Makers_Forum_Machining Aesthetics_Stanley Yeoh

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MACHINING AESTHETICS v.3.0

MAKERS FORUM 541115 STANLEY YEOH

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TEAM MEMBERS -STANLEY YEOH -MATT EAGLE -LAURA MILLER

STUDIO LEADERS -PAUL LOH -DAVID LEGGETT

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0.0 content

0.0 CONTENT 1.0

introduction

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precedent study

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de-constructing the rules

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design brief

2.1 re-forming history 2.2 ground becoming figure 2.3 law & order 3.1 ruleset a 3.2 ruleset b 3.3 ruleset a + b 3.4 modifying the contour 3.5 further exploration 3.6 moving forward 3.7 summary 4.1 site conditions 4.2 mapping density 4.3 summary

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future of making

5.1 making the forum 5.2 spatial integration

6.0 urban distribution

6.1 masterplan

6.2 site model

6.3 urban phasing

6.4 axonometric 7.0 urban fragment

7.1 plan

7.2 spatial diagram

7.3 construction detail

7.4 section

7.5 isometric diagram

8.0 design topic 9.0 Reflection 10.0 Appendix

10.1 Biography

10.2 Credit

10.3 Bibliography

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1.0 introduction

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1.0 INTRODUCTION This journal explores the future of making and how we as architects can adapt to the ever changing ecology of manufacturing and industry. Utilizing architecture to potentially improve and evolve the process of making at an urban and internal scale.

Through an established ruleset, this journal documents a process of techniques that aim to integrate space, function, urban typology and the role of the maker. Systematic rotation of grids and contoured surfaces are investigated to inform envelope and spatial qualities for a proposal that facilitates a network of makers that can compete at a global scale.

Ultimately this project looks at breaking the boundaries of conventional architectural language and urban morphology to enable the integration of industry and education. As a result, creating a new breed of makers that are able to simultaneously develop and apply new technologies and processes to further evolve the practice of manufacturing and making.

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2.0 precedent study

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2.0 PRECEDENT STUDY CITY OF CULTURE OF GALICIA, PETER EISENMAN, 2011 The City of Culture of Galicia by Peter Eisenman gave insight into a ruleset that Eisenman used to formulate the form and spatial qualities of the design.

The following diagrams are an analysis of the defining moments of the design.

What was found to be most interesting was the use of a grid that is rotated at increasing increments, the development of a contour through an attractor curve and the overlay of existing context.

These rulesets and systems are a starting point from which would be developed into our proposal.

Photo of the City of Culture of Galicia <http://archinect.com/features/ article/91086/showcase-city-of-culture-ofgalicia>

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flow lines

massing

medieval road map

topography

scallop shell

â&#x20AC;&#x153;symbol of santiagoâ&#x20AC;&#x153;

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2.1 RE-FORMING HISTORY URBAN MORPHOLOGY This drawing addresses the urban morphology in terms of the existing historical context and topographical information of the site. The massing is determined by the overlaid roads that extend through the site that create the negative spaces that separate each building. The resulting form is a comment on the formal system of the Dom-ino project through its creation of in-between spaces and intersecting circulation paths, which differ from the open plan concept was the Dom-ino project.

This suggests that â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodâ&#x20AC;? architecture is not simply defined by axis of symmetry, balance and historical precedents, but is rather a framework for further possibilities.

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combining envelope and ground

integration of ground and roof

distinction between ground and envelope

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2.2 GROUND BECOMING FIGURE GROUND AND ENVELOPE This drawing represents how the envelope and ground merge to relate to the surrounding urban fabric. The envelope is designed to become an extension of the existing topography resembling hills that flow uninterrupted.

There is a blurring between what is figure and what is ground with Eisenman clearly distinguishing the boundaries of circulation of users, defined by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;flow linesâ&#x20AC;?.

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deformed cartesian grid

law

secondary column grid

order

primary column grid

organisational logic

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2.3 LAW & ORDER STRUCTURE AND SPACE This drawing identifies the process applied to develop the complex spatial organization. This is developed through a combination of a deformed grid that follows a certain rule overlaid with a formal and structured Cartesian grid.

The spaces are then determined by the in-between gaps that are create through this overlay to create a sense of logic and structure within a semiotic and organic form.

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3.0 DE-CONSTRUCTING THE RULES The rulesets established from Eisenman are further explored and deconstructed to identify the potential in defining space, structure and form.

