CONNECTION
TRANSFORMABLE MATTER
AA Intermediate 13 GORDON CHAN
Tought by Soomeen Hahm
Term 1 Projects Form Finding Design Methodology Modeling Workflow
Chest Piece
Original Shape
Division
Transform
Final
Leg Piece
Lower Body
Design Methodology Iterations
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Division
Transform
Final
Original Shape
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Design Methodology Iterations
Original Shape
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Division
Transform
Final
Design Methodology The Stool
Original Shape
Division
Transform
Final
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Table Top
Idea from the flat surface, trying to explode and deform the shape and put it back together. But the result isn’t ideal
The Leg
By exploding a simple pole, to create interlocking parts that intercept each other adjacent parts, made it able to create a solid structure.
Combinations
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Trying to connect the table top and the leg together, but it is rather diffcult because the intercept and interlocking seems only useful for the leg part, so in this case I used a panel as the table top
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Reference Projects Mechanic Design
Pattern of gluing and reconnection
Bangalore ailway Station Bangalore, India
by Zaha Hadid Architects
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Pattern of gluing and reconnection
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Hong Kong - A mix-used urban lanscape Nowadays
~1960
Asian Building 44 flats 5 Shops 1 Metro air shaft
Residential
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Commercial
Misc.
Kam Wah Mansion 87 flats 3 levels shoping mall 1 Platform garden
2015
Apollo Building
111 flats 2 levels shopping mall 1 Resturant 1 Karaoke
Greenrich Mansion 84 flats 2 level parking lots 6 shops
VISTA
179 flats 4 levels oarking lots 1 restaurant 1 Platform garden 1 Resident Club
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Hong Kong A mix-used urban lanscape Sai Yeung Choi Street
Hong Kong A mix-used urban landscape Sai Yeung Choi Street
From BBC Planet Earth II: Cities
A normal night
Protest
Beauty
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Electronic
Elevated walkway
Promotion
Food
Fashion
Road
MTR exits
Others
Str
‘“Hong Kong Akihabara” Starting from Dundas Street in Yau Ma Tei, it runs north and meets major roads, Argyle Street and Mong Kok Road, and ends at the junction with Prince Edward Road West. This street is a hot spot for Hong Kong people. The section south of Argyle Street concentrates shops of electronic products at street level and upstair bookstores above. Advertisement sign and banner occupy the street and buildings. The busiest portion of the street had, since 2000, been pedestri anised all week long. However, the Traffic and Transport Committee of the Yau Tsim Mong District Council voted on 21 November 2013 to restrict the pedestrianisation to weekends and public holidays only, citing complaints from local residents.
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Street dancing
Accident
Instant photos
Street singing
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Site West District Public Cargo Working Area The “Instagram Pier“
Western District Public Cargo Working Area is a pier located on the waterfront of Sai Wan. Many residents of Sai Wan often go there for wandering, resting, walking their dogs and fishing. Recently (since at least 2010), it has become a popular place for witnessing sunsets and shooting photos. The picturesque surrounding area seen from the pier has taken on the nickname -”Mirror of the Sky”, since many photographs are taken of the reflective shoreline there. The name refers to the natural phenomenon of reflections seen on the unusually thick layer of water remaining on the ground after rainfall. The water clearly reflects the sky and shadows of people and objects standing on the horizon. Sunsets often add a stunning effect to this “Mirror of the sky” phenomenon. In 2013, Designing Hong Kong, Hong Kong Public Space Initiative, and other groups concerned with public space, jointly organized the “Outstanding Public Space Elections. While Instagram Pier received the highest number of votes in that election, Instagram Pier is technically not a public place. In fact, the Marine Department in recent months posted notices at the pier entrance, citing public safety regulations. Only those engaged in loading and unloading operations are officially allowed on the pier. Instagram Pier is well known by the public because of its clear view of Victoria Harbour. Public name this harbour as “Instagram Pier” because it becomes a new favourite spot of photoholic. In Instagram Pier, you can take thousand of pictures there with the view of Hong Kong town. Sunset, old lamp post with the black and yellow pattern, cargo pallets etc. All of these become a photographic tool and background for your photo. The most famous scene is “Mirror in the Sky” which could only be taken in this place. The natural and man-made background crossover in this little cargo pier named: “Instagram Pier”. The Instagram pier was originally mainly for freighting managed by the Marine Department of HKSAR. Since the replacement of small and medium companies by large transportation corporations, the usage of the Western District Public Cargo Working Area has become more infrequent. Together with the lack of amusement parks in the Western District, people begins to occupy the area for walking dogs or even fishing. After the introduction of the West Island line in the MTR in the first quarter of 2015, the pier has become famous. In addition, the huge network through the internet has even attracted more visitors, especially those from overseas. When the workers finished their work, it is the perfect timing for sunset. Photographers would line up with their tripods waiting for the sun to fall on the horizontal line.
