Studio Air Maria Camacho 743461 by Maria CAMACHO

STUDIO AIR 2016, SEMESTER 2, MANUEL MUEHLBAUER MARIA CAMACHO 743461

INTRODUCTION

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Maria Camacho. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a second-year student, doing double major in Architecture and Urban Design and Planning at the University of Melbourne. I am proud to say I come from a unique, humble and immensely diverse country Ecuador in South America. Thanks to the Ecuadorian program of international scholarships, SENECYT, I arrived to Melbourne in 2014 with the aim to gain a higher level of education so that I will be able to come back to my country with innovative knowledge and ideas that contribute to a greater development in Ecuador. I really enjoy learning and discovering the prominent impact of architecture on society, economy and environment. Most importantly, I have exposed myself too visual, physical and digital ways of exploring the building area where I have learnt physical models are my strength. I have also explored the world of technical software a bit where I trained myself in Rhino and Photoshop. I believe Studio Air will take me to another level as parametric design has already transformed the way I thought architecture designs could be developed. I love to travel and discover the world and share my culture with others. Art galleries and cinema are the things I love to explore. I also enjoy socialising and sharing activities with Ecuadorian community in Australia and other cultures so that I joined Ecuador Vive club at the university since 2015.

KNOWLEDGE: Educational experience

DESIGNING ENVIRONMENTS - SEMESTER 2 - 2015

STUDIO EARTH - SEMESTER 1 - 2016 VISUAL ENVIRONMENTS - SEMESTER 2 - 2015

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Part A A.1 Design Futuring A.2 Design Computation A.3 Composition/Generation A.4 Conclusion A.5 Learning outcomes A.6 Appendix - Algorithmic Sketches A.7 Learning Objectives and Outcomes A.8 Appendix - Algorithmic Sketches

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A.1 DESIGN FUTURING Kuwait International Airport, Foster+Patterns, Kuwait, 2011

Fig 1. Foster+Patterns ,Kuwait International Airport, , Kuwait, 2011

Shifting from Euclidean geometry to no-Euclidean geometry or pattern of nature through parametric design. The shift from geometry forms to complex forms of the natural environment is an important development in architecture. Through the technological tools for design architects are no longer limited to create aesthetical and functional designs that guide the future generations. It is important to consider that this shift not only empower the design industry but it also creates a nod to nature as buildings forms adopt new patterns such as those formed in nature.

Fig.2: Example of a symmetry group encoding the symmetry of Kuwait International Airport. The dihedral group of order 6 consists of rotations of 120 degrees and mirrorings along diagonals [1]

1. Phillip Ball, ‘Pattern formation in nature’, Architecture Design, 2012. 2. Foster+Patterns, ‘Kuwait International Airport‘, 2011. 3. Kristoffer Josefsson, ‘Symmetry as Geometry: Kawait International Airport‘, 2013.

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In Philip Ball’s article, ideas of common patterns found in nature are discussed. Those basic forms are hexagon, stripes,hierarchical, spirals and others. [2] Kuwait International Airport introduces this idea of extending CAD tools for non-Euclidean use. To develop the architecture design, researchers investigated which triangulations can incorporate periodic and other symmetry- induced geometries. [3]

A.1 DESIGN FUTURING Suning Panjin, MulvannyG2, Panjin

Fig.3: Suning Panjin, MulvannyG2, Panjin

The building is also about adapting existing landscape forms of the surrounding context in the design process. Overall, architecture as a discourse has demonstrated that limitation such as the Euclidean geometries are no longer a constraint aspect of the future architecture design. Technological advancements in architecture design will allow as to develop a building environment more adaptive to nature.

Fig.4 Publ;ic Space , Suning Panjin, MulvannyG2, Panjin,

4. MulvannyG2, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; Iconic city placemakingâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;.

Moreover, the shit to natural patterns also implies taking inspiration in the natural environment to develop designs that shares qualities of the environment. Panjun Sunving Plaza is a place making for market that aimed to provide a space where people feel the common features of natural environment of the region. Thus, it was inspired in natural rivers and wetlands that exist in the region. [4] and adaptable for the present and future context.

