RUOXUAN WANG-778519-Studio air journal final by Ruoxuan Wang

STUDIO AIR 2017, SEMESTER 1, MANUEL RUOXUAN WANG

Ruoxuan Wang

My name is , an international student in University of Melbourne, majoring in Architecture. Studying Architecture is a great opportunity for me to challenge myself, meet new people, experience a new study method as well as broaden horizons. I have great interests in Asian Architecture. In my second year I took a studio which let me study from Japanese Master architect: Tadao Ando. And I learnt that when the geometry is used in building, the shape of the building in the whole nature can be clearly delineated, so that natural and geometric interacts. This is the way to make a balance be-

PROJECT PROPOSAL

tween natural environments and artificialelements. People walking through, stay and the light can be closely linked. Through the shadow of light, the space density can be read out. After this treatment, nature and architecture coexist. This kind of idea will be present in my future exploration. Furthermore, I am in passion to design some architectural pieces with both functional possibilities and aesthetic value. And I would love to create some spaces with multiple possibilities for people inside and to discover their own way of using it space, rather can limit the function and tell the participants how they should utilize it.

A.1. Design futuring

As Tony fry expressed in his book of Design Futuring –Sustainability, ethic and new practice,

‘ We have become too dependent upon the artificial worlds that we have designed, fabricated and occupied.’ , the natural environments is needed in the architecture to make the project approach the sustainability and design intelligence, in order to increase futuring potential. 1

1.Tony Fry, Design Futuring, 1st edn (London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2014). PROJECT PROPOSAL

4 DRAGON TILE PAVILION

The Dragon Skin Pavilion” is an architectural art installation that challenges and explores the possibilities of space, tactile, and current digital construction technology revolution, locate in Hong Kong, built by ‘LEAD’ and ‘EDGE’ in 2012. ‘ 1Post-formable’ plywood was used in this project, it is environmental friendly due to it easily folded and does not required extreme heat environments. It is really experimental by design 162 pieces, bend them and cut the connection slots to make every single pieces of timber unique. The timber row was orient along the direction of three arches, and makes the direction change dramatically in the 17th row. The size of timer is changed depends on the distance between the curve of each row. They half overlap to make the light penetrate throw the space between the timber pieces. It is light weight, self-support and environmental friendly.

FIG.2 ANALYTICAL DIAGRAM OF DRAGON SKIN PAVIILION2 1, “Dragon Skin Pavilion”, SUCKERPUNCHDAILY.COM, 2017 <http:// www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2012/04/24/dragon-skin-pavilion/> [accessed 7 March 2017].

2, 2017 <http://www.archdaily.com/215249/dragon-skin-pavilion-emmi-

FIG.1 POST- FORMABLE PLYWOOD

keskisarja-pekka-tynkkynen-lead/5005e7e028ba0d07790021e4-dragon-skin-

1. 2017 <http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2012/04/24/dragon-skin-pavilion/> [accessed 7 March 2017].

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FIG.3 DRAGON SKIN PAVILION1 1, 2017 <http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2012/04/24/dragon-skin-pavilion/> [accessed 7 March 2017].

GLASS PAVILION

FIG.5 GEOMETRY ELEMENTS1

‘Glass Pavilion’ in Los angles, California is a piece of experimental project made by second year students

in the University of Southern California. It was aim to explore the possibilities of glass. There are four rows of glass both on west and east side. They folded glass and use zip-tie to connect each element to form a archlike shell. It is also self supported and light weight. The polycarbonate panel they were use is good for light transmission and reduce overheats, and 100% recyclable consume low energy when manufacturing. 2

1, 2017 <http://cargocollective.com/avmendoza/Glass-Pavilion> [accessed 7 March 2017].

1, 2017 <http://cargocollective.com/avmendoza/Glass-Pavilion> [accessed 7 March 2017]. 2, “What Is Polycarbonate? - Gallina USA*”, Gallina USA*, 2017 <http://gallinausa.com/what-is-polycarbonate/> [accessed 7 March 2017].

FIG.4 UNFOLDED GEOMETRY1

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FIG.6 OVERVIEW OF GLASS PAVILION1

FIG.7 INSIDE VIEW OF GLASS PAVILION2 1, “Glass Pavilion - Andrea Mendoza”, Cargocollective.Com, 2017 <http://cargocollective.com/avmendoza/Glass-Pavilion> [accessed 7 March 2017]. 2, “Glass Pavilion - Andrea Mendoza”, Cargocollective.Com, 2017 <http://cargocollective.com/avmendoza/Glass-Pavilion> [accessed 7 March 2017].

FIG.8 INSIDE VIEW OF DRAGON SKIN PAVILION1 Both Dragon skin and Glass Pavilion bring light to the interior space through the space between the connections. They both explore the potential of single material and utilize it to finish the whole project. They are experimental project without relation to the surrounding site, but they did not separate the structure from the environments, although they are

shell, but we can tell the changing of light, weather, noise, winds and crowds surrounding when we are inside the pavilion. There is just a shell without any facilities inside provided, but people do really enjoy the time they spend when they were inside. Recent evolutions in digital design and fabrication strongly influence the design and fabrication of the pavilions.

FIG.9 OUTSIDE VIEW OF GLASS PAVILION2 1, 2017 <http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2012/04/24/dragon-skin-pavilion/> [accessed 7 March 2017]. 2, Http://Cargocollective.Com/Avmendoza/Glass-Pavilion, 2017.

FIG.10. GALAXY SOHO BY ZAHA HADID1

A.2. Design compUtation

Computing used as a design method has been a significant trend nowadays. The conventional process was placed by dynamic and continuous design model. In the very early days, we just construct, but now, we can create the thing fit to our imagination and needs, computing design greatly improves their productivity. On the one hand, you can create the so-called ‘strange’ building, on the other hand, it can respond to changes in demand. Computing changed the design process. Digital modeling software offers a variety transformation to the designer based on the internal logic, what designer need to do is to further evaluate the presented form and make some development based on the appropriate proposition. 2 Kalay, Yehuda E. said in Architecture’s New Media: Principles, Theories, and Methods of ComputerAided Design: ‘Once a solution has been found, the computer could help represent it graphically and numerically and communicate it to other partners in the design process. It could then keep track of changes and updates, even alert the designer to potential inconsistencies and errors’ 3 1.Http://Images.Adsttc.Com/Media/Images/508E/ E0a8/28Ba/0D7f/De00/0006/Large_Jpg/Galaxy_SOHO_ZHA_1210_5958.Jpg?1413941972, 2017. 2. Yehuda E Kalay, Architecture's New Media, 1st edn (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 2004), pp. 1-42. 3. Yehuda E Kalay, Architecture’s New Media, 1st edn (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 2004), pp. 1-42.

