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Hello everyone, I’m Sheng Wang, currently sec-

ond year Bachelor of Environments student, major in architecture. I’m from China, and moved to Melbourne since 2010 to start my international student life. I like art, especially drawing, that is the main reason why I choose architecture as my major. I’m so glad that I have a few experiences about Rhino before I take this subject. Because I undertook subject Virtual Environments in my first year study, but it’s only basic skills and I didn’t use that software a lot since I finished that subject. Beside that, I learnt a little about AutoCAD by myself for Architecture Design studio: water for its planning drawings. In this semester, I’m really looing forward to intensify my technological skills to help me to develop my understanding of architecture.

The project I know Greenhouse and Cabinet of Future Fossils, by architect Jenny Sabin Her ecologically savvy structure re-envisions greenhouse architecture using digital design tools, Made of recycled and recyclable materials, the 52’-long structure has no glass and requires no heat. The “Cabinet of Future Fossils” inside the Greenhouse displays digitally produced ceramic art objects that are inspired by forms in nature. But they are not quite recognizable. Sabin wryly imagines a future era when people might be equally puzzled by these curious “fossil” remnants of the computer age.

REFERENCE http://www.apsmuseum.org/greenhouse/

For my existing knowledge of digital architecture is Rhino and AutoCAD. For Rhino, I know basic some functions and paneling tool plugin to work out model surface. In terms of digital theory, based on all my projects experience, I aware that balance the aesthetics and practical issues is extremely significant in design process. For my existing knowledge of digital architecture is Rhino and AutoCAD. For Rhino, I know basic some functions and paneling tool plugin to work out model surface. In terms of digital theory, based on all my projects experience, I aware that balance the aesthetics and practical issues is extremely significant in design process. The most important thing I learnt from Virtual Environments is transferring abstract ideas to be conceptual model. From the reading “Son-O-House, a house where sounds live”, it demonstrates that when analyzing the large project , it is necessary to save major structure and cut otiose details which still not affect whole development. Except that, I also learnt InDesign which can present my design very clearly.

Reference: Breugel,S,E. 2000, “Son-O-House, a house where sounds live”, public artwork for Industrieschap Ekkersrijt, in Netherland.

CONTENT INTRODUCTION PARTA: CASE FOR INNOVATION A.1. ARCHITECTURE AS A DISCOURSE A.2. COMPUTATIONAL ARCHITECTURE A.3. PARAMETRIC MODELLING A.4. ALGORITHMIC EXPLORATIONS 18. A.5. CONCLUSION A.6. LEARNING OUTCOMES

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PART B: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DESIGN APPROACH B.1. DESIGN FOCUS B.2. CASE STUDY B.3. CASE STUDY B.4. TECHNIQUE: DEVELOPMENT B.5. TECHNIQUE: PROTOTYPES B.6. TECHNIQUE PROPOSAL B.7. LEARNING OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES

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PART C: GATEWAY DESIGN PROJECT PROJECT PROPOSAL C.1. GATEWAY PROJECT: DESIGN CONCEPT C.2. GATEWAY PROJECT: TECTONIC ELEMENTS C.3. GATEWAY PROJECT: FINAL MODEL C.4. ALGORITHMIC SKETCHES C.5. LEARNING OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES

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A.1. ARCHITECTURE AS A DISCOURSE

From the reading “Architecture

and visual culture” by Richard Williams, he believes that architecture is not that simple. In fact, architecture needs al lot of consideration. It is much philosophical, social or professional realm, not just a simple material one; it’s definitely more than just engage to be visual culture. Good architect need artist’s modes of vision and spatial imagination, since that, architecture can be more comprehensive than any other arts. In addition, Education of architecture cannot be as same as to be a visual artist, because architects suppose to be the special artist who deals with three dimensions. Furthermore, Schumacher also believe architecture is complex. He illustrates “architecture suppose to be a system, which is ”neither a mere collection of artefacts, nor mere form of knowledge, nor merely a particular professional practice.” All these can be understand as network, which can connect each other. It is

crucial to acknowledge that architecture as a system which carries abilities to stimulate its surroundings and self-embedded within local environment. Based on the arguments above, it has to be confessed that architecture cannot be limited or with single solution because it has various considerations. It is the truth that architecture is more complex than it looks. Every single question would have a wide variety possibilities. These possibilities, which include various potentialities, which might carry different solutions. Architects cannot being simple architects. All considerations could affect the outcome of design. In some levels, architects are the multi-culture continuator to express their thoughts and also spread culture with architecture form. Environment is huge scope for architecture it could include all the surroundings around. Overall, architecture is a discourse.

REFERENEC https://www.domusweb.it/en/architecture/the-competitivehypothesis-/

Fagus Factory

by Walter Gropius & Adolf Meyer As a landmark in the development of modern

architecture and industrial design, Fagus Factory bears testimony to a major break with the existing architectural and decorative values of the period, and represents a determined move towards a functionalist industrial aesthetic. (UNESCO, 2013) Originally, Fagus Factory was a shoe last factory in Alfeld on the Leine in Germany. Since it served as an industrial project, its functional purpose as regarded more important than anything else. A prismatic block, three plants with rectangular and flat base which reinforcing concrete structure inside, the exterior walls bearing free loads, all these features clearly expressed their interest modern com-

mercial and functional. According to Gropius’s agenda, the factory supposed to be a kind of palace for the workers who were offered natural light and comfortable atmosphere but also “feel the dignity of the great commercial idea, which would improve their performance. In that case, the reason for housing the large windows is to create a light curtain wall, which creates an inner space natural light and partly diluting indoor-outdoor boundaries. (WIKIARQUITECTURA, 2012) In addition, because of a train line from Behrens’s to Benscheidt separated this factory, the north elevation of it acted as a permanent advertisement for his factory (Jaeggi, 2000). In terms of influence for architecture history, the

AEG’s Turbine factory designed by Peter Behrens, which can be seen as an inversion of the main building of Fagus Factory. the corners of Turbine factory are covered by heavy elements that slant inside. By constant, Fagus exactly the opposite happens; the corners are left open and the piers are recessed leaving the glass surface to the front. (Jaeggi, 2000). In this example, I aware that architecture has to consider the its main purpose, the background culture of its purpose and the features of it. Rationally utilize local environment and to make it as its advantage could make it design unique.

