Final Journal by Shella Lee

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personal project | mario for youth architecture as a discourse

This is a diploma final design project required the students to design a commercial building which embraces the quality of the a video game. The video game chosen was Mario, the 6-bit video game from the past. Apart from answering to the majority youth community surrounding the site (the location is right opposite an art university in Singapore) with apprioprate concept and programmes, the project was finished with a perforated cladding as the facade, creating interesting light and shadow effect, bringing the light into the heavily seating block on site, enhancing the lifeliness of the interior. The perforated cladding then act as one of the communication key that connects not only the building to the site, but also the concept adopted from Mario the video game. The perforation on the cladding was inspired from the 6-bit pixels from the video game, as an appreacitation on the classic game where technology is not as advance. The perforation on the cladding was done computationally, though in a very simple manner, where the rectangular voids were punctured onto the cladding in a very symmetrical manner, forming just voids that are alligned neatly, rather than a biggger posibility in term of outcomes, hence limiting the design space itself.

architecture as a system of communications architecture as a discourse â&#x20AC;&#x153;-a communicative double life: they speak to and intervene in communication systems outside the autopoiesis of architecture, while at the same time circulating within the architectural discourse as examples, evidence, points of critical reference etcâ&#x20AC;? schumacher, 2011 Architecture itself composed of not only building/spcase, but rather as a community connected through a system of communications. It is not just a profession which requires a certain field of knowledge and practices, but rather it is a community that speak for our community itself. It represents cultural, movements and the legacy of human even. Thus, architecture as a discourse, where a system of communications play the biggest role . Architecture as a system communications, promote the communications not only for its inner circle but also the outer circle, which in another worldwide. It does not encompass a design theory and built building only, but rather as a bridge that connects itself to the outer world.

UK PAVILION FOR SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO 2010 heatherwick studio

case for innovation | UK pavilion architecture as a discourse

The UK Pavilion, also known as the seed cathedral, had successfully pushes the basic language and barrier of architectural expression, setting an example of that architecture could be more than just a building or a space. The Seed Cathedral, formed from 60,000 slender transparent fibre optic rods, each 7.5 metres long and each encasing one or more seeds at its tip. The rod draw daylight inwards to illuminate the interior during daylight; the light sources inside each rod allow the whole structure to glow at night. A well self-protrayed pavilion indeed. And as the wind moves past, the pavilion and its optic rods will gently move to create a dynamic effect. The Seed Cathedral is not just a display of beauty, but a state of the art piece that present itself to the world in a way no words were required to awe the audience. A simple concept that drew in the public, making it easier to understand and appreciate, while remain as in impressive piece of architecture work that become the discourse as soon as the pavilion is built. A successfu display of architecture piece example that speak to and interverne in communication systems outside the autopoiesis of architecture, yet manage to maintain the communication to be circulating within the architectural discourse.

case for innovation | spanish pavilion architecture as a discourse The Spain Pavilion, from a quick glance appear as a huge sculpture building with layers of organic form structure holding the whole building. What struck the visitors then is not its extravagant and organic form, nor the giant baby display but the material chosen as the main building material for it. The Spain Pavilion has succesfully become the pavilion that is most sustainable environmentally, but at the same time the most technological, achieving the balance in terms of the exploration and practicality in between technology and sustainability. The idea for the Spain Pavilion consists on developing the handicraft technique of the wicker basket technique into the practise of construction. The chosen construction method and material not only represent the country itself well, but also act as the universal language that build a bridge between East and West, and among Spain and China. Architecture as system of communications can be carried out in several ways, not just an show off of ideas but the exchange of informations and feedbacks from all the possible parties.

SPAIN PAVILION FOR SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO 2010 benedetta tagliabue, miralles tagliabue EMBT

case for innovation | kartal-pendik masterplan computation in architecture

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parametricism has become the dominant, single style for avantgarde practise today. It is particularly suited to large-scale urbanism.â&#x20AC;? Patrik Schumacher, London 2008

Zaha Hadid Architects, Kartal-Pendik Masterplan, Istanbul, Turkey 2006 The idea behind Kartal-Pendik Masterplan is based on fabric study. The urban fabric comprises both cross towers and perimeter blocks. The image shows the morphological range of the perimeter block type. Blocks are split into four quadrants allowing for a secondary, pedestrian path system. At certain network crossing points the block system is assimilated to the tower system: each block sponsors one of the quadrants to form a pseudo tower around a network crossing point. The fabric study from the Kartal-Pendik Masterplan is like puzzle making. The puzzle making as one of the paradigms of design, according to Kalay (2004) in Architctureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Media:Principles, Theories, and Methods of Computer-Aided Design, strive to form a complete statement of goals by developing the statement of goals gradually as the designers proceed through the design process. In short, they formulate goals that match spatiotemporal context of the design problem and can be achieved by emerging solutions.

