ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO: EARTH S1, 2015 SUBJECT STUDENT BOOK
Shengran Zheng (710821) Scoott 12
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One episode from my final design model
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Content 1.0 Three Relationships 1.1 Point/Line/Plane 1.2 Frame & Infill 1.3 Mass
2.0 HERRING ISLAND : A PLACE FOR KEEPING SECRET 2.1 Site analysis 2.2 Conceptacle model 2.3 Precedent 2.4 Sketches 2.5 Final Design Model
3.0 REFLECTIION 4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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1.0 THREE RELATIONSHIPS At the beginning of Earth Studio, in the first 8 weeks, we explored the spatial relationships of through space, mass, volume and void. The first three exercises are the foundation studies for the final project-”A place for keeping secret”. By model making, sketches and architectural drawings, we have done a deep research of three topics: “Point line and plane”, “Mass” and “frame and infill”. In those three exercises, we have expressed our understanding the concept in an abstract way. How to catch the concept, how to interpret the idea and how to communicate ideas with peers and tutor and the basic techniques we learned in this module.
POINT LINE PLANE
MASS
FRAME and INFILL
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1.1 POINT / LINE / PLANE SHADOW NARROW TUNNEL INTERSECTION “Solidify the ground“
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Architectural drawing of Barcelona Pavillion The picture is a collage of the famous work of Mies Van de Rohe. It present the building in a deconstructive drawing. The drawing really inspired me of the concept of point, line and plane.
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POINT/LINE/PLANE By analogy and using the progression of point, line and plane to create a structure express the concept of point, line and plane. PRECEDENT STUDY BY looking at precedent of Mies Van de Rohe’s work, I was inspired by the composition of pure linear and planar element. The element he used in Barcelona’ Pallivon is in a clear order and well-organised. Each element is parrallel or perpendicular to the ground, which simply solidified the ground. Nothing sharp and curvy appeared in this architecture.
Barcelona Pavillion By Mies Van de Rohe
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POINT/LINE/PLANE MODEL In my opinion, the composition of point, line and plane should be clean and elegant. In my model, plane are parrallel or perpendicular to each other to create a clear order. The thin lines intersect with each other to create the point and shadow cast on the pure white plane that makes the dark lines stand out.
CONCEPT The concept is the order and light effect. The composition of point line and plane follow the order of parrallel and perpendicular to express a sense of simplicity and elegant. And the light and shadow has reshaped the space in the model which add to its complexity.
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1.2 FRAME AND INFILL “A Metaphysical Idea“ Transparency Temporary and Permanent Anti-gravity
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FRAME AND INFILL In this excercise, we are testing the composition of frame and infill, through model making and architectural drawings.
Precedent studies The first precedent I looked at is project House NA by Japanese architect Fujimoto. In his design, the frame is elegant and light. The transparency of the structure makes the house looks anti-gravity. Natural light is fully used in the house. Floors, walls even people can be seen as the infill. I was inspired by this composition of frame and infill.
picture shows the inside of House NA
House NA By Fujimoto
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Precedent The sencond precedent which interests me is the the Tensiel Membrane model by Yoshinaga Hiroshi. It is a interesting composition of membrane infill and supportive frame. What really inspired me is the relationshop he showed in the model. The membrane is stretching the frame. Membrane and frame is a stable be fragile composition which has strength and flexibility inside.
Tensile Membrane / Surface Exploration By Yoshinaga Hiroshi
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Exercise Model 1 Anti-gravity Transparency In this exercise, I have made a orthoganal model which is inspired by precendent of Fujimoto’ House NA. It is a composition of cube frame and plane infill. The intricate relationship of the frame could be seen as the infill.
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Architectural drawing of Exercise 2 Model
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Exercise Model 2 In the second model, I have tested different relationship between frame and infill. The frame is made of curvy wires and the infill is made of fabric. The tensile of the membrane is stretching the frame and reach a static balance.The fragile composition of frame and infill is in contrast with model 1.
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Second model of frame and infill 24
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1.3 MASS Solid and Void Touch and See Darkness and Light
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Mass Precedent study Throught the light, we can see the darkness. Throught void, we can feel the mass. The concept of mass is the contrast of void and mass, light and darkness. Also the material can express the emotion and feeling of mass.