AEG’s Turbine factory,by Peter Behrens,

REFERENCE

Jaeggi, 2000). Fagus: Industrial Culture from Werkbund to Bauhaus, New York, Princeton Architectural Press UNESCO,2013. “Fagus Factory in Alfeld”. Available from < http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1368 > WIKIARQUITECTURA, 2012. “Fagus Factory“. Available from < http://en.wikiarquitectura.com/index.php/Fagus_Factory > http://artaddictsanonymous.tumblr.com/post/34254684400/ peter-behrens-aeg-turbine-factory-berlin

Arc de Triomphe by J. F. Chalgrin

“As a symbol of national unity erected to the glory of the French Army, it closely resembles the classical Triumphal Arches of imperial Rome, on which it was based.” (Hellier & Amodeo, 2004) Affected by Roman triumphal arches, the initial purpose of this arch is to commemorate Napoléon Bonaparte’s military triumphal in 1805, after Napoleon got the victors over Russian and Austrian. However, Arc de Triomphe play a differnt role in different period. More specifically, During the Second World War, Nazi hung their flag from Arc de Triomphe to smash French final line of defense psychologically. Until 1944, Gen Charles de Gaulle led a march from Arc de Troimphe down the Champs Elysees, which indicated Paris got liberation, then Arc De

Triomphe has already been elevated to next level— nationalism. (Canadian Press, 2008) Over time, Arc de Triomphe becomes a universally recognized emblem of Paris along with the Eiffel Tower, which resonates with people from all over the world. And now, because of its value of art and its location decide Arc de Triomphe to be a hot tourist spot. The four epic and grand statues, which rest at the base of the columns represent its art value. Arc de Thiomphe is locating at the end of the Avenue des Champs Élysées, also in the center of the Place de l’Étoile, which is exactly connecting with 12 radiating avenues. Related

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r this famous architectural project, it definitely nnot think it’s just simple building. Too many ory has happened on Arc de Triomphe, honor, miliation and nationalism, all of these need to considered. Arc de Triomphe can be thought as culture carrier. At the same time, all the culture carried, could demonstrate the currently social enomena. It is exactly like a network, which coveverything.

REFERENCE

Hellier & Amodeo, 2004. “Arc de Triomphe to get facelift”, Geographical (Campion Interactive Publishing), Feb2004, Vol. 76 Issue 2, p15-15, 1/6p. Canadian Press, 2008. “Paris’s outdated Arc de Triomphe museum gets renovation”, Canadian Press, The, Feb 08, 2008. http://www.socialphy.com/posts/images-pics/13264/_Newpost_-Thebest-cities-and-countries-worldwide-in-_HD_.html http://www.google.com.au/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1095& bih=662&tbm=isch&tbnid=p3cWCIcnaZNeyM:&imgrefurl=http:// commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paris_ArcDeTriomphe_right_basrelief.JPG&docid=-hFxB1D87eY3DM&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/66/Paris_ArcDeTriomphe_ right_bas-relief.JPG/562px-Paris_ArcDeTriomphe_right_bas-relief. JPG&w=562&h=768&ei=AQVgUbqYG-ehigfKiYGYCA&zoom=1&ved =1t:3588,r:90,s:0,i:357&iact=rc&dur=1731&page=4&tbnh=200&tbnw= 145&start=68&ndsp=25&tx=96&ty=95

Indeed, design is intelligent behavior, which

can distinguish humans from other animals. From the reading “Architecture New Media” by Kalay, he believes that computer can be the helper, who can never make architecture mistakes, which just follow the program according the instructions because of they do not have abilities about creativity or intuition. For the whole process of architecture design, the designer is more important than computer because designer is the one who have intuition and creativity to overcome difficulties. Even in computational processes, problems analysis plays a major role of it, which also has to be controlled by human. However, computational systems make various levels of contributions to assist human designer in design process. Due to computer lack of human emotion, it will never get tired and do repeating very fast. In terms of “Whither design space?” by Woodbury, he believes that conven-

tional external media such as the sketch paper and pencil, which do not support the creation. However, modern tool like computer, provide rapid access to both a breadth of alternatives and depth of exploration. In summery, it would be conceded that computation or computerization truly has powerful function for architecture in the contemporary. However, no matter how powerful they are, the truth is they could never replace human design ability. All the creativities and intuitions come from human brain, which assembles human thoughts, represent soul. Every person cannot be exactly the same. Since that different human brain creates various creativities. All the computerization can only be the assistant for human to provide help

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REFERENCE : http://dimitrie.wordpress.com/tag/computational-architecture/

Beijingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Stadium by Herzog & DeMeuron

Obviously, when viewing members with highly complex layering of rational geometries up-closely, they do look like a chaotic thicket of supports, beams and stairs, almost like an artificial steel forest, which exudes a charm with its seemingly chaotic and nonuniform lines. Such complex architectural project definitely needs computerisation to calculate very precisely for every single steel beam instead of solving manually. Software was needed to make sure that the web of twisting steel sections could fit together, and

the twisting and bending part to could follow the su face accurately. In fact, the design team did rely heavi on parametric design in order to develop the nece sary models to determine the feasibility of the desig In terms of construction, not all steel beams are ac ing as supporting, in that case, using computerisatio to dissolves away into noticeably separate structur supports. Another issue is Beijing National Stadium unfortunately around seismic active belt. Since that, is necessary to make a digital model to be tested u der various earthquake conditions and ensure that t

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structure can withstand major shocks. Initially, the concept of Beijing National Stadium was settled that reflecting China’s long-lasting relationship to ceramics, which supposed to be a crazed pottery. With developing the initial concept, the idea of a ball of thread emerged. After that, with the final iterations, the final concept appeared to be a bird’s nest. This symbology of a bird’s nest is not only represent Chinese culture, but also mentioned bio-mimicry.

REFERENCE

Mshirsch, 2012. “Beijng National Stadium Modernity’s Influence on Perception”. Available from <http://mshirsch.wordpress.ncsu. edu/2012/10/08/beijing-national-stadium-modernitys-influence-on-perception/> Designbuild-Network.com, 2012. “Beijing National Stadium, ‘The Bird’s Nest’, China”. Available from <http://www.designbuild-network.com/ projects/national_stadium/>

Conceptually, the interior spaces

of Beijing National Aquatics Centre are carved out as a cluster of foam bubbles, which represent a condition of nature, which also can transform into a condition of culture. For the overall appearance of this aquatic centre is a cube of water molecules. PTW tried to establish a relationship between Yin and Yang with Beijing National Stadium. The idea of square was taken form traditional Chinese forms to establish this interplay.

rived from the structure of water in the state of aggregation of foam. Apparently, every single simple geometry shape is connecting by each other precisely, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s derived from the structure of water in the state of aggregation of foam. Behind the totally randomized appearance, which is hiding a strict geometry as can be found in natural systems like molecular structures. Obviously, such ingenious expression is impossible to be calculated manually.

The Aquatics centre exactly demonstrates how improvements in technology can impact design especially with computer software technology employed. The entire geometry is based on a unique lightweight-construction, developed by PTW with ARUP, and de-

Beijing National Aquatics Centre by PTW Architects (an Australian architecture firm) 16

The structure concept of “soap bubbles” is based on Weaire-Phelan structure, whereby a recurring pattern of polyhedrons is packed together to occupy a three dimensional space.