Parametric Urbanism

case for innovation | kartal-pendik masterplan computation in architecture

While the design process seemed to be a process of puzzle making, but the approach in searching for the solutions and the best possible outcome, the design space and the promised possibilities outcomes are wider and greater this way. The process is open to a wider range, not limiting itself with just a limited source and reference or precedent cases, pushing the boudaries as it goes. Building a building with parametric form and structure was a task that is close to impossible to achieve long before. The presentation of forms and idea itself will take up times to get developed itself, let alone building it out. With the aid of computational technology and CAD, it opens a new boundary for architects to explore. Ideas translations are made easier too. Thus, communication of ideas and concepts were made easier too.

case for innovation | kartal-pendik masterplan

computation in architecture

“while physical form can be defined in terms of static coordinates, the virtual force of the environment in which it is designed contributes to its shape” Greg Lynn The approach in digital generative processes shifts from the “making of forms” to the “finding of forms”. Technology is no longer used just to transform ideas from 2D to 3D but also use as a tool in generating and exploring ideas. Computational aid is more than a helping hand nowadays, it is a tool similar to a pencil, even better. It is not just a representational tool but also a new vision for the designers. Greg Lynn was one of the first architects to utilize animation software not as a medium of representational, of form generation. A showoff of computational skill is always present in his works, showing motions and dynamics.

SOCIOPOLIS Housing Blocks VALENCIA, SPAIN, 2007 - PRESENT

OMV H2 House VIENNA OMV CORPORATION, 1996

case for innovation | kartal-pendik masterplan computation in architecture

LEIPZIG, 2002 BMW CENTRAL BUILDING FACTORY COMPETITION

References: 1. GREG LYNN FORM. 2012. GREG LYNN FORM. [ONLINE] Available at: http://glform.com/. [Accessed 15 March 2012]. 2. Parametricism - A New Global Style for Architecture and Urban Design. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.patrikschumacher.com/Texts/Parametricism%20-%20A%20New%20Global%20 Style%20for%20Architecture%20and%20Urban%20Design.html. [Accessed 15 March 2012]. 3.

Kalay, Yehuda, E, 2004. Architectureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Media. 1st ed. Cambridge: MA: MIT Press.

case for innovation | michael hansmeyer

computation in architecture

“It is about unlocking potential rather than guiding conformity to universally held doctrinal positions.” (Burry, Mark, 2011, Scripting Cultures: Architectural Design and Programming, Chichester: Wiley, pp 8)

Michael Hansmeyer is an architect and also a programmer explores the use of algorithms and computation to generate architectural form. His series of works include L-Systems, Voxels and Subdivision. He formalized the tasks in architecture as an algorithm regardless of their complexity. Algorithms provide a framework for articulating and defining both input data and procedures. This formalization can promote structure and coherency, while systemically maintaining full traceability of all input. In recent years, algorithms in architecture have been able to transcend their role as frameworks of formalization and abstraction. This has been made possible in a large part by the integration of scripting languages into CAD programs. Not just a tool to aid during the design process, but it is used as an exploration method of ideas instead; hence a design tool that promises a greater range of potential outcomes.His projects presented seek to explore algorithms and computation as a generative design tool, and to merge these with existing design processes to produce a new architectural form.

SUBDIVIVDED COLUMNS - A NEW ORDER (2010)

The present of scripting culture not only promises a greater posibilities of potential outcomes during the search for “the answer”, but also it provides a bigger design space and enhance the production process and lower the production cost as well. Humans and technology working together, in a more intimate way, contrasting the strength from one another.

case for innovation | michael hansmeyer

computation in architecture

“scripting cultures:first, for productivity; second, experimentation by scripting a path to ‘the answer’, third:for a voyage of discovery” (Burry, Mark, 2011, Scripting Cultures: Architectural Design and Programming, Chichester: Wiley, pp 8)

MICHAEL HANSMEYER: SUBDIVIVDED COLUMNS - A NEW ORDER (2010)

Hansmeyer’s process to design the structure of the Column/Doric Column involves creating an algorithm. The design for each 9 ft column is subdivided into 2,700 horizontal layers, which are then cut into ABS plastic. These layers are hollowed out and stacked and held in place with a dual iron and wood core. The exploration shown by Hansmeyer shows that his work could really change the way architects design and build structures. His works are more than just creating amazing sculptures with advanced techniques but they lay foundation for a whole new way to think about materials, architecture, and construction.

SUBDIVIVDED COLUMNS - A NEW ORDER (2010)

research project | matrix CUT: develop

SURFACEGRID_ATTRACTORPOINT_EXTRUDE The exploration of this model was an oppurtinity for me to rebuild a visual i failed to build for my past project. The project was an installation project, using styrofoam cup and fishing thread as the structure material for a temporary shelter/space.

