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NOMADIC WAVE a project by Karmen Janžekovič, Marc Luncer
ABSTRACT Nomadic wave is a modular system that freely exists everywhere and nowhere. Its simplicity gives it an elegance of being able to adapt any situation around the globe. It shows respect and a wise step into the future while following the principles of sustainability and choosing of the bamboo. With its repetition and easy stacking, its form follows function and can be minimised or maximised. We bring people together with focusing on shading and diverse activities. It is a reaction on a society, current political situation and a step towards unification of what already exists. FUNCTION: shading pavilion with multipurpose activities STRUCTURAL PRINCIPLE: stacking, bendable bamboo rods, concrete foundation
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DESIGN APPROACH We decided from the beginning that our approach should be ecological in a way of using material that is sustainable, easy to construct and it should be social in terms of bringing people together. The system should be simple, repetitive, adaptable and continuous. We decided to be timeless, being able to be replaced, renewed and nomadic. In the beginning we did not want to choose a specific location in order to be free in the way of adaptation and location.
Manipulation of the raster
In the first phase of brainstorming we went into combining of the catenaries, arches and spiderwebs as very simple forms found in the nature. We also thought about space filling systems, nature as a strategy for design and looked closely into the construction and manipulation of rasters which could be lifted and divided into rectangles, triangles and hexagons. Manipulation of the raster and anchor points as a freedom to adaptable spaces that can be more private or more public. p. 06
The necessity of a simplicity brought us further into manipulation of a catenary ground floor plan and twisting of a vertical surface in Grasshopper. In order to be even more flexible and simple we experimented more with arch modular systems that could be easily grasped in Grasshopper and proven in physical models.
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3D Experiments on the space experience
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GEOMETRIC DEVELOPMENT The basic premis of the projects priciple lays in the same lenght of the bendable rod and the distance at which its endpoints are fixed. An arc is created by fixing the two endpoints of the rod at a closer distance than the lenght of the rod. The arc can then be manipulated by moving the two endpoints closer together or further apart. Moving the endpoints closer together creates a higher arc and moving the enpoints further apart creates a lower arc. The next step is to study different curves in the xy plane along which the endpoints of the arcs can be stacked. Stacking arcs along a curve results in a continuum of different heights, thus space is created.
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In order to get some variety of arc heights but still keep the simplicity of the curves, two types of modules were created. One consisting of two concave curves and the other of two convex curves. The curves came to life in form of concrete foundations, onto which the arches will be placed later on. There are three main parallel arches that are held in a bent shape by two foundations. The main arches only support vertical forces and are not able to take on horizontal forces. This problem is solved by adding a third layer of structure in form of thinner arches. For every main arch, there are two thinner ones that cross over from each side to create a stabile structure. One module consists of either a concave or a convex foundation pair, three main arches and six thinner arches. These modules can then be stacked into more complex structures. The shading element consits of textile membranes which are connected to the arches.
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The same concrete foundation element can be used in the convex, the concave setting or in both settings at the same time. This is achieved trough two sets of openings in which the main and supporting arches can be placed. The openings in the foundation are simple holes which are drilled into the concrete in an angle of approximately 65 degrees and spaced apart to be able to use the same foundation element in both settings at once. Furthermore the foundation has ergonomic features which gives the posibillity of seating. The arches consist of bamboo poles. The main arches have a diameter of 8cm and the supporting ones a diameter of 4cm. The Bamboo poles have a lenght of 13 meters and variate in height between 3,5 and 4,5 meters (depending on the distance between the endpoints). Shorter bamboo poles can be connected with steel brackets if no poles of 13m lenght are avalible. Steel bolts are drilled into the arches to create anchorpoints for the textile shading, which is then connected with rope to these anchorpoints.
