces. It provides room for creative freedom and design complexity. The diamond shapes panels with interlocking structure in the Huyghe and Le Corbusier Puppet Theatre exemplifies that.
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PANELLING PATTERN
2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular
3D Panelling, pyramid 1
3D Panelling, Pyramid 2
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VARIABLE 3D PATTERN
Using “Custome 3D Variable“ with 3 modules, with bounding boxes
Using “Custome 3D“ with 3 modules, no bounding boxes
Using “Custome 3D Variable“ with 3 modules, with bounding boxes
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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE
Unrolled individual module
Design of Individual module
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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 process of using computational technology for design and creation. It has changed the understanding of representing two-dimensions, due to the change occurred in design process, where designing, prototyping and creating might be merged. With such streamlines production, not only that design process becomes more effective, but more importantly, digital fabrication allows room for creative development in architectural design.
Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) First, the reason of using folding is for bends in materials to be eliminated, due to the creation of two dimensional panels out of large subject. Another reason is that use of folding reduces the cost of construction, usually coupled with structural integrity.
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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING
Final Design
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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING
Final Design
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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING
Final Design
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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL
Unrolled surface of the modules in roll 4
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PANELISED LANDSCAPE
Plan View
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Iso View
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APPENDIX
Digital stage: using curves attractor to offset points and use points attractor to manipulate the distribution
Digital Stage: using the command “points on� to adjust modules individually
Making modules
Making modules
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