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Site West District Public Cargo Working Area Programs on the Site
Structures/Area Highway
Other Building
Wholesale Food Market
Tram depot
Original activities
Tram activities Logistic activities
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Commercial activities
Spontaneous activities
Walking/Site seeing Jogging/other sports activities Fishing activities
Entrances
Site Local area
Highway connection
W.D.P.C.W.A.
Kwai Tsiang Container Terminal
HK International Airport
The Southern District faces the South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and reservoirs, designated as Country Parks, at the north. The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular beaches. The western half of the district is partly residential and partly industrial.
The Southern District faces the South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and reservoirs, designated as Country Parks, at the north. The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular beaches. The western half of the district is partly residential and partly industrial.
The Souther China Sea at hills and res Country Park half of the d some of Hon beaches. The is partly res
The residents of Southern District vary from the Chinese majority to the community of expats. The eastern half containing areas such as Stanley and Repulse Bay is especially popular among expats and affluent locals because of the combination of its close proximity to Central and the wholesome environment. The western half of Southern district is more urbanized and areas such as Aberdeen containing more housing developments than the eastern half.
The residents of Southern District vary from the Chinese majority to the community of expats. The eastern half containing areas such as Stanley and Repulse Bay is especially popular among expats and affluent locals because of the combination of its close proximity to Central and the wholesome environment. The western half of Southern district is more urbanized and areas such as Aberdeen containing more housing developments than the eastern half.
The resident from the Chi community of containing ar Repulse Bay expats and a combination o Central and The western more urbaniz Aberdeen co developments
Southern HK Island The Southern District faces the South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and reservoirs, designated as Country Parks, at the north. The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular beaches. The western half of the district is partly residential and partly industrial. The residents of Southern District vary from the Chinese majority to the community of expats. The eastern half containing areas such as Stanley and Repulse Bay is especially popular among expats and affluent locals because of the combination of its close proximity to Central and the wholesome environment. The western half of Southern district is more urbanized and areas such as Aberdeen containing more housing developments than the eastern half.
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Mid-Levels is an expensive and affluent residential area in Central and Western District, Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is located halfway up Victoria Peak, directly above Central. Residents are predominantly affluent local and expat professionals.
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The Mid-Levels is bound by Bonham Road, Caine Road, Upper Albert Road, Kennedy Road to the north, and Conduit Road to the south. In the west it extends as far as the University of Hong Kong, and in the east to the south of Wan Chai. Many of the roads in this area are within walking distance of the Central Business District, which is accessible by the Mid-Levels escalator from Central.
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Mid Hill
al Airport
Kowloon and New Territories The Southern District faces the South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and reservoirs, designated as Country Parks, at the north. The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular beaches. The western half of the district is partly residential and partly industrial.
The Southern District faces the South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and reservoirs, designated as Country Parks, at the north. The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular beaches. The western half of the district is partly residential and partly industrial.
The residents of Southern District vary from the Chinese majority to the community of expats. The eastern half containing areas such as Stanley and Repulse Bay is especially popular among expats and affluent locals because of the combination of its close proximity to Central and the wholesome environment. The western half of Southern district is more urbanized and areas such as Aberdeen containing more housing developments than the eastern half.
The residents of Southern District vary from the Chinese majority to the community of expats. The eastern half containing areas such as Stanley and Repulse Bay is especially popular among expats and affluent locals because of the combination of its close proximity to Central and the wholesome environment. The western half of Southern district is more urbanized and areas such as Aberdeen containing more housing developments than the eastern half.