The computing tool can effectively assist in the analyses of this process, and the abstract data stream into a specific architectural language. In turn, the architects can slowly discover the methods of architectural design with parametric thinking and analysis in the process of transforming the external influence factor into the architectural design language. One of the ongoing changes within the design is to produce a second nature by engaging the natural context and logic into the digital design process. ‘The material shift and fabrication design were among the dominant contributions to the evolution of digital architecture in the first decade of the new millennium; biological influence may be the great inventive scientific moment of the second decade. Natural design is more than imitating the appearance of the organic. It is learning from natural principles of design how to produce the form in response to the conditions of the environmental context. This is an age in which digitally informed design can actually produce a second nature.’, said by Oxman in ‘Theories of the Digital in Architecture’. 4On the other hand, there is a possibility that virtual reality might be widely used design industries to preview and experience the digital model without spending a great amount of money and time, and people can make changes easily on the computer to changes the environments in the virtual reality work, and finally choose the best solution. 4. Rivka Oxman, “Theory And Design In The First Digital Age”, Design Studies, 27.3 (2006), 229-265 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j. destud.2005.11.002>.

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alaxy SOHO by Zaha Hadid was inspired by Chinese terraced rice field and Chinese courtyard

aims to create an inside world with a fluid movement corresponding to the landscape. ‘Derived from nature, parametric design is the synthesis of contemporary digital technology and the natural landscape.’1 Parametric design in Galaxy Soho is used to provide dynamic virtual effect and make the four separate volumes connect together in a natural and dramatic way to form a monumental whole. It shifting and moving stripe on the external cladding make the architecture has no corner, which forms a close and open space while moving within the volumes. 2

FIG.11 ZAHA GALAXY SOHO3 1. Zaha Architects and 银河SOHO Architects, “银河SOHO / Zaha Hadid Architects”, Archdaily, 2017 <http://www.archdaily.cn/cn/600491/yin-he-sohoslash-zaha-hadid-architects> [accessed 14 March 2017]. 2. 设计+建筑 - 银河SOHO - SOHO中国”, Galaxysoho.Sohochina.Com, 2017 <http://galaxysoho.sohochina.com/design> [accessed 14 March 2017]. 3. <http://feeds.thetimes.co.uk/web/imageserver/imageserver/image/methode% 2Ftimes%2Fprod%2Fweb%2Fbin%2Fb6105338-f774-11e5-9bc2-3c65474038ca. jpg?crop=5600,3733,-0,-0> [accessed 16 March 2017].

Galaxy SOHO By Zaha Hadid

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Water cube is an example of combine human creativity with th ‘The concept combines the symbolism of the square in

nusually, they first figured out the technique structure and material they want to use, com U shape of the bird’s nest. They found out the foam structure is what they need to utilize by generated the geometry based on Weaire Phelan foam and the size and shape of the building

FIG.12 WATER CUBE 3

The repetition of ETFE bubbles in the the cladding were

1. Tristram Carfrae, “Engineering The Water Cube”, Architectureau, 2017 <http://architectureau.com/articles/practice-23/> [accessed 14 March 2017]. 2. Tristram Carfrae, “Engineering The Water Cube”, Architectureau, 2017 <http://architectureau.com/articles/practice-23/> [accessed 14 March 2017]. 3. 2017 <http://www.chrisbosse.de/watercube/newfly.jpg> [accessed 16 March 2017]. 12

PROJECT PROPOSAL

he logic mathematical operation together to meet the needs in function and concept aspects. Chinese culture and the natural structure of soap bubbles translated into architectural form.’1

mbine with the Chinese culture of ‘square’ corresponding to the oval y did vary experiences and calculations on the computer. ‘One program g, and the wire-framed three-dimensional model was build in CAD’. 2

e cladding of water cube, the transmission of light and generate the greenhouse effect inside all done in the computing process, which made the design process faster and more accurate.

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ne of the most important functions of the parametric tool is the retention of the modeling and thinking process history so that the entire model process can a diversified by modifying the data and updating the parameters for comparison. Architects pay more attention to analysis and comparison, extract and quantify the factors that affect the design from the complex project conditions and design requirements. Work with a large number of possibilities and diverse architectural solutions, analyze and comprise, the optimal solution is obtained.

CHHATR APATI SHIVAJI AIRPORT – TERMINAL 2

INTERNATIONAL By SOM

FIG.13 MUMBAI’S CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 1 (UP) FIG.14 ROOF PLAN2 (LEFT) FIG.15 INTERNAL VIEW3 (UP RIGHT)

1. 2. 3. <http://www.som.com/projects/chhatrapati_shivaji_international_airport__terminal_2__structural_engineering> [accessed 16 March 2017].

A.3. composition / GENER ATION

terms of mathematical operation. In this way of thinking, human and computer work together efficiently, human contribute the creativity such as the mushrooming column and layout, computer provide their rational search abilities, for example , how many degrees it should tilt at the top and how many mesh it may have to make the problem solved and make the building perform well. 2

Mumbai Airport is designed to 1 SOM integrate complex passenger aircraft

networks and adapt to the rapid development of the area. The terminal is not only a new high-tech mark in Mumbai, its structure also incorporates the local geographical environment, history and culture. The design visually references the form of vernacular Indian pavilions with thirty mushrooming columns. This undoubtedly has improved the productivity of design process and makes it easier for a designer in 1

Parametric design is being widely used, it is not only can make the building have more visual challenges, but also the performance of all aspects to be perfectly coordinated, from the auditory effect to energy efficiency, all well performed. This application technology makes building itself more valuable and makes our living and working method become extraordinary. 3 2. Amy Frearson, “SOM Completes Mumbai Airport Terminal With Coffered Canopy”, Dezeen, 2014 <https://www.dezeen. com/2014/02/20/chhatrapati-shivaji-airportterminal-mumbai-som/> [accessed 16 March 2017]. 3. Brady Peters, “Computation Works: The Building Of Algorithmic Thought”, Architectural Design, 83.2 (2013), 8-15 <https://doi.

The National stadium FIG.16 BIRD NEST2 2.Birds Nest, 2017 <https://somuchtoseesomuchtodo.com/2011/08/20/birds-nest/> [accessed 16 March 2017].

he National stadium (bird’s nest) is the 2008 Beijing Olympic main stadium. Algorithmic design method adopted in the construction of the national stadium. The bird nest’s seems to be cluttered, in fact, each steel pillars are controlled, that is, each curve is controllable, the key to the integrity of the nest is that all the control points of the curve is unified, in another way of saying, In fact, a small number of curves randomly change the control points values, and then produce the epidermis of the nest, because it is parameter controlling, so the cladding has numerous perform possibilities.1 Parametric design trend has been developed a lot, but it also has advantages and disadvantages. Algorithmic technology will help to 1. “Beijing National Stadium, ‘The Bird’s Nest’”, Design Build Network <http://www.designbuildnetwork.com/projects/national_stadium/> [accessed 16 March 2017]. 16

PROJECT PROPOSAL

build new environmentally sustainable buildings, by evaluating the size of the windows, the height of the roof, and the way of heating or cooling structure, we can estimate the energy that will be consumed and then adjust the parameters so that the building’s performance and environmental friendly behaviour can achieve the best results. But the parameterization does not accurately calculate the energy consumption, and can not accurately understand the behaviour of people and be responsible for these behaviours. For example, the people engage in the stadium changed a lot depend on the events held in the stadium, so the value of energy consumption, temperature inside the architecture may varies a lot. In short, the parameterization offers a variety of possibilities; the final option is still controlled by human.