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A.2 DESIGN COMPUTATION

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A.2 DESIGN COMPUTATION Re-defining Achitecture

Fig.5 IDC/ITKE Research Pavilion, 2015

The transition from using drawings as design tool to using computers as a medium of representation has created new ideas to generate architecture projects. This design tool has increased the possibility to create architectural environments for testing ideas and changes. Moreover, it has been suggested that design computation also increases the intellect of designers. [5] In other words, using this design tool not only for architecture practice and performance but also for possibilities to improve the fabrication and construction of these new form of design. Most importantly, design computation need to take the next step from working as a lone developer to work with different sectors such as fabrication, construction process and public who will be experiencing the design project. Computation also allows the simulation of building performance through custom design tools to analyse the performance of a project and create new opportunities that generates efficient designs that contribute to social, environmental and economic sectors. Then, I argue that the design computation is a new way of re-defining architectural practices as it provides flexibility to change and adapt design projects to different environments and complex scenarios, in contrast to traditional architecture that has provided limited possibilities to understand the performance of buildings in the real life. 5. Brady Peter, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Computation Works: The Building of Algorithmic Thought, Architectural Designâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (2013), pp. 08-15 (p.10).

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A.2 DESIGN COMPUTATION Swells, Biothing, 2004

Fig.6 Biothing, Swell, 2004. Design-search system (custom-written software) for highrising structures

Fig.7 Design-search system (custom-written software) for highrising structures

Flexibility for simulation and building performance

Design computation increase the possibilities to analyse the behaviour of building in relation to its environment. This tool in combination with parametric design allows to create compatible and adaptable design project. This is the case of the following example that use design computation to generate a simulator tool for testing structural and organizational patterns by addressing high rise typology of the building environment. However, the most relevant aspect design computation is working with parametric patterns that goes beyond the common geometries. Thus, Swell form it parametric design based in patterns of modulated symptoms of an affected skin.[6] Therefore, this project demonstrates that simulation, adaptation and also parametric design with patterns of nature are capable to define and increased the effective performance of buildings in their contextual environment. Fig.8 Biothing, Swell, 2004. Swell fronter elevation, tiles, layers. 6. Biothing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Design-search system (custom-written software) for highrising structuresâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;, <http://www.biothing.org/?cat=11> [accessed 08 August 2016]

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A.2 DESIGN COMPUTATION Wooden Pavilion in Romania, Dimitrie Stefanescu, Patrick Bedarf, and Bogdan Hambasan, 2011

Fig.9 Wooden Pavilion in Romania, Dimitrie Stefanescu, Patrick Bedarf, and Bogdan Hambasan, 2011

Impact of the ontology of architecture

Fig.10 Detail

Fig.11 Process

Fig.12 Fabric layout

These design tools of parametric design that allows iterations thus start to re-define how we understand the new approach to architecture project. There are few examples of architecture projects in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;state of artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as called by Brady Peters that are develop in small scales that illustrated the simplicity and complexity of parametric design approach from algorithms patterns to the visual representation. Therefore, these new technological techniques affect the architecture ontology. [7] A clear and small example is the Wooden Pavilion in Romania that showcase the computational architecture development and the exploration different design tools. [8] so that, the design, simulation and fabrication of a piece of art is capable to question the existing understanding of architecture forms

7. Peter Macapia, Scripted by purpose, < https://scriptedbypurpose.wordpress.com/participants/dora-peter-macapia/ > [accessed 08 August 2016] 8. Stefanescu D. , Bedarf P. , and Hambasan B. , Parametric Designed Wooden Pavilion in Romania, < http://www.evolo.us/architecture/parametric-designedwooden-pavilion-in-romania-stefanescu-bedarf/ > [accessed 08 August 2016]

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A.3 COMPOSITION/GENERATION

Generative approaches in the design process and the role of architecture discourse As discussed in previous topics architecture theory and practice start to transference to new concepts that area defined by design computation development. Important hints that clearly star to question de definition of architecture are the simple use of algorithmic thinking, scripting cultures and of course parametric modelling. Some great advantages of this shift from composition to generation is that it allows to analyses series of combined iterations that creates a more consist, efficient and coherent design outcome.

Fig. 13 : Flex-Shell Parametric design + generative architecture

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A.3 COMPOSITION/GENERATION Dynamic Visibility Analysis, Chirstian Derix and Asmund Izaki, London, 2010

Fig. 14 : Spatial Commuting for the new organic, Christian Derix and Asmund Izaki, 2014

Fig. 15 : Spatial Comuting for the new organic, Christian Derix and Asmund Izaki, 2014

Nonetheless, the impact parametric design not only has developed the building surfaces design, it also has enhanced the creation of analysis models tools that allows to understand behavioural and perceptive occupant of spatial configuration [9]. So that, architects are able to understand and analyses the urban masses that surround the designed project. Thus, this model starts to establish a nod between the design process of a building and the impact that will cause in the surrounding public territory. As discussed in previous topics, the need for design tools that support the fabrication and construction sector is important as it afford the feasibility of design computation. Thus, understanding design projects and its impact to the individual perception of the surrounding context is an initial step that creates links between built environment and social perspectives. This approach has a different perspective in relationship to design process however it is still important as it considers the idea of architectural discourse.

