M3 : Pattern vs Surface

Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2018 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Natalie Ang

996016 Talia Stoch + Studio 22

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WEEK 6 READING: SURFACES THAT CAN BE BUILT FROM PAPER IN ARCHITECTURAL GEOMETRY Question 1: What are the three elementary types of developable surfaces? Provide a brief description.

(Maximum 100 words) Essentially, a developable surface can be made with paper and also will not be stretched or distorted.

The three elementary types of developable surfaces are cylinders, cones and tangent surfaces of space curves.

Cylinder : A cylinder is able to be made out of paper as it is formed by a family of parallel lines.

Cone : A cone Is able to be made out of paper as all lines converge to a single point.

Tangent Surfaces of Space Curves : Tangent surfaces of space curves are formed from the tangent lines of a curve.

Question 2: Why is the understanding of developable surface critical in the understanding of architectural geometry? Choose one precedent from Research/Precedents tab on LMS as an example for your discussion. (Maximum 100 words) The understanding of developable surfaces are critical in the understanding of architectural geometry as it allows for rigid structures to be created. Developable surfaces can be formed without stretching the material, thus, allowing the surface to be exact and the forces required to form the material into developable surfaces are significantly less. The combination of these two factors ensure that the material is not internally damaged.

Furthermore, the understanding of developable surfaces allow for round forms to be made out of flat material. This is exemplified in Le Corbusier’s Puppet Theatre which mimics a round, organic shape but is in fact made from panelling flat triangular surfaces. Furthermore, it is able to support itself without collapsing.

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PANELLING PATTERN

2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular

3D Panelling, experimenting with pyramids.

Subtle change in height to portray a gradient effect. Also combined the use of a rectangular shape to break the pattern of pyramids.

3D Panelling, experimenting with different and more complex shapes.

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VARIABLE 3D PATTERN

Utilised four different iterations to create this surface. Juxtaposition of the tall square blocks with the low pyramids.

In order to break the grid like surface, this iteration features pyramids and triangles that are pointing in different directions.

Combination of 4 different panels used. The highest points in the topography corresponds with the tallest panels.

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WEEK 7 READING: DIGITAL FABRICATION

Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation? (Maximum 100 words) Digital fabrication is the a method of constructing a virtual model into a physical artifact. It utilises digital data to control the fabrication process. Instead of manual construction, digital fabrication relies on computer-driven machine tools to built or cut parts.

It changes the understanding of two dimensional representation as it more efficiently produces models to the right scale and accuracy. Essentially, it streamlines production. Furthermore, it helps minimise the restraints and expand the possibilities of design and constrction as designers and architects are able to work seamlessly between the design and final production stages.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) Folding is a powerful and useful technique that is used extensively in building design. Its extensive use is attributed to its ability to change planar materials into a three dimensional surface. Moreover, it’s materially economical, self-supporting and effective.

Folding can span distance and allow for new spaces to emerge whilst still retaining its characteristics when folded. It’s able to expand the surface by producing deformation and inflection. Additionally, folding allows for continuity and fluidness to be achieved as it naturally deforms the surface.

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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING

The image on the right is of the 3D surface in rendered view. The intention was to juxtapose the rectangular panels with triangular panels. Moreover, the aim was to mimic the original topography by creating a gradient of heights, where the steepest part of the topography would feature the tallest panels.

The panels on the left is what the surface consists of.

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PANELISED LANDSCAPE

Final Module - Focused on the notion of iteration. As such, the panels are similar with only a slight change differentiating them. Intention was to explore order using geomterical shapes. Moreover, the aim was also to explore the development of relationships between the panels as opposed to unique and individual panels.

Final Module - Aim was to contrast the triangular panels with the rectangular panel

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The assigned terrain to depict the curves and flatness of the landscape.

Folding process.

Finished process of unrolling all the panels into templates.Each template was grouped and colour coordinated.

Gluing process. The use of clips was helpful in securing the strips in place whilst the glue was drying.

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