Dd portfolio by Melvin Dinata

Digital Design Portfolio (ARCH20004) Semester 1, 2018 Melvin Dinata 900429 Dan Parker Studio 6

Education: Australia 2017 - current University of Melbourne (Bachelor of Design) 2016 - 2017 Trinity College Foundation Studies Singapore 2014 - 2016 Clementi Town High School

Author M e l v i n D i n a t a | MDesign Architecture for me has always been about the humane; the people and its association. Coming from a third world background, I was surrounded by an envrionment here shelters have shifted from a right to a priviliege. It was at that point where I realised that the current society we live in, is not correct.

Work Experience: 2017 Era Kencana pty ltd. (Draftsperson) 2017 POB construction (Conceptual architect)

Awards / Exhibition: 2018 Winter MSDx ‘18 DD | Beta Dean’s Undergraduate Award Dulux’s Color Awards Finalist 2017 Summer MSDx ‘17 Alpha | GFOD 2017 FOD:R Exhibition, LKF gallery

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architectureâ&#x20AC;? Tadao Ando

Content 05

Diagramming Design Precedent :

Generating Ideas Through Process :

Subtractive & Additive Fabrication

A Pavilion Design :

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Symbiotic Interventionâ&#x20AC;?

1. Diagramming Design Precedent

Serpentine Pavilion: Barkowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer House

The summer house pavilion explores

The precedent study peeked my

the concept of visual orientation

interest in exploring free-curvaceous

extensively. Due to the structure’s

minimal forms due to its dynamicity

fluidity and free-flowing nature, the

in responding to its surrounding. The

pavilion provides both the occupier

differentiations in form connects to

and distant observers with different

its context more effectively, imposing

views from different orientations.

thresholds and circulations subtlely.

Through

this,

the

pavilion

can

be said to always be ‘rotating’.

Summer House Pavilion Architects

Barkow Leibinger

Location

London, United Kingdom

Area 50.0 sqm Project Year

2016

A concept iterative diagram by Barkow himself. Experimentation of different forms allows us to investigate a better final product.

Isometric Rendition The key experience of modeling this pavilion arises when assembling the multiple structural layers together. The orientation of each layers must be close enough to offer a harmonious connection but at the same time distant enough to prevent collision.

Circulation

Threshold

Roof Structure

Physical Roof

Implied

Circulation

Physical Wall

Static Seating

Imposed Primary Space

This diagram follows the natural intuitive of visualising circulation by tracking peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

The diagram explodes the different levels of threshold offered by the individual

paths. Instead of representing the information with geometric surfaces, I opted for

layers when working in synthesis. The empty spaces formed by the walls and roofs

lines as it best represents the pavilionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dynamism and fluidity. The overlapping of lines

are represented in 3D forms to allow a more detailed visualisation of the level of

informs a movement pattern while respecting other less obvious pathings.

accessibility and privacy.

2. Generating Ideas Through Process:

Subtractive & Additive Fabrication

Design Iterative Matrix Lofts

1.1

1.2

1.3

Key

1.4

{0,0,0} {-10,78,150}

{-20,74,150}

{-7,11,150}

Grid P

{129,79,150} {142,-18,150}

{141,-6,150} {-10,35,0}

{-8,41,0}

{-7,11,0}

{140,35,45} {24,29,0} {84,29,0}

{142,41,0}

{80,-40,0}

{141,1,0}

Paneling Grid & Attractor Point

{Index Selection}

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

{115,52,151}

{150,79,150} {230,30,157} {141,100,0} {228,157,-10}

{350,35,122}

{138,16,0}

{300,150,0} {332,92,02}

{300,60,0}

{150,30,0}

{230,70,0}

Paneling

{Attractor Point Location}

{Curve Attractor}

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

+ +

Attrac

{-8,72,150}

Exploded Diagram

Light-catching surface mantains more rigidity to reduce distortion when displaying light and shadow casted by the light-casting surface.

Light-casting surface follows a curvaceous form that envelops the other surface to direct and control the orientation of the light projected onto the other surface.

2D panels are used to further emphasise the dissolving and lightness as the wall disappears and fades onto the open. The variety of panels used also demonstrates the iterative nature of Grasshopper

Perforations on the light-casting surface allows for maximum light to penetrate into the inner volume of the structure and onto the light-catching surface Similar to the other surface, the solid nature of the panels decreases as it progresses upwards. i.e. No. of triangles per panels reduces.

Perforation gradually grows in intensity towards the top to simulate the progressive dissolving of the solid ground walls onto the open skies.

Computation Workflow

Task 01 Grasshopper Script Showing input - associate - output Describe each grouping of your Grasshopper definition, no more than 25 words. Insert a screen shot on white background as evident below

Describe each grouping of your Grasshopper definition, no more than 25 words. Insert a screen shot on white background as evident below

Computation Workflow

Task 01 Grasshopper Script Showing input - associate - output Describe each grouping of your Grasshopper definition, no more than 25 words. Insert a screen shot on white background as evident below

Describe each grouping of your Grasshopper definition, no more than 25 words. Insert a screen shot on white background as evident below

Task 01 Full Page Photo

Task 01 Laser Cutting Linework

Comment on laser cutting.