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CONCLUSION

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arametric design is not generated in theory, but produced in the design. So, if we put aside the blind worship of parametric design, we may be able to understand the attitude of contemporary parametric design more objectively.

ometimes the characteristics of technology can influence peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behaviour, such as aesthetic. An interesting feature of the parametric era is the preference for the gradual form, from the facade of the building, to the Parametric Urbanism by Zaha Hadid. Different appearance, different scales, but behind they are all came from the parametric technology to simplify the gradient shape, so the technology shortcut to bring an â&#x20AC;&#x153;aesthetic attitude.â&#x20AC;? PROJECT PROPOSAL

LEARNING OUTCOMES Through these weeks of study, from the beginning of this semester I did not understand the parametric design at all, by continually to follow the progress of the course, I gradually understood some of the concept of parametric design, methods, impact and advantages and disadvantages. The improvement of the interest in parametric will help my design develops from simple geometries to more complex and interesting shapes, and will be able to get the optimal solution based on various problems and moving towards environment-friendly buildings.

FIG.17 GALAXY SOHO1 1. Zaha Architects and 银河SOHO Architects, “银河SOHO / Zaha Hadid Architects”, Archdaily, 2017 <http://www.archdaily.cn/cn/600491/yin-hesoho-slash-zaha-hadid-architects> [accessed 14 March 2017].

ALGORITHMIC

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SKETCHES

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uilt planes base on muiltiple

curves. Divided into points and built

2 3 1 4 B

uilt planes base on muiltiple curves. Divided into points

and built up into boxes.

up into different structure types.

ivid box into redom

points, use vorinoid component to cut the box into different geometry peices, and delete the part that is not needed.

Uild up planes with curves and connect one main curves by

arches. Tried vorinoi method develop the curves into many pathway.

REFERENCE

2017 <http://www.archdaily.com/215249/ dragon-skin-pavilion-emmi-keskisarja-pekkatynkkynen-lead/5005e7e028ba0d07790021e4dragon-skin-pavilion-emmi-keskisarja-pekka-tynkkynenlead-building-order-scheme> [accessed 7 March 2017] 2017 <http://cargocollective.com/avmendoza/ Glass-Pavilion> [accessed 7 March 2017] 2017 <http://www.chrisbosse.de/watercube/newfly.jpg> [accessed 16 March 2017] [accessed 16 March 2017] 2017 <http://feeds.thetimes.co.uk/web/imageserver/ imageserver/image/methode%2Ftimes%2Fprod%2Fwe b%2Fbin%2Fb6105338-f774-11e5-9bc2-3c65474038ca. jpg?crop=5600,3733,-0,-0> [accessed 16 March 2017] 2017 http://images.adsttc.com/media/images/508e/ e0a8/28ba/0d7f/de00/0006/large_jpg/Galaxy_ SOHO_ZHA_12-10_5958.jpg?1413941972 2017 <http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2012/04/24/ dragon-skin-pavilion/> [accessed 7 March 2017] Architects, Zaha and 银河SOHO Architects, “银河 SOHO / Zaha Hadid Architects”, Archdaily, 2017 <http:// www.archdaily.cn/cn/600491/yin-he-soho-slashzaha-hadid-architects> [accessed 14 March 2017] Beijing National Stadium, ‘The Bird’s Nest’”, Design Build Network <http://www.designbuild-network.com/ projects/national_stadium/> [accessed 16 March 2017] Birds Nest, 2017 <https://somuchtoseesomuchtodo. com/2011/08/20/birds-nest/> [accessed 16 March 2017] Carfrae, Tristram, “Engineering The Water Cube”, Architectureau, 2017 <http://architectureau.com/ articles/practice-23/> [accessed 14 March 2017] “Dragon Skin Pavilion”, SUCKERPUNCHDAILY.COM, 2017 <http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2012/04/24/ dragon-skin-pavilion/> [accessed 7 March 2017] Frearson, Amy, “SOM Completes Mumbai Airport Terminal With Coffered Canopy”, Dezeen, 2014 <https://www. dezeen.com/2014/02/20/chhatrapati-shivaji-airportterminal-mumbai-som/> [accessed 16 March 2017] Fry, Tony, Design Futuring, 1st edn (London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2014) 26

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“Gallery Of Dragon Skin Pavilion / Emmi Keskisarja + Pekka Tynkkynen + Kristof Crolla (LEAD) And Sebastien Delagrange (LEAD) - 26”, Archdaily, 2017 <http://www. archdaily.com/215249/dragon-skin-pavilion-emmi-keskisarjapekka-tynkkynen-lead/5005e7e028ba0d07790021e4dragon-skin-pavilion-emmi-keskisarja-pekka-tynkkynenlead-building-order-scheme> [accessed 7 March 2017] “Glass Pavilion - Andrea Mendoza”, Cargocollective. Com, 2017 <http://cargocollective.com/avmendoza/ Glass-Pavilion> [accessed 7 March 2017] Http://Cargocollective.Com/Avmendoza/Glass-Pavilion, 2017 Kalay, Yehuda E, Architecture’s New Media, 1st edn (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 2004), pp. 1-42 Kolarevic, Branko, Architecture In The Digital Age, 1st edn (New York: Taylor & Francis, 2003), pp. 3-62 Leopold, Cornelie, GEOMETRY CONCEPTS IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, 1st edn (SALVADOR: University of Kaiserslautern, Germany, 2006), p. 1 <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237544451_ GEOMETRY_CONCEPTS_IN_ARCHITECTURAL_ DESIGN> [accessed 23 March 2017] Oxman, Rivka and Robert Oxman, Theories Of The Digital In Architecture, 1st edn (London: Routledge, 2014), pp. 1-10 Peters, Brady, “Computation Works: The Building Of Algorithmic Thought”, Architectural Design, 83 (2013), 8-15 https://doi.org/10.1002/ad.1545 SOM, 2017 <http://www.som.com/projects/ chhatrapati_shivaji_international_airport__terminal_2__ structural_engineering> [accessed 16 March 2017] “What Is Polycarbonate? - Gallina USA*”, Gallina USA*, 2017 <http://gallinausa.com/what-ispolycarbonate/> [accessed 7 March 2017] “设计+建筑 - 银河SOHO - SOHO中国”, Galaxysoho. Sohochina.Com, 2017 <http://galaxysoho.sohochina. com/design> [accessed 14 March 2017]

