Module 2

MODULE TWO: DESIGN MAHSA MOAYEDI JOURNAL SEMESTER 1, 2013 VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS

MODULE ONE SUMMERY In module one we analyzed natural patterns to get inspiration in order to create a lantern. My chosen pattern was diamond and I started from choosing one of the elements that I achieved during the ideation process. As we are only allowed to position the lantern on one arm, I thought of passing the hand through the lantern.

Initial paper model

DIGITAZATION PROCESS According to my clay model, method one was a good option to create the contour lines. I took reference pictures in orthographic views, indicated a scale marker and transferred the pictures to Rhino to create the contours.

At first I used the picture in the side view. But then I realized I can not achieve the external curvature by method one, so I simply rotated my model and took another picture, so this time I was able to create the curve at the top of my model.

2D PANELLING I tried several pre-set 2-D panels through the offset from border command, I liked the model that I achieved by using the diamond pattern, but at the end my model was composed of panels with curvature and this was a problem because after unrolling the faces, I ended up with having overlaps.

Overlaps on faces make prototypes impossible because the card cutter machine will cut the faces through each other. So the decision that I finally made, was to have more dots for my grids and change the diamond pattern to triangles.

PRECEDENT I YAS HOTEL, ABU DHABI

The hotel features a 217-metre long, in plan, sweeping grid shell structure that incorporates a striking veil of steel and glass featuring programmed lighting and media sequences that fuse the two sections that span both the circuit and the marina.

The hotel’s exterior surface is designed as an environmentally responsive skin that by day reflects the sky and surroundings and by night is lit by a full color changing LED lighting system that incorporate video feeds that are transmitted over the entire surface of the building.

PRECEDENT II PERFORMING ART CENTER, NEW YORK HIGH LINE This is a project done by Sofia Lapina & Sara Moomsaz, which I found very interesting and thoughtful to follow.

This piece of architecture is designed as a performing art center for New York High line project; it is holding two main amphitheaters and one ou tdoor theater. The purpose of the design of this building is to circulate people in the space vertically and create many different experiences throughout an amazing void space. The exterior crystal articulation was designed in a way that corresponds to its interior faรงade, which not only graces the building in some areas, bu t also at some moments ac t as an aperture to introduce light to the interior spaces. Also when those voids get large enough, it can be used as an area to hold programs such as rehearsal spaces or music stations.

Similar to my base element, the exterior of the building is covered by deformed parts of a diamond by changing the scales and angles.

LIGHT EFFECTS Having the option of dash-lines made me think of a way of using this feature for a more beautiful light effect. So by doing some research, I found very interesting examples of using the light with this type of design. The dash-lined ground is Walden studios in California and this lap shades are done a Polish artist, Przemek. He was inspired by African gourds. drilled and etched gourd shells shipped from Senegal. The elaborate patterns aren’t only for show, though – they’re made to forged spectacular gentle displaces on interior ceilings, partitions and floors

Designed and executed by Calabarte, some small etchings are intentionally remaining opaque or translucent, while others minimize deep for full transparency.

Waldan studios design, California

PROTOTYPE PROCESS The best way to make the prototype of my model was to divide the model into stripes of triangles and use of different layers and dot command to identify the stripes after cutting process.

Making tabs using grasshopper

PROTOTYPE I Fortunately, I had a chance to use the laser cut in card cutter session. This is the overall view of the whole model. The scale is completely sufficient to accommodate the arm inside. The quality of the card is 200 gsm card which made I found it appropriate for my model, as it is not translucent and with proper lighting, the shadow effect will be made only through the holes.

Shadow effect on the ceiling.

OTHER EXPERIMENTS

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ORTOGRAPHIC DRAWINGS

LAST EXPERIMENT By using the 3D library patterns.

The important part is to make a point grid offset which can give us the opportunity to have extrusion in different heights.