FINAL PORTFOLIO ARCH 102 THE ECOLOGICAL CENTER shu ma ngyee maung
Contents •
project location
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map
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site analysis
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theoretically based on diagram
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definition of wind
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definition of swarming
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first iteration
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second iteration
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third iteration
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final iteration
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story of buliding (ecological center)
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site plans
Project Location: Fort Funston Road, San Francisco, CA 94118
birds eye view map
sun
low area
high area
observation deck pathway through observation deck
walking pathways
cliff
CAR PARKING
walking pathways
pacific ocean
wind direction
SITE ANALYSIS
SITE ANALYSIS NATURAL FACTORS 1. geological base and landforms 2. topography - maps, slope analysis, reading topography, contours, spot elevations, conventions, drainage 3. soils - classification of types, texture and characteristics 4. hydrography - streams, lakes, swamps, water table, flood plain, watershed, aquifer, surface drainage 5. climate factors - sun, wind, and precipitation/orientation to, comfort envelope/ orientation 6. vegetation - trees, shrubs, vines, and ground covers 7. wildlife - those little and big critters that live and pass through and over the sea
The following theory is based on:
concept
geometry
plans
Main concept : Swarming and Wind
WIND What is wind? It is the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction. How is it created? The wind is created by different parts of the surface by the earth are dissimilarly heated by the sun. The winds are directed from the points having high barometric( high pressure to the points with low barometric ( low pressure). During this movement they are diverted to the right on the Northern hemisphere because of the rotation of the Earth( forces Coriolis).
swarming What is swarming? It is the process of depositing many small fiber particles ( called swarm) onto a surface. It can also refer to the texture produced by the process, or to any material used primarily for the purpose of increasing its value in terms of the tactile sensation, aesthetics, color and appearance. In can also be performed or functional reasons including insulation, slip or grip friction, and low reflectivity. for example : a body of bees settled together, as in a hive. : similar to birds flocking along with groups.
exploring the taxonomy of a bird structure to possible relations, on the idea of making model : reputation, forming, tessellation and sectioning
FIRST ITERATION
this is the first model of how i figured out to get through to make the assignment on creating the ecological center. it is hard for me to think about the idea of creating it at first on the model, trying to tackle along with it. the model is also seemed incomplete as i was not assure of how i should start and express the natural form clearly.
SECOND ITERATION
iteration two is made with balsa wood. this is my first time of using wood for my model making so i did not figured out that it can be bent in the water after a few minutes. so i made the model without bending it but it does not go with the natural form i choose. -Swarming and Wind
SIDE VIEW OF SECOND ITERATION
the ecological center can be with different colorful lights. therefore, i put on some light on my model with just one color of light and try to figuring out how it will work, whether there is a change of look when i apply on some filters on different color.
Placing the sculpture on the site
TOP VIEW OF THE MODEL 12”
12”
EXPLORATION ON THE RAMPING SYSTEM
THIRD ITERATION
the third model express the flow of wind and the swarming action of the natural form that i chose. i curled up the bass wood and figure out the form of what i wanted represent based on my rough sketches and some ideas. I also create ramps on the model in which i wanted to carry along with the levels of stories while i am improving my the model.
sketches on different elevations for iteration 3
INSPIRATION RESEARCH
MATERIALS USED ON MY FINAL PROJECT
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bass wood scissor glue gun glue sticks wood glue
FINAL ITERATION MAKING : fourth iteration (step1)
LEFT SIDE VIEW
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
BACK VIEW
IN PROGRESS FOR THE FINAL ITERATION
FINAL ITERATION (step2)
length = 20�
width = 15.5�
this is the final model that i created. i wanted to express the form of swarming and the wind form so i went through this flow of structure. I do not wanted to bring many materials on the model and look chaotic. that is why I only wanted to use bass wood for my model to make it look simple and plain. the model includes 3 stories and an extended room on side after all.
more captures of the model
rough sketches on floor plans
3 Story building
LEVEL OF FLOORS + FLOOR PLAN DISPLAY
Second Floor
1) indoor viewing deck 2 2) sitting area 3) technology+science 4) waterfall 5) fine arts and crafts 6) food court 7) atms and bank 8) playground 9) libarary 10) office and security 11) restroom
First Floor
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15)
Ground Floor
indoor viewing deck 1 1) lobby art gallery 2) reception desk natural history 3) art+science learning center American culture 4) cafe asian culture 5) bookstore hispanic culture 6) conference hall culture exploration rooms 7) farmers market exhibition open area 8) indoor farm planetarium 9) gift store aquarium 10) glass green house garden fine arts craft plantation military history 11) culinary arts 3D small movie theater 12) restaurant museum of stone age 13)restroom restroom
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waterfall library fine arts and craft
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THANK YOU! There are
360 degrees, so why stick to one? - ZAHA HADID