“The Water Cube’s internal steel frame is based on the unique geometry of biological cells or soap bubbles”

REFERENCE:

http://www.architecture.com.au/awards_search?option=showa ward&entryno=2008196910 http://www.designbuild-network.com/projects/watercube/ http://www.nysun.com/pics/22.jpg

A.3. PARAM MODE Parametric design is more effective use of

sign and practice. Rather than focus on design synthesis, more localised issue within design pro ly with complex geometry. For instance, the tr Gaudí can be leaded in this topic. “Parametric va geometry consistent with the surviving fragmen we know of Gaudí’s technique.” (Burrya, 1996)

Designing such commercial building does need only needs to be structurally sound and aesthet comply with planning regulations, optimally fit ergy efficiency. The design process boils down to lem. The advanced digital tools can analyse and of constraints to find optimal solutions. The shap scribed by math, which as the language of comp step of the modelling process.

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computers in architectural deas a holistic process of formal ocess can be resolved, especialriforium of Sagrada Familia by ariation is used to define surface nts of plaster models, and what

d a delicate balancing act. It not tically pleasing, but also has to t its purpose and maximise eno a complex optimisation probintegrate the bewildering array pes of the structures can be deputers forms the basis for every

With the help of parametric modelling, you can model almost every aspect

of a building, from its physics to its appearance. It can simulate the way the wind blows around the building or sound waves bounce around inside it. And all the information you get from it can be pulled together, which prove it to be the extremely powerful design tool. The 3D modelling process allows any element of a model to be modified easily because each element is linked with a mathematical equation. If one element is changed, the other linking elements are automatically recreated. Take the as 30 St Mary Axe as an example. If change this building slightly slimmer, which might have a knock-on effect on other features. In that case, all the data, which include the curves and the angles of its diamond shapes would have to be re-calculated if do this manually. But with employing the parametric modelling, it becomes much simpler, just need to reprogram the computer. The other benefit from parametric design is the way to give heritage building restoration and extension. When the architects cannot work with existing buildings, which its accurate measurement is impossible through constrained access, where is being hidden by building fabric. In this situation, architects could base on the computer-aided design model to restore it. This method has already proved it is effective and helpful to protect the Sagrada Familia. Since 1883, the Sagrada Familia has suffered the interruption of Gaudi’s death and Spanish civil war. It left a few destructions and most of its construction was completed between 10 and 100 years.

REFERENCE Burrya, 1996. Architectural Research Quarterly, Cambridge University Press Projects, 2006. “TEMPLE SAGRADA FAMÍLIA - BARCELONA”. Projects. Available from< http://www.sial.rmit.edu.au/Projects/Sagrada_Familia.php> Freiberger,2007. “Perfect buildings: the maths of modern architecture“. Plus Magazine. Available from < http://plus.maths.org/content/perfect-buildingsmaths-modern-architecture > http://formbureauet.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/test2.jpg

Sagrada Familia by Gaudí

Parametric design is more effective use of com-

puters in architectural design and practice. Rather than focus on design as a holistic process of formal synthesis, more localised issue within design process can be resolved, especially with complex geometry. For instance, the triforium of Sagrada Familia by Gaudí can be leaded in this topic. “Parametric variation is used to define surface geometry consistent with the surviving fragments of plaster models, and what we know of Gaudí’s technique.” (Burrya, 1996) By accepted a computer-aided design technique, which is parametric design, to create designs that are

consistent with all of the available historical information on the church. In that case, new insights are integrating into Gaudí’s own generative system. The results from Parametric design for Sagrada Familia, which actually making the church itself a statement of Gaudí’s design intent. In addition, for the colonnade and gable of the west transept, there is no plaster model of this area from Gaudi’s period. The 1:25plaster model interpretation assembly completed in 1980s. More specifically, it is necessary to understand that developments in Gaudi’s final design models as whole, which is important

in making a reasoned interpretation of the material at first. Based on that theory, digitising the existing plaster model to a computer model, which could provide basis for starting design a flexible parametric model to text various design solutions.

REFERENCE Projects, 2006. “TEMPLE SAGRADA FAMÍLIA - BARCE-

LONA”. Projects. Available from< http://www.sial.rmit.edu. au/Projects/Sagrada_Familia.php> http://bungamanggiasih.com/2012/05/ http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/3154/sagrada_familia/ http://www.google.com.au/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N &biw=927&bih=706&tbm=isch&tbnid=yl0CxRI8OEDj5 M:&imgrefurl=http://www.eyehearttravel.com/sagradafamiliaspain/&docid=0EShlBH-xYykoM&imgurl=http:// www.eyehearttravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/inside_sagrada_familia_by_amna_alq-d3ali0o.jpg&w=3872& h=2592&ei=2pFfUcGKMajJiAfstoHwDQ&zoom=1&ved=1t :3588,r:10,s:0,i:139&iact=rc&dur=808&page=1&tbnh=184& tbnw=275&start=0&ndsp=13&tx=177&ty=81

30 St Mary Axe (Gherkin) by Norman Foster

Designing such commercial build-

ing does need a delicate balancing act. It not only needs to be structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing, but also has to comply with planning regulations, optimally fit its purpose and maximise energy efficiency.

reduces whirlwinds. The16th floor is the maximum diameter of this tower, which bulges out in the middle, also helps to minimise winds at its slimmer base. In addition, this spiralling design, which bulges in the middle and tapers to a thin end towards the top also meet its aesthetic purpose.

A major problem with buildings of the Gherkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s size is that air currents sweeping around them create whirlwinds at its base, making its vicinity to be an uncomfortable place. In order to resolve this problem, the SMG advised the architects to use parametric model, which uses mathematics to simulate this buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aerodynamic properties. According to this model, it demonstrates that a cylindrical shape is better than square for responding air currents and

In terms of sustainable purpose, this shape maximises natural air ventilation and allow more natural sunlight getting through. Six triangular wedges are cutting out of the circular plan of each floor, penetrating deep into the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior, which is the way to increase natural ventilation. In addition, windows in the facade of the wedges open automatically, which is drawing fresh air into the building.