This ultimately enables a system that can adapt to any given context.

These rulesets were applied using physical models which were conducted through a variety of material systems and making processes to explore the different possibilities and constraints, to inform how these rulesets could be applied at an architectural scale.

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3.1 RULESET A surface

curve

attractor curve

resultant grid

referenced surface

referenced curve

secondary surface

attractor curve function

separated into grid

implemented into

influenced by

repeated to influence

original

second surface

â&#x20AC;&#x153;nudibranchâ&#x20AC;&#x153; plug-in

sliders determining intensity of pull

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variable:

NEGATIVE SPACE

POSITIVE SPACE

ATTRACTOR CURVE

COMBINING GRID

GRID DEFORMATION

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3.1 MAKING PROCESS

FOAM CORE BASE

CNC MILLING CONTOUR

POUR PLASTER INTO MOULD

PLASTER FORMS AROUND CONTOUR

MOULD FOR PLASTER CAST

REMOVE PLASTER CAST FROM MOULD

MIX PLASTER AND WATER

RESULTING MODEL

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3.1 PHYSICAL MODEL CNC MOLD - PLASTER CAST To achieve a contour that is affected by an attractor curve, CNC milling was explored, looking at different methods of casting that enables a certain degree on control.

After CNC milling a mold from foam, plaster cast would then be able to replicate the desired contour while maintaining a smooth continuous surface. This was achieved opposed to laser cutting the contour out of MDF which would result in a more topographical result.

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3.2 RULESET B 3 x 3 grid

rotating grid

3 x 2 grid

horizontal surface

vertical surface

applied rotation increasing

separated into grid

separated into grid

in increments

combined grid

line created from point of both rotated grids

python script

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variable:

ROTATING GRIDS

INTERSECTION OF GRID ROTATION

DIFFERENTIATING 2 GRIDS

INTERECTING GEOMETRY

SUBTRACTING COLUMN GRIDS

COLUMN GRID BOUND WITHIN GEOMETRY

INTERSECTION OF ATTRACTOR CURVE AND GRIDS

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centre point

ITERATION 2

centre point

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ITERATION 4 centre point

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centre point

ITERATION 6 centre point

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centre point

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3.2 RULESET B A

A

B

B

3D PRINT CAST

SET CAST MOULD

MOULD RUBBER CAST

MIX RESIN

MIX PART A & PART B

MIX PART A & PART B

POUR RESIN INTO MOULD

EXTRACT CAST FROM MOULD

PREPARE CAST

RESULTANT MODEL

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3.2 PHYSICAL MODEL PINKYSIL MOLD - RESIN CAST

This ruleset looked at the intersection of two rotated grids and finding the negative space created from the in-between spaces. This negative space would be articulated best represented as structure to show how the in-between spaces interact with each other.

Therefore, in order to clearly show the articulation in the model, a resin cast was created from a detailed 3d print to highlight the contrast of thin column structure with the solidarity of the negative space.

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3.3 RULESET A + B attractor curve

rotating grid

projected grid on surface

+ rotated grid in

curves (ruleset b)

projected onto surface (a+b)

identify

cross reference of

culling of lines

intersection points

points to show all

depending on length

intersection lines

attractor curve surface as a brep

(ruleset a)

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ITERATION 1

force 5

SURFACE WITH ATTRACTOR CURVE

ROTATING GRID

PROJECTED GRID ON SURFACE

INTERSECTING POINTS

CONNECTING LINES

ITERATION 2 force 10

ITERATION 3 force 20

ITERATION 4

force 30

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force 50

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RELATING TO SPACE This ruleset looks at the combination of the two previous rulesets while looking ahead as to how they could influence design. Instead of creating columns that connected to all the intersection points, they were instead looked at in terms of identifying density of space from between two contours.

By culling lines according to a minimum length, the lines then only represented the spaces which had less height, hence creating opportunity for more intimate spaces whilst creating boundaries between spaces.

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3.3 PHYSICAL MODEL CNC MOLD - PLASTER CAST v.2 For the model making process, the previous CNC cast was refined to enable a more detailed result. The main aim was to create a CNC mold that enabled a plaster cast that had a curve surface on both sides. This was created by creating two CNC casts and pouring the plaster from the side.

The interior columns that represent the heights between the columns were 3D printed and engraved within the cast.