“Search process involve two steps: (1) producin candidate solutions for consideration, and (2) choosing the “right” solution for further consideration and developmet.” Kalay, Architecture’s New Media: Principles, Theories, and Methods of Computer-Aided Design (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 2004), pp .18-19

The search design method is a design method which consist of findging/developing, candidate solutions and evaluating them against the goals and the constraints. During the first few stages of this design method, I attempted a few combination of grasshopper definitions for further solutions. These combined definitions were evaluated further for its potential to present architecture as a system communication futher. The search process were not restrained in many ways, thus the ourcomes are very likely to be unspecific. The goal for current stage is purely on exploration, the solution candidates will be goal for the next stage, as control over grasshopper is still an issue for me right.

research project | matrix CUT: develop

CURVEDINTERSECTIONS_ATTRACTORPOINT_ EXTRUDE+OFFSET An attempt to combine the EXTRUDE and OFFSET outputs on the same INPUT and TECHNIQUE.

EXPLICITGRIDS_ATTRACTORPOINT_EXTRUDE An attempt in fusing the two input together, achieving a harmony fusion in between the two different INPUT using different TECHNIQUE, but failed. The model then was explored again and a installation that can take place on any flat wall is produced.

research project | matrix CUT: develop SPHERE_MATHFUNCTIONS_ ROTATION+EXTRUSION

PATTERNANDOVERLAP_IMAGESAMPLER_ ROTATION+EXTRUSION

No INPUT definition was used on this model. I started off with a sphere and merge it with the MATHFUNCTIONS as the TECHNIQUE while ROTATION and EXTRUSION were used at the same time to offset the extruded rotation to form a shelter-like structure.

The purpose of this model exploration is to achieve an visuion illusion-like structure which has the potential to be a public installation.

research project | matrix CUT: develop CURVEINTERSECTIONS_MATHFUNCTIONS_ SHADERS_PIPE

ATTRACTORPOINTS_ ROTATION+EXTRUDEPOINTS

An attempt to explore more OUTPUT which almost killed my computer. I inteded to insert the SHADERS and PIPE OUTPUT into the same component, to create a tunnel-like structure but it turns out even more interestingly by accident.

Another accidentally created model, an attempt to explore the EXTRUDEPOINTS freeform which did not turn out the way I expected , though the outcome is not a dissapointing one.

research project | andre de gouveia residence CUT: develop

ANDRE DE GOUVEIA RESIDENCE paris, france; vincent parreira of AAVP architecture antonio virga architecte

research project | andre de gouveia residence CUT: develop The Andre de Gouveia Residence is located within the Cite Internationale Universitaire in Paris, and surrounded by historic structures such as Lucio Costa and Le Corbusierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fondation Franco-Bresilienne, and Le Cobusierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fondation Suisse. In response to the historic site, the architects commisioned for this project developed a unique, gilded aluminium facade comprised of 1.15 x 2.5m panels, each mechanically stamped with two different sizes of slotted perforations (20 x 4 mm, and 25 x 7 mm). The arrangement of these perforations produces an image reminiscent of calcada patterns, a traditional Portugese paving pattern which also circumscribes the project site. The motif of the perforation on the facade is to act as kind of translucent facade, also to generate both familiar figures and a haze of lighting effects through the perforated screens.

Rich material qualities of the ancient Portuguese palace and residences.

research project | andre de gouveia residence CUT: develop The Andre de Gouveia Residence was chosen as the case study for this paris, france; assignment because of its approaches based familiarity and also historical vincent parreira of AAVP architecture cultural. The use of parametric as tool in this case study shows a collaboraantonio virga architecte tion in between man and technology, and also the marriage of cultural and technology.

ANDRE DE GOUVEIA RESIDENCE

The quality protrayed through the approaches from the case study could be embraced in term of own approach in the future Wyndham Gateway Project. As a group, we have shown a common interest in public art where the connection and communication introduced and promoted by architecture could be an important concept in our approach.

First attempt in Grasshopper was done by using two given definitions: Boolean Patterning as the Input; Image Sampler as the Association. In order to control the pole sizes in the definitions, an image of just black and white colour with no greyscale were used in the Image Sampler association.

