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B3. CASE STUDY 2.0 REVERSE ENGINEERING JAPAN PAVILLION by SHIGERU BAN

We chose this project because we see it’s potential in translating it to the idea of progression within our design intent, using three stages that show constant changes through form, lighting and differentiation. The segregation of stages implies noticeable changes in between and through this we hope to create something that is dynamic and creates movement when passed by.

DIAGRAM

LOFTING

GRID LAYOUT

PIPING

EXTRUDING

1. Creating the curves for lofting the surface.

2. Lofting the Surface

3. Applying Diagrid Structure onto the surface using the Lunchbox plug-in

4. Adjusting the U and V points using number sliders to match the original definition. As seen in construction of the original pavillion the diagrid form was constructed first before being overlayed with the second grid.

5. Applying the second grid structure using lunchbox and adjusting u and v values appropriately.

6. Using the Pipe component to give a thickness to the diagrid, thickness is adjusted using a number slider. The pipe component is chosen to represent the paper tubes used in the original pavillion.

7. Grid Structure curves are extruded using a Z Vector, the factor adjusted with a number slider. This completes the pavilion.