M3 957389

Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2018 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Shang Yatong

957389 Katherine Petros, Studio 29

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WEEK 6 READING: SURFACES THAT CAN BE BUILT FROM PAPER IN ARCHITECTURAL GEOMETRY Question 1: What are the three elementary types of developable surfaces? Provide a brief description.

(Maximum 100 words) Cylinder, cone and tangent surface of a space curve are three elementary types of developable surfaces and they are all ruled surfaces. A cylinder surface is formed by a combination of parallel lines.

A cone is formed by lines that connect a profile curve and a vertex point. And tangent surface of a space curve is a kind of special ruled surface that all tangent planes are tangent to the entire surface not just at one point.

Question 2: Why is the understanding of developable surface critical in the understanding of architectural geometry? Choose one precedent from Research/Precedents tab on LMS as an example for your discussion. (Maximum 100 words) Developable surfaces are important in the understanding of architectural geometry because they are created for real-life 3D environments. Being physically created with existing materials, the surfaces should be stable and durable in order to guarantee the safety of the architecture.

One example is Huyghe + Le Corbusier Puppet Theatre: applying 500 different white polycarbonate panels to form diamond shape and interlocking to create a rigid structure. Because individual structure, the panels are easy to assembled that allow forces dissipate in order to enclose the space with structural stability.

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PANELLING PATTERN

2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular

3D Panelling, Pattern: Pyramind 1

3D Panelling, Pattern: Box3D

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VARIABLE 3D PATTERN

Variable 3D Pattern: with ringent irregular elements

Variable 3D Pattern: with pyramids toward four different directions

Variable 3D Pattern: with combined elements and pyramids

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Here are 7 fabricated pieces which test in the studio.

8 pieces of unrall faces are slected for 3D panel test prototype.

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WEEK 7 READING: DIGITAL FABRICATION Complete your reading before attempting these questions:

Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation? (Maximum 100 words) Digital fabrication, a method of using digital data to control the manufacturing process relies on computerized tools to make or cut parts that is absolutely different from traditional drawing. It tends to be an advanced generative medium that potentially narrowed the gap between representation and architecture and creates a seamless connection between design and manufacturing. Moreover, digital fabrication is the product of CAD or CAM. The introduction of digital production changed the understanding of two-dimensional representation since it focuses on a designer or architect perception that shows how 2D representations can be adapted to produce textured surfaces and 3D structures.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) Firstly, the extensive use of folding is possibly attribute to significant potential of variety that it can span distance, enable sophisticated geometric modulations and is inherently capable of showing a wide range of forms. Allowing new spaces and territories to emerge by remaining the native characteristics, folding is creative material technique that visually appealing in building design.

In addition, folding is likely to be an ideal plan of building design that stiffness and rigidity tend to be gained during the introduction of the in technique planar materials. Moreover, it can often be self-supporting.

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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING

Using four types of panels by applying for different angles and heights in order to form this final paneling work. Because of significant gradient, triangular panels are used to enhance the structure so that the surface can be self-supported.

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PANELISED LANDSCAPE

Using Canon Wide Angle Kit and Yongnuo LED Light Wand to photo the paneling landscape.

Final landscape top view.

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Pespective view of the landscape in Rhino.

Top view of the landscape in Rhino.

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Landscape with significant gradient.

Close view of the landscape.

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APPENDIX

Preparation.

Limit height of panels below 59.4 mm. This is the heighest panel.

Print unroll faces on 120gsm A1 paper.

Place 290gsm ivory card below the 120gsm A1 paper.

Use pen knife to cut the strips.

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