ECOIRE Research Cluster 5&6
MArch Architectural Design, 2016-2017 The Bartlett School of Architecture | UCL
ECOIRE
COCONUT FIBER ECO-STRUCTURE
Tutors: Daniel Widrig Guan Lee Stefan Bassing Adam Holloway Igor Pantic Soomeen Hahm TEAM MEMBERS: Andi Alif Shalahuddin Baiqiao Zhao Jin Meng Sung Yeonhak Weiting Lu
PROJEC SUMMA
The project objective is to raise the value of the material sourced from nature and seizes the opportunity to produce an environmentally friendly material system. By possessing a high percentage of lignin which allows standing towards bending and compression, coconut fibre which has been known as a byproduct of coconut own a great potential to become an alternative eco-material. Putting the coconut fibre as a composite is the way to overcome its limited length, while the binder which is occupied by the pure starch-based bio plastic instead of resin, enhanced the idea of the bio-degradable material. Moreover, the slow curing time of the traditional binder has turned to be our advantage to shape and play with the coir in order to fabricate the beautifully strong component.
CT ARY
Furthermore, the friction as an outcome from the intersecting of two components that are acquiring rough surfaces is allowing us to develop our own interlocking connection system. By reinforcing the connection with the fibre lamination, thus, arises a chance to break through the grid system and develop a new system which has a combination of rigid-loose and grid-organic arrangement in building our own eco-structure.
C0NTEN
12 ... MATERIAL RESEARCH DIGITAL SIMULATION ... 142 Coconut Fiber Strand Network Bio-polymer Twisted Strand Packing Component Growth Pattern 18 ... INITIAL STUDY FINAL CHAIR ... 192 Fabrication Workflow Digital Design 36... DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT FINAL COLUMN ... 210 Branching System Workflow Nesting System Interlocking System 112 ... FABRICATION DEVELOPMENT ARCHITECTURAL PROPOSAL ... 220 Mould Research Casting Material Research Component Assembly
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MATERI RESEAR
IAL RCH
MATERIAL RESEARCH I COCONUT FIBER Coconut fiber is a by-product or waste material. It is commonly used as the main component of brush, doormat, rope, and some other crafting stuff. However, the coconut fiber which has a bio-degradable quality as it sourced from the nature, has the opportunity to replace the synthetic fiber like carbon or glass fibers. The particular character that becomes a constraint, as well as the challenge, is the limited length of coconut fiber. Moreover, to find out the way to extend the length is the objective of the initial experiments. The experiments will test out the ability of the fiber to broaden the length without adding the supporting material and also figuring out the potential of combining it with another material to become a composite.
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MATERIAL RESEARCH I BIO-POLYMER
INGREDIENT
starch potato, corn, tapioca starch
water
glycerin
vinegar
COOKING TIME
white colour liquid not sticky
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white colour low viscosity light stickyness
transparent colour high viscosity sticky
We found a lot of recipes to create a bio-polymer. After trying few combinations through different ingredient and proportion, we knew the problem of bio-polymer is a curing time. We could control the elasticity by the proportion of gylceryn, control the stickiness by cutting the cooking time and the strength could be controlled by the amount of starch/flour.