9. Chirstian Derix & Asmund Izaki, Spatial Computing for the New Organic, 2013, p.43

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A.4 CONCLUSION

Through exploration of different design tools with combination of parametric design and algorithmic thinking, the shift from the traditional theory and practice of architecture towards the complex development of computation design affect not only the way we conceive building but also the way we construct them in real life. Most importantly, it has allows to increased possibilities of design a building through simulation and performance. Over all, the efficiency of building and it immediate adaptation to the environment can be improved through new design tools that also question the overall ontology of architecture. My intended design has an interdisciplinary approach leaded by precedent in the Biomimicry field. Thus, the combination of computational architecture and Biomimicry theory allows to create a final design that intends to interact with a particular environment and progressively become part the this environment. This design is a habit for flora and fauna and therefore it will support the vast biodiversity that Merri Creek trail offers

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A.5 LEARNING OUTCOMES

During the past three week the discovery of architecture design progress has enhance my understanding of the great possibility to improve the built environment, I have encounter positives and negatives challenges. Throughout the readings content my comprehension about current developing design tools has improved which allows me to have a better idea of the future architecture design area and my role as follower in the profession. In addition, Grasshopper exploration and learning has taken few hour as it is a new software. It is amazing the way you can create and great number of iteration that allows to understand the possible and more effective ways of employ components and therefore finding the final design idea.

Parametric Design, Teaching by Ilija Bentscheff

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A.6 APPENDIX - ALGORITHMIC SKETCHES

WEEK 1 - LOFT ITERATIONS

WEEK 2 - TRIANGULATION ALGORITHMS

WEEK 3 - CURVE MENU

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A.6 APPENDIX - ALGORITHMIC SKETCHES

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REFERENCES

Fig. 1 Kuwait International Airport Retrieved from: http://www.fosterandpartners.om/projects/kuwait-internationalairport/ Fig. 2 Symmetry as Geometry: Kawait International Airport, Retrieved from: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezp.lib. unimelb.edu.au/doi/10.1002/ad.1548/epdf Fig.3

Suning Panjin, MulvannyG2, Panjin

Retrieved from

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/project-

images/2012/21005/mulvannyg2-architecture/suning-panjin-in-panjin.html?img=2 Fig. 4

Suning Panjin, MulvannyG2, Panjin

Retrieved from http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/project-

images/2012/21005/mulvannyg2-architecture/suning-panjin-in-panjin.html?img=2 Fig. 5 IDC/ITKE Research Pavilion, 2015 Retrieved from http://icd.uni-stuttgart.de/?p=1 6220 Fig. 6 Swells, Biothing, 2004 http://www.biothing.org/?cat=11 Fig. 7 Swells, Biothing, 2004 http://www.biothing.org/?cat=11 Fig. 8 Swells, Biothing, 2004 http://www.biothing.org/?cat=11 Fig. 9-12 Wooden Pavilion in Romania Retrieved from http://www.evolo.us/architecture/parametric-designedwooden-pavilion-in-romania-stefanescu-bedarf/# Fig. 13 ARCH-392 Catalyst I â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Parametric Design and Digital Fabrication Workshop Retrieved from http://www. parametricdesign.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Flex-Shell.jpg Fig. 14 Dynamic Visibility Analysis Retrieved from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezp.lib.unimelb.edu.au/doi/10.1002/ ad.1552/epdf Fig. 15 Spatial computing for the new organic Retrieved from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezp.lib.unimelb.edu. au/doi/10.1002/ad.1552/epdf

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Part B B.1 Research Field B.2 Case Study 1.0 B.3 Case Study 2.0 B.4 Technique: Development B.5 Technique: Prototypes B.6 Technique: Proposal B.7 Learning Objectives and Outcomes B.8 Appendix - Algorithmic Sketches

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B. 1 RESEARCH FIELD Biomimicry and design computation in architecture

FIG.17 Plant that express the idea of natural systems that could be studied in Biomimicry. FIG.18 Metropol Parasol Urban Centre, Jurgen Mayer H. Architects, Seville, Spain

The development of architecture through design computation innovation aims to achieve better efficiency, functionality and aesthetic characteristics for buildings of the present and future generations. Therefore, design computation has taken interdisciplinary approaches to find sustainable paths for complex issues in the building environment. “Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies” [10] .