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Our main versatility aspect lays in the changing of the concave and convex foundation, which can be placed as a module alone or can be puzzled and stacked for a chosen function. Through the fundament placement heights from 3.4 to 4.5 meters are achieved. The main function as a shading, temporary pavilion situated in Vienna. PAVILION A = EDUCATION For the function and of a maximum of three modules, we chose TU Vienna, where many people work outdoors during summer semester. It is close to the main drawing room and can be easily adopted by students with tables and chairs, with approximate area around 45 m2. Foundation functions as a sitting place and can be easily adapted as a relaxing zone in the courtyard of TU. PAVILION B = PARTY + WORKSHOPS Further we chose the location in Prater, where many outdoor activities during the summer happen. We stacked maximum of eight modules in concave and convex directions, creating space for day and night events with approximate 150 m2. PAVILION C = CULTURE The last transformation is placed in MuseumsQuartier, creating an outdoor cultural space with a large number of modules. Direction of movement is created through dispersion of modules. We still follow the idea of our pavilions being everywhere and nowhere and as an example in Vienna we see how diverse it can adapt to a situation. We can see it in a city, on a remote island, on a mountain, everywhere we think of it.
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PAVILION A: Modules in the courtyard of TU Vienna
PAVILION B: Party modules in Prater
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VERSATILITY & PROGRAMMING 1st- PAVILION A: TU Vienna
2nd- PAVILION B: Prater
3rd- PAVILION C: MuseumsQuartier
After assembling in one day the object gets lively. From morning coffee, group meetings, nap times and final reviews to chilling and rethinking. Perfect for the final days of summer semester.
After transportation of remaining modules from TU Vienna, the project gets a few new modules. Daily schedule from yoga and diverse workshops to a night shift of parties and concerts. Summer in Vienna, together with Nomadic wave.
Number of the cultural modules depends of the used ones in Prater. We are just recycling what we have produced until then and use it in still early days of autumn for some cultural outdoor experience for everyone.
Timetable: May- June
Timetable: July- August
Timetable: September- October
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LINKS: https://www.archdaily.com/165393/forest-pavilionnarchitects?ad_source=search&ad_medium=search_ result_all https://wewanttolearn.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/ thousand-line-construction/#comments http://www.iaacblog.com/programs/acts-on-tracks/ https://issuu.com/taubmancollege/docs/dinkeloo1996 http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/ engineeringItem.asp?id=1294
Final physical model - side view
The creative process started with discussions between the team members via the video-chat application „Zoom“. The discussions lead to ideas which were transformed into physical models. The most promising ideas were then developed in 3D using software like „Rhino“ and „Grasshopper 3D“. Regular meetings with professors from the Technical University Vienna (Dipl.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. Sandra Häuplik-Meusburger and Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Peter Bauer) and guest critics (Marina Konstantatou and Miriam Dall‘Igna, Foster and Partners) lead to the final project which was again built as a physical model and tested in 3D.
LITERATURE: Editor Brown, D.J., 1992. The Arup Journal Vol. 27, No.3. Ove Arup Partnership Tedeschi, A., 2014. AAD Algorithms- aided design. Le Penseur Pearce, P., 1980. Structure in nature is a strategy for design. The MIT Press Physical model study with straight poles
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REFLECTION I chose this studio because I wanted to try something new, on a different scale and also the idea of having workshops in Rhino and Grasshopper in the first semester of master program made the decision quite clear. In the beginning we had some difficulties with choosing the right concept and steps to follow, but in the end our simplicity approach made everything more reasonable. We also enjoyed building of the physical models and they helped us to determine the right decision construction wise. Working online with other teammates was also quite challenging because of our different schedules in different countries. I am very happy to be part of this experience and would love to continue learning about parametrisation and Grasshopper after this semester. Karmen
The biggest challenge of this studio was the communication with the other team members and the professors via the video-chat application „Zoom“. Getting everyone on board with the same ideas and creating an efficient workflow took a few weeks. The aspect of sketching quick ideas while brainstorming is nearly left out and a lot of time is being used to create visual presentations that convey ideas. Working with a larger group of people over the internet also proved to be a challenge until everyone settled into a role in the workflow. Presenting ideas in the right way, without leaving room for false interpretations is crucial for a situation like the present one.The positive result of this type of workflow is that quick and simple ways of building physical models or creating graphics were invented. The best part about the studio were the meetings with the other groups and professors. Seeing the progress of other students motivated to push forward and a good critique helped to move the focus to the right topics of the project. Marc
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PHOTO CREDITS
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