Final submision,journal by nikki

AIR STUDI O N I K I S A E I D 6 1 7 1 5 2 S E M E S T E R 1, 2015

Introduction

Past experience

Part A . C o n c e p t u l i z a i t i o n A1. Design Futuring Precedents A2. Design Computation Precedents A3. Composition/Generation Precedents Conclusion Learning outcomes Algorithmic Sketch

C O N T E N T S

PA RT B : C R I T E R I A D E S I G N

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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

PA RT C :

D E TA I L E D D E S I G N

C.1. Design Concept

C.2. Tectonic Elements & Prototypes

C.3. Final Detail Model

c.4. LEARNING OUTCOMES

REFRENCES

Introduction I am 21 years old, third year student of bachelor of Environment major of architecture at university of Melbourne. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m from Iran and from Middle Eastern background with classical architecture perspective and less modernism. My background was science when I came to architecture and my point of view to the architectural solution usually is from mathematical point of view

Previous Exploration

My first experience of computer modeming in my major was in first semesmetr of first year in 2013.i enrolled in virtual environment which was a subject with a new methodoly of approaching a design. . I learnt in thi subject that how wecan approach a design through natural process and how we can imply this process in the computer program. It tought different method of approach of design and compare mode making process with digital modelling process. thissubject teach me how to use masters aideas in to my model.an dtought me how I can approach my final design through different methods. This subject was based on geometrical shape and how we go through a process by repetition,rotation and movements . by making lantern I understood that how lighting has different effect on a design and how giv ediffenet meaning sand concepts to my design.

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CONCEPTUALISATION

A.1 Design futuring

Precedents

Whenever we bring something into being we also destroy something - the omlette at the cost of an egg, the table at the cost of the tree, through to fossil fuel generated energy at the cost of the planet’s atmosphere.” Tony Fry

The Bosco Verticale Our world and human being are parallel ,they

economical , social and political changes

both are finite.our present life is driven from our

that changed environment and challenge

past and has effect on our future economically,

designers for more sustainable designs

socially, politically and environmentally. we use

not just structurally, but economically ,

our resources for different aspect for our needs.

socially and environmentally.

human characteristic is thinking before action its

he make the question that how we can

human character thus we need to think before we

secure our future by design.

design and create

for design for future we need to control

As Fry states that the sate lf world and state of

the speed of destruction and notice the

design should connect together and work together

concept of sustainability and try to use

this concept in right way. according to

he introduced two concepts which are opposite to

this concept designers encourages to

each other in his article : ‹Defuturing› and ‹Futuring

use renewable resources such as polar

‹ and both are characteristic of todays design.

energy, wind power hydro power ,etc.

population growth and globalization increase

we need to minimise our waste and

demands for our non-renewable resources. we

understand efficiency and looking to the

can see globalization in good aspect as well

nature problems not only at start point

such increasing networking and trading and

of design, through process as well we

improve social, economical situation but it harms

need to consider it.

environment.

The space of plausible futures is not

according to Fry quote , creation comes with

about prediction but exploring alternative

destruction and its one of architectural designer

economic and political futures to ensure

responsibility to form their design according the

an organization will be prepared for and

surrounding

thrive in a number of different futures.

environments.

the concept of sustainability becomes the major

The next cone is the possible. The skill

aspects in todays life in economy ,society, design,

here is making links between today’s

environment. Fry use this concept as ‹sustain-

world and the suggested one.

ability ‹in his article. be forced to be sustainable

other responsibility is about how people

is good for our future but the other aspect is that

think an change the way of thing of future

sustainability concept is commercialized and

in terms of using energy and investing

10 become a source to make money for industry people.

for more sustainable designs.

The Bosco Verticale is sustainable vertical forest and residential green building located in the center of one of the most polluted cities in Europe – Milan, Italy. Designed by Stefano Boeri. The building is consider as green building due to carbon Oxide absorbance, and producing oxygen, it blocks dust in to the building. it is efficient design in terms of energy consumption . the water recycle system circulate through whole of building and garden. This building act as a natural recourse like jungle for its surrounding environment.The gardens block the noise from surrounding environment. This design prevent noise and air pollution in to the building.

The Change Initiative “Buildings are a prime example of how human systems integrate with natural systems. The Change Initiative efficiently uses our natural resources to make an immediate, positive impact on our planet, which will tremendously benefit future generations to come.” Rick Fedrizzi President, CEO and Founding Chair, U.S.