This generative approach to architecture design defines ethos, re-connect, emulate as the three fundamental elements that allows to discover, create, evaluate and scope a solution to a particular situation . For the purpose of this research, biomimicry will be considered as an approach of simulation of biological processes and systems. Thus, biommetric-design has the potential to generate sustainable, adaptable and feasible designs that solve human challenges while creating a node between nature and the building environment.

10. Biomimicry 3.8, ‘Biomimicry DesignLens’, 2014, < http://biomimicry.net/about/biomimicry/ biomimicry-designlens/essential-elements/> [accessed 23 August 2016]

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FIG.19 Pandora-like Arclight mangrove forest, 2015, James Cameron, Sydney, Australia

Some of the common interventions related to building energy efficiency and structural qualities are been developed through the combination of design computation and biological ideas. Therefore, implementing biomimicry approach in building designs aims to support sustainable development. For instance, building envelops is an important element that allows natural ventilation, light and heat and therefore reduce the energy consumption is a great challenge. However, passive design is not enough in hot weather as key issues arise when cooling buildings. Therefore, the innervation of per-formative building skin allows to solve this situation through emulation of organism strategies that deal with hot weather. Design through biomimicry principles lead to obtain more sustainable solutions. As mention by Janine B. the solutions to present challenges of humanity are been hidden in organismsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; way of surviving. Thus, it is important to understand to remember humans are part of nature and therefore they have to not only understood but also learn from it.

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B.2 CASE STUDY 1.0 SPECIES

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B.2 CASE STUDY 1.0 SELECTED SPECIES

SPECIE 1

CRITERIA SPECIES - Derived from basic geometry allow to facilitate fabrication - Possibility to create a visual representation of natural shapes

SPECIE 2

CRITERIA SPECIES Simple shape could be a potential for final project.

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B.2 CASE STUDY 1.0 SELECTED SPECIES

SPECIE 3

CRITERIA SPECIES Complexity of shaped created by clusters. This could transform and developed further into fractal structure

SPECIE 4

CRITERIA SPECIES Similarity to create shaped with wiring Potential to create different shapes and patterns .

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B.3 CASE STUDY 2

ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion

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FIG. 20. ICD/ITKE Reasearch Pavilion

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B.3 CASE STUDY 2 ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion at the University of Stuttgart, 2011

FIG. 21. ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion

The Research Pavilion aims to illustrate the structure of organism can be simulated into the architecture space through design computation. This project takes a interdisciplinary approach by combining both biology and architecture in other words it take a biomimicry approach. There project then has two different phase that contribute to the final product. First, it was important to understand the biological principles of the sea urchinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plate skeleton morphology. This allows integrate the per-formative capacity of biological structure into the architectural design. Then, sand dollar plates linked together at the edges by calcite protrusions where considered important features of the skeletal shell system. The sand dollars serves as the polygonal plates and the calcite protrusions where translated into the traditional finger-joints. In the second phase, fundamental biological structure were applied in the computational design such as the organizational and constructional principles. It was also identified the heterogeneity , hierarchy and the directional dependency of the structure.

FIG. 22. ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion

Finally, the whole structure is lightweight built out of 6.5 mm thin sheets of plywood that create a large interior space with a porous inner layer and a smaller space between the inner and outer layer of the structure that illustrate the constructive logic of double layer shell. (11) FIG. 23. ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion

11. ICD/ITKE Research Pavillion, 2011, < http://www.dezeen.com/2011/10/31/icditke-research-pavilion-at-the-university-of-stuttgart/> [accessed 31 August 2016] 30

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B.3 CASE STUDY 2 Reverse Engineering

FIG. 24 Geometry out of Kangaroo physics , it is a poly-line that

FIG. 25 Creating surfaces on each polygon of the geometry.

allows to have a 3D design.

FIG. 26 Use of scale, offset and loft to created interior and exterior layers of de design

FIG. 27 Use of scale, offset and loft to created shaded design interior and exterior layers of de design

FIG. 28 Use of scale, offset and loft to created interior and exterior layers of de design

FIG. 29 Use of scale, offset and loft to created interior and exterior layers of the design, use of colour to create similar aspect to the original pavilion

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B.3 CASE STUDY 2 Diagrams of parametric design process Diagram of polygonal surface Plan XY

Rectangle +VorGroup

VorGroup+Cull i to cut the surrounding cells

Cull i + Srf4pt to create surface using start, end points and polygon center

Srf4pt + mesh creating a mesh with the joined points

Plan XYZ

Reference a curve to which the points will be pull with a strenght

Geometry simulation sequence 1

Geometry updated with simulation Timer:20s

Diagram of simulation to create dome structure with plug-in Kangaroo & Kagaroo 2

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Geometry out from Kangaroo Forces applied, Springs, Pressure, Uforce in Z