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Architects use geometry to define the spatial form of a building. Geometry is the basic form a rule for architecture, a ratio is analyzed to reach harmonious by utilizing the rule of symmetry, with the increasing height, stability joins into the design by added triangle s the different geometries together. Symmetry was not the design concepts anymore in

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN IMPLICATION:

eometry can be used as a form and faรงade of a building. For instance, the use of geometric shapes makes the appearance and shape of a building more harmonious and logical. Geometry reference is not just for the sake of beauty but in order to achieve a function and purposeful behavior. For example, in the Centre of idea uses the relationship between Voronoi and each debris space, demonstrating the depth, volume and dynamic effects of the building.

ne the other hand, geometry can also be used to generate the structure. Such as canton tower in Guangzhou, a dynamic, slender feminine feature was created by twisting vertical columns. The structure is exposed to the outside, and each connecting bar is precisely distributed in the proper position by apply area division algorithm, adding a complex logic at the sloping corners in the seemingly simple geometry.

1. Cornelie Leopold, GEOMETRY CONCEPTS IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, 1st edn (SALVADOR: University o CONCEPTS_IN_ARCHITECTURAL_DESIGN> [accessed 23 March 2017].

science of form and order. Geometry provides a sense of proportion and symmetry, which behind the geometry.1 From the structural point of view, the design began with the beauty shape, then curves and surface have been used, lots of possibilities has been tried by mix contemporary, a new relation between geometry built up the new form of architecture.

OPPORTUNITIES:

eometry is the core of architecture; it is the basic element that can be seen from the large number of buildings in the first eye. It is widely used, although distorted, repetitive, consumable and garbage which other geometries show different potential and complex materials and architectural forms.

FABRICATION CONCERNS:

ith the development of technology, a more complex form will be able to use

digital fabrication. The element can be produced individually and assembled by bolting together. Montreal Biosphere is an icosahedra body with small, distorted, equilateral triangular link at the small cross section, which blurs the corners to form a sphere. Entire dome is made up of three feet width iron mesh, and the width of the iron connecting rod is reduced at the top of the dome for the best distribution of force. The structure of the entire dome is composed of small pieces of iron and connected, welded and formed.

of Kaiserslautern, Germany, 2006), p. 1 <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237544451_GEOMETRY_

PART B.02 Project: VoltaDom Designer: Skylar Tibbits Date: 2011 Location: MIT，United states

oltadom is a corridor spinning in MIT’s campus designed by American architect Skylar Tibbits in Fall, 2011. It is designed for MIT’s 150th Anniversary Celebration & FAST Art festival. This installation consists hundreds of vaults, reminiscent of the great vaulted ceilings of historic cathedrals. It provides a thickened surface and allow the penetrate of views and light. It attempts to expand the architectural notion of ‘surface

panel’ by magnify the depth of the doublecurved vault while remains relatively simply to construct and fabricate. It transforms the complex vault into trips which makes itself easily to build with rolled strips. Curves within curves – elegant, airy and intriguing – emerge from an innovative fabrication technique that transforms complex double curved vault construction to that of simply rolling a sheet of material.

his design reference parametric design method. Embodies the new era of technology under the infinite possibilities, especially the parametric design. This is a bubble-like protrusion that is not produced without logic, and how to manipulate and control their quantity, size, height is what we want to explore on this topic. Not only that, the whole logical process is the core of this project, to study how to use it, change it can also provide a great benefit in the future study.

irst: Our theme is the Lightweight pavilion, and this geometry conforms to a dome or a ceiling structure. It can use less, thinner materials into a large area as the cover. And can be bent to form the shape of the desired pavilion, in line with the pavilionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance of the diversity of requirements, it is worth exploring.

econd: From the material side, this structure can be achieved through relatively thin materials, such as wood, plastic membrane, or even glass. After solving the problem of weight, now it is the matter of the characteristics of the material, such as water resistance, light transmission, melting point. After meeting these conditions of choice, the most economical materials, the most environmentally friendly to the construction are preferred. In this particular geometry, ductility and whether it can bend are the most important factor, because our volador as a whole is a curved structure, in the entire curved corridor on the basis of many small cones, which the ability of the relevant aspects of the material requirements are relatively high.

hird: This geometric corridor reflects the diversity of space and rich experience, it is extremely interesting. And it is a translucent, semi-encircled structure, thus people inside can experience the flow of time, the outside temperature, and the weather changes. But also in line with the aesthetic view, moreover it has a certain effect of acoustics so that the voice on the inside can be reflected back to the arcade center rather than outward refraction.

pages are the changes I made. Although the study is about the corridor, interconnected bubble loops are needed, bu Tbackheveryoflastinteresting, which are worth exploring. They varies in height and size, and because of the limitations of the definition, so the more complex design attempts laid the foundation.

ORIGINAL OBJECT

SAME AS THE LAST ONE

CHANGE POINT TO 35

DISTANCE BETWEEN POINTS AND CENTRE POINTS BE THE FACE THTA CHANGE THE RADIUS AND HEIGHT DISTANCE* 0.2

CHANGE SEED FROM 3 TO 7

CHANGE THE POINT TO ONE SIADE DISTANCE *0.1

CHANGE BOUNDRY CIRVE POINTS TO 30, SEED TO 7

RADIUS CHANGE TO 0,7

RADIUS INCEASE TO 1

DISTANCE FROM A POINT DIRECT RELEVENT WITH THE HEIGHT OF CONES, POINT TO 40, DISTANCE*0.8

POITNS TO 40 DIASTANCE *1

POINTS TO 40, DOSTANCE * 0.6

WEAVERBIRD SIRPINSKIE LEVEL 2

WEAVERBIRD SINSKIE LEVEL 2.5

LEVEL 0.8 OFFSET MEASH 0.25

ut in order to explore a possibility of the definition, I tried many results that are not feasible in terms of construction, but they are ome cones are half present or surrounding geometry does not connect, but still with a certain aesthetics aspect, but also for the

CHANGE RADIUS TO 0.4 POINTS TO 30

CHANGE POINT POSITION DISTANCE *0.16

POINT TO 100 RADIUS TO 0.4

POINTS TO 40 DISTANCE * 0.2

LEVEL 0.8 OFFSET MESH 0.25, WEAVER BIRD SETTLATE

CHANGE HEIGHT RATIO TO 2

CHANGE BOUNDRY CURVE POINT TO 73, SEED TO 7

CHANGE V0 TO 0.4 DECREASE THE SIDE AREA

ORIGINAL OBJECT

POINTS TO 100 RADIUS TO 0.5

RAFERENDE POINT AT CENTRE POINT TO 40, DISTANCE *1=HEIGHT

POINT 40 DISTANCE* 0.1

CONE RADIUS TO 0.5 POINT TO 60, SEED TO 5

WAVER INNER POLYGON SUBDISION

WAVER INNER POLYGON SUBVISION WITH STELLATE

n the beginning, I constant change the value in the original definition. Changing the number of points, seeds, Ipoints radius, and the value of height. Then I think to calculate the distance between a reference point and pop 2D in Grasshopper operation, use of this data to influence the size, radius, height, or establish contact in the middle of the radius and height, through the direct influent of the radius to indirect impact the height. A geometric integrator with different trends is formed by the position of the changing point.