A model of air currents flowing around the Gherkin

The Gherkin’s floor plan

REFERENCE Freiberger,2007. “Perfect buildings: the maths of modern architecture“. Plus Magazine. Available from < http://plus.maths.org/content/perfect-buildings-maths-modern-architecture > http://mytravelphotos.net/30-st-mary-axe-pictures/ http://ribastirlingprize.architecture.com/wp-content/gallery/2004-thegerkin/04_03.jpg

A.4. AlGORITHMIC EXPLORATION

A.5. CONCLUSION Though

this case of innovation, it has been argued that digital medium potentially represent the evolution of architecture. Throughout the history of architecture, there is process of evolution of architecture, from Romanesque to Postmodern architecture, from simple to complex. At the same time, architecture is no longer that simple like old ages. Based on the arguments above, different period produce different movement architecture. Different movements have different features. In term of Gothicism, pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress are its characteristic features. In most situations, Gothic architecture always comes with religious colour and richly sculptural decorations. In that case, Gothicism truly has visual art by its decorations. For modernism, the notion that “Form follows function” by Louis Sullivan, which demonstrates its purpose directly that simplicity and clarity of forms without any unnecessary details. Certainly, modernism still has art, but just by different way to represent. For postmodernism, especially with computer technology, its art form comes with technology. However, no matter how

many differences between them, human always the one who create the ideas to acting designing part. Because architecture is a discourse, not a simple cold building with some materials. Like the argument I talked above, architecture is system, it connects every surroundings. It needs people to analysis, to consider, finding a solution to resolve it. No matter how advanced the computer is, all it can do it is to deal with particular issue by follow human’s commands. Even for parametric modelling, computer is acting as a problem discoverer or helper, but it truly simplifies its complexity. Based on these, I prefer to use parametric modelling control over deign process. Because of parametric modelling can generate all possible solutions and manipulate environmental parameters even with the unstable environment. I believe parametric modelling is innovative enough for me, it’s like a math equation, which always produce single outcome with different input. Furthermore, with the help from computer, the design can put more energy on the design concept.

A.6. LEARNING OUTCOMES Throughout

all acknowledge I have learnt since this semester so far, I believe parametric modeling is the most important Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learnt. Because I have understood the significance of digital tools can truly help me for my design. I realize parametric modeling skills can let me go a long way. To be honest, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m fascinated about parametric design because I am curious about that complex

architecture design before I took this subject. Now I understand how it works for complex design with parametric modeling. So far, since I leant grasshopper, I can see potential abilities. Recall my existing experience I got for digital design, especially for my Virtual Environments, I believe Grasshopper can be more helpful than paneling tool, which would be also easier to do my past project.

PART B

DESIGN APPROACH

B.1. DESIGN FOCUS

The Biosphere was intending to achieve the synthesis of his philosophy and art. This geodesic design, which was built by triangles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the perfect form for Buckminster, because he believe that it was possible to create a livable space using only one fifth of the materials normally used in conventional architecture, which illustrated minimize the material waste. In addition, this project achieved another purpose that to an attraction. The Biosphere became the attraction at the Expo â&#x20AC;&#x2122;67 and was visited by 5.3 million people.

Montreal Biosphere By Richard Buckminster Fuller

Location: Parc Jean-Drapeau Material and structure feature: enclosed structure of steel and acrylic cells

Gridshell

By Mark Cabrinha, Andrew Kudless, David Shook

Location: RPI, Troy, NY Material: Straight Wood Lath

This project, which is forcing on the design and construction of a wooden gridshell is only using straight wood members bending on a relax surface. Because of this project using parametric tools as its major design approach, it is effective to minimize the material waste but maximize architectural presence in the space. In addition, the essence of this parametric geometric project is integrating its geometry, structure and material performance.

Front Elevation

Side Elevation

Assembly Plan

Connection Detail Reference: http://matsysdesign.com/category/projects/sg2012-gridshell/

Green Void by LAVA

Location: central atrium of Customs House in Sydney, Australia Material: Specially treated high-tech Nylon and light Structure support: woven fabric stretched over aluminium profiles and suspended on 2mm stainless steel cables

GREEN VOID is using the latest digital fabrication

and engineering techniques. According to LAVA’s explanation that “the shape of the installation is not explicitly designed; it is rather the result of the most efficient connection of different boundaries in threedimensional space, which can be found in nature in things like plants and corals.” Except the connection within the space, the rest of them are just a mathematical formula and minimal surface. In that case, it could say that it inspired by the relationship between natures, which is immersed in a sound space with lightweight fabric. Comprised of 3000 cubic meters of space is enclosed within a minimal surface area of 300 square meters and uses only 40 kg of lightweight material, which represent the minimize the surface feature. This project is the part of the continuous multidisciplinary program is to activate the public space with a focus on featuring contemporary architecture, photography and multimedia exhibitions. http://www.dezeen.com/2008/12/16/green-void-by-lava/

Geometry

-POTENTIAL TO MINIMIZE MATERIAL WASTE, WHILE MAXIMIZING PH - EXPOSE/ EXTERNALIZE THE STRUCTURE WITHIN THE EXTERIOR ENV - CREATE INTERESTING AND INNOVATIVE FORMS AND PATTERNS FRO - EASE IN FABRICATION 34

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B.2. CASE STUDY 1.0

VoltaDom --MITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 150th Anniversary Celebration & FAST Arts Festival by Skylar Tibbets

This installation lines the concrete and glass hallway with hundreds of vaults, which is reminding of the great vaulted ceilings of historic cathedrals. (Relate to the history art discourse) The vaults provide a thickened surface articulation and a spectrum of oculi that penetrate the hallway and surrounding area with views and light.

-uses geometry and parametric design to orientate views and lighting -allows maximum space -ease of fabrication + assembly, whilst also providing an artistic sculpture -different experience of the external vs the internal Reference: http://www.sjet.us/MIT_VOLTADOM.html

Grasshopper exploration for Volt

taDom

B.3. CASE STUDY 2.0 Canton Tower

by Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit - structure is exposed on the external envelope - structure is defined by a twist in the building, used parametric design to generate

- Purposely designed to attract international visitors and be the city’s new icon. - producing cultural capitol and becoming a cultural investment to the area

The architects aimed to design a freeform tower with a rich and humanlike identity that represents Guangzhou as a vibrant and exciting city. The non-symmetrical form portraying the building ‘in movement’ has led to nicknaming it ‘the supermodel’. Apparently, Canton tower is twisted shape, which is in combination with parametric design methods. This method applied a simple structural concept of three elements: columns, rings and braces, to this more complex geometry. The complex geom-

etry is due to parametric associative software, which is capable of generating geometrical and structural models based on a set of variable parameters and link the geometrical data to the analytical and drafting software. The form, volume and structure of the towers are based on the two ellipses, one is at the bottom, and the other is at the top. These two ellipses are rotated relative to each other, to cause this tower has a tight waist. At the same time, this design creates a

densification of materia the tower, which mean structure becomes den level and spacious at to a twisted rope, which e tapering of the structu tubes. The columns are all perfe although they lean ove rection, giving the towe twist. The rings are place inside of the columns so ly miss each other and a off-centre.

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Reference: http://www.cantontower.com/ http://www.designbuild-network.com/projects/guangzhou-tv-tower/

The Process of Testing Geometry

Stability of triangle

The reason for choosing triangle as its pattern to represent geometry is considering the stability of triangle. Because the triangle does not easily deform and is able to balance the stretching and compressive forces inside the structure.

Overall, a triangle is the simplest geometric figure that would not change shape when the lengths of the sides are fixed. In comparison, both the angles and the lengths of a four-sided figure must be fixed for it to retain its shape.

