Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Kyi Min Tun - 945307 Ms. Annekins Prins - Stuido 236
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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) Developable surfaces are those with simplifiable in to smaller geometric shapes that can be used to rebuild. The three elementary types of developable surfaces are cone, cylinder, and tangent surface of space. Cylinder is a three-dimensional structure formed by parallel lines. Cone is similar to cylinder except that the parallel lines meet at the vertex. Tangent surface of space is composed of three-dimensional curve and surface.
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) The understanding of developable surface is critical in the understanding of architectural geometry because it helps proccess complex surfaces in to simple geometric shapes that can be understood and used for a design aspect or more. For instance, Greenhouse by Plasma Studio shows that the manipulation of the developable surface to blend the structure with the surface of landscape which is undevelopable. It uses variation of shapes especially triangles to morph creating the illusion being one with the hilly surface and vegatition.
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PANELLING PATTERN
2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular
3D Panelling: Pyramid 2
3D Panelling: Wedge
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VARIABLE 3D PATTERN
A simple 3D panel done with three modules: pyramid, four pyramids in one space and two long pyramids in one space. This idea was neglected as the latter two were not developpable.
Similar to the first one, it has modules that were thought to be developpable. Again, however, the two former modules were not developpable.
It is a very plain 3D panel with four pyramids in one space module. Despite the top view being amazing, the module wasn’t developpable.
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WEEK 7 READING: DIGITAL FABRICATION
Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation? (Maximum 100 words) Digital fabrication is usage of various information and calculation to create two dimensional and three dimensional materials in a three dimensional view. This allows the narrow the gap between the two dimensional representation and the physical work. Essententially, it brings ideas in to reality with its best representation allowing the desginers to preview their creations.
Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) Two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design because of its structure and beauty. The structure of the folding allows the creation of the physical infrastructure. This creates natural supports of the folding in real life. Another reason is the beauty of the building. It creates visually appealing objects with heir continous combination of each unique foldings.
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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING
There are two different modules that makes up the 3D panelling. Those two are mirrored creating four different modules. It was done in order to keep the my work progess and the final result simple and clean yet complicated.
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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL
Using the color and numbering system, it allows me to track of the strips carefully. Also, most importnatly, it helps me keep everything organized.Being organized and knowing where things are helped me increase my workflow.
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PANELISED LANDSCAPE
This is the top view of the my 3D panel. The landscape of the panel is based on the elevation or the height given by the original landscape.
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Using the origami knowledge and folding techniques, the tabs and the curvature lines were cut slightly to create creases. In return, it allows easier folding.
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APPENDIX
After cutting from the big page, everything is laid out with its identification paper.
The folded modules are stuck to each other with normal glue and clips. The whole connected strip would be left alone to dry while next strip is being cut.
When everything is laid, the folding is done. Only one strip is done at once as there is not much working space avalaible.
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APPENDIX
This is the ost satisfying view of seeing everything being connected in to one panel from the back.
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