PART B criteria design
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Research Field
In the context of architecture, patterns aids in designing cities and buildings as it is a sustainable solution to a commonly occurring problem in software architecture. This technique being highly flexible, gives solution to many problems in software engineering such as the restrictions of computing and hardware performance limitations, therefore reducing business risk. [1] Patterns are very flexible so they may be compiled together into a pattern language that addresses a particular domain and can easily form different variations of design. As of now, the patterning language in architecture has yet to establish its impact in the industry. However, it has a significant impact on architects/workers who work with information technology to create their work. Creating an architectural pattern is manifesto to each individual’s style and based on establishing rules and guidelines on what the individual favour or regard to be an architecture that will look good and at the same time work out. Looking at the works of most notable, we can see a dominant style that’s embedded across their buildings. Some adapt to technological and societal trends and allow their style to expand and transform over the years to best adapt to technological and societal trends. However, their method of design will always display one or two themes that tie their creation into one. It might be based on materials, an exploration/experimentation or an environmental adaptation to site.
Architectural patterns should incorporate the number one rule about rules – rules were made to be broken. [2]
[1] “Introduction To Software Engineering/Architecture/Design Patterns - Wikibooks, Open Books For An Open World”. En.wikibooks.org. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Apr. 2016. [2] “The Patterning Of Architecture”. Blue Architecture. N.p., 2009. Web. 28 Apr. 2016. [3] [IMAGE - left] http://lemanoosh.com
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Atelier Hitoshi Abe - Aoba-tei @ Sendai, Japan
This French restaurant is located in the existing office building which faces a famous street for its beautiful zelkova trees. Aoba-tei and his team were attempting to design a soft boundary surface that spaces out the lower and upper floor and connects the inner space of the restaurant with the space defined by zelkova trees, which symbolizes zendai. [4] Patterns on the peforated thick metal plate was generated through computation and hereafter holes were pierced using a numerically-controlled turret, in sizes of 4mm, 6mm, and 9mm at a spacing of 15mm, following a digitized image of a zelkova tree that was decomposed and reassembled by computer. The design creates an opportunity for lighting design to be incoporated in the interior space. Using a low-resolution digital camera, these “graphic holes” give rise to a realistic image of the actual trees. The inner wall is a materialized image that acts as a boundary surface connecting two physically separate locations. The grasshopper definition given are two simple image sampling algorithm which stack together to form depth and an interesting texture and pattern.
Conceptual Limitations: As the technique is generally straightforward in the manipulation of the definition and the repetitiveness in patterning, it is hard to get a very unique concept/ design that stands out from the pool of patterning architecture.
[4] “Aoba-Tei Restaurant | Architravel”. ArchiTravel. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Apr. 2016. [5] [IMAGES - top] http://pinterest.com [6] [IMAGES - bottom] http://blog.bellostes.com/?p=3664
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Iterations/ breakdown
Herzog de Meuron - de Young Museum @ San Francisco, California
Constructed of warm, natural materials including copper, stone, wood and glass, the new de Young blends with and complements its natural surroundings. The building’s dramatic copper facade is perforated and textured to replicate the impression made by light filtering through a tree canopy, creating an artistic abstraction on the exterior of the museum that resonates with the de Young’s tree-filled park setting. The building’s copper skin, chosen for its changeable quality through oxidation, will assume a rich patina over time that will blend gracefully with the surrounding natural environment. To create the perforation design for the facade, architects Herzog and de Meuron superimposed abstracted digitized photographs of tree canopies onto each elevation of the tower. Facade bumps and peforation patterns were derived from the digital images which in turn generate the unique facade. [7]
[7]“Detail In Process”. Google Books. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Apr. 2016. [8] [IMAGE-right] http://www.domusweb.it
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Iterations/ matrix
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Case Study 2.0
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AU Office and Exhibition Space @ Jungong Road, Shanghai, China
Architects:Archi Union Architects Inc ArchitectsArchi Union Architects Inc Area: 1200.0 sqm Project Year: 2010
Located in a newly formed artists’ complex, this old warehouse on Jungong Road, Shanghai was originally used to store fabrics. The area consists of three identical warehouse spaces totalling 1,200 sqm. Abandoned and dilapidated, it has now been given a new life as an office and exhibition space. The central warehouse has been converted into an outdoor recreational space and entrance lobby serving the exhibition hall and the studio. The external parametric wall of the warehouse encloses the building on three sides. It consists of concrete blocks, angled to create an interesting texture and varying amounts of light. Inside there are two meeting rooms and exhibition areas. The roof of this space has been left intact, simply renovated. Large windows run along both walls flooding daylight into the large open space. This design makes use of a parametric processes to superimpose the contours and mimick silk undulating in the wind. The brick facade seemed like they are attracted towards a force and turning towards it. Thtoughout my process, i decided to explore and divide the 2D grid and experiment image sampling a gradient image onto the surface to create that turning effect of the facade.
