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Digital Design - Portfolio Semester 1, 2018 Lynn Chan

887657 Chelle + Studio 2

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Lynn Chan E: lynn_chan@icloud.com Ph: +61478111228 HTTP: https://lynnxchan.wixsite.com/representation Linked In: linkedin.com/in/lynn-chan-a6b91013a

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CONTENT:

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Precedent Study

EDUCATION:

REFLECTION:

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From Feb 2017 to Present (End of 2019).

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Architecture & Landscape Architecture.

such as Mcneel Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper and Unreal Engine 4. We

University of Melbourne. Melbourne.

were tasked with designing using parametric software like Grasshop-

In this subject we explored Digital Fabrication and Design utilizing software

per and later rendering using real-time render software Unreal Engine

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Generating Design Through Digital Processes

From Sept 2015 to May 2016.

4. My aim as a designer is to create warm inviting designs that could

International Baccalaureate (Diploma).

potentially also be sustainable. The goal was to transfer these ideals into a

The International School of Penang (Uplands). Malaysia.

tangible design. My design implemented simple forms generated through Grasshopper which are self supporting and uses natural materials like

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timber and treated paper. The design was meant to mimic sitting around

The Nest Pavilion

a campfire, and utilizing VR very successfully conveyed this atmosphere.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

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2017-18

Intern at RSP Architects Planners & Engineers, Singapore.

In terms of improvement, I believe that a better grasp on Grasshopper and more research on how the site and environment play on the pavilion design would further elevate the project. The skills obtained from this

Awards / Exhibition:

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2017

MSDx: FOD:R Exhibition, AFLK Gallery

subject will definitely come in useful for future projects, especially Unreal Engine since being able to walk through the space is a powerful tool for conveying the design and atmosphere.

Skills:

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Autodesk AutoCad Autodesk Revit Mcneel Rhinoceros 3D Grasshopper Unreal Engine 4 Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Vray Fabrication: 3D print, Laser cut

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DIAGRAMING DESIGN PRECEDENT

The precedent study for this assignment was Barkow Leibinger’s 2016 Serpentine Summer House. The design employs overlapping layers of curved laminated plywood. Every aspect of the design is constructed from these curved plywood. The design gives it an interesting threshold that drives circulation in an intentional way.

Exploded isometric of precident.

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Circulation Diagram.

Threshold Diagram.

Shows the circulation patterns surrounding the Summer house. The first (bottom) layer consists of the move-

Shows the thresholds surrounding the Summer house. Layer one (bottom) shows the shadows cast at

ments of people as they sit and move throughout the seating space. The second layer shows the move-

different hours of the day (10pm, 12pm, 4:3pm). Second layer shows the three circular structures used to

ments of people going in and out. Third, showing how people circulate around looking at the pavilion from

separate space. The final layer shows the top layer, that acts as a segregation between public and private

afar.

space.

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GENERATING IDEAS THROUGH PROCESS 04

Task 1

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Task 2

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Task 1 - Design Matrix

Lofts

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Key {0,0,0}

Attractor / Control Points

Attractor / Control Curve Grid Points

Paneling Grid & Attractor Point Paneling

{Index Selection}

{Index Selection}

{Index Selection}

{Index Selection}

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

{Attractor Point Location}

{Attractor Point Location}

{Attractor Point Location}

{Index Selection}

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Surface and Waffle

Solids create a definitive segrigation between internal and external space.An extruded pyramid shape with the top flatteded creates a solid, heavy shadow, unlike the other panels.

An extruded pyramid shape chosen to explore the difference between a point and a flat surface. Both structures create different forms through light and shadows.

Insert at least 100 words on your process of creating your task 01 of Module 02.

Panels are similar sized throughout structure however they twise slightly in order to accomodate the loft shapes.

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The hollow waffle structure allows the creation of a hollow support structure/

60mm

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Computation Workflow

This group descrives the

This group describes the patterning

This group describes the creation of

experimentation of the two surface and how they interact.

on each surface through experimentation.

the waffle structure.