TCI is located in Dubai, and is one of the most sustainable commercial building in the world.teh most material used to build the building are recyclable. it›s designed with solar Panels and heat reflective material. the insulation of building IS three times stronger than ordinary office building . the building logo reminding the sustainable environment as well . TCI by selling suitable products in building itself 11 circulate the idea of sustainability through society and economy and spread the outcomes through industry.

Precedents

A.2 Design Computation “For the first time perhaps, architectural design might be aligned with neither formalism nor rationalism but with intelligent form and traceable creativity.” Terzidis, Kostas (2006). Algorithmic Architecture

The National Stadium The National Stadium, located in Beijing is public space is example of parametric design .the stadium is similar to vessel form .its from geometrical elements and form the circular shape as product of geometrical elements. the structural elements are integrated with façade design. from this example we can see how geometrical shape in parametrical design combined structural form.

Before studding on computation concept I always thought that computation and computerisation are the same concepts. ‹computerization is entity or process that are already conceptualised in the designer mind are entered, manipulated or sorted on a computer system›(Terzidis, Kostas ) its follows traditional design method and it is using computer algorithms for drafting purposed.while computation is a design approach through mathematical and algorithmic thinking which is facilitated by calculation and needs the level of design thinking base don parameters and algorithms.( article) computational thing is the the process of defining problems and formulate them to use them in the process of design and enable designer to challenge in design process to find the solution and fabrication stage. New digital design is conceptual form fro. Morphogenetic concept which generates new form and interact with material process as well.prametric designs I digital design. in the other sense through computation design ,designer has indirect relationship with design which is increase the ability to control and process the design in various ways and gives more possibilities for designer to find or other sense to create the solution . computation thinking create new model for design according to geometrical base. parametric design is one of the computation design thinking tool which is capable to create geometrical elements with various scales and its regarding to developing geometric ideas through design process. enable architectural designers to think and act through the process in different and more powerful way compare to traditional design. 12

Son-O-House Son-O-House Located in a a large industrial park in Son en Breugel, the Netherland It is a public pavilion .the structure is architectural and also sound producer by interacting people in to the structure and people become part of the structure to composite sound and participating in music production.this structure follows the body movement and reflect it through geometrical elements in to the structure.

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A.3 Composition/Generation

Precedents

When architects have a sufficient understanding of algorithmic concepts, when we no longer need to discuss the digital as something different, then computation can become a true method of design for architecture. Peters, Brady.

Shanghai Tower

Parametric modelling is one of the computational design thinking which is defined by algorithms and parameters. architectural designers use scripting and programming as design tools for computation designs. Burry states that the scripting is source of different design parctice.he mentioned that control and productivity are two outcomes of scripting in design. but there is discussion that designers in computation process are ciders or designers. scripting enable designers to create new form of architecture and instead of traditional architecture that computer program design the process now designer can design the program to facilitate the process and gives more control and productivity. its enables industry to choose different and work on different system and enable designer to integrate in to the process more effectively by having more connection with constructors and engineers and bring architects in to the industrial firm as well. the computation thinking is process by algorithmic and scripting and allow designer to communicate with codes and ideas through deign process. algorithmic thinking allows designer to communicate with engineers and technological tools and increase the understanding of design process and outcome. it s not about what we build its about how we are going to build and how the process works.

second tallest building in the world is example of parametric design which is used algorithmic process .twisting and curved form is the architectural style and also act as structural function in the design.this form is modelled in grasshopper by rotating the geometry to decrease the wind force on the building faรงade. this rotation can be done in parametric modelling but is not formed easily by using traditional architectural method.

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences According to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences parametric design is functional not just for architectural aspect but for constructional aspect as well. designers used software called Ecotect Analysis which is model different aspect of building such as thermal performance, daylighting ,etc.it can analyse different materials used in building.

Conclusion

Learning outcomes

Architectural designers are not just responsible for aesthetic aspect of the design but to consider the design functions socially, economically and environmentally. computation redefining the design method and design process.computation design tools interact architecture from the first stage of design which is defining the problem to design process and fabrication. algorithmic thinking and scripting give architectures authority and more power through the design process and enable them to imply their ideas in to the reality and solving more complex problems. the parametric design functions in different aspect and even parametric building performed more sustainable than traditional designs. it connect architectural style with building system aspects such as energy efficiency ,acoustic ,etc.