hen I began to change the boundary curve and found something that is unexpected. Not the set of a Tpoints number of points can be formed corresponding numbers of the cone, but also not because of the more within the fixed area, lead to the more dense cone, in order to form a beautiful, complete, The feasible

cone, the corresponding radius should become smaller. I found that the more points, the corresponding radius should be larger. But they are disproportionate, they need to constantly change the value to get perfect results. Later, through the weaverbird plug-in, a changeable pattern based on my original is given, the characteristics are given to the original boring geometry. Later with some outward expansion of the thorn, the design has the power and tension.

NUMBER 1

he three on the left are the relatively complex options I have chosen. Rigorously follow the original Grasshopper definition, the way of change is the same as represent on the last pages. The difference is that the previous page shows a slowly changing in the process. The collections embodied here are based on expanded base boundary curve and affected the level of cones through the distance between the points. Moreover, add the shell by using weaverbird. Totally speaking, each cone in the first scenario is independent and not connected to each other.

WEAVERBIRD INNER POLYGON SUBDIVISION WITH STELLATE NUMBER 2

n the second one, because of the addition of the shell, each cone are connected to each other, therefore the whole program becomes enforceable but the volume is huge, each one does not have its own independent characteristic that can be distinguished, because the expansion of the geometries, the height of each cone changes no longer as obvious as the first one. So the effect of the level of excessive expression does not come out, instead, the messy tall towel geometries are showed.

WEAVERBIRD INNER POLYGON SUBDIVISION NUMBER 3

WITH INCREASED STELLATE

he third improved a lot based on the second progress, use of the point of interference and use weaverbird, but make changes in the offset and distance data, so that the expansion of the shell clearly separated into three levels, and formed structure that has better look compare to the previous design , also it is similar to the flowers. What is good is that the individual cone is connected to each other, so in terms of manufacturing is also a possible option.

CHANGE THE POINT TO ONE SIDE DISTANCE *0.1

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he right is a relatively different attempt compares the left. The three steps here are trying to make the made cone attached to a curved surface to form a corridor-like with middle raised. The first step is set only one partition on the surface, so the geometry is not attached to the surface. Corridor shaped could not be recognized at all.

ATTACH GEOMETRY TO SURFACE WITH 1 PARTITION NUMBER 2

ased on the first, I increased the area into four, now it is obvious that the middle of the spine is the highest point, but the overall shape is still very stiff, no bending softly, so we must continue to make changes.

ATTACH GEOMETRY TO SURFACE WITH 4 PARTITION NUMBER 3

n the third program, in order to set the geometry completely attached to the surface, I increased the number of zoning to 8. After that, I wanted to increase to 16, surely it could form a better, more beautiful, more accurate graphics, but because the calculation is too large, the computer could not get more accurate arcade. On the right, it can be seen that 8 is the best among the three. However, the problem with these programs is that they show a piece of graphics separately in the result because of the boundaries of the partition, they are not the evenly distributed cone. So this method is still flawed. ATTACH GEOMETRY TO SURFACE WITH 8 PARTITION

The right is a relatively different attempt compares the left. The three steps here are trying to make the made cone attached to a curved surface to form a corridor-like with middle raised. The first step is set only one partition on the surface, so the geometry is not attached to the surface. Corridor shaped could not be recognized at all.

Here presents the result of the improved outcomes base on the above. The pla but the possibility of trying on the surface of the sphere. By modifying the or incomplete or vacant single geometry. In addition, they are interconnected. T volume rather than a single plane.

The right side is a more ornamental and feasible solution, utilize a single geom solved the problem of uneven distribution. NUMBER 1

ATTACH GEOMETRY TO SPHERE SURFACE WITH 8 PARTITION

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Overall, the four design of this page are discarded â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;use the point to interfere shape. However, directly set the height and radius of the collection thro surface to explore the formation has volume with a better ornamental an

ane they are attached to is no longer single, nor is it just the pursuit of arches, riginal calculation, the skin formed here is evenly distributed, and there is no This is feasible in terms of manufacturing. In addition, formed structure has a

metry with better aesthetic value as a data source, attached to a surface, which NUMBER 3

ATTACH GEOMETRY TO BENDING SURFACE WITH 16 PARTITION

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ence the size of the coneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; methods, because it comes out with incomplete ough the simplest formula change the overall shape. Through a single nd more rich experience .

PART B.03 Project: Galaxy Soho Designer: Zaha Hadid Architects Date: 2012 Location: Soho, Beijing, China

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alaxy SOHO is a large plot located in the city of Beijing rare. This is an area of more than 50,000 square meters, with a total construction area of 330,000 square meters. Galaxy SOHO uses a number

of advanced technologies for green buildings, such as high-performance curtain wall systems, daylight collection, 100% underground parking, sewage recycling, efficient heating and air conditioning systems, CFC-free refrigeration and quality Building automation system. This sleek and beautiful complex not only creates a fluid and organic interior space but also is a striking landscape architectural landmark. The theme of the design is to learn from the idea of the Chinese courtyard, to create an inner world. At the same time, this is a completely twenty-first century architecture: it no longer has rigid rectangular space between blocks and blocks, but through the buildable, rounded the amount of mutual, aggregate, blend, separate and by stretching bridges to re-connect in order to create a continuous and co-evolutes body as well as the internal streamline continuous movement.

http://www.archdaily.com/287571/galaxy-soho-zaha-hadid-architects

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core, and integration together at different

inherent problems:

levels, thus creating a rich flowing space and outdoor platform. The platform mismatch each other, resulting from a around, the fascinating environment. The building spread in different directions, from bottom to top and in all directions, so it is a 360-degree architectural world with no corners.

1. The frame column in core tube - frame column structure system is a line-like form along the architectural form, which is difficult to construct. 2. Each building in Galaxy SOHO has an outdoor atrium in the middle, which led to non-standard core tube and each floor are different in terms of the depth. In the middle which has large area, the room will be very deep, but while to the upper part of the building, the occupancy rate will be the problem.