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Fabrication Process

There were a few isues with the laser cut process. The first few designes resulted in extremely complicated unrolled surfaces. Copled with the small scale,made it extremelydifficult to build. I therefore had to alter my design to suit the fabrication process. I aso flipepd my structure over and etched the edges so I could hide the burn marks.

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Task 2.2

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SOLID AND VOID

Insert at least 100 words on your process of creating your task 01 of Module 02.

lthough booleaned geometry does interact with surfaces at some points, the cube is still highly visible as a form.

Due to the nature of the boolen pattern and design, some areas such as these are cut thicker, with more volume left over creating a heavier effect.

Points such as these where the geometry almost completely cuts through the surface create a much lighter effect.

Areas where two geometries intersect with the surface create interesting shapes but very thin, filmsy structures making them very feagile.

The nature of the booleans intersect with each other creating a coroded effect. The shapes of the booleans can still be determined visually through the negative spaces.

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Task 2 - Design Matrix

Grid Manipulation

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

Key {0,0,0}

Attractor / Control Points (X, Attractor / Control Curves Grid Points

Sphere Distribution Sphere Transformation

{Index Selection}

{Index Selection}

{Index Selection}

{Index Selection}

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

{Attractor Point Location}

{Attractor Point Location}

{Attractor Point Location}

{Index Selection}

3.1

3.2

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3.4

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Computational Process

Task 01 Grasshopper Script Showing input - associate - output

This group shows the box (base

This grouping shows the creation

This grouping shows the how the

being set up) through grasshopper with a reference point in Rhino.

and experimentation of the internal shapes to be booleened.

internal shapes are booleaned together with the box.

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M2 Task 2 3D Printing

The 3D printing process went fairly smoothly, my structure had many perforations so it easily fit within the printing time limit. However, some parts were quite fragile due to the thickness.

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100 word describing your project. Below are some questions as prompt.

1) What is your concept?

2) How does it satisfy the inhabitation brief for both the lunchtime seminar and an evening quartet performance?

3) How is the ground articulated to facilitate circulation?

4) Describe the material and how its effect the inhabitation of the space?

THE NEST PAVILION

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Isometric The panels are alternated in a patern to alow views into and out of the pavilion. The translucent paper materia, whenl viewed from afar, creates an atmpspheric effect mimicing a lantern when lit.

Support structure and panels omited directly behind the stage to allow views into and out of the pavilion. Creates a relationship between the people inside and outside.

Woven-like shell structure gives the pavilion more depth and intricacy, the sparse structure allows for a lighter feel. It also adds to the filtration of light when illuminated from the inside.

Step surrounding an elevated stage creates seating spaces while freeing up space for more people internally.

The triangular structures support the shape of the pavilion while also alcting as a frame to hold the pannel inlays. Coupled with the different materials of the external shell, gives the pavilion more dimension

Structure sits slightly cut into the ground plane to make it look as if it’s nestled into the ground.

Space cut open at the front of pavilion acts as threshold.

Recessed space allows more internal space within the pavillion without having to alter the shape and height of the design.

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Design Iteration

This design offered varying rooflines. However, i realized it might pose problems for fabrication.

This was the original design for the external woven structure. This iteration’s was too fine thur was not fabricatable at a 1:25 scale.

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This was an iteration for the overal shape. The problem with this was that the head height was too low for people to comfortably walk in.

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Computational Process

This describes how i created the

This grouping shows how i created

This grouping shows how I managed

overall shape of the pavilion randomized through the use of graphs.

the panel’s support structure as well as the infill panels.

to extract one component of the woven external structure, simplify then pipe them to give it a fabricatable thickness.

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Fabrication process

Laser cutting was a smooth process. However i did not take into account the thickness of the material which resulted in some overhang.

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360 Image Output

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