Central and Western Central District, as Victoria City, was the first area of planned urban development in Hong Kong during the colonial era. The British held a land sale in June 1841, six months after the flag was raised at Possession Point. A total of 51 lots of land were sold to 23 merchant houses to build offices and warehouses. The property buyers included Dent's, Jardine's, Russell's and Olyphant's. At the time, the two roads Albany Nullah (now Garden Road) and Glenealy Nullah (now Glenealy) were mainly used by the British. In 1857, the British government expanded Victoria City and divided it into seven districts. The area was essentially a European area until 1860 when Chinese merchants begin buying up European properties around Cochrane, Wellington and Pottinger Streets. The Central district was the principal European business district, hence the arrival of the first major bank HSBC. The Western district was the commercial centre for Chinese businesses.
Wan Chai
Today Wan Chai is sometimes described as the heart of the city, representing the epitome of the Hong Kong lifestyle: there is a well-established arts centre, the large exhibition and conference complexes, luxury apartments, five-star and non-five-star hotels, shopping malls, metropolitan office towers and a large government building cluster – along with a multitude of home decoration shops, bars and Mahjong centres filled with gamblers. Wan Chai District houses a mosque, as well as cemeteries for several different faiths. Five minutes away from the noisy polluted streets is Bowen Drive, one of the more popular places for jogging. Top lawmakers, movie stars, and government officials can be seen jogging there.
Design Proposal A new destination for local Connections between land and sea
W.D.P.C.W.A.
Kwai Tsiang Container Terminal
HK International Airport
The Southern District faces the South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and reservoirs, designated as Country Parks, at the north. The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular beaches. The western half of the district is partly residential and partly industrial.
The Southern District faces the South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and reservoirs, designated as Country Parks, at the north. The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular beaches. The western half of the district is partly residential and partly industrial.
The Souther China Sea at hills and res Country Park half of the d some of Hon beaches. The is partly res
The residents of Southern District vary from the Chinese majority to the community of expats. The eastern half containing areas such as Stanley and Repulse Bay is especially popular among expats and affluent locals because of the combination of its close proximity to Central and the wholesome environment. The western half of Southern district is more urbanized and areas such as Aberdeen containing more housing developments than the eastern half.
The residents of Southern District vary from the Chinese majority to the community of expats. The eastern half containing areas such as Stanley and Repulse Bay is especially popular among expats and affluent locals because of the combination of its close proximity to Central and the wholesome environment. The western half of Southern district is more urbanized and areas such as Aberdeen containing more housing developments than the eastern half.
The resident from the Chi community of containing ar Repulse Bay expats and a combination o Central and The western more urbaniz Aberdeen co developments
Southern HK Island The Southern District faces the South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and reservoirs, designated as Country Parks, at the north. The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular beaches. The western half of the district is partly residential and partly industrial. The residents of Southern District vary from the Chinese majority to the community of expats. The eastern half containing areas such as Stanley and Repulse Bay is especially popular among expats and affluent locals because of the combination of its close proximity to Central and the wholesome environment. The western half of Southern district is more urbanized and areas such as Aberdeen containing more housing developments than the eastern half.
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Mid Hill Mid-Levels is an expensive and affluent residential area in Central and Western District, Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is located halfway up Victoria Peak, directly above Central. Residents are predominantly affluent local and expat professionals. The Mid-Levels is bound by Bonham Road, Caine Road, Upper Albert Road, Kennedy Road to the north, and Conduit Road to the south. In the west it extends as far as the University of Hong Kong, and in the east to the south of Wan Chai. Many of the roads in this area are within walking distance of the Central Business District, which is accessible by the Mid-Levels escalator from Central.
Central Distric Kong during th the flag was r merchant hous Jardine's, Russ Road) and Glen
In 1857, the Br The area was up European p district was th bank HSBC. Th
al Airport
Kowloon and New Territories The Southern District faces the South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and reservoirs, designated as Country Parks, at the north. The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular beaches. The western half of the district is partly residential and partly industrial.
The Southern District faces the South China Sea at the south, and is backed by hills and reservoirs, designated as Country Parks, at the north. The eastern half of the district is semi-rural, with some of Hong Kong's most popular beaches. The western half of the district is partly residential and partly industrial.
The residents of Southern District vary from the Chinese majority to the community of expats. The eastern half containing areas such as Stanley and Repulse Bay is especially popular among expats and affluent locals because of the combination of its close proximity to Central and the wholesome environment. The western half of Southern district is more urbanized and areas such as Aberdeen containing more housing developments than the eastern half.