B.3 CASE STUDY 2 Conclusion

Overall, the process of understanding how a parametric design is produced is complex in terms of algorithmic development and material understanding. This project allow to understand more in deep how Biomimicry in the architectural field intend to create structure that provide current structural features. Most importantly, it has a deep understanding material strength and even connections that allows the whole structure be stable. In reverser engineering process, the project have different ways to be developed. For the purpose of this final outcome, I made use of Kangaroo & Kangaroo 2 and others plug-in that allows to work with different forces to create a simulation of how the project could be design using pressure to generated 3D design. As shown in the diagrams understanding how springs, pressure and U-forces in z act on a given geometry is crucial for the final outcome. However, the exterior surface could be consider as a limitation as it does allow to explode a different outcomes.

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B.4 TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT SPECIES

Iteration 1

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B.4 TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT Iteration 6

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B.4 TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT Selected species Specie 2

Criteria species Through the exploration of this specie, I find interesting how the surfaces can be filled with elements connected through the wire structure. It allows to see creating of patterns that could be associated with the natural environment.

Specie 2

Criteria species This specie allows to see a network that construct the structure. Furthermore, it final outcome allow to suggest some materials such as textile not as purpose of structural but a way of illustrating the smoothness of the design. As discussed in previous cases, testing different materials allows to understand the potential of the design.

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Specie 3

Criteria species This specie allows to give the final outcome of case study 1.0 reverse engineering. It starts to take more structural character for a potential design in the building industry.

Specie 4

Criteria species

The simplicity of this design is about presenting a collection of elements able to create visual picture.

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B.4 TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT Selected species Specie 5

Criteria species In this specie we see boldness that then are in some way translated into the actual features of building for instances fences or window. We I see the design plastic bottles is the first recycle material that comes my mind.

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B.4 TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT

CONCLUSION The process technique experience allows me to understand the importance parametric design for future design. Accuracy and complexity are the main features of parametric design when it comes to design a particular project. Furthermore, parametric design linked to the biomimicry field produce an interdisciplinary design that takes both Grasshopper design tools and the biological understanding of different organism behaviour and systems.

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B.5 TECHNIQUE: PROTOTYPE Modular elements to frame final idea.

FIG. 30 Smooth surfaces, the prototype was intended to be printed in 3D.

FIG. 32 The modular elements were printed in laser cutter using Polypropylene, with 0.6mm thickness (600x600mm sheet). This first attempt to understand material behaviour and construction of design with modular elements. The process encounter several issues related to elements connections and others.

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FIG. 31 Structure with nods that allows to generate the design.

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B.6 TECHNIQUE: DESIGN PROPOSAL

FIG. 33 Tufted Blue bell plant. 42

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B.6 TECHNIQUE: DESIGN PROPOSAL Site analysis

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our relationship with nature is more one of being than having nature. We are nature: we do not have nature.â&#x20AC;? - Steven Harper

Merri Creek Trail Context Merri Creek trail has ecological, social and cultural importance that creates a unique environment. It is a corridor where preservation and recovery of native flora and fauna happen therefore new developments of any kind need to integrate and maintain Merri Creek purpose. Moreover, it promotes sustainable ways of transport such cycling and healthy environments private and public where people can interact with. The corridor is parallel to some local streets that provides easy access to different points. The visual impact of new development can potential disturb the landscape of the site. The bulk and visual impact of buildings as well as the impact of overshadowing of the parkland needs to be considered area of open space between the creek and the buildings [12]. The proposed project intend to complement the natural character of the waterway and its associated open space and be compatible with the informal recreation activities along the creek corridor. Thus, providing a shelter and a habitat for native fauna will allow to maintain and preserve the ecological character of the corridor. Native vegetation such as Wahlenbergia communis, common name Tufted Bluebell. It is a rock garden and ground cover plant that attract birds. Tufted or open perennial herb growing to a height of 40cm and spreading 30cm. Blue bell shaped flower on long stems in summer. [13]

12. U nde r s t a nding pla nning is s ue s a long t he Me r r i C r e e k, 2004, <http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/204233/ARITechnicalReport208GuidelinesformanagingtheendangeredGrowlingGrassFrog.pdf> [accessed 14 September 2016] 13.Guide To THE INDIGENOUS PLANTS of the City of Darebin, <http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Darebin-Living/Caring-for-the-environment/Gardening> [accessed 14 September 2016]

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B.6 TECHNIQUE: DESIGN PROPOSAL Merri Creek Corridor - Site

FIG. 34 Google maps, 2016, < https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Abbotsford+VIC+3067/@-37.7794593,144.9868141,4984m/ data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad64300c7048673:0x5045675218ce7b0!8m2!3d-37.803!4d145.002 >

Design concept A biodegradable design that make use of parametric design to create complex geometries will be aimed to be developed. The design project will take an interdisciplinary approach that links parametric design tools, understanding of different biodegradable materials and exploring Tufted bluebell shape which will be combined in the proposed design.