In reflection, this method was quite successful and would be reused to be refined so that the result could possibly be thinner and more detailed.

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3.4 MAKING PROCESS

CNC MOLD - PLASTER CAST v.3 Following from the previous model, the plaster cast was refined to create a thinner plaster model. This model helped in realizing the potential of CNC milling and the strength of the plaster cast itself.

This model also was more representative of the internal volume and how it would interact with the wires. As a result, it was quite successful in showing the lightness in the structure and its potential architecturally in terms of levels and structure.

Despite this, it was felt that the process itself was quite limiting as it would involve having to revert back to the 3D CNC model each time the contour was to change. The process was not flexible and did not respond well to change.

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3.4 MODIFYING THE CONTOUR Through the previous model exploration, the method of inputting a predetermined contour into the system to be CNC milled was quite effective in replicating a given contour.

Despite this, the idea of flexibility is not explored and it did not allow for any modification to the contour outside of the digital model. This is why the idea of using latex was explored, as it allowed for the contour to change and adapt.

To influence the contour, wires were used to push and pull the latex in order to give it its shape. This also allowed to wires to be embedded within the cast whilst still being representative of the density of space.

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PULL OF WIRES INFLUENCING FORM OF LATEX

PULL OF WIRES INFLUENCING FORM OF LATEX

WIRES

Modifying latex form manually through wires

Detail of wire connections

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3.5 LATEX MODEL

SCREWS

CAGE FRAME

INNER FRAME

OUTSIDE FRAME LATEX MOLD

CAGE WIRES (FOR ENGRAVED EFFECT)

ASSEMBLE FRAME

SHAPE LATEX WITH INNER WIRES

FRAME BREAKDOWN

POUR PLASTER WITHIN LATEX LAYERS

MIX PLASTER AND WATER

REMOVE PLASTER CAST FROM MOULD

RESULTING MODEL

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3.5 MAKING PROCESS The laser cut framework was used to hold the plaster cast in place whilst the plaster is poured while enabling the model to have a certain thickness.

This also enabled the implementation of the wires to be inserted to create the form. The cage on the outside was also used to potentially engrave the rotated on the outside of the cast.

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Although there were some problem with the material, the process of the latex model was quite successful but the concept of the wires needed work in terms of control so that the contour of the latex could be more accurate.

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3.5 LATEX MODEL v.2 Following previous model, the new 1:50 plaster cast model utilised crimps along the wires to have more control over the contour of the latex. This was important as it was found that without further support, the latex would expand too much as the plaster was poured in.

Additionally voids were added in the plaster cast by inserting a piece of Perspex through the latex itself.

Although it caused leakage problems, the result was successful. This model process would be refined and used for the final outcome.

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LATEX

WIRES CRIMP

Crimps used to control the contour of the model

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The crimps also allowed for the wires to reduce in thickness, further re-enforcing the lightness of the model contrasting with the solidarity of the plaster.

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defining program distribution with rotated grid

3.6 MOVING FORWARD SMALL SCALE SPECULATION Moving forward this system can be used to derive space through distributed program that can be integrated through the rotation of the grid. defining space with contour connections

The wires support this distribution as they enable these spaces to be defined and create distinction between space.

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ROTATED GRID

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IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTOUR

LARGE SCALE SPECULATION Looking at the potential of this system at a large scale looks utilising the rotated grid at a master planning level, instead of exploring the flexibility of interior space created by a rotated grid, this looks at the flexibility of the urban landscape and the potential of integrating and creating new roads and pathways through the city.

This also gives the opportunity to look at the flow line and how it can be indicative of more than circulation, but also of density of function or program, this in turn enables the implementation of the rules to apply to a larger context.

DENSITY DICTATED BY FLOW LINE

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3.7 SUMMARY In summary, the physical representations helped visualise the possibilities of what the rulesets can achieve and how they could impact our ideas at an architectural level. The explorations of the contour models gave insight into how space could be divided in conjunction with the wires, it was able to define spatial qualities in terms of density whilst creating an informal division of space. This is to be translated into the internal distribution of space in future design proposals as the informal divisions reflects the idea of integration, which can potentially facilitate the merging of functions.

Additionally, the solidarity of the plaster cast in contrast to the lightness of the void spaces highlighted the importance of a visual contrast between the two expressions. This could translate in the external language of future design ideas as well as being able show the relationship between the envelope and ground.