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INITIAL STUDY
INITIAL FABRICATION I WEAVING AND BUNDLING
WEAVING METHOD
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BUNDLING METHOD
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INITIAL FABRICATION I COMPONENT
SINGLE VARIATION COMPONENTS
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MULTIPLE VARIATION COMPONENTS
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INITIAL FABRICATION I UNI DIRECTION SURFACE
FLAT SURFACE
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PHYSICAL MODEL:
3 DIMENSIONAL SURFACE
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INITIAL DIGITAL DESIGN I LINE STUDY
AGGREGATION STUDY
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INITIAL DIGITAL DESIGN I LINE STUDY
DEFORMATION STUDY Since the fibres take time to be cured, we have the opportunity to deform the fibres after it combined together. We simulated how it could build from the small component and deform it afterwards. 27
BUNDLING STUDY The fibres could spread into small pieces, and bundle into one big piece. The transition of these 2 behaviours and how to combine it with another component are the main focus of this simulation. AD RC5&6 | COCONUT FIBER ECO-STRUCTURE | 28
INITIAL DIGITAL DESIGN I TUBE STUDY
LATTICE SYSTEM STUDY By casting the fibers onto the tubular foam, we could get a hollow tube that could combined with each other. Therefore, we try to simulate it as lattice structure. 29
DENSITY STUDY The length of fibers could be extended with a seamless connection. Therefore, we try to explore the opportunity to create different size of components and combine it together. AD RC5&6 | COCONUT FIBER ECO-STRUCTURE | 30
INITIAL DIGITAL DESIGN I RECIPROCAL SYSTEM RECIROCAL SYSTEM STUDY
BASIC PRINACIPLE
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AGGREGATION
BASIC SHAPE
POTENTIAL AGGREGATION
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INITIAL DIGITAL DESIGN I RECIPROCAL SYSTEM
Step 1
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Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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DIGITAL DEVELOP
PMENT
Methodology Option 1: linear branching system same size
Methodology Option 2: linear branching system various sizes
Methodolog
metaball bran
gy Option 3:
nching system
Methodology Option 4: nesting system
Methodology Option 5: interlocking system
Methodology Option 1 linear branching system same size
LINEAR BRANCHING SYSTEM I SHORTEST WALK
Step 1: Polyhedron grid
SHORTEST WALK STUDY
Step 2: Imposing the curve
We are using ‘shortest walk’ in grasshopper to generate the path where the fibres could run along. The polyhedron could give the intricacy out of a basic shape. 41
Step 3: Polyhedron packing
Step 4: Running the path along edges
Step 5: Extracted path
Step 6: Piped path
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LINEAR BRANCHING SYSTEM I DENSITY STUDY
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
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LINEAR BRANCHING SYSTEM I CHAIR DESIGN
Step 1: Length > 2800; Density = 10mm
Step 3: Length 1800; Density = 6mm
Step 5: Length <1000; Density =10mm 45
Step 2: Length > 2100; Density = 4mm
Step 4: Length >1500; Density = 8mm
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LINEAR BRANCHING SYSTEM I CHAIR DESIGN
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Step 1: Imposing shape into polyhedron grid
Step 2: Polyhedron packing
Step 3: Running the path along edges
Step 4: The chair
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LINEAR BRANCHING SYSTEM I CHAIR DESIGN
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Step 1: Imposing shape into polyhedron grid
Step 2: Polyhedron packing
Step 3: Running the path along edges
Step 4: The chair
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LINEAR BRANCHING SYSTEM I CHAIR DESIGN
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Step 1: Imposing shape into polyhedron grid
Step 2: Polyhedron packing
Step 3: Running the path along edges
Step 4: The chair
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LINEAR BRANCHING SYSTEM I THE COMPONENT
Step 1: Component from digital design
Step 4: Rationalizing the components (2D)
Step 2: Analyzing the potential components
Step 5: Grouping the similar components