Site place

Rail network Site Corridor End close trail

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The selected site is located next to Rushall Crescent Community garden. The place shows potential to increase preservation of flora and fauna. The site has connection to the surrounding buildings and it is part of the cyclist corridor. However, the noise pollution from railways affects the natural environment of the corridor. Therefore, the design project aims to change this local issue that affect ecosystem by creating a space free of noise and peaceful.

B.6 TECHNIQUE: DESIGN PROPOSAL Design proposal Combination of clusters. The first attempt to visualise the proposed design was made through modular spaces that will be part of the final parametric design.

Plan view

Scale 1:10 @A4

Front view

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Perspective

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B.7 LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

Objective 1

Objective 3

The process of brief understanding during the past weeks was confronting and abstract. I have considered that the brief allows us to interrogate how we define nature and our relationship with it. I explore how nature could be a vast universe not able to be control by humans but possible to be understood and simulated. Most importantly, a term more intrigue to define nature is sacred or a place of spiritual peace. Thus, I finally interpret nature not as something different from us but rather as something that is on us. In others words, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to have nature, we are nature. However, how this conclusion of nature relates to architecture and parametric design developments?

The introduction of design tools enables to discover the potential of parametric design for the architectural world. It presents the complex combination of nonEuclidean geometry through simple parameter alterations. Moreover, particular cases within the Biomimicry field allows to understand the process of developing parametric design through an interdisciplinary approach integrating design tools and biological knowledge.

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The exploration of case study 1.0 and 2.0 using design tools such as Rhino with plug-in Grasshopper provides opportunities to explore different design outcomes within a given form. For instance, I explore how a specific design can be controlled by its edges, faces and vertices and generate multiple design by changing its parameters. Therefore, I consider that parametric design impulse the creative process of design to be more variable and evocative.

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The development of the design proposal and its adaptation to the selected site is an important aspect of the project. The proposed design will have a temporal intervention in space that will affect the flora and fauna of the area. This effect will intend to support Merri Creek corridor aim of flora and fauna preservation. The design require parametric design to create a space familiar to the selected site by implementing complex geometries linked to site such as the 5 start flower. The project intends mitigate the outsider feature of parametric design by following Biomimicry emulation principles.

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Objective 5

Objective 7

Undertaking research on the Merri Creek Corridor development guidelines and discovering the ecological and social importance of the space support the proposed project that intends to maintain Merri Creek character as an space where people, fauna and flora interact with each other in different circumstances.

Visual programming learning process was and is a wide area that generate many ways of designing a particular project. The most important factor when programming is having comprehension of the data structure that the design starts to develop. It will allows to control and generate the desired design.

Therefore, the design will emphasise the potential of design computation to generate and perhaps simulated adaptable design to the natural environment.

Objective 6 The Biomimicry field offer innovative projects that aims to contribute with sustainable development of the built area. These projects seek to implement organismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategies to adapt to the environment by imitating them to solve architecture issues such as ventilation quality, structural strength and fabrication process.

Objective 8 During the learning process, I have some exploration with additional plug-ins of Grasshopper such as Kangaroo, Kangaroo 2, Mesh-Edit, Stylish, Weaverbird. These different components facilitate the design development. Some advantages area related to the application of forces and physic laws that intends to simulate gravity, pressure, and structural strength that interact with the design. However, the need of prototyping is crucial in order to understand material features and behaviour in relationship to the parametric design and it scale.