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GALAXY SOHO

MY MODEL

SIMILARITY AND DIFFERENCE

he shape of the model I built looks like the Galaxy SOHO, we both use metaball to form a streamlined connection between separate buildings. And the glass curtain wall embodied of the indentation. The difference is that in my model, the placement of corridor hanging between buildings is imitated, which cannot arbitrarily control the location and height of corridor. According to the principle of metaball and the shape of the building I generated, I can only make a connection in the middle of the building I produced, or when the two buildings are close to each other, these two buildings will be merged into one. So between the two floor with a gradually smaller area, bridge in the middle of the building cannot be complete only using metaball. In addition, my whole building is round, but not an oval shape. The top radius of Galaxy SOHO is small, the widest point of the whole floor is not the middle but below it. But mine is simply a curve with uniform indentation.

PART B.04

his part is based on the original Galaxy SOHO, developing and changing, trying to discover some other possibilities. Galaxy SOHO now looks like a relatively concentrated and tall building. It is not allowed the stream of people to pass through, and the people who travel through it must walk the bridge between each building in the air to reach the full human and architectural interactions.

s a model that will develop into a pavilion, it needs to spread around to cover larger areas rather than the relatively concentrated ones. In addition, the bottom part needs to develop into a space that can accommodate people, not to just try the possibility of developing a bridge. In addition, I hope it will be an organic form that blends into the environment which has the function to provide shading and act as a shelter to protect people from raining. Last but not least, I want the develpoed form can be a fun shape for children.

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his part explode the curve from previous model. I extrude them and rotate to form a twist space in Z axis. It shows the mutiple posiibilities develpoed. But it is a verticle space to accomendate people, rather than a space that people can go through. Bue when it rotate in Y asix, it form an interesting shape that people can enter ion the ground, travle throght the turnnel undergrund and then come out again to the ground.

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his part is developed on the foundation of the circular building, in the end form square space. And then found the selected attempt tcan provide the possibility of people to do activities underneath, and can also protect people from sun and rain, which is a very prominent model in terms of the function. But he was too stiff to merge with nature. And the sharp edges are dangerous for children.

PART B.05 C

onsidering that my model is not a single layer of a membrane structure, my platform does not need to be the material that can be bend, on the contrary, because it is a mechanical object that will be put things on the surface, the material needs to be stronger which is not easy to be bend. So I looked at some of the cardboard on the right. They are less likely to bend compare with the rice paper.

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Among the first material, it is not strong, and because is too thick, it is not easy to be cut and the material cutting edge for is easy to be very rough, so the material is ruled out. The second material is a very good material in all sorts of ways. But the thicker one seems to be better. The black is, and my model is not suitable for black, so that this material was not selected.

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irst is that 2mm screen board is not a suitable material as it is still easily to get rough edge although I tried to use abrasive paper to smooth it. But for the curve going inward, it is hard to cut and smooth it. Therefore I think maybe thinner material or laser cut might be better compare with this one.

ext is the wire, it is pretty good in size and pressure. But it is not easy to bend them into a straight line. So my model is not really standing straight on the Z axis. But compare with others, I think this is still the best material if my model is on this scale.

PART B.06

CERES COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT PARK

ERES Community Environment Park is a 10 - acre (40000 m2), urban environmental

centre located in urban Brunswick East, Victoria, Australia. The CERES is a place for the Community - -based learning and action. Through learning and action, they create better ways of living tighter in five areas: environmental, social, economic, cultural, and spiritual. CERES is an education base area located along the river; it has the places of cultural experience, cafes, and even children’s playground. The central habitat I studied was the center of the park, which was made up of a children’s amusement park and a cafe. The main groups of people in that area are children and their parents. Children’s areas full of playful sculpture, for their children to play, and in order to fit the natural environment, the entertainment facilities are in imitation of natural objects, such as snakes, worms and the bird’s nest.

CENTRAL HABITAT

On the north side of the playground there are some trees, and the nest is located under the trees. The cafes o walk up a sloping hallway to the playground. There is an office on the south side of the playground, where t are beneficial to the child, I was trying to create pavilion which reflect the change of the topography, and in co the gaps.

PLAYGROUND

CAFE

on the southeast side are where the majority adult stays, and if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to see their kids, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to there is no room for storage, except for a five-minute walk in the cafe. So, in order to design a pavilion, which ombination with natural, hide in the shade, and can be in harmony with trees, also can hold things between

ird nest on the north side of the childern playground. build between trees under the

shading. it was deigned to fit into nature. it located at the highest point of the central habitat.

he structure was designed to imitate worms and snacks so that it is a fully natural elememts.It

designed to be coloful to meet childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taste.

he corridor locate at the south part of the playground. Connect office with the play area,

and it is the most used pathway for people to go to the cafe fromthis area.

MY DESGIN

GAPS TO PLACE SMALL THINGS

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PLAN

ELEVATION

The original model was designed to make of white concrete, which was plastic and strong. But environmentally friendly materials with low carbon footprints are more likely to be preferred. So I thought that because my building is in the woods and the timber is a very good combination of the environment, therefore timber is selected for the platform. To support the entire heavy load, the pillars needed to be made of iron because it was strong. The good thing about my design is it is curvy and linear, which is very different from the traditional membrane like the pavilion. It does not occupy a large area compare with the traditional one. But it has more fun and possibilities in its shape. It has more functions than the simple shelter. But the problems about it if the highest point will be about 2 meters, the length of the whole will be 7 meters; the problem is the radius of each circle will be too large to manufacture. And the area underneath is not really enough if it wants to act as a rain shelter. And the leaves might not easy to be cleaned at the top of the geometry. I am thinking about to reduce the number of columns so that make a few parts as a cantilever, therefore we will get more free movement rather than going around the post. And we will get a larger area at the bottom which will this shaped more like a shelter.

PART B.07 -Architecture is to serve people, so when designing,

of construction not intend to get a pleasure with

you should consider what type of person you are

no function, we should not only design a building

aiming for, at least understanding the physical and

only has the appearance. So a good building is an

psychological needs of the target group. For example,

infinite possibility of developing shapes in a basic and

my design is for children and a small number of adults,

reasonable function.

so I’m going to design an interesting shape, and I’m not going to be able to have a sharp Angle, given the safety factor. And explore the shape of future buildings by exploring the needs of the future are also important. In order to achieve the future form, parameterization is also a must learn topic.

- Architecture needs to create “experiences”, including spatial experiences, visual experiences, etc... There are some basic “statements” and “grammars” that can be learned by creating experiences. The process of creating experience is a process of constant development, reach the goal by continuously improve,

- The form of the building, the shape of the building,

found the new situation, some even seemingly

and even the interior of the building are related to

irrational attempt is also very good.

art, and aesthetics are important to the architect. Zaha Hadid, for example, has an avant-garde perspective and a sense of future, but the buildings she designs is still popular. So exploring certain areas doesn’t mean disengagement from the public. We should be able to distinguish what design is the good design. But it is very undesirable to blindly pursue the perfection of the form and ignore its function or even sacrifice it for the sake of styling. Architects serve the public, people spent a great deal of energy and money in terms

- The building has inner and outer logic, the logic is easy to grasp the objective logic (such as building with wrong structure will collapse) However, more importantly, is subjective logic (such as the difference between east and west for architectural aesthetics, and the different understanding of architectural space). This subjective logic is often hidden in the culture, so understanding the culture is also an aspect of architecture students.