[9] “AU Office And Exhibition Space / Archi Union Architects”. ArchDaily. N.p., 2010. Web. 28 Apr. 2016. [10] [IMAGES] - www.archdaily.com/82251/au-office-and-exhibition-space-archi-union-architects-inc
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Reverse Engineering Process (failed attempts)
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Reverse Engineering Process
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Technique: Development
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Technique: Development
iMAGE SAMPLER: merri creek canopy
Using images of canopies in merri creeek as they are sparse and creates a balanced contrast of shadow and light.
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iMAGE SAMPLER: sound reading
Using the sound reading taken within CERES to generate a series of patterns. The point on the grid rotate in an almost constant manner because of the calm soundwave.
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Technique: Development (Successful Iterations)
This random undulating patttern is generated from image sampling the sound readings. The rotated grids in different angles are then lofted to this wavy surface which could function as a shelving.
this pattern is generated by a radial grid and the form resembles little fans which could have a possibility of filtering of light or noise.
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This form was generated by extruding the grids in different units which created a 3D effect of intersection.While it is an interesting tessellated form, the complexity might result in difficulties during fabrication.
Hexagonal grids was used to generate the form and the rotated grids created the sense of movement in the panels. The extruded grids also creates possibilities of shelving/ pods for planting.
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Fabrication prototypes
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Technique: Prototypes
Prototype 1 rotated blocks
Jointing: steel cable Pros: easy to fabricate as an unrolled geometry. Cons: Material easy to fold but warps easily
Prototype 2 Miura Ori
Material: thick card paper Assembly method: intersection/ teeth jointing Model was structurally stable yet very flexible.
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Prototype 3 twisted panel
Assembly: cardboard and stapler Interesting shadows but choice of material and angle of rotation makes the assembly a chore.
Prototype 4 tesellated panels
Translucent material (tracing paper) creates a blurred shadow effect. Joints (brass fasteners) allows maximum flexibility
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CERES Community environment park with Melbourne’s last surviving inner city market garden
CERES
(pronounced ‘series’) is a place where people come together to share ideas about living well together, and directly participate in meeting their social and material needs in a sustainable way. Through social enterprises, education and training, employment and community engagement, CERES provides the means by which people can build awareness of current local and global issues, and join in the movement for economic, social and environmental sustainability. [11]
analysis water pollution community does not seem like a community, areas not connected some areas not utilised lots of sustainability workshops ongoing
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[11]“About”. CERES Community Environment Park. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Apr. 2016. [12] [IMAGE -top] - http://ceres.org.au/about/
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Technique Proposal
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Using the linework contrast to generate a random rotation in the grids on a surface and then lofting it, the form generated creates small shelves/pockets that has a possibility of holding plants and creating an aesthetically pleasing and intruiging green wall.
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Learning Outcomes
Through the past 9 weeks in studio, I have improved so much in rhino and grasshopper and have a clearer understanding of computational design. Part B of the journal allowed me to develop deeper understanding of algorithms and the various ways to generate them. However, i still feel like m lack of knowledge in parametric tools prior to this was a block in my creativity. Previously, I’ve only looked at unique forms and not know how to generate them. After all these researches, I am able to create and manipulate more forms. Although there is still a lot for me to learn and be fluent in scripting and computational design, the course has been a starting point for me to pick up this skill and i will take it further by continuing to research on parametric modelling and improve my skills in computational design. I feel like parametric modelling will be a big part of design in the future as they are really useful in generating complex structure and forming advanced concepts of design.
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