After running the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shortest walkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and get the geometry, we need to rationalize and find a way to create components for fabrication. In order to do that, we separated the geometry into few group than analyzed each of group to get the basic component that could be used in every group. 53
Step 3: Potensial components (3D)
Step 6: Basic component
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Methodology Option 2 linear branching system various size
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B
C
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LINEAR BRANCHING SYSTEM I COMPONENT FABRICATION
Step 1: half of component mould
Cover coconut Cover and vacuum Press coconut and vacuum
Step 3: pressed
We introduce the mechanical connection to get the components easily aggregated. On the other hand, it opens the opportunity of playing with the angle of the additional components. 61
Step 2: fiber + bioplastic covered
Press
Dry
Step 4: connection system inserted
Dry
Insert joint
Insert joint
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Methodology Option 3
metaball branching system
METABALL BRANCHING SYSTEM I RECURSIVE GROWTH
(A)
(B)
The basic principle of branching system are the number of new branches and the radius of the next growth. The number of next branches growth affect the intrication of the model, while the radius gives the tendecy of growing direction, whether it is vertical or horizontal growth. 67
(C)
(D)
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METABALL BRANCHING SYSTEM I CATALOGUE
NB: 4 I:3
NB: 4 I:2
NB: 3 I:3
R: 30
NB: 3 I:2
R: 60 R: 120
NB: 2 I:3 R: 240
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NB: 2 I:2
R = RADIUS NB = NO. OF NEW BRANCHES I = NO. OF ITERATION
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METABALL BRANCHING SYSTEM I OPTIMISATION
(A)
(D)
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(B)
(E)
(C)
(F)
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METABALL BRANCHING SYSTEM I PAVILION
METABALL BRANCHING SYSTEM I STRAND-SURFACE
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
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METABALL BRANCHING SYSTEM I STRAND-SURFACE TRANSITION
GUIDED LINES
We studied two aprroaches to get a transition from strand to surface. First, how the branching system could transform from one big bundled lines into single lines.* Next, we develop further the first study by bringing in the density and get more articulated transition and surface 77
SINGLE COMPONENT GROWTH
MULTIPLE COMPONENT GROWTH
TOP VIEW OF MULTIPLE COMPONENT GROWTH
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Methodology Option 4 nesting system
NESTING SYSTEM I AGGREGATION STUDY
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NESTING SYSTEM I AGGREGATION
THE COMPONENT
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THE BREAKDOWN
THE COMPONENTS IN-PLACE
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NESTING SYSTEM I CHAIR DESIGN
FRONT
LEFT
89
BACK
RIGHT
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NESTING SYSTEM I CHAIR BREAKDOWN
THE COMPONENT
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THE BREAKDOWN
THE COMPONENTS IN-PLACE
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NESTING SYSTEM I CHAIR DESIGN
THE BREAKDOWN
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THE COMPONENT
THE BREAKDOWN
THE COMPONENT
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NESTING SYSTEM I COLUMN DESIGN
THE COMPONENT
THE BREAKDOWN 95
THE COMPONENTS IN-PLACE
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Methodology Option 5 interlocking system
INTERLOCKING SYSTEM I BASIC GEOMETRY
TRIA
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ECT
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EP NGL
BASIC GEOMETRY
BA
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RA
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CO N RA NEC DIU TO S R
B
COMP
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THE COMPONENT
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COMBINED GEOMETRY
POLYHEDRON
D
COMBINED COMPONENT
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INTERLOCKING SYSTEM I PRINCIPLE
Step 1
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Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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INTERLOCKING SYSTEM I FINAL CHAIR
103
BACK
FRONT
LEFT
RIGHT
