EMBEDDED CELLULARITY Ivรกn Castro Jessica Meylor Topo-Architectures ARCH 423/523 School of Architecture and Environment Mary Polites + Ignacio Lopez Buson
1 CONTEXT - location - topographic data - site - analysis
2 TOPO-SYSTEM - introduction - inspiration - geometrization - geometrization process - layers - system components - section sequencing - runoff comparison - water sequencing - solar analysis - physical model
3 ARCH-SYSTEM - introduction - inspiration - geometrization process - geometrization - components - layers - solar analysis - transformation studies - physical model
4 CONCLUSIONS - grading comparison - digital-physical comparison - water animation - render view
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CONTEXT
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CONTEXT Location
SITE
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Context Topographic Data
Camino Diego Meléndez Barranquitas, Puerto Rico The location chosen has an overall warm/ comfortable climate. It’s location amongst the mountanous center of the tropical island of Puerto Rico makes the area generally windy and prone to constant rainfall, especially during the hurricane season from August to November. However, temperature remains relatively constant throughout the year.
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Context Site
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Site The site is a 500 by 500 foot parameter study that can be identified by its distinct, deep running valley and large overlook vista points. By evaluating the contours of the site selected, the analysis was able to reflect changes in landscape topography that mapped. On the right, contours are shown on intervals of 5 feet for a total elevation difference of 250 ft.
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CONTEXT Analysis
Slope Analysis
Slope Percentage Legend
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CONTEXT Analysis Valley creates visible division of the terrain Second largest flow of water with no apparent pooling
Water Runoffs
High slopes reduce runoff acumuation
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TOPO-SYSTEM
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2.1
Topo-system Introduction
TOPOGRAPHY
HARD SYSTEM
Objective Dissecting our original topography into channels for further exploration, identifying slope and runnoff patters informed the design process for structural integration.
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Topo-system Inspiration
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Inspiration The parametric form design method based on natural patterns is proposed for the design schema for strucural integration.
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Topo-system Geometrization
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Highlights The organic vorinoi pattern is diverse and helps identify momentary expression of the landscape through a quantitiative analsysis. From the shadowed crevices of the water basins to the smooth, grounded vantage points, the topography is rich with interesting points of study.
1. Render / Geometry Variations 2. Render / Plan View 3. Render / Small Geometry Examples 4 . Render/ Large Geometry Examples
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Topo-system Geometrization Process
DIVIDE
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Terrain was divided through a voronoi operation based on slope. The steeper the slope, the smaller the geometry
Voronoi Cells were curved to achieve an organic appearence that could be incorporated more easily into the landscape
The Cells were then offset to 50% of their original size to generate an additional layer of interaction that can respond to the site more freely
The Internal Cells closest to the water runoffs were rotated horizontally and pushed down for water accumulation
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Topo-system Layers
Scale Analysis quantifies the topographical context of the site and expresses the changes in slope elevation. The scale of the voronoi pattern represents the range of slope increase versus slope decrease.
Above and Embeded The voronoi pattern is reanalysed to deconstruct the landscape relation between slope elevation and water runnoff. Flattened voronoi cells represent areas with little to no water interatction while voronoi cells that are concaved and embeded result from larger water runoff patterns.
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Topo-system System Components
SIZE VARIATION
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DEPTH VARIATION
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Topo-systems Section Sequence
Section Sequence The modified topography was cut in section increments of 100 feet in both directions. The interaction between the embedded cells and the regular is visible through these cutshe relationship between both begins to suggest an inhabitable space constantly interacting with the water capture spaces.v
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Topo-system Runoff Comparison
TOPOGRAPHY
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Topo-system Water Sequencing
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Topo-system Solar Analysis
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Topo-systems Physical Model
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Topo-systems Physical Model
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Topo-systems Physical Model
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Topo-systems Physical Model
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ARCH-SYSTEM
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3.1
Arch-system Introduction
HARD SYSTEM
SOFT SYSTEM
Objective Dissecting our original topography into channels for further exploration, identifying slope and runnoff patters informed the design process for structural integration.
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Arch-system Inspiration
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Inspiration The parametric form design method based on natural patterns is proposed for the design schema for strucural integration. Using water runnoff and slope to identify major topographical significances, a natrual and more organic patter followed. Understanding the layers to natrual patterns allowed the topography transformation as well as the following structural integration to reflect similar scales and patters. 56 |
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Arch-system Geometrization Process
DEFINE
CONNECT
ADAPT
VISUALIZE
Geometrization Process Layering of site analysis informs the most efficient design integration onto the pre existing topography. The design process here was molded through the understading of voronoi patterns to the immersion of natural and human connections with the landscape.
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Arch-system Geometrization
Geometrization Organic and fluid. Following the water runnoffs and bridging between separated land collectives, the structure creates walking equity and unified site experience.
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3.5
Arch-system Components
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Soft System Component Family Based on the depth of the embedded cell, the circulation is elevated or kept low.
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Arch-system Layers
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Arch-system Solar Study
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Arch-system Transformation Studies
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Arch-systems Physical Model
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CONCLUSIONS
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Conclusions Grading Comparisons
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Conclusions Digital - Physical comparison
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Conclusions Digital - Physical comparison
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Conclusions Water Animation
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Conclusions Render Views
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CREDITS
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Iván Castro
Jess Meylor
Iván is a Graduate student of architecture at the University of Oregon. He is a Research Assistant in the Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory where he contributes to design development of resilient modular shelter alternatives to provide affordable housing and improve community resilience. Castro completed his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. He has worked as an engineer in San Juan, PR and Queretaro, Mexico using modular SIP panels in hurricane and earthquake prone regions. Castro is intrigued by the role that architecture plays in the development of history and social identity of communities and the effect of design in promoting social ties for improving resilience and disaster preparedness. He believes it is the responsibility of designers to search for sustainable solutions to current problems such as climate change, social inequality and resource scarcity through creative projects without ignoring the psychological, physical and health importance of spatial aesthetics and comfort at different scales.
Jess is a first year, Track I M.ARCH candidate at Univeristy of Oregon School of Architecture and Environment.
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