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4.0 design brief

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4.0 DESIGN BRIEF Following the logic of the rulesets, our design brief for our project looks at integrating space, form and structure to create seamless transitions of function and space at an urban and internal scale.

This merging of space is then explored to also facilitate the integration of the role of the maker, looking at how spaces could create opportunity for industries to collaborate and to open up a multitude of making processes.

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4.1 SITE CONDITIONS

Figure 3 TUFTMASTER CARPET FACTORY

ALBERT ST

CHIFLEY DR

Figure 2 RESIDENTIAL

DUNDAS ST Figure 1 THORNBURY HIGH SCHOL

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4.1 SITE CONDITIONS As a prominent industrial zone on Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban fringe, it was important to look at the context of Preston and its social, economic and cultural factors to see how we could implement our ideas into the urban fabric of the site.

The area for the proposal resides at the southern area of Preston, on the strip along Dundas Street.

On site there are multiple different manufacturers, suppliers and services many sharing the same discipline. Also it is interesting to note that it is adjacent to educational facility and residential zones as it could lead to possible interactions.

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Figure 1 EDUCATIONAL

Thornbury High School Adjacent educational facility shows potential for integration into the current site of Preston.

Relationship between industry and educational has potential to be explored

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Figure 2 RESIDENTIAL Bringing in residential into the site also prevents segregation of funciton at an urban level.

Currently, the grid layout of the roads and master plan creates zones that separate the residential blocks and manufacturing area.

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Figure 3 TUFTMASTER Carpet Factory

One of the site visits that were undertaken. The carpet factory gives insight into the operation of a manufacturer and the types of processes that are involved.

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Digit

I.T. S

Audio

Shop

Heal

Cafe

Auto

Auto

Indu

Indu

PROGRAM & CIRCULATION Digital Services

Food Wholesaler

Site Circulation

I.T. Services

Industrial Wholesaler

Darebin Creek

Audio Services

Homeware Wholesaler

Surrounding Industry

Shopfitting Services

For Lease - Unoccupied

Surrounding School

Health Services

Vacant Block

Surrounding Residential

Cafe/Deli

Plastics Manufacturing

Automotive Workshop

Steel Fabricators

Automotive Manufacturing

Timber & Hardware

Industrial Products

Metal Manufacturing

Industrial Services

Textile Industry

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An analysis of the site identifies the different types of industries and services in the area.

The analysis indicates a large amount of manufacturing industries as well as automotive workshops in a close proximity with each other. The specializations of these industries are all different but revolve around similar materials and processes. For example, the metal manufacturers and automotive workshops as well as the steel fabricators. This relationship could create possibilities of merging of functions and an integration of process.

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4.2 MAPPING DENSITY RULESET +1

DENSITY OF INFRASTRUCTURE GRID SQUARE

+2

ELEVATED IF ELEVATED IF IF 1 BUILDING IS BUILDING ADJACENT WITHIN SQUARE

+3

ELEVATED IF 2 BUILDINGS ARE ADJACENT

DENSITY OF PROGRAM

PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION

Mapping the density of the functions allowed the identification of the main point of interest. The densest point on the site became the area which created the most opportunity for an integration of function and industry.

By interrogating the relationships of the industries, it shows the potential opportunities for collaboration and direct interactions.

PROGRAM & DENSITY

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PROGRAM DENSITY SPECIFIC SITE

PROGRAM RELATIONSHIPS

METAL MANUFACTURING

LAUNDRY

VACANT

FOR LEASE

FISH WHOLSALER

AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP

TIMBER & HARDWARE FOR LEAVE - UNOCCUPIED

METAL MANUFACTURING

AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP

CAFE

VACANT BLOCK AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP LAUNDRY SERVICES FISH WHOLESALER TIMBER & HARDWARE METAL MANUFACTURING

DIRECT POTENTIAL

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4.3 SUMMARY The site analysis gave insight into the surrounding context such as the residential and educational areas and the relationship between the existing industries.

The density of functions suggest potential in collaboration, as there are several different types of industry that are similar. Also by identifying direct connections and relationships between existing industries, it shows how these interactions could lead to potential integration.

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5.0 FUTURE OF MAKING For industries to survive, they must adapt to the evolving technology and processes. Without the necessary knowledge to expand their skills, industries will struggle to keep up with the influx of technology. This section proposes the idea of a forum which facilitates the integration of industry and education so that a new breed of maker can be developed.