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INTERLOCKING SYSTEM I CHAIR BREAKDOWN
THE COMPONENT
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THE BREAKDOWN
THE COMPONENTS IN-PLACE
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INTERLOCKING SYSTEM I LOAD TEST
ADJUSTED COMPONENT
COMFORT SEATING
JOINT CLADDING BACK REINFORCEMENT
STAY
DEVIATE
02 Second
04 Second
06 Second
08 Second
10 Second
12 Second
14 Second
16 Second
18 Second
20 Second
22 Second
24 Second
26 Second
28 Second
30 Second
32 Second
INTERLOCKING SYSTEM I HYBRID CHAIR
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BACK
FRONT
LEFT
RIGHT
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FABRICAT DEVELOP 111
TION PMENT
112
MOULD RESEARCH I RECONFIGURABLE MOLD
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
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MOULD RESEARCH I PLASTER MOULD
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CASTING MATERIAL RESEARCH I PLASTER MOULD - INSETING METHOD
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CASTING MATERIAL RESEARCH I PLASTER MOLD - POURING METHOD
experiment
type 1
type 2
type 3
half
quarter
type 4
length of fiber
whole
preparation time
making time
curing time
shaping
strength
image
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tiny
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Step 01 _ Clamp Material
CASTING MATERIAL RESEARCH I VACUUM FOAM MOLD
Heater Step 01 _ Clamp Material
Clamp
Step 03 _ Pre-inflate and raise tool
Thermoplastic
Mould Step 01 _ Clamp Material
Process of Vacuum forming
Step 03 _ Pre-in
Platen
Vacuum pump
Stepand 03 _raise Pre-inflate Step 03 _ Pre-inflate tool and raise tool
Step _ Vacuum over tool and Cool Step 04 _ Vacuum over04tool and Cool
Vacuum forming Process of Vacuum forming
Step 1: Clamp material
Step 2: Heat material
Step 3: Pre-inflate and raise tool
Step 4: Vacuum over and cool
Step 01 _ Create Vacuum Forming Mould
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Step 02 _ Insert Coconut fibre with Bio polymer
Step 03 _ Press
nflate and raise tool
Step 03 _ Pre-inflate and raise tool
Step 04 _ Vacuum over tool and Cool
Step 04 _ Vacuum over tool and Cool
Step 04 _ Vacuum over tool and Cool
Step 04 _ Take the mould out
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Clamp Clamp
Mould
Mould Thermoplastic Mould Platen
01 _ Clamp Material
Bio polymer
Process of Vacuum forming ProcessStepof03 Vacuum forming _ Pre-inflate and raise tool Step 04 _ Vacuum over tool and Cool Step 03 _ Pre-inflate and raise tool Step 04 _ Vacuum over tool and Cool Process of_ Pre-inflate Vacuum forming Step 03 and raise tool Step 04 _ Vacuum over tool and Cool
Platen CASTING MATERIAL RESEARCH I 3D VACUUM FOAM MOLD - INSERING METHOD Platen
Vacuum pump Vacuum pump Vacuum pump
Step 1
Step 2
Step 01 _ Create Vacuum Forming Mould Step 01 _ Create Vacuum Forming Mould
Step 02 _ Insert Coconut fibre with Bio polymer Step 02 _ Insert Coconut fibre with Bio polymer
Step 01 _ Create Vacuum Forming Mould
Step 4
Step 3
Step 02 _ Insert Coconut fibre with Bio polymer
Step 5
Step 6
125 Step 03 _ Press
Step 04 _ Take the mould out
Step 03 _ Press
Step 03 _ Press
Step 04 _ Take the mould out Step 04 _ Take the mould out
Step 03 _ Press
Step 04 _ Take the mould out
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mer
CASTING MATERIAL RESEARCH I 3D PRINTING MOLD - POURING METHOD
90 Degree angle component
Step 1
3D Component by 3D printer mould
Step 4
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Step 03 _ Pour mixed into the hole
120 Degree angle component
Step 2
Step 01 _ Make hole
Step 5
Step 04 _ Make shape
Step 3
Step 02 _ Mix Coconut fibre and Biopolymer
Step 6
Step 05 _ Take the mould out
Step 03
3 _ Pour mixed into the hole
Step 04 _ Make shape
Step 05 _ Take the mould out
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COMPONENT ASSEMBLY I COMPONENT ASSEMBLY
131
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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DIGITAL DESIGN
FIBER BALL AND STICK SETTING
SKIN COVERING
FIBER LAMINATION
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Digital Simulation 1 strand network
Digital Simulation 2 twisted strand
Digital Simulation 3 packing component
Digital Simulation 4 growth pattern
DIGITAL SIMULATI
ION
DESIGN LANGUAGE I BASIC PRINCIPLE
141
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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DESIGN LANGUAGE I POTENTIAL GROWTH AND COMBINATION