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CERES Community Environment Park. (2017). Google map. Retrieved 20 April 2017, from https://w w w.google.co m.au/maps/place/ CERES+Co m m unity+Environ m ent+Park/@ 37.76578,144.9811548,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m 4!1s0x6ad6435e295bb43f:0x41761fff9e6748c2!8 m2!3d-37.7657843!4d144.9833435 Etherington, R. (2017). Galaxy Soho Beijing by Zaha Hadid Architects. Dezeen. Retrieved 28 April 2017, from https://www.dezeen. com/2012/10/29/galaxy-soho-by-zaha-hadidarchitects/

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SKTEC

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PART C.01

was literally being affirmed in the presentation, the basic design scheme of the overall idea is very fresh, through the building to guide people movement is the form of trend and behavior which is worth to continue developing.

However, the overall size of the building is so large that it is needed to compresses the interlayer 1.between layers without changing the horizontal length of the structure. . The other is about the material, if interlayer is using the cement, the entire structure may 2supported. be very heavy, and if the pillars are not strong enough, the entire structure may not be fully If choose timber, besides the same problem we have with the concrete, we still need

to face the problem of the availabilities of the variable timber sizes, which is a huge limitation of our design.

Based on the size and weight of the building, my design needs to have a deep or large 3.footing system to support it in case it flips sideways.

Previous Lesson

ccording to the several points mentioned above, I have improved my design according to the situation of the new site. It reduces the gaps between the layers; thus the whole structure gets smaller, less massive and more abrupt. The new ground has different conditions and terrain. So the shape and the height of my structure didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go along the landscape since the new set is really flat does not does up or down. What is more remarkable is the change in the flow and the relationship of the surrounding area. The whole design has become more open, and the overall shapes flow the arrangement of the stumps. In order to make people more convenient, I reduced the number of posts and raised the whole pavilion visually, making it easier for people to move.

PLAYGROUND

Change the site place from the playground to the sandpit area. Have existing canopy and post available to be used.

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the original design and further develop it, and provide people the structure which allows items to be placed while at the same time it can let the children go through the spaces between structure components. Thus it meets the needs of both adults and children. 2. Reactive experience. The terrain is always a factor that needs to be taken into consideration, which is likely to concern the safety of entire population involved. It turns out that with the increase of the

3. Site connectivity. The idea is to direct the relatively unitary flow of people into more dynamic to meet new needs. In the new design, the new addition is improved by improving the original one and makes it more open.

APPLY MY DESIGN CONCEPT TO THE GROUP PROJECT

IMAGINE YOU STAND UNDER A TREE, YOUR FAVOURITE TREE IN THE WORLD, AND LOOK UP. YOU SEE THE LIGHT DANCING AMONGST THE LEAVES, REFRACTING THROUGH THE THIN MEMBRANE SKIN AND HIGHLIGHTING THE SINEWY VEINS. THE BRANCHES CARESS YOU, KEEP YOU SAFE. THEY SLOWLY MOVE AND CREEP AS THEIR JOINTS ARE STRESSED. A SLIGHT BREEZE WHISPERS AGAINST Â THE LEAVES AND THE LIGHT COMES ALIVE, MOVING IN TIME, RUSTLING AS A BALLERINAS WOULD IN A PAS DE DEUX. YOU SIT AGAINST THE TRUNK AND FEEL THE ROOTS BELOW, GROUNDING THE TREE SO THE WIND CANNOT STEAL IT AWAY LIKE IT WOULD A KITE. THE WORN BARK PEELS AWAY TO REVEAL THE NEW BENEATH AND HIDDEN UNDER THE SKIN, YOU KNOW LIES HUNDREDS OF RINGS DENOTING THE TREES WISDOM. IT IS HERE, WHERE YOU FEEL MOST SAFE. HERE, YOU TAKE A BREATH AND EXHALE SLOWLY, KNOWING NOTHING CAN HURT YOU. ANOTHER CHILD RUNS OVER, DUCKING UNDER THE SAFETY NET OF THE TREE AND STANDS WITH HER FEET BURIED IN THE SAND. SHE NODS TO THE SAND CASTLE YOU HAVE BUILT AND ASKS IF SHE CAN HELP. AND TOGETHER, YOUR HANDS MOULD YOUR VISIONS, LETTING OUR IMAGINATIONS SOAR UNDER THE DANCING LIGHT OF THE CANOPY.

1: Replicating experience.

ecause Merri Creek is an education base site, there are many children and parents participating in it. We found this group of people needs a good education environment, that is to say, develop this entertainment field to the outside classroom, let the children playing and at the same time can learn knowledge through architectural features or details. And combining and environment with the idea, like my original design, we want to embody the role of the tree, but the difference is beside the imitation of trunk and appearance, we would also like to imitate the branches, leaves and the shade.

INNDIA’S GOND TRIBE Trees serve Earth’s creatures but also have a mysterious life of their own. Our aim is to represent a trees’s complexity so that childern acknowledge them with more empathy , while also serviing a sun-shading function and susstainbility.

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side the mystery of the life of tree, in order to make the pavilion have more scientific aspect. We apply the knowledge retrieved from the tree rings with shows the oreintation and the age of the tree. We want to apply these details to the section of tree trunks. To show the power and growth of nature. So that childern can learn some interesting knoeledge while playing.

lso in order to support the educational enviroments, we allow childern to draw on the tree trunks, so that can built their creativities and imaniation skills, which are both important for growing kids.

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can find some se on the structure futher design. y a cover recycled existing canopy the sun, prevent from over heat.

ranches: Cover structure

The right is the structure supporting series, which shows the idea growing from two simple line to a relativly complext tree shape. And we tried out different variation so see which looks visually has the best result.

2: We decided to maximize the scope available, so we brought the whole structure up. We decided to design a canopy with flat bottom based on the shape of the trees. But the structure is still the shape of the tree.

eaves: Geometry elements

The over all form as retreived from the idea of leaves vein, which shows the depth in terms of complexity .

3: Site conne to let more co communication b functional areas, building close to t whole lift overhea and put post Set so no longer gu people, but give space so it is free

ectivity. In order onvenient and the between the various , we no longer set the ground, but as a ad by several pillars, tings on both sides, uides the stream of them a more open e to walk.

hading: The Tree Canopy

Develope from real basic geom

Geometry

Make a surfac

Geometry

metry which the shape is come from the nature.

