ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO 2 (CONSTRUCTION)
NICOLE FARNELL- 102102092
ARC20001
CONTENT
1.0. PRECEDENT STUDIES
1.1. BUBBLE PAVILION & BUBBLE HIGH RISE BERLIN
1.2. THE SWARM
1.3. LA CAGE AUX FOLLES & FLOATING SCULPTURE
2.0. METHODS
2.1. ORIGAMI
2.2. BUBBLES/ SPHERES
2.3. WEAVING
3.0. BIBLIOGRAPHY
4.0 CONSTRUCTION PROTOTYPES
5.0. DIGITAL PROTOTYPES
6.0. GROUPWORK- CHANDELIER
6.1. CONCEPTS
6.2. CONSTRUCTION
6.3 FINAL MODEL
7.0. GROUPWORK- FOLDING PART 1
7.1. RESEARCH
7.2. PRECEDENTS
7.3. CONSTRUCTION PROTOTYPES
7.4. DIGITAL PROTOTYPES
7.5. MODELLING PROCESS OF PRECEDENTS
7.6. BIBLIOGRAPHY
8.0. GROUPWORK- FOLDING PART 2
8.1. EXPLANATION OF TECHNIQUE
8.2. SITE- IS BUILDING SWINBURNE
8.3. CONCEPT IDEATION
8.4. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
8.5. FINAL CONCEPT
8.6. EXPLANATORY DIAGRAMS
8.7. RENDERS
8.8. CONSTRUCTION
8.9. MODELS
8.10. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Nicole Farnell- 102102092
2nd Year Architect Student
OTHER CONTRIBUTORS
6.0 Groupwork Chandelier
Kawthar Kordia
Irina Tepvcevic
7.0-8.0 Groupwork Folding
Kaitlyn McNaughton
Nyi Oo
Rathin Patel
PRECEDENT STUDIES
Balloon Pavilion
https://www.smart-magazine.com/pavilions-urban-trend/
Bubble High-Rise Berlin
https://content.environmentdesignguide.com.au/departurelounge/chris_ bosse.htm
These precedents explore bubbles as a building material. Bubbles are commonly made out of soapy water and are not strong enough to hold weight or specific shape. Many materials and methods can be explored when prototyping such as concrete, thin and thick plastic, glass and string. Bubbles can also be seen as spherical objects of different sizes which enable prototyping of spheres to also be explored.
The above precedent uses plastic alike a balloon to produce its structure and shape. This adds an aspect of playfulness to the pavilion in which all people can enjoy.
The high-rise in Berlin uses clear and frosted glass to explore bubbles whist combining with steel to form the circular shape the glass will be placed within.
Parametric Designed Pavilion: The Swarm
http://www.evolo.us/parametric-designed-pavilion-the-swarm/
This precedent uses the tectonic detail of origami by folding sheets of metal in a particular way and piecing them together to form a larger object. Origami is usually constructed using paper or card as it is easily malleable and folds very easily in multiple directions. This pavilion uses metal in a different way to its normal use in which to fold corrugations for sheds, gutters and fascias. This pavilion uses large sheets of metal with a template on the back to show the builders where to fold and then place the pieces to form the larger ‘swarm’ of birds.
I would like to explore origami using other materials such as concrete, timber, fabric and 3d printing as well as metal folding.
La Cage aux Folles
https://www.materialsandapplications.org/events/2015/6/19/la-cage-auxfolles
Floating Sculpture
https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/style/2015/05/03/giant-floating-sculpture-rises-over-greenway/cyK645RNFnk585AiyGMyFN/story.html
There are many different types of weaving which can be prototyped to get different results and desired outcomes whilst also attempting to do different weaves using different materials and see what limits the materials have. The weaving together of pipe creates a larger structure which also carries weight. This method of construction can be used with string, concrete, bamboo, PVC pipe and metal pipe. This Project was constructed using high-density rope in multiple colours to create a web-like sculpture which hangs above the greenway in Boston. I aim to prototype different ways to weave materials.
METHODS
ORIGAMI
These precedents all focus on the tectonic detail of origami. The range of materials shows that origami can be constructed by using materials such as metal, timber and fabric rather than the basic card which origami is usually constructed from.
BUBBLES/ SPHERES
Bubbles is another tectonic detail I would like to explore more. It would be interesting to explore other materials to form bubble shapes without using soft plastic such as balloons.
