Digital Portfolio C1014122 by Sam Giles

Sam Giles Digital Portfolio Winter Semester

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FORMFINDING Research Process 1 Process 2 Process 3 Final Model CONCEPTION Digital Image Processing Concept Development DIGITAL FABRICATION Laser Cutting Lines Final Model STUDIO PROJECT

Appropriately split between two modules, the results achieved throughout the winter semester were a direct result of the integration of DPM and the main studio project Through an intricate process of research and development stemming from the initial DPM module undertaken at the beginning of the winter semester, a design strategy was JSVQYPEXIH XS MR¾YIRGI ERH IRLERGI XLI ½REP HIWMKR SJ E high rise retail/accommodation block both structurally and aesthetically. This portfolio documents the process from which ER MRMXMEP MHIE [EW XEOIR HIZIPSTIH ERH ½REPP] MQTPIQIRXIH MRXS XLI ½REP HIWMKR SJ XLI WXYHMS TVSNIGX

SITE PLANS 1:400 Plan SECTIONS Exterior Section Interior Section South Interior Section ELEVATION DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

Arranged as a research group searching for an example of nature from which a design strategy could be extracted and explored, the conclusion reached led to the adoption of bracket mushrooms. Interested in the ability to cantilever seemingly further than their fragile structure would allow them to whilst also inspired by the beautiful effects their ribbed surface evoked, it was mutually agreed as a strong starting TSMRX JVSQ [LMGL SYV MRHMZMHYEP HIWMKRW GSYPH FIRI½X ERH ¾SYVMWL 1] TIVWSREP TVIJIVIRGI [EW MR TEVXMGYPEV VSSXIH MR XLI coherence of its structural aesthetics, equally showing strong potential for practicality at a larger scale.

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FORMFINDING Research

Process 1 Process 2 Process 3 Final Model CONCEPTION Digital Image Processing Concept Development DIGITAL FABRICATION Laser Cutting Lines Final Model STUDIO PROJECT SITE PLANS 1:400 Plan SECTIONS Exterior Section Interior Section South Interior Section ELEVATION DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

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Wholly representative and true to the aesthetics of the entire mushroom, the 'structural ribs' covering the outside skin were seen EW QSWX WMKRMÂ˝GERX XS XLI FIEYX] and the structure. Using CAD to mimic these ribs and establish parameters, preliminary images were created to begin visualising the starting concept. As shown, the structural composition which allowed the mushroom to span and cantilever outwards was recreated, now producing a series of elegant curves which were truthful to the necessary structural properties of before. A level of aesthetically truthfulness was however lost due to the rigidity of the parametric design, which compromised that created through the natural growth of the bracket mushroom.

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FORMFINDING Research Process 1 Process 2

Process 3 Final Model CONCEPTION Digital Image Processing Concept Development DIGITAL FABRICATION Laser Cutting Lines Final Model STUDIO PROJECT SITE PLANS 1:400 Plan SECTIONS Exterior Section Interior Section South Interior Section ELEVATION DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

8LI ½REP TVSGIWW ERH GSRGPYWMSR XS XLI JSVQ½RHMRK XEWO [EW XS EHNYWX XLI HIWMKR HIZIPSTIH MR process 2 rather than radically shift focus and attention. 8LI YWI SJ WXVYGXYVEP VMFW VIQEMRIH E ½VQ JEGXSV the change however being the way they formed the entire piece. Moving away from the rigidity of the previous design, each rib was redeveloped to be unique rather than an exact replica of the other repeated over. The variety in size and shape further mimicked those of the bracket mushroom, resulting in a design which incorporated the key elements of structure and aesthetics into a fabricated model. The potential that lied in the structural composition of the bracket mushroom was effectively portrayed here, a cantilevering construction that could hold an above weight and retained the aesthetical beauty created as a result of its ribbed structure.

DPM FORMFINDING Research Process 1 Process 2 Process 3 Final Model

CONCEPTION Digital Image Processing Concept Development DIGITAL FABRICATION Laser Cutting Lines Final Model STUDIO PROJECT SITE PLANS 1:400 Plan SECTIONS Exterior Section Interior Section South Interior Section ELEVATION DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

The ribbed wall is developed through the use of individual pieces, each unique from each other that combine to form an asymmetrical surface. Clustering three ribs together to create a miniature sequence, each one is spaced 5 meters apart to form a larger sequence that creates the transparent 'wall'. The resultant effect is for no rib to be an exact replica, instead similar only through positioning from one another. Allowing for a mimicked play on light between each sequence of ribs, using details as simple as glazing on the external surface can further enhance the captivating illumination of the wall which shift and changes across the entire surface.

Visualised at a larger scale, the sequential ribs of the ½REP QSHIP SJJIVIH E WIVMIW SJ design practicalities. As visually explained through digital image processing; The sequential pattern could be used to organise the entire project, forming a pseudo-grid from which the internal/external composition of the project could be arranged within. In turn the potential to create a transparent wall which could mark and cut off the project area from the surrounding street could be realised through the implementation of a ribbed wall. This in turn could allow the accommodation to be raised and cut off from retail, establishing clear sectioning of public and private space Each rib, as designed to be unique to one another, could further enhance the internal or external appearance of the ribbed wall with an asymmetrical shape that GYVZIH ERH ¾S[IH EGGSVHMRK to each sequence of ribs. It was to be a continuation of the organic structural aesthetics GSRWMWXIRXP] MR¾YIRGIH JVSQ the initial image of the bracket mushroom.