The residents of Southern District vary from the Chinese majority to the community of expats. The eastern half containing areas such as Stanley and Repulse Bay is especially popular among expats and affluent locals because of the combination of its close proximity to Central and the wholesome environment. The western half of Southern district is more urbanized and areas such as Aberdeen containing more housing developments than the eastern half.
Central and Western Central District, as Victoria City, was the first area of planned urban development in Hong Kong during the colonial era. The British held a land sale in June 1841, six months after the flag was raised at Possession Point. A total of 51 lots of land were sold to 23 merchant houses to build offices and warehouses. The property buyers included Dent's, Jardine's, Russell's and Olyphant's. At the time, the two roads Albany Nullah (now Garden Road) and Glenealy Nullah (now Glenealy) were mainly used by the British. In 1857, the British government expanded Victoria City and divided it into seven districts. The area was essentially a European area until 1860 when Chinese merchants begin buying up European properties around Cochrane, Wellington and Pottinger Streets. The Central district was the principal European business district, hence the arrival of the first major bank HSBC. The Western district was the commercial centre for Chinese businesses.
Wan Chai
Today Wan Chai is sometimes described as the heart of the city, representing the epitome of the Hong Kong lifestyle: there is a well-established arts centre, the large exhibition and conference complexes, luxury apartments, five-star and non-five-star hotels, shopping malls, metropolitan office towers and a large government building cluster – along with a multitude of home decoration shops, bars and Mahjong centres filled with gamblers. Wan Chai District houses a mosque, as well as cemeteries for several different faiths. Five minutes away from the noisy polluted streets is Bowen Drive, one of the more popular places for jogging. Top lawmakers, movie stars, and government officials can be seen jogging there.
Design Proposal
Surface + Connection
Oiginal Block
Low
Subtract
New highway system
Subtract
Gap space of the new highway
Result
Combined result
Final core building
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Lower level
Roof level
+
Combined result
Design Proposal A new destination for local New core building
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Site Local area Program analysis
Hong Kong University
Lung Fu Shan Country Park
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Hong Kong University MTR station
Mid Hill residential area
Des Voeux Rad Intersection
H
Shek Tong Tsui Sports Centre
S
Highaway Intersection
Container loading area
Instagram Pier Beauty
Electronic
Food
Fashion
Groceries
Education
Leisure
Groceries
Others
Residential
Shopping center
Park
PCWA
Road
Sai Wan Ho Tram Depot
Fung Mat Road waterfront (connected to Suan Yat Sin Park)
West District Wholesale Market
Highway
MTR exit
Tram/stop
Tram depot
Sea
Mountain
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Site Analysis
Pedestrian connection
Instagram Pier
Container loading area
Single entrances
Multiple big intercross
Steep inclination
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Fung Mat Road waterfront (connected to Suan Yat Sin Park)
West District Wholesale Market
Hong Kong University MTR station
Hong Kong University
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Reference Projects Mechanic Design
Site Local Condition
PCWA
Tram line/stop
Highway
MTR line/stop
Resisential Commercial
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Unwalkable area Walkable area Obstacle
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Reference Design Process Projects Mechanic Form development Design
+ Surface divisions
Kwan Yick Building
Container loading area
Fung Mat Road waterfront
Victoria Harbour
Wholesale Market
Instagram Pier
28 0
10
20
SCALE BAR 1:500
50
100
+ Surface divisions
Apply gravity
Tear surface
Reconnection
Smoothen result
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Design Process The Walkway
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Design Process Walkway / Cover
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Design Process Structural reference
The National Taichung Theater is a new type of construction project, utilizing 3D curved surfaces and a natural flow of space. This is a place where an abstract concept has become reality. The whole theater's architecture consists of 58 individual curved-wall units which are part of a special construction technique that uses steel reinforced bars to build a curved 3D effect. Pouring clay 40 cm thick created this two-sided wall that supports the building vertically but provides an organic effect from the sides for a unique theater space.
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Rebar frame
Rebar structure
Wire Mesh
Pour Concrete
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Design Process
Cataloguing surfaces Ground - Support
Level 1
None
Level +1
Grounp - 01
None
Plane
Single
Stripe
Hole
Two
T-shape
Grounp - 02 Cresent
Cylinder
Turn
Double cresent
Cresentic
5x5x4=100 combination
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Cover
Grounp - 03
Grounp - 04
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Design Process
Compartmentalizing
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Design Process Walkway / Cover
Render-escalator
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