Copy on the Z axis

Rotate around a point

Create different pattern to test the shadow effect, to shadow by using computational method or physical mo

see if which has a more interesting odel.

Mix d proto resul group

We w imita tree b show

different groups of otype to test different lt. We tried out six ps to see the reult.

were aiming to ate the shadow of by generate the w by prototyping it.

For the computational design of patterning, make a hierarchy on the interior space. The l goes to top.

, in order to generate more intereating and largest â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;flowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goes to bottom, and smallest

For aim con timb sele usin chil

the prototype pf the flower, we med to use recycled material by nnect recycled bottle with the ber frame underneath. We ect the most proper one by ng ten bottes. We could also let ldren paint the bottles.

FIND POINTS FROM STRUCTURE

MAKE P

MAKE GEOMETRY

APPLY GEOMETRY TO STRUCTURE

POINTS IN TWO GROUPS

GENERATE LINE FROM THE POINTS

PART C.02

Connection to upper canopy 2 bolted connections reduce moment forces Double thickness Capping element Hides structure Serves as educational and visual effect Engages structure with surrounding trunks Spacers Ensures stability Binds bottom structural members Steel brackets Joins lower members to secured stumps. Four used for solid connection

Connection to upper part of the struct -Using steel bracket to join members -Used for solid connection -Circle panel sed to ensure stability

Capping

-The timber panel are used to connect the tre panels with the upper L-system structure -stop the froce come from the rain which may make the column unstable

Connection of structrual support syste -Connect tree structural hubs together

-Interlock method makes the structure strong

-Makes the structure looks like a tree trunks, which meet the educational needs

Connection -Connect the timber panel

-Set high so that children cannot reach this h

Capping -Timber panel as the tree trunk elements -Help to resist from the lateral force

-Keep hollow in the centre to reduce weight a reduce amount of force from the wind and ra -Divide the loading force into three branches

Capping element -Double thickness in order to have enought strength to support the structure

-Hide the detail and steel brackets underneath -Protect childern from hurting from the steel

Steel brackets -Connect the elements

-Prevent the sturcutre falling because of the la -Hide inside the capping element -Secure the column structure

ture

ger and more stable.

height to climb further

and ain

ateral force

Canopy hubs structure system

Nuts

-Allow for gradual assembly of project -Assist in generating flex in plywood members

Ply member

-hubs at ends to fit with others -Mass customizable -Backpropped to aid in achi

Joints structure

-Use 3D print machine to optimise the joints structure -Allows the plywood members plug into the structure -Secure the structures and joints a more effecient way

CANOPY HUB STRUC

CTURE DETAIL

Joint in detail

PART C.03

This diagram is to show the sun analysis

s diagram in the morning. FROM 8 AM to 12PM.

CANOPY SHADING AREA SURROUNDING TREES

This diagram is to show the s 1PM. It shows that the shading surroundings in different time

sun analysis diagram in the morning. FROM 6 AM to ng pattern does not stay the same, it help to shade the e.

- It steel - Fl desig - O durab press corro

- A sites, - B - A -High

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Zincalume t is about four times stronger than galvanised l Flexible in nature, making it easily fit into any gns One of the strongest, most long-lasting and ble materials and will thereby withstand the sures of any weather and counteract the osive effects of time.

Plywood Acquireable from recycled sources (building , online) Bends under correct conditions Aesthetically pleasing h strength to weight ratio

Shade cloth Minimal structurall damage to existing rial May be recycled after mould removal and ning Highly effective shading material Easily fixed

Recycled Plywood 1200 mm * 800 mm CNC Milling

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Polyhedral Joints

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Brackets (Footing to Plywood) ----Zenith 25mm Zinc Plated angle brackets $2.99*5 Packs Polyhedral Joints

Nuts & Bolts --------------------------Zenith M6 20mm Galvanised ( Box of 25)

Screws ------------------------------50 pack $13.50 * 2 packs

Contigency Sum ----------------------In case somthing is not factored in 10%= $46.40

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Overall Cost = $510.35

These are the real model prototype for the po

powder printed and the timber members are 3.

similar to GLULAM technique, to make it 12.00 mm of the system that is developed. The connection, relationship, and system of the

been discussed previously, the accuracy in the de

members are able to be slotted on, in which stops

However, there are some issues in the prototype. A

for the slot, in order to tolerate inaccuracy in the

given, therefor, the system cannot take any inacc

into 3, although the true member thickness is 4.

prone to movement and since the 3D slot is hollow inside.

The second issue is that the bolts. The prototype

washer. The bolts have fixed length, as such, it wou

where there is a tight space between the slots. As

page, I proposed in using a threaded rod with dou

proposed that connection is because thread rods

length that is desired. However, due to a limitatio

tests other connection and the proposed connecti

Another consideration that i need to address is th

all for this connection. It is quite heavy, and too br

out. However, the biggest consideration that i thi

if there is a wind load that moves the timber. As s in the connection

olyhedral connection. The star connection is 3D

.00mm thick MDF board that is glued together,

m thick. The prototype provides issue and success complex intersection works perfectly. As it has

efinition provide the system to work. The timber

s at the designated location and able to be bolted.

A gap tolerance of an approximate 1mm is needed

e fabrication. In this prototype, no tolerance was

curacy, which led me to reduce 1 layer of timber

. As a result, the timber members in the slot are

w, it cracks when it is bolted, since it lacks of mass

e uses the normal hex-head bolts and nuts with

uld be inadequate to be used in a certain condition

s such, my hypothesis was correct. In the previous

uble nuts and washer on both sides. The reason I

s are able to be manually cut, thus, providing the

on of equipment skills and access, this prototype

tion is not tested.

he materiality. 3D printed is not recommended at

rittle. I must admit, it is sturdy if it is not hollowed

ink of is its brittle properties that tends to break,

such, I proposed the heavy duty resin to be used

Prototype of the pavilion without canopy --In order to see the structure under the canopy at scale of 1:25

From Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point of view

View from east

Elevation

From Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point of view

Detail of the supporting post

LEARNING OUTCOMES In part C everyone worked in a group, and I did the patterning and geometry part, also take part in the model making process. In this part, I learned about other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topic, such as biomimicry and structure. I learned how to combine the patterning with the structure together. I improved a lot in terms of using grasshopper and making diagram since in the first two-part we mainly focused on the existing building and try to use grasshopper to make it, now in this part, we are making the thing that designed by us. I found that grasshopper is really a powerful tool to sow the logic behind the design. And we could build our design based on the existing definition or refine it. Like for the patterning part, I use the structure to find the point which is proper to hang the flowers on. Learning one grasshopper definition can help us explore the area it could be used. Like the I applied the way to do the metal ball in Z axis in Galaxy SOHO in the geometry part, to rotate a single curve and multiply it in the Z axis so that does not overlap in our group designed project. I will continue working on the grasshopper in the following studio.