In the second attempt, we explored the definitions with rectangles instead of circles, providing a closer relation to the case study. The Boolean Patterning Input is then further altered to show a better control over the pole sizes and also the arrangement of the rectangles.

research project | design progress CUT: develop From the definitions we achieved from Week 6, we proceeded to perforation stage. The perforation were done on two materials mainly, a boxboard with rigid strength, and polypropelenes with two different colours which provides a more freedom when it comes to model shaping due to its flexible property. The polypropelene also provide a transparency property where exploration in terms of lighting could be achieved. The image sampling effect achieved through the grasshopper shows off the use of ornament as familiar approach in terms of design. It is easily understand and the beuty from the lighting effect could easily bring the viewers in awe through it very familiar yet in depth approach. Parallel to the Wyndham Gateway Project, the target group is the public, where an easier approach, not lacking of understanding in depth, is one of solution or key concept of approach is essential in developing a design for the project.

research project | final design CUT: develop The exploration was carried out based on the theory adopted from Kalayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Architecture New Media. The design method adopted is Case-Based Design where the use of precedents is to provide us with a starting point so that we can develop a new design, indirect application of knowledge derived from precedents. The aim is to stimulate the creation of new ideas rather than to dictate them. The exploration for this stage focus mainly on three different approaches provided from the model itself.

Perception of Colour

Light and shadow

case of innovation | design process CUT: fabricate

architecture as communication.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;-the provision of spaces which frame communication.â&#x20AC;? schumacher, 2011

Architecture as a system of communication, or communication has powerful and influencial effect worldwide, as discussed in the previous part of this journal. It is a system that connects people in every possible way, marking our achievement in terms of history, technology, social and political. Our vision is to establish communication that connect other communities by establishing a shared worldwide view in art, science and technology.

architecture as innovation.

materialising potential realities and provision of new knowledge

Answering to Wyndhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identity as a community with remarkable achievement in terms of art, science and tecnology, we aim to distinguish Wyndham throught the innovation of architecture and construction, provision of new knowledge to the local community, encouraging adaption and confidence in materializing potential realities.

architecture as identity.

reflect, unite and distinguish a community. Through the knowledge and practices we have in architecture, we aim to reflect the economical, political and societal context of Wyndham that is distinct to other communities, by making the project a landmark of the community.

architecture as influence.

establish a re-order of society thinking and generate external interest We aim to engage the Wyndham City Council to the local community in a visual and philophical way, by providing a rethinking perceptions and innovation of fresh prospective to the local community. We also aim to establish a re-order of society thinking attuned to the underlying message and intention. Also, generates interest and oppunity to be recognized by the mdeia, bringing Wyndham to the international scene.

vision

case of innovation | design process CUT: fabricate

computational design rationalization

parametric model search for new forms

performance-based design

loud statements that are visually engaging

design extracted into components for optimum fabrication

technical ability to realize these forms from design stage

intergration of disciplines in building industry from design stage

advances in material science materials engineered precisely to meet performance criteria link with manufacturing sector / saves cost control over how material performs structurally merging of function and eathetics

simulation

optimization and innovation wider generated design variety / options to select encourage experimentation of concept developed design rather than imposed

controlled parameter design object responds to relationships controlled theme in design outcomes

visual effects or appearance of design can be simulated simulation testing of scaled models in specific environments

computational and parametric

case of innovation | design process CUT: fabricate

sense of space

use of calcada tiling patterns to evoke portugese identity

abstraction of concept

contemporary reinterpretation manipulation of positive and negative interlocking repetition

innovation

transforming materiality and perception two rectangular pore sizes form effect of image light and shadow effectstransform visual perception

case studies

case of innovation | design process CUT: fabricate

optical illusion layering texture shadow light

parametric perforation ICONIC

RESPONSIVE INNOVATIVE ENDURANCE

visually attractive site context

construction

visual adaption

provocative

community

materiality

maintenance

angaging

passerby nature

wyndham gateway design

research project | design process CUT: fabricate

digital model exploration

physical model exploration light and shadow

perception of colour

diffraction of light

model exploration

research project | design process CUT: fabricate Innovations and improvement made from the previous model exploration are displayed. Improvement such as adaptation of construction method for the panels onto the building could be seen with photographs as proof.

model experience

research project | design process CUT: fabricate

Concealed C-Frame Structure

clean construction method hiding the joints connecting the panels onto the structure enhacing and transpanrency of the perforation

e model experience

research project | design process CUT: fabricate

Sliding Panel

Consisting of two panels instead of the one panel from the case study, the inner panel with transparent materiliaty is slidable to produce a different shadow effect when the panel is in motion.

model experience

research project | design process CUT: fabricate

Perception of Colours

Layers of perforation with diffferent materiality allow the perception of colours to occur. with one of the layers being the more transparent one.

e model experience

research project | design process CUT: fabricate

Light and Shadows The light and shadow effects could be shown as the light is casted on the perforated panel. The shadow was onlt casted on the inner wall behind the perforation, but also on the structure that holds the panel, creating an illusionlike and magical like effect in the little space in between the perforation panel and the wall behind it.

model experience