Before I start the Air studio my vision of computation design was limited to drafting , editing and design basic.I realized that computation design is a tool to solve problems and take designers in to the process and fabrication stage and enable them to work in more complex situations. by using grasshopper I realized that how we can change our design more faster and how our design adapt the overall physical shape even by changing a little element of our design.before I disagreed with computation and technology tools but I realized how computation program tools in design can help to have more sustainable outcomes.

Algorithmic Sketches through lofting process I learnt that how fast we can change the overall physical model by using Grasshopper.by changing one part the whole structure is changed.

This model is created by different curves and lofting process and finalized by mesh process.ilearnt that how meshing divides surface in to different geometrical elements(triangular shapes) and by smooth mesh how I can change the 18 smoothness of the surface

CRITERIA DESIGN

B.1. Research Field The Water Cube by Chris Bosse The design used the patterning field to create the structure by using the geometry and material it forms bubbles which are symbolizing of the water from the nature in to the city structure. The Designer used Voronoi diagram to create the faรงade. The mathematics , art and molecular science are associated to create and atmosphere for view to experience the nature in to the closed space.

I chose my field research in patterning as I believed that everything follow a rule and pattern. The pattern need to be recognised by users. Different people observe a design in different way, they may recognise different pattern depends on their experience and effects. Pattern is observable regularity in nature and manmade product. It is sensible by different human sense. We can recognise pattern in our surrounding environment by tasting such as we can realize the pattern of sweetness or sourness in food, by listening we can listen to the music with certain pattern and rhythm such as Beethoven music, we can feel the pattern by touching an object, and the most visible and sensible pattern is visual pattern. The natural pattern are following symmetry and rotation. We can organise

Alibaba Headquarters It is located in Hangzhou. This design is created by using Voronoi diagram to divide the skin of the building in order to direct the light to play with shading system. It creates new form of design which gives new structure and atmosphere to surrounding environment and viewer.

them based on mathematic basis. Human made objects are reflection of natural pattern. Architecture is inspired by science and biology these which are make mathematical and biological patterns. Mathematics integrates into the design .such as Fibonacci, Voronoi diagram, golden rectangular,. To explore generative and new form in environment and to solve the problems in the real world as well. This diagram created by mathematicians. Architects follow this diagram to 22 create organic patterns in their design and divide space.

ent surfaces in different axes. At first I generated grid to make the whole skin and created patterns and form by applying different shapes with different sizes and density in the plane which are gave me different depth and skins.

B.2. Case Study 1.0

The purpose of this module is to learn the scripting form of grasshopper in different category, it shows how designers use grasshopper and science of scripting for their design. In this module I created different patterns by different geometry and create different forms by different methods. The pattern is created by different size and different direction of a certain geometry and implied them in 3d form by using differ-

B.3. Case Study 2.0: Reverse-engineer the project

Design by design studio loop pH, is lighting pavilion in Michigan. The Vornoi structure is made by circles woven in different size and orientation .it is assembled in the site and is portable structure. The design technique is based on the molecular bonds between carbon atoms.it is energetic structural system and responding to the surrounding environment by producing energy by changing each circular shape. Audience can understand the change in geometry by observing the light produced by using energy of this change. In this design I notice that how designer imply the overall pattern and geometry in the each meshes in detail and by looking at the details and each element we can see the whole structure as well.as the Voronoi pattern is repeated in to the each branch and by changing the Vornoi cell size it produce energy.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The SOL Domeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

In the reverse engineering part, we asked to make a script based on the project that are designed .This module is focused on how we can find the technique from other project to create the existing form and imply the technique in the new design. In this part I learnt interesting techniques and components such as kangaroo, weaver bird component and also Exoskeleton that thickens the mesh lines in different direction. It introduced me that how I can shorten my way to get the result by using new techniques. The challenging part for me was how to create the smaller frame in to the whole frame, how can I imply the pattern in each branches and each single meshes. For this part I learnt weaverbird and for thickening my mesh I used Exoskeleton that manage knots sizes in my design. For creating the whole structure I realised that we use the sphere as a base with Voronoi Box and based on them we create the skin and main structure and at the end we destroy the based part which was sphere. I learn that I can use this technique in my design with different geometrical solid form to create the outer structure.