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B.8 APPENDIX - ALGORITHMIC SKETCHBOOK

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REFERENCES

Fig. 17 Plant that express the idea of natural system Retrieved from http://www.case.edu/innovationsummit/ events/27-tuesday/biomimicry-and-corporate-approaches/#menu Fig. 18 Metropol Parasol Urban Centre Retrieved from http://.bp.blogspot.com/-cU350EGaXHE/UJ-3mrWyIuI/ AAAAAAAAAKM/tCc7V9sDlhI/s1600/kulso3.jpg Fig. 19 Pandora-like Arclight mangrove forest, Retrieved from http://inhabitat.com/pandora-like-arclightmangrove-forest-lights-up-sydney-harbor-for-vivid-festival/ Fig. 20 ICD/ITKE Reasearch Pavilion, Retrieved from https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/10/dezeen_ICDITKE-Research-Pavilion-at-the-University-of-Stuttgart-23.gif Fig. 21 ICD/ITKE Reasearch Pavilion, Retrieved from https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/10/dezeen_ICDITKE-Research-Pavilion-at-the-University-of-Stuttgart-23.gif Fig. 22 ICD/ITKE Reasearch Pavilion, Retrieved from https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/10/dezeen_ICD-ITKEResearch-Pavilion-at-the-University-of-Stuttgart-12.jpg Fig. 23 ICD/ITKE Reasearch Pavilion, Retrieved from https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/10/dezeen_ICD-ITKEResearch-Pavilion-at-the-University-of-Stuttgart-20.jpg Fig 33 Tufted bluebell campanulaceae, Retrieved from http://www.gettyimages.com.au/detail/news-photo/ tufted-bluebell-campanulaceae-news-photo/492769851#tufted-bluebell-campanulaceae-picture-id492769851 FIG.

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Part C C.1. Design Concept C.2. Tectonic Elements & Prototypes C.3. Final Detail Model C.4. Learning Objectives and Outcomes

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C.1 DESIGN CONCEPT

Concept LOSS OF NATURE â&#x20AC;&#x153;HOMEâ&#x20AC;&#x153; Merri Creek represent a great step towards the preservation of nature and sustainable development. It has allowed that flora and fauna flourish along it corridor, at the same time it has provide a healthy and safe environment for communities living along the trail. Nonetheless, new development can have a negative impact on Merri Creek trail as it could disturb the ecological environment. Therefore, the project intends to provide a neutral spaces that combined both a new development and ecological environment which creates a link between people and nature. The project aims to illustrate how the vastness of nature cannot be controlled however, humans can still mimic nature and have less visual and environmental impact. Thus, combining both design tools such as Grasshopper and fabrication tools such as laser cutter are essential elements to approach the final design of the project.

FIG. 35 Forest atmosphere and light interaction

Site place We have decide a space where people have interaction wit a section of Merri Creek corridor. Douglfull Park is located between Gaffney St and Lake Grave Rd. We considered that site requires a space that mix both the nature and building development where people , flora and fauna can coexist with one another in a provided spaces.

FIG. 37 Spring forest 54

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FIG. 36 Oak forest shadow

C.1 DESIGN CONCEPT Diagrams & Sketches

City

Forest - Merri Creek

Outcome - idea for design

Opening holes to allow light to penetrate Opening of tree structures to allow variation light and shadow formed Branches or tree structure

Intended variation on the surface levels

Fig. 38 Representation of scale Canopy structure Providing a entry for the canopy by lowering it

Fig. 39 Possible canopy lowering

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C.1 DESIGN CONCEPT Site Analysis

Fig. 40 Douglfull Park is located between Gaffney St and Lake Grave Rd.

Fig. 41 Top view of the design on site.

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C.1 DESIGN CONCEPT

Site plan

Merri Creek corridor provide a space for recreational activities as well as habitat for diversity of plants and animals. Our chosen site is located within Merri Creek corridor along Sydney Rd and Gaffney intersection. The site provide open spaces where people can interact with Merri Creek trail. We analyze the relationship between the building areas and ecological areas of Merri Creek. We conclude that building area is in way disconnected from Merri Creek trail as the site doesn't provide a combination of both built area and ecological spaces. Therefore, the proposed design intends to act as link between man-made buildings and natural environment. This is the roof plan of our design at the site. In the following slides I am going to explain how we design our proposal.

Up built areas

Nature/green areas of Merri Creek trail

Site Merri Creek River Park (nature) Up built areas

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C.2 TECTONIC ELEMENTS & PROTOTYPES Stage 1 - Finding form / Roof shape The roof was created with the voronoi component which allowed to control the number of cells and roof shape.

Rectangular base form

Finding form Cull component

Welded mesh

Control the # of points in the populated geometry

Finding roof form with Cull component

Creating holes for vertical branches

Stage 2 - Finding form / Pressure simulation with Kangaroo Physics Applying Grasshopper plug-in on the canopy gave flexibility to experiment with forces on Z-axis, pressure, stiffness and anchor points which produced the final roof shape.

k1 - Failure to create a shape with pressure

k2 - Looking for adequate anchor points

k3 - Increasing pressure and force in Z

k4 - Final outcome - Reduce pressure and forces in Z

Stage 3 - Finding form / Branches It was important to consider the thickness of vertical elements for the fabrication process as well as location of holes that will connect the branches with the roof.

