FoDR Module 3 - Sharon Zhou

Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE

Sharon Zhou 996349

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 surface - Cylinders

Surfaces formed by a group of parallel lines. The cylinder is prescribed with a curved based parallel extrusions extending from the outer line. Very much like compacted, straight rectangles positioning at different vertical angles.

- Cones

Surface consisted of striaght lines steming from the acentral extrusion point of the cones point.

Counterparts of the pyrimid, both have central extrusion and vertices lie at a constant distance from the vertex (except the base of the pyrimid consists of a triangular base while the cone’s curve is curved).

- Tangent surfaces of space curves.

Polygons that follow the rule of a surface with ruling planes that are refined to become a smoother curve so the model becomes a tangent surface. The polyedral model is created from three polygons deveoping into a singular polygon.

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.

Developable surface is an extremely signifcant part of understanding architectural geometry in the practical sense that the construction process would become relatively more productive and efficient.

The Greenhouse is an example of this through its structure of glass triangles and horse-shoe structural plan.

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PANELLING PATTERN

2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular

3D Panelling - trigular pyrimid

3D Panelling - significantly slanted, good for hills and dramatic changes in height of terrain

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VARIABLE 3D PATTERN

Exploring different patterns through a minimal amount of triangular shapes. Various attempts to try complement the drasticsloped terrain was made.

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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE

Test models during Studio Work

Prototype - incorrect which was later changed and altered

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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 is the course of depicting an idea or physical form within a virtual world through digital models. It creates the connection between virtual design and physical practice of creating space and plans. It is a development that essentially revolutionized the way designers are able to create certain ideas and concepts that do not necessarily need to abide to the physics of the real world.

Ultimately, digitial fabrication has made the design process much easier and efficient, allowing designers to push the boundaries of architectural designs and construction.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) It is essential as it allows a two-dimensional shape or surface to develop into a 3D shape or form with geometrical structure. The shape created has a relatively stronger nature and better rigidness, expanding the possibilities of design beyond flat surfaces (eg. ceilings). Folding can also save time and materials, making it a great solution for building parts and construction in certain cases.

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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING

Exploring different shapes and ideas through a combination of triangles and squares. More shapes are added and attracted points and curved points are explored to create combinations of different patterns.

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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL

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Final templates for cutting onto ivory paper, the shapes are quite similar but each has a slight difference due to the elevation and difference in height of the panel.

PANELISED LANDSCAPE

Finished panel - Digital plan view

Photographs of finished panels

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APPENDIX

Panelling - creating dimension with minimum distance between points as 10mm and maximum distance as 59.4mm

Sticking panels together, keeping them in shape withclips.

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