B.4. Technique: Development 1

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B.5. Technique: Prototypes The purpose of this module is to think about our design in term of materialisation and fabrication process. In this part I started thinking of my design in terms of model making process and how different parameters and elements are assembled together, what is the force between them and how it effects the whole form and surrounding environment I starts with small geometry shape such as circle and polygon. My focus was how different elements interacts with each other and how the effects on each other. I tried different possibilities to attach different parts of model. According to case Study 2 I learnt that we can design our structure by creating the basic form and based on it creates the main structure and the skin of the design and at the end hide the base element that we started with. This basic element can be different elements such as triangular shape, circular or rectangular shapes and it creates different patterns and effects on the whole form and structure.

B.6. Technique: Proposal

The Merri Creek flows from the Great Dividing Range and pass through Melbourne’s northern suburbs and intersect with the Yarra River. The intersection of Yarra River and Merri creek is my chosen site for my design. The reason that I chose this part was, when I was walking through the site I realised when I face to south direction my view is just nature, no existence of road and cars, no machinery world, just flora and fauna. While when I turn back to the north the highway was in front of me with lots of cars. The interesting point was I could hear the car noises after I faced to north but before that I couldn’t hear. I think it was because my visual sense interacted with my hearing sense and created the new natural atmosphere for me.

MERRI CREEK «lovely stream of water»

In my Proposal design, the focus is on the contrast between south view and north view, and the relationship between 3point that I chose on the intersection of Yarra River and Merri Creek. The design is proposed to create a form which interacts with water to create the pattern in to the water by changing the water flows and movement. The water pattern is created by these three points which are directing the water by the form and structure that they create. The design form respond to the site by interacting with the key elements of the site such as river. The form creates relationship between nature and urban form and involve viewer through their interaction that it is reflected by the design.

B.7. Learning Objectives and Outcomes

In Case Stusy2.0 I learnt that how I can transfer an existing design in to the scripting form which makes me to understand the whole structure and from better .It takes me through different challenges that guide me to my proposal design within the chosen site. In model making process I felt the computation process in real world and explored that how materialisation and fabrication process effect on the design form and also the surrounding environment. I realised that how different elements of the form interacted with each other and how they effect on each other in different ways. I imply the techniques that I learnt in to my design in order to responding to the site in more efficient way by involving elements of the site in to my design.

In part B I learnt the practical aspect of scripting and how I can imply this knowledge to create new form and also how I can transfer a design into the scripting form. I learnt new design technique to create my basic form and develop it through the scripting process by different parameters through using different components and techniques. In research field I realised that how architecture is interacted by mathematics and nature and how architects transfer science and mathematics in to the design to create a form which is more logical to the human mind and more pleasant for visual aspects. In Case study 1.0 I explored different technique to process the patterning style I tried to create pattern with different elements in different directions and controlling the density of pattern and form by changing the geometry orientation and sizes.

B.8. Appendix - Algorithmic Sketches

Through different tasks I learnt different techniques and different processes that I can reach a design and create a new form. It teaches me the details of design and how the idea and concept reflects from each single part of form. By grasshopper I controlled the shapes and sizes and different forms that I created .

DETAILED DESIGN

C.1. SITE ANALYSIS

The chosen site includes three locations where are shown in the picture. At these points we can feel the contrast between nature and urbanism and how urabanism has negative effect on nature. The Breif is to connect these three locations with each other to increase social awarness of their space and environment and how the urban area is in contrast wth natural envrinoment and how it has negative effect on nature.

1: The west side of site ,close to the high way .Its close to the urban area.when standing there we can hear the car noise from teh air and feel the air pollution 2: The east side of the site, facing to the north side we see the city veiw and urbanism and its effect on teh environment ,as we turne our head toward south we see teh nature and slience of the nature atmosphere , feeling teh contradiction at the same time. 3: the south side of the site ,natural area where is in contrast with point 1 and 2. Its seprated from urban area and teher is no connection to point 1 and 2.

C.1.

The drainage system located in north west area. the sewers and stormwater overflows to merrie Creek and polluted water in this area .By over flowing dirty water from the drainage the water level and water flow speed is changed and effect on the surrounding environment.