Insert photos of assembly process or other detail related to your fabrication process

Task 02 Full Page Photo

Design Iterative Matrix Grid Manipulation

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

{176,155,167} {39,96,102}

{126,-33,-18}

{99,121,126}

{222,-32,209}

{166,131,27}

{50,14,22}

{112,60,21}

{99,14,22}

{126,-33,-18}

{70,-14,4}

{126,-33,-18} {Point Attractors}

Sphere Distribution

2.1

{132,28,281}

{Point Attractors}

{Curve Attractor}

2.2

2.3

2.4

{187,39,281}

{103,155,139}

{79,-70,0}

{153,73,47}

{19,-26,11}

{132,28,0}

Sphere Transformation

{Point Attractors}

{Random Attractor}

{Curve Attractor}

{Point Attraction}

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

{153,73,47}

{Shear Morph}

{83,67,32}

{153,73,47}

{NU 2-planes scaling (Y and Z}

{Orient and Distance Attractor}

{153,73,47}

{Reverse Distance Attractor}

Exploded Diagram

An opening at the top provides a pathway for light to enter the inner section of the structure. A â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;telescopicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; element carved from a series of spheres provides directionality to the lights that are being casted onto the inner volumes.

Multiple volumes of openings suggest various possible means of circulation about the structure.

Minimal supporting structure further suggests the uncanny heaviness of the cantileving mass above that appears to be hovering.

Cantileving roof suggests an implied threshold underneath the structure.

Directional light from the light-well above is defined clearly onto this open area, suggesting a space of interest or gathering.

Computational Process

Task 01 Grasshopper Script Showing input - associate - output Describe each grouping of your Grasshopper definition, no more than 25 words. Insert a screen grab on white background as evident below

Describe each grouping of your Grasshopper definition, no more than 25 words. Insert a screen grab on white background as evident below

Computational Process

Task 01 Grasshopper Script Showing input - associate - output Describe each grouping of your Grasshopper definition, no more than 25 words. Insert a screen grab on white background as evident below

Describe each grouping of your Grasshopper definition, no more than 25 words. Insert a screen grab on white background as evident below

M2 Task 2 3D Printing

Image of your final model or other process

Task 02 3D Printing Makerbot Screenshot after calculation. Annotation

Image of your final model or other process

Comment on 3D Printing

Annotation

3. A Pavilion Design

A Symbiotic Intervention

Queen Victoria Garden, Melbourne

The Hearth |

A symbiotic intervention

The Hearth is a light-emitting entity that benefits from the symbiotic relationship between two organisms that form the pavilion. The idea stems from the primary concept of light catching - casting, creating an interplay of dynamic design within a static structure.

The pavilion is fabricated to accomodate a lunchtime seminar and an evening quartet performance, sheltering an estimate of 15-30 audiences. The pavilion form is essentially a distorted hollow cube, where the programmes can take place within. Worn walnut lines the interior, creating a more tactile, humane experience. The exterior of the cube naturally forms an enclosure, providing shelter for inhabitation. Polished walnut is employed to clad the exterior, providing it with a glossy profile that assist in reflecting lights further to the diffused context.

Raised above a stepped podium from the park, the pavilion provides a clear transition upon entering.

The external form of a pure cube provides the juxtaposition of rigid, orthogonal external with a minimal, free-flowing internal.

The flat and empty wall acts as the ‘light-catcher’ by providing a surface for the patterned lights casted by the perforations.

The relaxed surface takes the role of the ‘light-caster’ which projects light in every direction through the perforations onto surrounding surfaces

Seatings are subtly integrated as part of the structure itself by utilising the minimal surface forms.

Isometric Rendition

The pavilion’s platform helps to reinforce the intended circum-ambulatory nature of the pavilion’s circulation to understand the pavilion as a whole.

The float creates a seating that allow viewers to sit and view outwards into the light being casted on the ground by the pavilion

The stepping platforms (one on each side) acts as the only means of entering / exiting the pavilion. This helps to clearly define the assigned circulation when navigating the pavilion.

The wall floats above the ground. This form provides the impression that the wall’s mass itself is not load-bearing. It is instead supported by the internal columns which cantilevers outward into the walls.

Circulation Diagram

Legend: Main Circulation Path Area of Movement

Design Iteration

20 words to explain each iteration, why do you like it? Why did you not use it?

Computational Process

Task 01 Grasshopper Script Showing input - associate - output Describe each grouping of your Grasshopper definition, no more than 25 words. Insert a screen grab on white background as evident below

Describe each grouping of your Grasshopper definition, no more than 25 words. Insert a screen grab on white background as evident below

Computational Process

Task 01 Grasshopper Script Showing input - associate - output Describe each grouping of your Grasshopper definition, no more than 25 words. Insert a screen grab on white background as evident below

Describe each grouping of your Grasshopper definition, no more than 25 words. Insert a screen grab on white background as evident below

Atmospheric Rendering

The summer house pavilion explores the concept of visual orientation

extensively. Due to the structure’s fluidity and free-flowing nature, the pavilion

provides both the occupier and distant observers with different views from

different orientations. Through this, the pavilion can be said to always be

‘rotating’.

The summer house pavilion explores the concept of visual orientation

extensively. Due to the structure’s fluidity and free-flowing nature, the pavilion

provides both the occupier and distant observers with different views from

different orientations. Through this, the pavilion can be said to always be

‘rotating’.

Fabrication process

M3 Laser Cutting and / or 3D printing Process

Comment on laser cutting

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