Nina Novikova 643695 Leo Huang 637683
BRIEF AND SITE The site is along the Merri Creek, close to the Northcote Highschool and Summer Park. This part of the creek experiences a lot of crossing through the river itself. The creek is also an area which has a strong emphasis on sustainability.
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PROPOSAL The proposal is a small footbridge that mimics the experience of crossing the creek without compromising the comfort
INTENTION
SEROUSSI PAVILION BIOTHING biomimicry extrusion through graph curvature rhythmic frequencies
LOOP-3 - CO-DE-IT spontagneous form generation extrusion through sine curvature
NINA
PAPERSPACE
PRECEDENT | ICD\ITKE 2014/2015
Real time computational design
PROTOTYPE | PART B
HOW THEY CAME TO BE
FORMFINDING THE BEGINNING OF THE END
GRAPHING
GALAPAGOS
Extract Section from the form and define regions for Galapagos
Generate random points and lines from vertices to points. Length is based on randomly generated value or documented length of material.
Divide the curve and generate new lines based on the new points and randomly generated value for length. Old curves offsetted to show the width of material.
Divide the curve and generate new lines based on the new points and randomly generated value for length. Old curves offsetted to show the width of material.
Result
Analyse difference in length and distance between points
Repeat
CONSOLIDATION
PROTOTYPE 2
PROTOTYPE 3|JOINTS
REFINEMENT | PROTOTYPE 4 RESOLVED DECKING AND REPLACED STRIPS WITH CABLES/HANDRAILS + MORE RIBS
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
| flow |
below |
| above
sine extrusion of geometry referenced from circulation pathways ensures that the bridge is a seamless continuation of existing flow.
expandable mesh creates no barrier between the user and the water the way traditional decking would.
the bridge is aimed to be a challenge to the adveturous - the thrill of unprecedented form is combined with the thrill of physical expereince surpassing the uneven surface, the rise and fall, the lack of sturdy elevated railing.
| minimal impact | the play of opening and presence, physical materia and the space between it aims to make the design is transparent, so it does not impose itself on its environment
| causatum | the use of recycled and found materials, the achieved colour scheme and overall aesthetic is a constatnt reminder of environmental and sustainability factors.
| anchor | anchroing occurs quite deep into the banks to prevent contributing to bank erosion.
this transparency also leaves one to witness intricate geometry of the ribs below.