For economic reasons: since the triangle obviously has only 3 sides, it requires little material to make a support, thus minimizing the costs.

Reference: http://www.mathsinthecity.com/sites/ most-stable-shape-triangle

Step 1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Create original form only showed in surface, but also can be represented First of all, creating ellipse form as its basic shape. in its structure. The reason why choosing ellipse is ellipse is not cycle, it is easy to be twisted in further step, which could achieve the aim the whole project can be twisted not 1

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4 Step4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Creating big triangle as its pattern Because of this topic of this project is geometry, which is easiest way to represent geometry is creating geometry as its patterns. 4

2 Generate surface from a series of massive lines to be a 3-demonstration Generating strip surface, which could be visually ob- form. served its variation. This step is leading original form 2.1

Step 2.1—Generate surface and patterns (Failure) add decorations (patterns) on these strips. This step doesn’t work eventually. Attempting to create patterns, which based on the original massive lines. Somehow, after generating strips, there is no way to

3 Step3—Creating points on the strip surface The points on every single strip, which have same distance. In that case, rectangle can be based on these points to be formed 5

Step5—Creating small triangle on the large triangle Basic on our initial discussion, creating geometry forms as much as we can to decorate this object and meet our aesthetic standard.

Definition by Grasshopper demonstrate by 5 main steps

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Original Outcome

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Similarity: Throughout all outcomes, it is not hard to notice that all the following outcomes have been twisted. This decision is inspired by the case study 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Canton Tower, which is main feature

of this project. In terms of patterns, we use triangle to replace its diamond shape. But patterns of the outcomes are similar, just different with triangle size and the edges of the triangle.

Similarity and Differences of the Outcomes

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Difference:

A variety of differences across the two end (compare with original one) results can be highlighted. Although, our final re-engineered outcome most closely resembled the original model in contrast to all of our other outcomes, it did not

fully replicate the original project in its entirety. The main reason to set different outcomes by changing the shapes of the patterns is disrupting its visual continuity.

We find the technology, which is combined

with what learned from precedent projects and each case study into geometry, what we are attempting to achieve with abstract aesthetic consideration. What we ended up with the digital model, which could be interpreted in some ways to be a culture capital, which exactly is our group’s argument. After finishing case study 2.0—recreating “Canton Tower”, which had already been twisted, we trimmed half of it in vertical way, to be kind of tunnel. From here, we try to a risky way to generate now pattern based on the 3-demonstrational of geometry to archive a waved form. The waved form by 3-demonstrational geometry is better than stripe with geometry as its patterns. In that

case, geometry exactly having the chance to prove it could be self-support, which is provide the evidences to support our initial argument. We tried hexagon, square, triangle, even with cone, which is learnt from case study 1.0—VoltaDom. Based on the research to test the stability of different geometry, we eventually choose triangle as our final decision. Our goal is trying to create something that can be associated with our concept and connect with Wyndham city, also to archive the aesthetic value. Though a series of outcomes comparisons and testing the stability of the variety geometry forms, we choose 3-demonstrational triangle as its basic geometry.

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Seeds of Change Background of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeds of Changeâ&#x20AC;?

Seeds of Change is a pure structure design project, which is aiming to welcome home residents, and attract visitors, to the City of Wyndham. The structure enhances the appearance of this gateway and creates a Wyndham icon that symbolizes the communitys aspirations for the future.

Material and Structure:

ing sugar gum w The design encompasses modern materials such club rush will sur as galvanised steel fabricated to the interesting shape. It features a series of open leaf shape frames, which descend in height. The leading frame features the black and red of naturally occurring basalt rock found in the region. Tall grow-

will frame the site and knobby rround the structure.

B.5. TECHNIQUE: PROTOTYPES

Material choosing

galvanised steel Material choosing

Since the project of â&#x20AC;&#x153;seeds of changeâ&#x20AC;? is using galvanised steel as its material, and we try to make this project to be easily identify that having something about Wyndham elements, we decided using same materialâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;galvenised steel as its material. In addition, considering the property of galvenised steel, which decide his material can be widely used in applications where rust resistance is needed, because with the steel gets coated in l

ayers of zinc oxide, the protective metal does not get rusty as easily. The coating also gives the steel a more durable, hard to scratch finish that many people find attractive. Besides that, it can be identified by the crystallization patterning on the surface. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-galvanizedsteel.htm

Construction detail

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Orientation

DESIGN OUTCOME

Entrance - traffic towards Melbourne

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The direction of the project based on the triangle pointing direction

which is pointing to Melbourne, which represent the city development from rural area and urban area.

External view of exit detail - elevation

External view of exit detail - birds eye view

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Since this project is in the opening area,

it is necessary to consider the light effects. For our initial purpose, we try to twist every single member of triangle, in that case, the light can reflect one by one. Imaging at night, the light from car is irradiating on the one member, then the light can be reflected to another until end. This design is try to archive energy saving purpose, because there is no need to put light on that site.

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This is model could be thought as a failure one, which have a big difference with digital model. During the physical model making, because the scale (which is 1:100) limited, and paper we were using is quite thick, it was very hard to every twisted triangle.

Concept and argument

Setting geometry not only for its form but also for its structure, which make it self-support. In addition, leading our concept into it, which to be culture capital, which is for attractive more people. Forward

“Wyndham City is pleased to invite submissions for the Western Gateway Design project to create a Gateway into Wyndham for city bound traffic on the Princes Freeway. The proposed site for the Western Gateway offers a high exposure location to those entering the urban precinct of the municipality, as well as to those travelling along the freeway. Wyndham City is seeking responses from design professionals for the design and documentation of an exciting, eye-catching installation at Wyndham’s Western Gateway.” In recent years Wyndham has become known for its support of public art and sculpture by way of a number of initiatives. Public art has become a fa-

miliar feature within Wyndham from urban centers and suburban parks to sculpture walks and rural attractions. Art has become woven into the fabric of everyday life and a central thread connecting people and place. It is highly appropriate that the Princes Freeway, as the major traffic connection from Geelong and the south west coast to the CBD, should feature a prominent entry statement at the major interchange into Werribee. The installation will enhance the physical environment through the introduction of a visual arts component. Reference: http://app.lms.unimelb.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid3815738-dt-content-rid-10327484_2/courses/ABPL30048_2012_ SM1/Project/Project%20Document%20-%20COMMENTED.pdf

Based on all the information above and attempting to archive Wyndhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements, this project should enrich this municipality. Our model is attempting to represent the city development. Based on this initial theme, the two edges of this model are totally different, one is more complex. In that case, it can be clear to point at Melbourne city direction, which is illustrating the city developing process. For the material selection, we choose galvanised steel, which is used by project Seeds of Change. This way is trying to add some Wyndham elements on our

design, also make this design to be identify this design could be unique and only suit for Wyndham. Each member has been twisted, which is attempting light effect archive the energy save purpose. Because this location is on the freeway, the speed of each car would be fast, the driver would not step to appreciate the design. With this fact, make something like a single sculpture is not a wise decision. Somehow, making to be a tunnel is good for the drivers, they can drive and also see the visual art from this design.