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Digital Simulation 1 strand network
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DESIGN LANGUAGE I STRAND
MAIN COMPONENT
REPEATING ALONG A DIRECTION
A ITERATIONS REPEATING ALONG B DIRECTION
A ITERATIONS
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A-B ITERATIONS
AB ITERATIONS
AAB ITERATIONS
AAAB ITERATIONS
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DESIGN LANGUAGE I GROWTH OPTIONS
149
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Digital Simulation 2 twisted strand
DESIGN LANGUAGE I TWISTED STRANDS
STRUCTURE 157
STRUCTURE +TRANSITION
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DESIGN LANGUAGE I â&#x20AC;&#x2020;TWISTED SURFACE
COMPONENT
UNIT
MESHED UNIT 161
COMPONENT
UNIT
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DESIGN LANGUAGE I â&#x20AC;&#x2020;TWISTED SURFACE
COMPONENT
UNIT
MESHED UNIT 163
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Digital Simulation 3 packing component
DESIGN LANGUAGE I BRANCHING
THE COMPONENT
LINE DRAWING 169
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DESIGN LANGUAGE I GRID
THE COMPONENT
LINE DRAWING 171
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DESIGN LANGUAGE I FLAT SURFACE
THE COMPONENT
LINE DRAWING 173
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Digital Simulation 4 growth pattern
DESIGN LANGUAGE I ORGANIC - GUIDED BY SURFACE
THE COMPONENT
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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
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DESIGN LANGUAGE I ORGANIC - GUIDED BY SURFACE
low density
179
medium dens
sity
high density
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DESIGN LANGUAGE I ORGANIC - GUIDED BY LINE
THE COMPONENT
GUIDED LINES
181
GRO
OWING SPACE
LINE DRAWING
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FINAL CHAIR
FINAL CHAIR I DIGITAL DESIGN
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FRONT
BACK
LEFT
RIGHT
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FINAL CHAIR I DESIGN PROCESS
FIRST TIER GROWTH
189
SECOND TIER GROWTH
THIRD TIER GROWTH
FINAL TIER GROWTH
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FINAL CHAIR I FABRICATION TOOLS
DIGITAL DESIGN
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FIBER BALL AND STICK SETTING
SKIN COVERING
FIBER LAMINATION
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FINAL CHAIR MAKING I BALL SETTING
°
90
° 90
40°
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90°
Type A Amount: 69 No. : 35 - 105
193
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Type B Amount: 13 No. : 8-20
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Type F Amount: 3 No.: 6 - 8
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FINAL CHAIR MAKING I STICK SETTING
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Type 1 Length: 275mm Amount: 2
Type 2 Length: 219mm Amount: 2
Type3A Type Length:203mm 275mm Length: Amount:12 Amount:
Type Type B4 Length: Length: 219mm 202mm Amount: Amount: 21
Type TypeC5 Length: Length:203mm 177mm Amount: Amount:12
Type TypeD6 Length: Length:202mm 174mm Amount: Amount:11
Type E Length: 177mm Amount: 2
Type F Length: 174mm Amount: 1
Type 7 Length: 166mm Amount: 2
Type 8 Length: 160mm Amount: 96
Type9G Type Length:157mm 166mm Length: Amount: Amount: 22
Type Type H10 Length: Length: 160mm 150mm Amount: Amount: 96 2
Type TypeI11 Length: Length:157mm 145mm Amount: Amount:22
Type J Type12 Length: Length:150mm 117mm Amount: Amount:22
Type K Length: 145mm Amount: 2
Type L Length: 117mm Amount: 2
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FINAL CHAIR MAKING I BALL MAKING
fibre with
use 3d print
fibre with
use 3d print
Option 1: Manual modeling
Step 1 some fiber Step 1 : Get
Stepa small 2 ball Step 2 : Making
Stepthe3 ball bigger Step 3 : Making
Stepthe 4 ball Step 4 : Pressing
Step 5 made! Step 5 : Ball
Option Step2: 1 : Get some fiber Mould-assisted modeling
Step 2 : Making a small ball
Step 3 : Making the ball bigger
Step 4 : Pressing the ball
Step 5 : Ball made!
Step 1 : Get some fiber
Step 2 : Insert fiber into the mould
Step 3 : Making the ball bigger
Step 4 : Pressing the ball
Step 5 : Ball made!
Step 1 : Get Step 1 some fiber
Step 2 : Insert fiber into2the mould Step
Step 3 : Making Stepthe3 ball bigger
Step 4 : Pressing Stepthe 4 ball
Step 5 : Ball Step 5 made!
