Earthbook Xianghan Wang 741538

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO: EARTH S1, 2017 STUDENT DESIGN BOOK

XIANGHAN WANG 741538 TUTORIAL: 14 TUTOR: TOBY CHARLES DEAN

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CONTENTS:

1.0. POINT / LINE / PLANE Research 1.1. POINT / LINE / PLANE Sculpture 2.0. MASS Research 3.0. FRAME & INFILL Research 3.1. FRAME & INFILL Sculpture 3.2. FRAME & INFILL Axonometric Diagram 4.0.

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HERRING ISLAND Site Analysis SOMETHING LIKE A PAVILION Research CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTACLE Model

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CONCEPT Sketch Design DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Drawings FINAL DESIGN Drawings FINAL DESIGN Model

6.0. REFLECTION 6.1. BIBLIOGRAPHY

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THREE RELATIONSHIPS:

POINT / LINE / PLANE

MASS

FRAME & INFILL

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1.0. POINT / LINE / PLANE Research A PLACE TO LIE DOWN, SIT UP, STAND AND WALK Point, line and plane are the basic elements of an architectural form and design. The process of designing begin with drawing sketches by using points and lines, and that form the basic structure of the buildings. It helps to encourage designers transform their thoughts from mind to the paper, and then build in the real world.

Point, which is a starting dot. It could be the basic bottom parts of an designing form to support above structures, or says other things depend on and based. For example, the under points of pillars or columns. Also, it could be the pivot in between something to make a balance or turns. Points can both be the starts and the ends, a number of points moves and arranges so that forms lines.

1. Bilbao stadium,Bilbao Arena ACXT Architects

Line, the vertical or horizontal integreted representation of a large amount of points. In architecture words, it could be viewed as columns or the frames systems, so that being the basic structure of the works. It should keep a certain length or worked as the connection between different elements.

Plane, which can be understand as a surface or an area created by intersect lines. For the buildings, walls and shelters could be known as plane, or any area formed by occupying the space between several lines.

From the research, I find that the most interesting point is the opposite relationship between lines and planes. In saying that, planes could be formed by the movement and arrangement of lines. Whereas, lines could also be produced by breaking or tearing the planes. The most obvious example is give by Tadao Ando, “Church of the light”.

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3. Dog Concrete House Kevin Low

2. Church on the Water Tadao Ando

4. Casa-Port Railway Station AREP Architects

5. Church of the light Tadao Ando

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1.0. POINT / LINE / PLANE Sculpture The model is focus on the relationship of line and plane.

As what said earlier, the most interesting part is lines could arrange plentifully to create planes, while separated planes could be placed near each other and form lines. The example is given by “”, the church of light. Therefore, my model is an illustration of lines and planes. People could walk through the gaps created by adjacent walls, and light could also be introduced through these “lines”, while the balsa boards are the entire enclosure of the project.

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2.0. MASS Research SOLID AND VOID: DARKNESS AND LIGHT: TOUCH AND SEE

The exploration of mass is a kind of abstract work which related to accumulation or pile of a large amount of objects. It is opposite to single and gives a sense of heavy an

6. Concrete-cast villa 131 in Urban Isfahan, Iran Shervin Hosseini

7. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vo Trong Nghia Architects

8. URBANPREM MINAMI AOYAMA Yuko Nagayama & Associates a

This building used concrete brick works on its walls, seperate concrete cubes stacked uniformly give a feeling of heavy. There are opennings on both level, the windows use glass which looks weight light, that could allow more light going through the building to show inside of space.

These concrete buildings look like cubes in different size, and have horizontal bands which give a feeling of heavy and uniform. There are opennings in the middle and bottom of the building, it allows better lightness inside of space.

The wall of this building is piled by straight from the lateral view. Ther frames on the wall surface and it i levels it has from outside. Sunligh like gradation, while inside of the r windows.

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nd weighty. The mass buildings could be both above or on the surface of the ground.

A as Architects

9. Slit House EASTERN design office

10. Community Church of Knarvik, Norway tOslo studio Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter

y curved concrete, which is not re are different sizes of the window is hard to distinguish how many ht reflects on the curved outer wall room it streams in through the

Site house introduces straight and angled concrete walls to create gaps between each other. There are glasses set straight into grooves without openning frames. Thus the light going through to describe the interior space and the mass creates a good negative space.

This building has a pile of timber in a vertical direction. The opennings are created on the bottom and middle of the wall which allow better lightness. The folded roof structure dips in the centre but rises back up at the edges to create high-level windows. The mass of timber gives a feeling of dense and stable.

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2.1. MASS Painting

For the mass paintings, I use charcoals to present a section of the profile and nature of mass. My main concept is crack and intrinsic attributes. Mass might involve different textures based on its origin and later transformation. Hence, my drawing is divided into two parts to represent the distinctive character of mass. As the picture shows, the right above is smooth while the left down is rough. On the other hand, every mass work might comprise cracks or gaps to reveal the inside tracks. That is exactly the way to explore inner character of mass. Therefore, the sloping crack on the drawing gives ways to explore also being a contributor of light. While the uneven gradient black reveals the density of mass materials.