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Architectural Drawing 1: MASS In this drawing, I want to express the deep darkness in the underground world. Light is weak in the under ground. what light can do is superficial comparing to the darkness. The concept is contrast of light and darkness, void and solid. I used charcoal to draw on the black paper to create the darkness in the dark.
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Architectural Drawing 2: combine MASS and POINT/LINE/PLANE In this drawing, I have combined the concept of mass and previous exercise point/ line/plane. Mass and void are deconstructed and recomposed in a free and intricate way. The abstract composition shows more possibility in the underground world.
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3.0 HERRING ISLAND “A place for keeping secret” Final design project
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Herring island is a geographically enclosed isalnd. The island is mainly used as a family retreat or escape from urabn life. It also host for some art fesitivals on the island. Herring island is in the urban fabric surrounded by high ways, residential area and green place off the island
The sun course studies present how would light and shadow change during day time.
Sun course studies
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The site chose on the island I chose pinic land as my site on the island. It is the only flat area at the center of island. It is has a broad view and enveloped by the trees around. Standing on the picnic island, I can not see or hear anything off the island. I feel that i am more likely standing in the nature without noise from the urban.
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3.2 Conceptacle Model My conceptacle mainly used the concept of mass exercise. The structure is basiccaly placed under ground. I am focusing on the light experience in the underground world by creating narrow tunnels and negative spaces. The free curves are added to show the disjuction and contrast between heavy and light, thin and thick, solid and void. Also the material choice is imperative. In order to express the regular and rough texture of mass, i considered to use concrete for my final model.
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3.3 PRECEDENT In this project, Fujimoto expressed the journey of light with the “forest of light“. “A forest which consists of countless light cones made from spotlights above. These lights pulsate and constantly undergo transience of state and flow. People meander through this forest, as if lured by the charm of the light. Light and people interact with one another, its existence defining the transition of the other.” By Fujimoto. Poeple living in the city jungle. “Forest of light“ is an abstract of the city. people work throught the dark and bright ineract with one and other and every one has own story. I was inspired by the concept of light forest in this project. I want create a light journey in the under ground world.
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Concept Model of New MuseĚ e Cantonal des BeauxArts Competition proposal / Allied Works Architecture
3.3 PRECEDENT Concept Model of New MuseĚ e Cantonal des Beaux-Arts Competition proposal / Allied Works Architecture In this model, the texture and material are interesting and unique. It inspired me to test material for fianl model.
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Sketches : -underground -narrow tunnels -cracking -gaps of light -light and darkness, smooth and rough, regular and irregular -experience of light journey -secret space -people interact in the forest of light
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SECTION
PLAN
PERSPECTIVE
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FINAL DESIGN MODEL & ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
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Final Model Fabrication In order to test the materiality, for final project I have used Hebel blocks (areated concrete) as the base of the model and carve it in with chisel and hammer o sculpture the space and tunnel under the ground surface. The rought of the inside and the smooth of the surface are in great contrast.
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Concept The concept is the secret of light in the underground world and how it interact with people. The contrast of light and darkness, rough and smooth, regular and irregular are expllore in the model. It is like an abtract of city jungle. people move in the tunnel and space by the guide of light, interact with each other and stories happened.
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Episodes Series of human experience and light effect
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Geomoetric form s represent MASS
Render with context
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REFLECTION: The three exercise in the first 8 weeks are really helpful and inspiring for generating ideas of the final design. It helps me to break down the complex design in to different elements and combine them in many different ways. After those three exrcise, i have a better understanding of the concept, composition and materiality. Precedent studies are imperative and inspiring at the beginning of every exercise and project. Learning from the precedent is not copying, understanding the concept and emotion behind the project. In the final design project, I have observed the materiality deeply which is an interesting and chanllenging experience. I have a better and deeper understanding of texture and emotion express in the design. Also what the architectural drawing is not simply how it place in the reality, but the deeper under standing and interpretation of your project.
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Bibliograpgy: Archdailyďź&#x152; Forest of light by fujinomto, <http://www.archdaily.com/tag/sou-fujimotoarchitects> Archdaily, House NA by fujimoto, <http://www.archdaily.com/230533/house-na-sou-fujimoto-architects> PInterst, Tensile Membrane, <https://au.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=tensile%20membr ane&rs=typed&0=tensile|typed&1=membrane|typed> PInterest, Gallery of New Musee, https://au.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=mass%20 architecture&rs=typed&0=mass|typed&1=architecture|typed&remove_ refine=tensile|recentsearch|1
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