B.6. TECHNIQUE PROPOSAL

B.7. LEARNING OBJECTIV

In the crit, our argument was said to be solid and

well informed, but our model was described as being too neat, and too simple, this suggests that a major reconstruction of how we can satisfy our arguments must be put into place. Further feedback questioned why this model has to be tunnel, because tunnel cannot perfectly represent geometry. Throughout our whole design process, I have been able to successfully interrogate a brief by managing the design process in away where I remained confident of a course of actions provided by the brief guidelines. This was shown through my selectivity in designing, where I limited my outcomes to those that related/ complied with what was asked of the brief. We have also successfully

generated a series of iterations and matrixes that display our abilities to generate a variety of solutions through the introduction of visual programming. In addition, I have also developed critical thinking skills and have been quite competent in the construction of rigorous and persuasive arguments, this help me to consider the some potential detail, which would affect the design project. In terms of Grasshopper, thought part B, I have certainly learnt a series of functions, and know how to use Grasshopper to generate iterations and matrixes what I want.

VES AND OUTCOMES

PART C

PROJECT PROPOSAL

For the Western Gateway Design Project, we (geoarch) wanted to explore an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approach for the design. One where we were able to meet the objectives of Wyndham City + Studio Air through the use of our topic of discourse in combination with a geometric design approach.

We believe that through the utilisation of a series of artistic/ sculptural installations we were able to achieve a design outcome that will arogantly become culturally significant to Wyndham City.

C.1. GATEWAY PROJECT: DESIGN CONCEPT

feedback from crit Since the mid-semester presentation, we get the constructive feedback to our designing proposal. To start with the question “why this project to be a tunnel?”, “why geometry has to be represented by tunnel?”. Unfortunately, we made this mistake since the beginning. Considering gateway project will be built on the freeway, in that case, the tunnel idea automatically came to our mind. With this result, we have to reconsider the geometry which we need it to achieve our discourse- minimize the surface, structurally selfsupporting, and culture capital with artist creative. More specifically, utilizing the geometry can truly allow us to achieve our goal of optimal efficiency of structure. In particular, it would need to consider in much more depth if it was to be fabricated. Furthermore, it is necessary that we need to consider using parametric

design tools to generate its form. In that case, we need to push extents of the parametric design tools to create something, which absolutely requires parametric design for its form, structure. Last but not least, the feedback integrated that as our group argument involves culture capital, which need to be as symbolism for Wyndham and only for Wyndham and if replicated elsewhere would not have some purpose. This is where the idea of the “Follies” comes to forefront, which are similar to Bernard Tschumi’s project “Parc de la Villette”. He created a few “viewing platform” based on the culture. The idea of the follies was to have structures built but with the only intention that they provide space and act as decoration. With this precedent, we discourse the further ideas with our tutor who sparked the idea of a “drive-through art gallery”. Also we realize that we could

create a series of geometric sculpture installations that act as pieces in an art gallery. With added dimension of speed, which challenges the ideas of the process through an art gallery that wants the patrons to stay as long as possible to contemplate and understand the pieces. The idea is start with either a simple geometry or manipulates it in ways that will totally replace the initial one. Due to that, showing changing process from one to another become necessary and intriguing. Pushing this idea that it will take on the notion of becoming a cultural investment within itself for Wyndham.

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precedents

these series of sculptural installations used the idea of bernard tshumiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parc de le villette and how it is a park based on culture as opposed to nature through the use of follies.

Follies of La Villette Follies, the most iconic pieces of La Villette, which has become known as an unprecedented type of park, one based on culture rather than nature. It respecting the intentions, questions whether they are achievable in a culture, which retains shared perceptions. Follies are acting as the architectural representations of deconstruction. The result of that is a dull landscape that substitutes absurd sculpture and disproportionately scaled structures for playfulness and variety. Once the novelty of the

structures wears off, there is little to sustain oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest or imagination, although the dense programming offsets the inhumanity of the surroundings to a certain extent.1 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The geometries of the lines, surfaces (planting and paving) and the follies are designed to generate a series of calculated tensions which reinforce the dynamism of the place. The exploded one with tilted frame and projecting structure, which introduces the idea, a sample of the architectural syntax. From there on,

one fo there experi round each s fortab

olly leads to the next, and from any point should always be a few follies visible. The ience of exploring them is a bit like a trip d an exhibition, moving from work to work, safely marooned on its podium and combly labelled, in orderly sequence.2

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The follies essentially becoming a drive through art gallery looking at the development of one piece of artists work from conception to outcome. This requirement the supportig from location selection of each sculpture to be placed a particular way, which has an importance of how they are viewed. From the precedent Follies of La Villette, the result of experiencing of exploring a series of sculptures is like a trip round an exhibition. In that case, our team decide to arrange the series of sculpture along the Princes Highway, which is from Geelong towards to Melbourne.

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INITIAL FORM FINDING

1.Sketched out roads of Site in 2D Process begin by a quick sketch of the roads of the Western Highway and the abstract shape of the roads of Wyndham city. This step is as the foundation which will be transfered to generate the 3D shape as the second step .

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INITIAL FORM FINDING 2. Translated into 3D form

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Just as an artist needs an inspirational start to any project, utilizing a very basic idea as the start of the process which is the form finding the process from beginning to end, which was our intended goal. This is because we are trying concencrate on the from finding rather than the initial generative form or just the final outcome.

STAGE1

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To begin, this form was plugged into grasshopper and our sculptural series began through applying a 3Dstructure to this 3D map. Thus, producing our first sculpture. This step os exploring relaxation as a geometric form finding solution. This 3D from was then plugged into grasshopper where we applied pipes to create a surface for our form.

Then we â&#x20AC;&#x153;played aroundâ&#x20AC;? this form and started adding some more conceptual map details for other sculptures and started interacting with the other side of the site to be a series sculptures, which represents a process.

STAGE2

We then decided to scale this sculpture larger and applying a relaxtion to the form ... we also began to explore the next form that was added and applied the same process

STAGE3

Here we decided to try to begin to join the geometries together and begin to explore another geometry on the other side of the highway.