WEAVING
Weaving is a tectonic detail usually thought to be constructed by string. I have explored weaving through other materials such as PVC pipe, bamboo, concrete and metal pipe.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
• Anon 2012, ALL THE SHEET METAL!, viewed 24 April, 2019, <http://chenallison.blogspot.com/2012/10/all-sheet-metal.html>.
• Anon 2014, La Cage aux Folles, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://www.materialsandapplications.org/events/2015/6/19/la-cage-aux-folles>.
• Anon 2017, Nomad | Folding Flax Pavilion – IAAC Blog, viewed 24 April, 2019, <http://www.iaacblog.com/programs/nomad-folding-flax-pavilion/>.
• Anon 2012, Parametric Designed Pavilion: The Swarm - eVolo | Architecture Magazine, viewed 24 April, 2019, <http://www.evolo.us/parametric-designed-pavilion-the-swarm/>.
• Anon 2013, PVC Pipe Art Cube, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://albertmoyerjr.com/2013/05/01/pvc-pipe-art-cube/>.
• Anon 2016, The Unlimited Possibilities Of Concrete Art | WDCC, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://www.wedoconcretecheap.com/the-unlimited-possibilities-of-concrete-art/>.
• BIANCHINI, R 2018, Vo Trong Nghia - Bamboo Stalactite Pavilion | 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale | Inexhibit, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://www.inexhibit.com/ case-studies/vo-trong-nghia-bamboo-stalactite-pavilion-2018-venice-architecture-biennale/>.
• Bojovic, M 2013, Researching New Tectonic Possibilities In Architecture / Robotically Fabricated Pavilion In Stuttgart - eVolo | Architecture Magazine, viewed 24 April, 2019, <http://www.evolo.us/researching-new-tectonic-possibilities-in-architecture-robotically-fabricated-pavilion-in-stuttgart/>.
• Bosse, C n.d., 2007 National Architecture Conference - Departure Lounge - Chris Bosse, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://content.environmentdesignguide.com.au/departurelounge/chris_bosse.htm>.
• Casselman, L 2017, Brilliantly designed pavilions return to public spaces, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://www.smart-magazine.com/pavilions-urban-trend/>.
• Editorial, E 2017, This Wood Pavilion is Supported Entirely Through Origami Folds, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://www.archdaily.com/875859/this-wood-pavilion-is-supported-entirely-through-origami-folds>.
• Gay, M 2015, Giant floating sculpture rises over the Greenway - The Boston Globe, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/style/2015/05/03/giant-floating-sculpture-rises-over-greenway/cyK645RNFnk585AiyGMyFN/story.html>.
• Karacsony, D 2016, alexander lotersztain presents concrete chairs at miami art week, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://www.designboom.com/design/alexander-lotersztain-ivanka-qtz-concrete-edition-design-miami-12-05-2016/>.
• Kim, E 2014, The Key to Effective Learning? Soap Bubbles!, viewed 24 April, 2019, <http://fasterthan20.com/2014/04/the-key-to-effective-learning-soap-bubbles/>.
• McKnight, J 2015, Artist Janet Echelman creates aerial rope sculpture in Boston, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://www.dezeen.com/2015/07/16/janet-echelman-aerial-sculpture-installation-rope-rose-kennedy-greenway-boston-park/>.
• Mróz, M n.d., A Parametric Pavilion By Studio DJA - IGNANT, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://www.ignant.com/2016/11/21/a-parametric-pavilion-by-studio-dja/>.
• Rogers, S n.d., Origami-Inspired Architecture: 14 Geometric Structures, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://weburbanist.com/2013/11/11/origami-inspired-architecture-14-geometric-structures/>.
• Snyder, N 2019, Bamboo Pavilion — Portfolio, viewed 24 April, 2019, <http://www.natalie-snyder.com/bamboo-pavilion>.
• Stormer, G 2011, Origami architecture, viewed 24 April, 2019, <http://zedopson.blogspot.com/2011/03/origami-architecture.html>.
• Sykes, R 2009, The Yorkshire Diamond Pavilion by Various Architects | Dezeen, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://www.dezeen.com/2009/02/28/the-yorkshire-diamond-pavilion-by-various-architects/>.
• Weaving techniques, viewed 24 April, 2019, <http://designandwool.blogspot.com/2013/05/weaving-techniques.html>.