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FINAL CHAIR MAKING I UNROLLING SKIN
SKIN AREA 1
SKIN AREA 2
SKIN AREA 6
SKIN AREA 3 SKIN AREA 5
SKIN AREA 4
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FINAL COLUMN
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FINAL COLUMN I DIGITAL DESIGN
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FINAL COLUMN I FABRICATION TOOLS
DIGITAL DESIGN
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FIBER AND BALL SETTING
SKIN COVERING
FIBER LAMINATION
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FINAL COLUMN MAKING I BALL AND SETTING STICK - INTERLOCKING COMPONENT
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Type No. 1 Type No. 2 Type No. 3 Amount: 42 Type No. Amount: 43 Type No. Amount: 96 Type No. 1 2 3 No. 1 Type Amount: 42 Amount: 43 Amount: 96 Amount: 42
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BALL AND STICK SETTING
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Type No. 3 Amount: 96
° 60
Type No. 6 Amount: 15
INTERLOCKING COMPONENT PLACEMENT
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FINAL COLUMN MAKING I UNROLLING SKIN
SKIN AREA 6
SKIN AREA 5
SKIN AREA4
SKIN AREA 1
SKIN AREA 3
SKIN AREA 2
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SKIN AREA 1
SKIN AREA 2
SKIN AREA 3
SKIN AREA 4
SKIN AREA 5
SKIN AREA 6
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ARCHTEC SCENARIO
CTURAL O
ARCHITECTURAL SCENARIO I LOCATION
The site is located in Kerala, Alapphuza, India where Golden Coir come from. The coir industry, which is very important for the people of the coastal region of Kerala, is one of the oldest and most traditional industries in the state. The geographical location of this area offer a good climate for the large scale cultivation of coconut palms. The architecural proposal would be a symbol of the city representing the importance of coconut in the region. As the site located in between the commercial canal and the beach, the proposal also provides the spaces for local people to celebrate their cultural event, which could also be an attraction for tourist.
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ARCHITECTURAL SCENARIO I SITE CONDITION
The place is chosen due to its uniqueness. It is the intersection transition between: Sea Private Commercial Taditional
and and and and
Land Public Non-commercial Modern
B. Surrounded By Coconut Tree
A. Commercial Canal
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C. Public Beach
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RIGID COMPOSITION BASE
GRID ARRANGEMENT
ROOF
RADIAL COMPOSITION
NON GRID ARRANGEMENT
ARCHITECTURAL SCENARIO I DESIGN PRINCIPLE
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ARCHITECTURAL SCENARIO I DESIGN PRINCIPLE
INTERLOCKING COMPONENT (WHITE) BALL-STICK ELEMENT (BLACK)
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INTERLOCKING COMPONENT TYPES IN PLACE
FABRIC COVERING
FIBER LAMINATION
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ARCHITECTURAL SCENARIO I DESIGN PRINCIPLE
STICK & BALL CONTINUOUS ELEMENT
INTERLOCKING COMPONENT TYPE 1
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INTERLOCKING COMPONENT TYPE 2
INTERLOCKING COMPONENT TYPE 3
INTERLOCKING COMPONENT TYPE 4
STICK & BALL CONTINUOUS ELEMENT
INTERLOCKING COMPONENT TYPE 5
INTERLOCKING COMPONENT TYPE 6
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ARCHITECTURAL SCENARIO I SPACE AND CIRCULATION
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Viewing Platform Viewing Platform
Indoor Amphitheatre
Outdoor Amphitheatre/ Viewing Platform Access Stage
First Route Outdoor Amphitheatre/ Viewing Platform Access
Second Route
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ARCHITECTURAL SCENARIO I ELEVATION
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ARCHITECTURAL SCENARIO I SECTION
SEA
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PUBLIC BEACH
RESIDENTIAL
VIEWING PLATFORM (SEA VIEW) +7.00
VIEWING PLATFORM (CITY VIEW) +5.00
STAGE +0.50
SITE
PUBLIC ACCESS
COMMERCIAL CANAL
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