Finally we decided to rotate and scale and connect and continue to grow the form and alter the location due to further form finding. This process could continue however, we chose this form as the final outcome as it is interesting aesthetically and has iconic scale for the final outcome. It also, expresses the link between the 3 states - city - gateway - western suburbs

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C.2. GATEWAY PROJECT: TECTONIC ELEMENTS

After further development we found that Marc Fornes had very similar design to what we were trying to achieve through a relaxed geometry(made possible with the use of grasshopper ), thus we wanted to use a similar process of minimal surface to also minimise material usage. This Pavilion is a prototype which engages in a series of architectural experiments, which is referred to as text based morphologies. Beyond its

visual perception of sculptural and formal qualities, the prototypes are built forms developed through custom computational protocols. The excellent part is not only its form, its structure is the best part for the whole project. Its structural integrity does not rely on any camouflaged cables and it can resist water. It is light yet very strong. One could sit on it, even hang or climb it. It is scalable to a degree. It is a prototypical architecture. 3

It is described as an amor ganic form, architectural st derived from the interconne phology of the pavilion fro model. The self-supporting affects the users as it eng to notions of limitation, filtr spatial depth experimenting sion and space. The description of such a pr structure requires massive of elements, not only all u

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also morphologically different. In order to describe and formalized all the differences, like connection stripes to stripes, part to part, end rings, open edges. They all requiring different properties, which include branches, holes, connection, grounded.

material selection experiment

This material testing experiment was supposed to test different materials metal how they react with hydrochloric acid. The purpose of this was trying to find out what form they would to be after reaction with hydrochloric acid, which could be the initial form, and then do the further testing experiment to get second form.

First of all, we purchased all the required materials from Bunnings Warehouse, hydrochloric acid, cooper piper, aluminium piper, etc. In order to protect ourselves from hurting by the strong hydrochloric acid, we also got some masks. We also learnt the instruction of the Emergency Response Guide in case we would meet any accidents dur-

ing the experiment. Actually, we did have some problems during the experiment. The fumes exhausted from the experiment container during the experiment, which made the lab fill with fumes, we can still smell it even weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already put masks on.

Unfortunately, we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the outcomes what we want to achieve from the acid test. More specifically, we chose brass, aluminium, galvanized wire and solder iron as the materials for the experiment. Firstly, cutting each sample from those materials, and put them into the glass container, and then poured some hydrochloric acid into it afterwards. (we add aluminium last as it is active),. The first picture shows how brass, galvanized wire and solder iron act with acid. There was not a distinct phenomenon from its reaction. We only found the solder iron was being dissolved slowly. We put it away and went back to check it after one hour, and we found the colour of the brass changed a little bit, it became darker as well as the galvanized wire. We put a piece of aluminium into the container, and the reaction was really intense. The acid was like boiling water with big bubbles emitted. Meanwhile, the reaction created a lot of heat, and droplets appeared on the glass wall of the container afterwards. We check the result when the reaction was finished. And we found the aluminium was as a ruined black lamina. In addition, some green stuff appeared on the glass wall, which means the galvanized wire reacted with acid and produced FeCl2. But apparently, the wire did not change a lot. Neither did solder iron or brass changed much. From this experiment, we found

the aluminium can be ruined very fast by hydrochloric acid, which is the major problem for us. Indeed, the aluminium reacted with the hydrochloric acid, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too fast to be visible and recorded. We cannot see very clearly what forms the aluminium got after the reaction, because the difference between before and after is not the obvious even with bubbles around the aluminium. In that case, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not what we are aiming for. However, we find another interesting outcome, which is not what we expected. Before we put aluminium into container react with hydrochloric acid, we did use sandpaper to wipe the surface of the aluminium to get rid of the Al2O3, which is the important the element as the protector for the aluminium products. With this, the aluminium is stable exist in normal condition. Expect that, after a few compares, the thin aluminium sheet is bendable, this property is what we are looking for. As a matter of fact, aluminium has many advantages than other materials. It does not rust like iron in natural environment, it is stronger and cheaper than brass. Also, aluminium is easy to get nowadays and is used extensively in our life. Based on the analysis above, our team decide to use aluminium as the material for our project.

brass, galvanized wire and solder iron

ALUMINIUM

In order to assemble this structure for real project, it would have to be cut in piece and screwed together.

We decided breaking down the model into strips would be a way to use the grasshopper model in terms of unrolling it. And we then wanted to use a thin, bendable aluminium strips and bolting these together.

For the detail joint connection, which suppose to be screwed together. However, because the thickness of the aluminum sheet is too thick, it is impossible to be bendable manually. In that case, we have to find another way to connect them together. Thus, welding could be that way to make that work. For the real project in the site, even with the bendable aluminum sheet, welding can be the reinforced connection to help make project more stable. Here our detail model shows an alternative approach were the strips could possibly be welded together and thus also using a thicker substrate of aluminium sheeting.

on site material: aluminum

C.3. GATEWAY PROJECT: FINAL MODEL

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This physical model is made by 3D printer, which is 1:400. Initially, we were trying unrolling its digital model in Rhino. However, we meet a few problems, which cannot be fixed. First all, when we were unrolling this model, we realized that it is having thousands surfaces because the curvy surfaces would become

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triangle surface, which is right way argument above, using to make the curvy surface can could would be the better way be accurately made it. Some tiny tri- whole form, also show the angle surfaces were too tiny to be made. It could say it is impossible to make this model by cutting different piece. Secondly, some parts are too fragile to connect the other past with such small scale. Based on all the

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C.4. ALGORITHMIC SKETCHES

computational design process 2

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Basically, our model is combined with 4 different parts to become last sculpture. The image (above) is clearly showing the 4differnt parts with different views. Those are the initial generated 3D line drawing, which are the outcome of our proposal

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going nowhere like Tschumi did for his follies. The next 3 images recorded 10 times to see changing differences between every 2 seconds when we using kangaroo plug in Grasshopper and try to discover the best form .

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In order to identify the difference between each other, overlapping every five outcomes to â&#x20AC;&#x153;generate new formâ&#x20AC;?. This new form is much clearer to be recognized by its difference. Some of them are

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demonstrating the big differences, some of the are not. The images above compared every 2 se onds, and the image right compared every 10 se onds.

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A Description of using Grasshopper This grasshopper diagram shows how was our digital model made initially. Generally, this step is to make the 3D lines into 3D pipes. The screenshot on the left shows how the light yellow 3D lines turn into red 3D pipes by using the grasshopper.

Detailed annotations Set multiple curves.

Use Exoskeleton to thicken wireframes (make pipes).

Explode a curve into small segments.

Remove similar lines from a list.

Represents a collection of 3D lines.

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Set the factors of different components of Exoskeleton to achieve the most appropriate outcome. Set the outcome as a mesh

This is the second step of having further experiments with grasshopper. Through testing kangaroo plug-in, we find out the outcomes were much more appropriate as we designed for. Overall, the outcomes are approaching our idea of creating something what will arrogantly become culturally significant to site. Meanwhile, it can also express our topicâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;geometry.

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Detailed annotations

Weaverbird’s Join Meshed and WeldReturns a singular mesh object made out of a list of members. The new mesh is lighter, meaning that the footprint of the new mesh is less than the sum of the originals. Extract the end points of a curve.