• Yoneda, Y 2011, Eden Project: Giant Bubble Biomes Form the World’s Largest Greenhouse, viewed 24 April, 2019, <https://inhabitat.com/eden-project-giant-bubble-biomes-are-worlds-largest-greenhouse/?variation=d>.
CONSTRUCTION PROTOTYPES
This prototype was completed out of paper and investigates the folds and how they can change to fit to a smaller or larger surface, and have different quantities and proportions.
This models possibilities are endless as it can be used on any scale with multiple different looks by changing the horizontal length. This design could also be used to mimic sun patterns and move creating different patterns and shapes throughout the day.
As a next step it would be good to investigate how they work at different scales and to see if different widths of folds effects the overall look of the wall.
This prototype was completed out of paper to see how origami folds come together to make a larger, more fascinating object.
The blue paper shows the folds and how the pieces could come apart to be folded using another material such as metal, whilst the white hexagonal object depicts the overall shape and form of the completed model. The complete model uses 12 of the individual pieces wrapped and slotted together to hold itself in place.
I chose to complete this model in paper to get a feel for what folds needed to be completed and what angles the folds needed to be to piece together the final object. The next steps to this design would be to fold the individual pieces using sheet metal, before trying to fit the overall form together.
This prototype was completed out of paper investigate the folding and piecing together of individual origami pieces.
This model was completed twice so one could be laid out flat as individual pieces which could be further cut on the lazer cutter using many materials such as PLY, cardboard, plastic and sheet metal. It was interesting to see the form of this model taken apart to really appreciate the pieces that go into making a structure.
The next steps to this design would be to digitalise the individual sheets and lazercut them using a different material, before placing them back together to recreate the structure. It would be interesting to complete this model using many different materials to see how the atmosphere and tone changes.
This prototype was constructed using white card. I started with folding the card into a hexagonal shape before flattening it out and cutting strips horizontally and folding them inside the base structure. This creates an elegant shape when view from the top whilst also provides depth from any other angle.
This prototype would be difficult to complete using other materials as card bends easily in many directions and curves on the inward folds.
Next steps in this project would be to try adding different height and width cuts and folds to see what pattern it creates and the internal atmosphere is provides.
This prototype was completed using string to investigate the properties and difficulties of a basic in and out weaving pattern.
Completing a weave just using string proved difficult as it is extremely malleable and if one strip is let loose the whole form can change, resulting in different patterns and consistency.
The next steps to this design could follow the same path but at a much larger scale or using different weaving patterns to see how the different patterns effect the overall form.
It would be interesting to investigate the use of other materials to weave such as wire and concrete as they are less malleable and hold their structure after being completed.
This prototype was completed using string and wire to hold together and form different shapes as a method of construction.
The weave was simple and easy to construct using the wire frame as it held together. This prototype started off as a grid-like structure made out of wire before entwining the string between. This prototype has different weaving patterns such as in-out-in as well as in-in-out-out, to create a different atmosphere and form.
The next steps to this design could follow the same path but at a much larger scale or using different weaving patterns to see how the different patterns effect the overall form. It would also be interesting to investigate how the density of the weave effects the flow throughout the structure.
This prototype represents bubbles and looks at how they form together to make a larger shape.
For this prototype I used soap and water to create bubbles of many different shapes and sizes. It can be identified that bubbles can be made small and condensed or larger and spaced out but they are never the same size of shape to the one next to it. When most people think of bubbles they think of spheres however in completing this study I found that they are spherical very little of the time but instead have a hexagonal shape.
In further steps to enhancing this prototype it would be good to investigate how to create bubbles out of a different material such as concrete or glass.
DIGITAL PROTOTYPES
LEGEND
RED/ ORANGE- BUILDINGS
PURPLE- WATERWAYS
BLUE- RAILWAYS/ TRAMS
PINK- MINOR ROADS
YELLOW- HIGHWAYS
GREEN- MAJOR ROADS
WALLACE BACCHUS MARSH
HAWTHORN MELBOURNE CBD
ARC20001
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO 2 (CONSTRUCTION)
NICOLE FARNELL- 102102092
KAWTHAR KORDIA- 102109323
IRINA TEPAVCEVIC- 102105415
GROUPWORK TASKCHANDELIER
CONCEPT 1
KAWTHAR KORIDIA
CONCEPT 2
NICOLE FARNELL
CONCEPT 3
IRINA TEPAVCEVIC
CONSTRUCTIONCONCEPT 2
