S T U D I O
S H E R R Y
Z H A N G
A I R
C O N T E N T S PART B.
B.0. CHAKRA RESEARCH
B.1. RESEARCH FIELD
B.2. CASE STUDY 1.0
B.3. CASE STUDY 2.0
B.4. TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT
B.5. TECHNIQUE PROTOTYPES
B.6. TECHNIQUE PROPOSAL
B.7. LEARNING OBJECTIVE AND OUTCOMES
C R I T E R I A
D E S I G N
SOLAR PLEXUS
The Solar Plexus chakra is located at the stomach area. It represents the fire that energies mental and spiritual development. The Solar Plexsus is one of the strongest emotional guidance centres. thus one of my strength for this chakra is my ability to be empathetic and possess a warm personality. I enjoy helping others overcome difficulties and guide them, without being disrespectful and forceful, to achieve a balance in life and view hardships, and somtimes failure, as an oppourtunity to grow and understand that it is through concurring these experiences that allow you to become a better version of yourself.
One of the imbalances of the solar plexus chakra is having a lack of clear direction. I often tend to worry about the future and don’t establish and clear plan on what needs to be done. Even when I do make plans, it is often hard more me to follow through with them and find efficient ways to reliase them. A way to combat this problem is through focusing on being more assertive and self-reflective. I find it crucial to reflect on the hierarchy of situations, which will definitely assist completing plans and having a clear direction.
BIOMIMICRY
Biomimicry is the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for solving complex human problems. The proliferation of technology in the past years has lead us to a more rigid and constricted design platform. However, as new production and construction methods emerge, such as 3D printing, biomimetic design is becoming more common. Generative design is one of the most profound facet of biomimicry, as it draws inspiration from natural evolution, allowing the creation of organic forms that are aesthetically and structurally optimised
The natural system of the HONEY BEE interested us as thorough research allowed us to understand the complex system of the honey bees. In particular, the social construct of the bees is extremely sophisticated and is interlinked with all beings within the system.
B . 1 .
R E S E A R C H
F I E L D HONE Y BE E S OC I AL SY ST EM
The honey bee lives in an organised society with a clear hierarchy. Worker bees dedicate their lives to serve the Queen bee, and drone bees live to provide the Queen with offspring. The honey bee is a social creature with sofisticated communication channels. She uses dance to communicate rich food sources. Honey bees are also a vital life force for flowers. They
B . 1 .
R E S E A R C H
F I E L D
PSE UD O CO D E
1. DERIVE DATA
2. ADJUSTMENTS
Derive points and lines from foraging pattern map
Adjust the verticality of the points and join into curve
5. WEAVERBIRD MESH FROM LINES
6. WEAVERBIRD PICTUREFRAME
Transdorms list of lines into a mesh
Computes a new mesh with higher genus, resulting mesh consists of quad faces
3. LOFTING
4. EXPLODE
Loft curves to create the basic geometry
Explode curves into smaller segments
7. WEAVERBIRD MESH THICKEN
8. WEAVERBIRD CATMULL-CLARK SUBDIVISION
Computes a new mesh that is a closed solid
Recursive subdivision. Resulting mesh always consists of quad faces
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ANALYS OUT CO ME IS A NALY SI S
The final design is a sculptural form that accommodates 1-2 people to contemplate and meditate within or around the structure. XXXXXXXXXX Although the structure is aesthetically pleasing, the function can be questioned. Further development should include a formation of more of a space instead of a physical form. However, transformation applications for this structure, can be utilised in further development. Also exploration in using different data from the bees can result in new and unique designs
THE MORNING LINE
CULL PATTERN
PATTERN: TF Aesthetic: Function:
PATTERN: T Aesthetic: Function:
NUMBER OF SIDES: 3 Aesthetic: Function:
NUMBER OF SIDES: 4 Aesthetic: Function:
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SIDES OF POLYGON
1 . 0 S T U D Y
BREP
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PATTERN: T Aesthetic: Function:
BREP: SQUARE PYRAMID Aesthetic: Function: Selection Criteria: • Aesthetic Value • Function in relation to harnessing strength to address restriction
BREP: CUBE Aesthetic: Function:
TFF
PATTERN: TFFT Aesthetic: Function:
PATTERN: TFFTF Aesthetic: Function:
OF SIDES: 5
NUMBER OF SIDES: 6 Aesthetic: Function:
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BREP: 9 SIDED STAR PRISM Aesthetic: Function:
SINE COSINE CURVE
STEPS: 75 Aesthetic: Function:
DISTANCE: 5 Aesthetic: Function:
DISTANCE: 10 Aesthetic: Function:
DISTANCE: 15 Aesthetic: Function:
POINTS: A:(0.1,0); B:(2.5,7.5); C:(7.5,2.5); D:(1,1) Aesthetic: Function:
POINTS: A:(0.1,0); B:(0.1,1); C:(7.5,2.5); D:(1,1) Aesthetic: Function:
POINTS: A:(0.1 C:(1,0); D:(1,1) Aesthetic: Function:
CONTROL POINT
STEPS: 55 Aesthetic: Function:
BEZIER GRAPH MAPPER
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STEPS: 35 Aesthetic: Function:
Selection Criteria: • Aesthetic Value • Function in relation to harnessing strength to address restriction
STEPS: 95 Aesthetic: Function:
STEPS: 115 Aesthetic: Function:
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DISTANCE: 20 Aesthetic: Function:
DISTANCE: 25 Aesthetic: Function:
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POINTS: A:(0.1,0); B:(2.5,5); C:(7.5,5); D:(1,0) Aesthetic: Function:
POINTS: A:(0.1,1); B:(2.5,5); C:(7.5,5); D:(1,1) Aesthetic: Function:
S T U D Y
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BRE P ALTE RATIO N 1
AESTHETIC
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C A S E
FUNCTION
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
Physically appealing
Lack of a justification of the chosen form and pattern
Design the shape and pattern by manipulating the bee dance data
Hexagonal hollows allow sunlight to pass through
This single structure is not really addressing our restriction - lack of direction
Consider designing multiple scattering structures instead of a single one in order to express the direction
B R EP AL TE RATIO N 2
AESTHETIC FUNCTION
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
Hollow roof allows lights passing through, to amplify one’s energy
Lack of a justification of the chosen form and pattern
Columns with spiral stairs around, that go through the hexagonal platforms on each layer can be built
The star shaped walls create zones for different activities
Form may be too regular
S T U D Y
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BRE P ALTE RATIO N 3
AESTHETIC
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C A S E
FUNCTION
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
The whole structure looks like a tree or a flower, can be useful in linking back to bee behavior
Form may be too complex for human activities
With this complex form and interlaced walls, this can be a maze for meditation, where people can ponder on their direction of lives while walking along the walls
The winding form of wall can be an expression of direction
Space may be too crowded for people to meditate
B EZI ER G RAP H MA P P ER
AESTHETIC FUNCTION
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
The winding form of wall can be an expression of direction
Form may be too complex for human activities
With this complex form and interlaced walls, this can be a maze for meditation, where people can ponder on their direction of lives while walking along the walls
The star shape planar can function as seats or shelter
Space may be too crowded for people to meditate
THE VAULTED WILLOW
The Vaulted Willow created by Marc Fornes, is a self-supported structure constructed of ultra-thin aluminium shells. The design aims to ‘resolve and delineate structure, skin and ornamentation into a single unified system’. The Vaulted Willow explores lightweight, ultra-thin, self-supported shells through the development of custom computational protocols of structural form-finding and descriptive geometry.
PSEUDO CODE LINE INPUT C# SCRIPT
PIPE LINE
COMBINE & CLEAN MESH REMOVE DUPLICATE LINES
PRESSURE INPUT
SPRINGS FROM LINE UNARY FORCE
KANGAROO PHYSICS
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C A S E
S T U D Y
2 . 0
REVERSE ENGINEER DIAGRAM
STEP 1 LINES NETWORK
STEP 2 PIPE LINE
STEP 3 C# SCRIPT
Draw a network of lines where the ends of lines defines the feet and anchor points of the structure
Pipe the network of lines. This is the geometry in which will be inflated later, thus various thickness of the pipes is explored to create the appropriate final form
The C# script creates points for the feet of the structure. The roundness, size and dent of the feet can be adjusted
STEP 4 KANGAROO PHYSICS Using Springs from Line, pressure and unary force, the Kangaroo Physics component can inflate the pipe line, which creates a mesh
STEP 5 REFINEMENT 1.0
STEP 5 REFINEMENT 2.0
Changing the parameters within the pressure component adjust the inflation of the form.