Mesh EdgesGet all the edges of a mesh.

Create the valid set fro a list of items (a valid set only contains distinct elements).

This slider cahnges how ‘relaxed ‘ the mesh is by setting the goal length for the springs ( a factor of the original length).

Create Hooke’s law springs

Boolean ToogleActive kangaroo physics engine/ stop engine

Mesh outcomes of relaxtion

Kangaroo Physics EngineShows the dynamic relaxation outcomes through time changing.

TimerProvides a mechanism for updating solutions at specified intervals.

final crit Our presentation is lack on explanation of form derivation and how it is related to site. However, our phototype is coming from Wyndham and site map, which is the way we were trying to relate Wyndham. Due to our discourse is to be a culture capital, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the main reason why we were trying to make a Bilbao effect for Wyndham, which makes our project to be an arrogant approach. We are glad the critics liked how shapes are open to interpretation as to what the objects are. In regards to process driven design approach, the project will engage people driving on this freeway, because some will see a donkey or a dog or something else, which allow a debate among kids in the backseat. In that case, it would make visitors with different ages to carry different artist perspective. In terms of making, consider

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looking at how people build ships, as this has been used in architecture before. Qatar Convention Centre by Arata Isozaki, which could be thought as our project with a large scale. For this project, the sub-framing which is invisible, the main structure is covered by sticks coming from the framing and then cladding pieces from shipyard which allowed a very curvy surface that looked more like our render than our models. For the step â&#x20AC;&#x153;playing aroundâ&#x20AC;? Grasshopper to get best form, which is more intentional, not like a natural design process. In fact, if we could do metal rusting test, not only could create parts, but also testing different thickness of metal do to get different time, this process will be more natural.

.5. LEARNING OBJECTIVE AND OUTCOMES

Structure of Boat Making

Historically, wooden boat building was extremely popular mainly due to the low cost and easy availability of wood. Over the years, amateur boat builder have returned to be wooden boat building to learn the basics of the art. The hull of a wooden boat usually consists of planking fastened to frames and a keel, which are traditionally made of hardwoods. Different types of amateur wooden boat

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building are: Most common form of the wooden boat construction: Carvel Carvel involves creation of a basic frame on which planks of wood are placed in curved shapes, which is similar to the staves of a barrel. The hull is completely smooth and the gaps between the planks are filled with cotton or oakum before being covered with a waterproof substance.

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with nails or staples. Once the glue has dried, the staples or nails are removed. Flexible strips of wood are used for the process, securing them around narrow, temporary forms, which are later removed to leave the shape of the wood in the glued shape. One of the strongest forms: Cold Moulding Cold moulding involves the use of different layers of thin wood, called veneers,

placed in different directions. The structure is similar to a fiberglass hull and is commonly used in constructing everything from dinghies to super yachts.4

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Via boat making process research and Qatar conversation centre, we realized that we could do the same way to for our project as its structure support. In addition, we find another precedent Qatar national convention center, which proved the tree shape structure is strong enough. Its facade features a bent steel structure spanning 250 metres in the

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than our models, we have to have inner cover to surround it around. structure as supporting to support the coverâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;bendable aluminum sheet. The process is as same as the boat making process. Initially, we aware that we have to put notch along the edge of every single strip, then each strip could connect each other. After connecting all the element, we used aluminum sheet to as its

Reflection Throughout this semester, I have broadened my knowledge dramatically in terms of the capabilities of utilizing the computational designs with relation to the projects. Without understanding of how to using Rhino or Grasshopper, I have grown to become fond of it. The using computational design has truly helped to achieve the unexpected imaginative designs. Mixing definitions, shapes and using the whole learning process as a challenge, not just come out with the final outcome or either with just program. Because from the process, the realization is that with various experiments, which would generate different design outcome with different design methods of design. Despite that, material testing is the important step rather than computational design, which could more close to real architecture the result to judge whether it could physical work on site or not.

my mind. I realize that discourse could be something a kind of culture, which is surrounding the designing project. The culture here is not the culture that we understand before, which particularly represents a general concept includes every single elements need to be considered before making wise decision. In addition, as a traditional understanding for culture as discourse, culture could be considered as the historical heritage being passing on with artist creativity. In that case, I realize that the design should be a symbolism, which to represent a local feature with aesthetic consideration. With this knowledge, I was trying to find a few precedents to test my awareness are correct or not. Fortunately, I find Volta Dom and Green Void, which is relate to my group topicâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;geometry, with its features minimize material waste, minimize physical space, structurally self support and innovate form, which become the main purpose Throughout the whole semester, I am my group try to achieve. Also, from the not sure what is discourse of architec- previous study, I saw the benefits with ture at first. After a few readings and parametric design, which the traditionfurther researches, one clearer concept al design cannot achieve. Rhino and about discourse is slightly coming into Grasshopper can be much helpful and

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terial, but also help me to understand this project. However, even we choose right material, but we ignore the thickness of the aluminum sheet, the material supposed bendable, which could not be bended. In that case, we have to find another way to connect each other. Indeed, welding mental material at the edge become the only way to put connect them each other. I remember Frank Gerry said, if model doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work, which meaning the real building on site couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work either.

Additionally, in regards to presentation, I believe that arguing point of view is essential and leads to a better success. The presentation is extremely important, not just the whole outlook of the design, which includes with a short convincing speech with effective images to explain the design project, all these have to be concise. Despite that, a scaled good quality model can also xperimentation is an help make the presentation more conlp us to create form vincing. Overall, this course has develt. I realize that with oped my understanding when it comes ot only helps us to to a good quality work and realizing on to select right ma- the importance of the following a brief.

Also using computational design helps me realize that I can take a design that I have imaged and make it into a reality. However, using the program like autoCAD cannot design certain shapes with 3-demonstrational, the Grasshopper can easily manipulate the complex geometry. In fact, the Grasshopper can make the change process more visible, which is more important than just final outcome, because it is easy to fix when create a wrong outcome. In conclusion, with the reference to the lecture, and quoting Stanislav, who makes me believe that this class questions the architecture whether architecture is the right path or not. Except that, I found that it is exciting being able to fabricate and understand that managing time, following the brief, consideration of materials site and how they would work in a certain environment is overall important when it comes to pursing this as a career in terms of exploring more precedents with future design as inspiration as well.

reference

1--http://www.pps.org/great_public_spaces/one?public_place_id=369 2--http://www.architectural-review.com/archive/1989-august-parc-de-la-villette-by-bernard-tschumi-architects/8630513.article 3-- http://theverymany.com/constructs/10-frac-centre/ 4--http://www.classicwoodenboat.com.au/articles/27-amatuer-wooden-boatbuilding?showall=1 5--http://www.designboom.com/architecture/qatar-national-convention-centre-in-dohaby-arata-isozaki-and-rhwl-architects/

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