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3.0. FRAME & INFILL Research

VIEW OF THE SKY, VIEW OF THE HORIZON, VIEW OF THE GROUND The research of frame and infill illustrate the boundary of the inner and outer structure of the building. Normally they worked as separate systems. Frame could be the entire structure of the building, like the steel columns or the window frames. While infill elements are what infilled with the frames, such as glass, fibers and cottons. Whereas, they could work together as a whole system, like concrete slabs. The boundary between them is relatively ambiguous depends on its architectural designs and constructed materials.

11. LPP Office Park Location: Gdansk, Poland Client:Â FORT Architekci

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12. LPP Office Park Location: Gdansk, Poland Client:Â FORT Architekci

13. LPP Office Park Location: Gdansk, Poland Client: FORT Architekci

14. LPP Office Park Location: Gdansk, Poland Client: FORT Architekci

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3.1. FRAME & INFILL Sculpture

My project is a contemporary frame and infill work which use thin wood sticks and semi-transparency materials to create that. The main concept is stimulated from traditional Chinese lanterns, which is about supportable frames and translucent infills. It gives a sense of transparent so that obviously demonstrate the relationship between frame and infill. The semi-transparent materials could be viewed as walls, shelters or supportable ground in the model, while the sticks represent the whole structure and its entire size. It provides a place with introduced light to rest or enjoy the scenery.

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3.2. FRAME & INFILL Axonometric Drawings

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4.0. HERRING ISLAND Site Analysis

FALLING STEM

GALLERY

STEERAGE

TANDERRUM

SCALED STEM

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PAVILION

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PATH

VEGETATI ON

OPEN & FLAT SPACE

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POSSI BLE LOCATI ON

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4.1. SOMETHING LIKE A PAVILION Research

Pavilion has several meanings in architectural terminologies. After my research, I find that a pavilion could be a single independent building, or being an attachment of a main construction. What I am interested in is that a pavilion is secretary which might be a relatively abstract concept. The definition I gave to secrete is something not seen or known by people. The research gave me a few thoughts that the structure and material could be the secretary elements. As some glass or semi-transparent pavilions could easily attract people being close and explore the interior space. Besides, some sculptures or unique design on the enclosure of the pavilion could be the lures of a mysterious adventure. Hence, Herring Island could be viewed as a mystery island which keep a number of secrets. This project is going to explore the interesting stories on the island and find approaches to present them.

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15. “Serpentine Pavilion” Toyo Ito, London, 2002

16. “Italian Pavilion - Expo Shangh Giampaolo Imbrighi, Shanghai(Chi

hai 2010” ina),2010

17. “Clouds in the Sunken Garden of the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo” Tetsuo Kondo Architects , Tokyo, 2013

18. “Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art” Toledo, Ohio, USA, Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa / SANAA, 2006

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4.2. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

As combining the concepts from previous project and the natural resources in Herring Island, I extract the ideas from Point/ Line/ Plane and Mass project, which is the opposite relationship between line and plane and cracks to create my final concept. The history of Herring Island is started with the aboriginal culture, also this isolated island is located in the middle of Yarra River where provides a place for people in Melbourne to escape the busy life and have a rest. There are various sculptures scattered on the island as object to attract visitors to explore. People might think what is the mystery of this island, and might take a tour of the gallery on the island.

Process of development:

Model of entire piece.

After the field trip of the island, I found that there are plenty of vegetation and some open space there. Moreover, the atmosphere is kind of dry although it is waterside. The dry and parched land attracting people to explore deeply of the environment, I guess the most fascinating and secretary point is the island itself. Hence, the project would drive to analysis and dissect the mystery of everything on this land.

Cracks always being a good trace to find out the unknown secrets. As after a long history of development, the natural elements have highly changed and influenced by human activities. Herring Island is an isolated place away from city business center, hence, it is a good place to explore. The conceptacle model would use line and crack elements to form the entire structure and design.

All the lines combined.

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The crack is emerged.

Previous ines and pieces combined.

The lseperated ines reflected from cracks.

Lines and pieces combined.

The continuous lines reflected from cracks.

The final look.

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4.3 CONCEPTACLE Model

Perspective view of conceptacle in details.

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5.0. CONCEPT Sketch Design From the feedback I got from the last work, the wall is changed to contain some cracks on its surface. Therefore, it becomes an attractive point for the entire architectural design. The gaps and cracks on the wall stimulate people come close to see clearly.

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5.1. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Drawings

Cracks on the wall.

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Entire pieces worked as isolated walls in under

rground rooms.

Entire pieces could keep different height.

Perspective drawing of the pavilion.

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5.2. FINAL DESIGN Drawings

Section of the Pavilion.

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Scale 1:250

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Section of the Pavilion.

Scale 1:250

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Map of Herring Island

The choosen location of the pavilion.

Scale 1:1000

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FUNCTION:

- Functional rooms

- Main pavilion

- Pool

- Stairs

- Bathrooms

Plan of the Pavilion.

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Scale 1:200

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Experience of the pavilion

The roof or the shelter of the main pavilion is an overlay of several crack lines. While the nearby function rooms introduce the crack pieces. Which is a response to the initial conceptacle design. The material of the entire structure is glass combined with steel, include the shelters, columns, walls and even the stairs.