Changing the parameters within the C# script to adjust the size of the feet within the form
Parameter within Springs from Line component can change the gravitational force, which also affects the height of the form
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C A S E
S T U D Y
2 . 0 FINAL MODEL
Through the utilisation of the Kangaroo Physics component, the final form of the Vaulted Willow can be achieved. Although there are still some disaparities between the actual structure and the current digital model, it allowed me to garner the new skills for future design development. Some areas of improvement and further exploration should be considered for the placment of the network of lines, as the spacing and distance of these elements greatly affects the form of the structure
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ArrayPath Maelstrom Radius Stretch Offset
Scale Offset Rotate Kaleidoscope
AttractorPoint Lunchbox Sun Vector Generator Arc ArrayArc Populate2D Perforations
Populate2D AttractorPoint
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T E C H N I Q U E :
D E V E L O P M E N T
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Kangaroo Mesh Relaxation Springs Line Exoskeleton
Kangaroo Mesh Relaxation WeaverBird PictureFrame WeaverBird Loop
Kangaroo Mesh Inflation Inflation Gravity Derived from a network of lines
Kangaroo Mesh Relaxation WeaverBird PictureFrame WeaverBird Loop
Kangaroo Mesh Relaxation of Mesh Inflation. Goal/Length/Percentage
Selection Criteria Aesthetic Value FUnction in relation to harnessing strength to address restriction.
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T E C H N I Q U E :
D E V E L O P M E N T
MESH RE LA XAT I O N
AESTHETIC FUNCTION
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
Interesting perforations.
Not a practical form
Develop form more using different data and base geometry
Hard to relate to chakra restriction
Perforation variation
M ESH I NFLA TIO N
AESTHETIC FUNCTION
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
Perforations allow sun penetration
Form is quite basic
Provide multiple spaces / sizes of strucutures
Provides multiple spaces for different people. Inflation from bee data
Pavilion does not provide explicit ability to block out the influence of others due to the perforations
More private areas Perforation variation
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T E C H N I Q U E :
D E V E L O P M E N T
MES H R EL A XA TI O N F R O M IN F L A T IO N
AESTHETIC FUNCTION
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
Interesting form
Lack of perforations for sun light
Add perforations to the structure to allow sun light
Multi-fuction structure More varied forms can be easily created
Creating different forms from different input data, more experimentation with mesh relaxation parameters
MESH REL A XA TI ON A ND W E A VE R B IR D
AESTHETIC FUNCTION
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
Perforations allow user to harness sunlight
Not enough personal private space
Varying shapes and sizes across park
Could be altered through the exploration of different base geomtry and scale of final form
Colour
Practical pavilion form Aesthtically pleasing
Explore more private spaces Materiality considerations membrane
B.5. PROTOTYPING
3D PRINTING
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Prototyping and the constraints of 3D printing will inform our design process and impact the way we move forward for this proposal. Our initial desires to include large perforations in a thin structure were hindered by the minimum thickness of the 3D print process. We chose to print a thicker version of our model with smaller perforation sizes. Aesthetically, we find this result quite pleasing and interesting. However, functionally this does not serve us in our original design intention.
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Using this prototype and our experience with the 3D printing process, we can begin to move forward and develop our design and concepts to find a resolution which provides maximum aesthetic and functional qualities. Some improvements for 3D printing next time is printing the structure upside down to reduce the supporting material. Utilising NetFabb software to optimise the mesh, allowing a more desirable outcome.
PROPOSAL
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T E C H N I Q U E :
P R O P O S A L
DES IG N P RO CE SS
1. DERIVING DATA
2. INFLATION
Points and lines are derived from the bees foraging patterns.
From the accumulation of nectar, the bees double in size The bees also attain knowledge about the nectar source, thus inflation physically symbolises the accumulation of knowledge and direction.
3. RELAXATION
4. PERFORATION
After the bees return to the hive, they unload and store the nectar
Perforation is added to create ornamentation to the structure
At this stage, the bees perform the Wiggle Waggle dance, the relaxation of the mesh symbolises the sharing of information and giving direction.
It also allows the penetration of sunlight, a crucial component in the Wiggle Waggle dance as the bees dance according to the angle of the sun.
EXPERIE N CE S E CT I O N
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T E C H N I Q U E :
P R O P O S A L
SM ALLE R P AV IL LI O N
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T E C H N I Q U E :
P R O P O S A L
SEA TING
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
The exploration of techniques within Part B of the journal has allowed me to garner many new skills within grasshopper and other plugins. By completing the iterations, I was able to understand the limitless possibilities of grasshopper. One of my personal favorite is the Kangaroo plugin, which allowed me to create inflated and relaxed meshes, changing the input geometry also created many different new and unique forms. Exploring the grasshopper scripts for other projects enabled me to combine my own scripts with them, in which I was able to create even more complex designs that possessed many different layers of techniques.
From the feedback we received, there is still a lot of considerations and explorations that we need to conduct. One of the primary aspects is materiality, as I believe it can have a drastic effect on the final design. Another aspect that can be addressed is the use of colours, which can possibly relate to the UV colours that bees perceive. In terms of form and structure, I believe that more elements can be created to provide a plethora of uses, such as smaller pavilions and seats. In essence, I experience many happy and difficult moment within these past weeks, but I am grateful for the new skill attained through these experiences. Looking forward to the rest of the semester.