DPM FORMFINDING Research Process 1 Process 2 Process 3 Final Model CONCEPTION Digital Image Processing Concept Development

DIGITAL FABRICATION Laser Cutting Lines Final Model STUDIO PROJECT SITE PLANS 1:400 Plan SECTIONS Exterior Section Interior Section South Interior Section ELEVATION DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

DPM FORMFINDING Research Process 1 Process 2 Process 3 Final Model CONCEPTION Digital Image Processing Concept Development DIGITAL FABRICATION Laser Cutting Lines Final Model STUDIO PROJECT

SITE PLANS 1:400 Plan SECTIONS Exterior Section Interior Section South Interior Section ELEVATION DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

DPM FORMFINDING Research Process 1 Process 2 Process 3 Final Model CONCEPTION Digital Image Processing Concept Development DIGITAL FABRICATION Laser Cutting Lines Final Model STUDIO PROJECT SITE

PLANS 1:400 Plan SECTIONS Exterior Section Interior Section South Interior Section ELEVATION DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

8LI KVSYRH ÂžSSV TPER consists of sectors, 17 in total, that can be expanded into by retail SYXÂ˝XW [LIXLIV XLI] choose to occupy 1 or spread into 4. These sectors are seperated and placed by the structural ribs that hold up theccomodation block, allowing a dual-purpose that maximises their aesthetic and structural practicallity

DPM FORMFINDING Research Process 1 Process 2 Process 3 Final Model CONCEPTION Digital Image Processing Concept Development DIGITAL FABRICATION Laser Cutting Lines Final Model STUDIO PROJECT SITE PLANS 1:400 Plan

SECTIONS Exterior Section Interior Section South Interior Section ELEVATION DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

The facade facing the main street; Risen 9 metres by the structural ribs that HI½RI XLI VIXEMP WIGXSV the facade as shown is forever changeable with the inclusion of moving panels that can be manipulated by the residents. To break apart this facade however are internal spaces marked by a WIVMIW SJ ½\IH XLMR panels

SECTIONS Exterior Section

Interior Section South Interior Section ELEVATION DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

The interior facade, seperated from the noise and clamour of the main road, uses the same panneling system. These however EVI QSVI ¾I\MFPI ERH can be retracted into XLI GSR½RIW SJ IEGL individual dwelling. This EPPS[W JYPP ¾I\MFMPMX] for the inhabitant to control sunlight and privacy or perhaps even aesthetic composition.

DPM FORMFINDING Research Process 1 Process 2 Process 3 Final Model CONCEPTION Digital Image Processing Concept Development DIGITAL FABRICATION Laser Cutting Lines Final Model STUDIO PROJECT SITE

PLANS 1:400 Plan

SECTIONS Exterior Section Interior Section

South Interior Section ELEVATION DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

The south facing facade consists of a small low rise retail block that allows a successful encompassement of the internal park. It is kept as low as the railway wall level behind it to maximise available light entering into the area and accomodation blocks. This connects straight down to the water level of the river much like its opposite side, allowing for QE\MQYQ 他I\MFMPMX]

ELEVATION DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

The East facing elevation pushed back from the road to create a pseudo retail highstreet. It uses the same techniques as the facade facing the main road. The smaller of the two blocks and bending in the middle to connect to the railway wall; a large internal space is left centrally which accomodates a larger internal space.

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1 bedroom dwelling 1. Entrance Hall 2

2. Storage Space

CONCEPTION Digital Image Processing Concept Development

3. Bathroom

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5. Living/Dining Room

4. Kitchen

6. Master Bedroom 4

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7. Built-in Wardrobe

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8. Balcony

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The basic dwelling unit, 10m x 6m, on which the others are based on. Each inhabitant is provided with a bathroom and storage space beside the entrance and master bedroom. The kitchen and living/dining room are both open plan to maximise space and the glazed wall can be further opened/closed to expand room space onto that of the balcony.

1:400 Plan SECTIONS Exterior Section Interior Section South Interior Section

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DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

2 bedroom dwelling 1. Entrance Hall 2

2. Storage Space

3. Bathroom 4. Kitchen 5. Living/Dining Room 6. Bedroom 2

7. Walk in Wardrobe

8. Master Bedroom 9. Walk in Wardrobe 10. En-suite Bathroom 11. Balcony 10m x 8.5m overall, the additional bedroom extends from the original 1 bedroom design, adding an ensuite bathroom and additional storage space to become the new master bedroom..

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STUDIO PROJECT SITE PLANS 1:1000 CIty Plan 1:400 Plan SECTIONS Exterior Section Interior Section South Interior Section

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DWELLINGS 1:500 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan

1:50 3 Bedroom Plan Dwelling Renderings

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3 bedroom dwelling 1. Entrance Hall 2. Storage Space

3. Bathroom 4. Kitchen 5. Living/Dining Room

6. Bedroom 2 7. Walk in Wardrobe 8. Master Bedroom

9. Walk in Wardrobe 10. En-suite Bathroom 11. Balcony 12. Bedroom 3

13. Walk in Wardrobe 14. Roof Integrated Balcony 15. Bathroom 2 16

The main addition being an upper 他SSV XLIVI EVI RS changes to the ground 他SSV I\GITX JSV XLI implementation of stairs and a rearrangement to the second bedroom it cuts into. On the upper 他SSV MW ER EHHMXMSREP bathroom and bedroom combined with a smaller balcony and wardrobe. The 3 bedroom dwelling units only being situated under the roof of the entire apartment block, another balcony built into the roof is provided to further maximise outside and available space. One more entrance is also provided in the corridor to GSRRIGX XLI RI[ 他SSV with the adjacent block corridor.

DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan

Dwelling Renderings

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DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan

Dwelling Renderings

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DWELLINGS 1:50 1 Bedroom Plan 1:50 2 Bedroom Plan 1:50 3 Bedroom Plan

Dwelling Renderings

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