Hence the model uses some transparent Perspex as object to represent the real words without concealed walls. It means there is no real secrets on the island as well as the world. The power of human is nothing like nature. Whereas, the only thing is that the nature itself, who uses its invisible hand and power to make the environment and the universe better.

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- A collage of secret: Which include all the creature in the world to show a harmonious relationship.

On / Under the ground Nature & Animal & Human

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5.3. FINAL DESIGN Model

Elevation of the main transparent pavilion.

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Patial of the elevation of the main transparent pavilion.

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The whole structure is based on a rectangle space, and the roof lines are overlayed in a horizontal direction.

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Transparent isolation & stairs.

Transparent crack walls.

Transparent isolation & stairs.

Pool to store water.

Two bathrooms in the nearby.

Transparent pieces as isolation walls.

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6.0. REFLECTION

Throughout the study of Earth Studio in this semester, I have learned a lot in both mental designing thoughts development and digital skill practice. The most interesting and helpful part is that the course taught me hold an overall consideration through one project. For example, the project of Herring Island needs us to think not only the structure, architectural design forms of the building, but also take into account the surrounding environments.

The first three tasks, includes Point/ Pine/ Plane, Mass and Frame and Infill help me practiced a lot through these techniques. Moreover, I explored the underground and above ground spaces to exercise. The after field practice is a good opportunity to apply all these skills in real design. In addition, I learned how to create a good design process. Personally, I did not do well in this part thus it is an approach to make the next time better.

Firstly, it should have the main techniques or the main themes. We should know the meaning of this design, which means, the reason why built it, and clear the function of the design. And then, in the duration of development, just focus on one thing and make it better.

The problem I faced in the process might be the development part. I was not familiar with how to modify and change of the project. However, I learned I could do it better in some details or maybe upgrade the material system. Besides, I realized the digital skills are a significance aspect to do a design project. I would view more software tutorials to improve my design works in the later studies.

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6.1. BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Bilbao Arena ACXT Architects, (2011), “Bilbao stadium”, http://architectism.com/the-stunning-bilbao-arena-in-spain/ 2. Ando.T, (n.d.), “Church on the Water”, http://architectboy.com/church-on-the-water/ 3. Low.K, (2016), “Kevin Low Dog Concrete House”, http://www.designrulz.com/architecture/2011/11/dog-concrete-house-by-kevin-low-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/ 4. AREP Architects, (2016), “ Casa-Port Railway Station”, http://www.archdaily.com/787108/the-aga-khan-award-for-architecture-announces-2016-shortlist 5. Ando.T, (2011), “Church of the light”, http://www.archdaily.com/101260/ad-classics-church-of-the-light-tadao-ando 6. Hosseini.S, (), “Concrete-cast villa 131 in Urban Isfahan”, http://www.beautifullife.info/urban-design/concrete-villa-131-bracket-design-studio/ 7. Vo Trong Nghia Architects, (2017), “Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam”, http://www.yellowtrace.com.au/vo-trong-nghia-architects-house-for-trees/ 8. Yuko Nagayama & Associates as Architects, (2014), “URBANPREM MINAMI AOYAMA”, http://www.archello.com/en/project/urbanprem-minami-aoyama 9. EASTERN design office, (2009), “Slit House”, https://www.dezeen.com/2009/10/10/slit-house-by-eastern-design-office/ 10. Oslo studio Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, (2014), “Community Church of Knarvik, Norway”, https://www.dezeen.com/2014/12/01/reiulf-ramstad-arkitekter-community-church-knarvik-norway-timber-spire/ 11.FORT Architekci Architekci, (2016), “LPP Office Park”, https://www.behance.net/gallery/36593465/LPP-Office-Park-Gdansk 12.Grounds.R, (2011), “National gallery of Victoria”, http://www.architecture.com.au/docs/default-source/vic-notable-buildings/national-gallery-of-victoria-(former).pdf?sfvrsn=0 13. Hani Rashid and Lise Anne Couture of Asymptote Architecture, (2008), “Strata Tower”, https://www.dezeen.com/2008/05/13/strata-tower-by-asymptote/ 14. Dalfsen, (2011), “Watchtowers in the netherlands”, http://thefoxisblack.com/2011/03/21/uitkijktoren-watchtowers-in-the-netherlands/ 15. Ito.T, (2009), “Serpentine Pavilion”, http://www.abitare.it/it/architettura/2009/10/19/sistemi-generativi/?refresh_ce-cp 16. Imbrighi, (2010), “Italian Pavilion - Expo Shanghai 2010”, https://es.i-nova.net/content?articleId=96813 17. Tetsuo Kondo Architects, (2013), “Clouds in the Sunken Garden of the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo”, http://www.yellowtrace.com.au/tetsuo-kondo-architects-cloudscape/ 18. Ohio.T, Sejima.K & SANAA, (2006), “Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art”, http://www.archdaily.com/54199/glass-pavilion-at-the-toledo-museum-of-art-sanaa-pritzker-prize-2010/ 49