Water flow

Force Vector

force vector parameters

WATER FLOW

Water flrows carries forces in two directions(horizontal and vertical),if we assume horizontal and vertical plates in the way of water flows it ,they are moved based on the force direction. If we combine these two types of plates with each other we will have both displacement in a single move. Water flow from drainage has higher speed than normal speed of water flows of river in normal condition.Blue arrows are representing water flow which has forces (Red lines) in different directions.

C.2. Tectonic Elements & Prototypes

B A

PARTC : SITE ANAYLISIS

Accirding to the diagram above when the pendulum is moving by the active force which is teh foece of water flow the assumed green piont is moved through A and B directions.If we imply a movable surface above the pendulum the force is transfered through it to the above surface and displace it.

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By forces implied by water flows from drainage located in north west side of teh Merrie creel the pendulum is moving towards the triangular surface above and move the surface by transfering the forces from the water .The surface is rotating around the element Number 2 which is the supporting element for pendulum and triangular surface above. Element numbr 3 is the supporting surface and fixed and is unmovable .It is installed to support the surface number 3 from falling in to the water bellow and support pedestreian on top of it to be away from the polluted water comes from drainages.

C.3. FINAL MODEL As it mentioned in Part C.1. the concept of the proposed design is to increase people awarness of their surrounding environment and urbanism effects on the nature by reflecting teh contrast between urban area and natural area at the same time. As my purpose is to connect 3 Assumed locations mentioned in Part C.1. with each other I design a bridge between these three areas .In order to respond to the site in an efficient way , I get inspired by the natural shape of the existing site and tried to consider it in to my design.The overall shape of the bridge is taken from the intersection of Merrie Creek and Yarra River.

. By walking through the bridge people feel the contrast between nature and urbanism and city life. When the polluted water over flows to the Merrie creek from drainages in northe west side,normally peopel dont feel the concequences . They will be aware of the negative effect of pollution imposed by urbanism in to the water when they are walking through the bridge which connect urban area (1,2)to the nature(3). Because their way is locked by the force of polluted water to the bridge surface.

DIGITAL MODEL

MOVABLE SURFACE

PENDULUM AXES

FIXED SURFACE

PENDULUMS UNDER THE MOVABEL SURFACE

PENDULUM SECTION

SHELTER SURFACE

BASE SURFACE

SHELTER SURFACE

PLAN VIEW

THE FINAL DIDGITAL MODEL

FABRICATION

WATER FLOW FROM DRAINAGE

C.4.

LEARNING OUTCOMES A.1. Design Computation

PART A :CONCEPTUALISATION

computation redefining the design method and design process.computation design tools interact architecture from the first stage of design which is

A.2. Composition/ Generation

defining the problem to design process and fabrication. algorithmic thinking and scripting give architectures authority and more power through the design process and enable them to imply their ideas in to the reality and solving more complex problems.

B.1. Research Field

In research field I realised that how architecture is interacted by mathematics and nature and how architects transfer science and mathematics in to the

PART B: CRITERIA DESIGN

B.2. Case Study 1.0 B.3. Case Study 2.0

design to create a form which is more logical to the human mind and more pleasant for visual aspects. In Case study 1.0 I explored different technique to process the patterning style I tried to create pattern with different elements in different directions and controlling the density of pattern and form by changing the geometry orienta-

B.4. Technique: Development

tion and sizes. In Case Stusy2.0 I learnt that how I can transfer an existing design in to the scripting form which makes me to understand the whole structure and from

B.5. Technique: Prototypes

better .It takes me through different challenges that guide me to my proposal design within the chosen site. In model making process I felt the computation process in real world and

B.6. Technique: Proposal

explored that how materialisation and fabrication process effect on the design form and also the surrounding environment. I realised that how different elements of the form interacted with each other and how they effect on each other in different ways.

In Part C I learnt how to Impy the computation techneques that I learnt in

C.1. Design Concept

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Part A and B in to the real world.I learnt how by computation technique we can fabricatet the final model in faster and more efficient way.I realized

C.2. Tectonic Elements & Prototypes C.3. Final Detail Model

that Algorthimic thinking lead to design in accordance to the site in order to solve the problems that are discovered through design process. As I chose Patterining in part B, i persuing this field by creating pattern in to teh water.In part C my design outcome is inverse,in the other hand i considered patterning

in my design by integrating water in to my design which water makes pattern on the bridge surface.

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