Curvilinear of the shape (tree trunk), forming arcs

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Supporting ring structures (hold the components)

Geodesic Arcs patterning)

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3D modelling (pipe areas)

C.2 TECTONIC ELEMENTS & PROTOTYPES Stage 4 - Panelling / Roof surfaces , patterning.

Sl source mesh from selected shape

Creating patterning on panels with in-circles

Scale in-circles (60mm) smallest circle

Finding roof form with mesh

Mesh and in-circles

Creating a path to be able to cut the in-circles

Trim circles from the form to create organic shape of shadows.

Final rendered roof

Stage 5 - Finding form and proportion / Branches Thus , the developed technique was a combination of two separate algorithmic designs with the aim to provide the final design which facilitated iterations on either roof canopy and vertical structures (branches)

Creating rings for branches

Arc along the rings

Using Geodesic and shift to provide strong branches.

Providing volume to rings.

Providing volume to vertical element of the branches

Final perspective

Front view of final outcome

Elevation view of the final model.

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C.2 TECTONIC ELEMENTS & PROTOTYPES

Construction design process During the fabrication stage we employed a small algorithm definition that allowed to control the individual cells and created different details such as taps and holes for the prototype process. Therefore, it took less time to produce prototypes for the roof.

Roof canopy - top view

1: Roof canopy

2: Tree structures +rings

Canopy 1 2 Tree's ring

Roof canopy holes opening.

Steps

A: Fold light grey panel inwards 90 (degrees)

A: Joining the light grey pieces together (using a rectangular etched cut in dark grey.)

B: Fold dark grey panel inwards 180 (degrees)

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B: Join the strip using both fixings at the intersecting points.

C.2 TECTONIC ELEMENTS & PROTOTYPES

3D Modelling Aiming to provide a final model , we were advised by tutor to use Cocoon plug-in for Grasshopper to create a 3D model. This allowed to join both roof and vertical structures and create a final closed mesh. This new structure provide an overall idea of our final model and it was mainly developed for fabrication process with a minimum thickness of 2mm for 3D printing purposes.

1 : Planar surface with no thickness

2 : Rendered planar surface with 50mm thickness

Cocoon component

3 : 3D Modelling 100mm thickness

4 :3D Modelling 200mm thickness

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C.2 TECTONIC ELEMENTS & PROTOTYPES Prototype (Scale 1:10)

Joining of panels

Structure's ring joinery

Panel joinery

Ring and strips

TOP VIEW

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Panels connection

cable ties

Wooden strips connection

SIDE VIEW

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C.3 FINAL DETAIL MODEL

Interior view

3D FINAL MO

Branches and roof view

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Individual e

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element with extra rings for 3D printing purpose

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Perspective view

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C.3 FINAL DETAIL MODEL

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RENDER OF FI

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C.4 LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

Objective 1

Objective 3

Developing a parametric design model has become a complex and challenging path. The different design tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper and its different plug-in provide a wide number of possible solutions or outcome of a particular design. Thus, parametric design become a interdisciplinary approach that take in account architects, engineers, programmers others in order to create a specific design.

Objective 4

Objective 2 Moreover, the ability to generate a large number of design possibilities in short time enhance the a fast and efficient design outcome for the architecture field.

Digital fabrication explores the premature state of constructing process of parametric design. It complexity is a limitation for realizing design in the real world. However, it could also be seen as a challenge that coming generation will encounter and research.

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The design proposal intends to be part of the current atmosphere and therefore understanding visual, environmental impact that a design can cause in a particular environment is important.

C.4 LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

Objective 5

Objective 7

The design proposal aims to bring the lost nature. In other words , it intends to mimic nature through manmade structures that use parametric design to create similarities in term of shape eg. Organic shapes of building.

The most challenging stage of the design proposal was visual programmatic and it design tools. The understanding of how to manage data allows to control the design with different parameters that make less complicate and time consuming the development of the design.

Objective 6

Objective 8

There were some architecture project that provide techniques and ideas for developing digital fabrication as we as design techniques.

From my personal perspective, I consider that 3D modelling is my main interest and potential skills to apply in coming semesters. It allows to provide the overall idea of the final model in fast steps. However, 3D modelling leave a blank space between important elements of digital fabrication processes and the real construction process. For instance, 3D modelling is all produce by machines that in real live it is not possible whereas other ways of fabrication such as laser cutter is more common and have better possibilities to be employed in the real construction of a certain design.

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