A forum where the exchange of information and research on technology and advanced manufacturing processes is shared amongst manufacturers. As a result these new breed of makers can then directly adopt these techniques in practice to stimulate innovation.

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5.0 FUTURE OF MAKING Workco is a working manufacturing space of incubator workshops. It demonstrates how separate manufacturers can occupy the same space which provides a collaborative environment within an informal setting.

Following our design brief, Wrokco serves as an example of an integrated working environment that benefits its users whilst allowing discrete working spaces.

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Industry B

Industry A

Industry F Industry C Industry D

Industry E

Continuous Discrete

OPERATION OF THE FORUM Continuous

Continuous

Discrete

Discrete

Business Hours

Outside ofBusiness Hours

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5.1 MAKING THE FORUM The forum will act as a physical connection between industry, educational and research. As a space, the forum will serve as a seamless transition between workspace, research and education to integrate and merge the functions into a continuous system that facilitates innovation.

This innovation brought about by the new breed of makers who through the integration of space, can merge with the research facilities to collaborate and evolve their processes and making techniques.

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DISCRETE

DIE CASTING

CONTINUOUS

METAL MANUFACTURING

OFFICE / MEETING SPACE (CLIENT ENGAGMENT)

RECIEVE / STORE MATERIALS

FABRICATION / MANUFACTURING WORKSHOP

FABRICATION / MANUFACTURING WORKSHOP

PACKAGING / DESPATCH

SOURCE PARTS/ MATERIALS

RECIEVE / STORE MATERIALS

WORKSHOP/ ASSEMBLY SPACE

RECIEVE / STORE MATERIALS

RETAIL SPACE/ CLIENT ENGAGMENT

DESPATCH/ COLLECTION BY CLIENT

CAD DESIGN STUDIO

PACKAGING / DESPATCH

METAL POLISHING - ELECTROPLATING METAL MANUFACTURING

OFFICE / MEETING SPACE (CLIENT ENGAGMENT)

RECIEVE / STORE MATERIALS

MOTOR ENGINEERS & REPAIRERS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

OFFICE / MEETING SPACE (CLIENT ENGAGMENT)

TIMBER & HARDWARE WHOLESALER

SOURCE PARTS/ MATERIALS

DESPATCH/ COLLECTION BY CLIENT

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ADJACENT POSSBILITIES -ELECTRO-FORMING -ELECTRO-TYPING -NANO-LAMINATION

RESEARCH WORKSHOP FORUM

-INNOVATION THROUGH COLLABORATION -ADVANCEMENT IN MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES

MARGET ENGINEERING -DIE CASTING -ELECTROPLATING

SINTEC AUST

-METAL FILTER MANUFACTURING -METALLURGY TESTING

UNIQUE AUTOMOTIVES

-MOTOR ENGINEERING -REPAIRS AND PART REPLACEMENT

NORTHSIDE FLEET SERVICES -LPG CONVERSIONS

FABRICATION/ MANUFACTURING FORUM -3D PRINTING POSSIBILITIES -LOCAL NETWORKING -TECHNOLOGICAL FUSION

-CUSTOMISATION + SPECIFICITY -:LOCALISED NETWORK -POTENTIAL FOR EXPORT -POTENTIAL FOR NEW PRIDUCT DEVELOPMENT

STORAGE/ DISTRIBUTION FORUM -TRACKING & SCANNING SERVICES -DESPATCHING PRODUCTS

DAREBIN BUDGET TIMBER & HARDAWARE -TIMBER SUPPLIES -SALES/ SERVICES

PRINCES LAUNDRY SERVICES

-COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY SERVICES -LINEN SALES -SCANNING AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGY

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MARGET ENGINEERING -DIE CASTING -ELECTROPLATING

STORAGE/ DISTRIBUTION FORUM -TRACKING & SCANNING SERVICES -DESPATCHING PRODUCTS

SINTEC AUST

-METAL FILTER MANUFACTURING -METALLURGY TESTING

PRINCES LAUNDRY SERVICES

-COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY SERVICES -LINEN SALES -SCANNING AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGY

FABRICATION/ MANUFACTURING FORUM -3D PRINTING POSSIBILITIES -LOCAL NETWORKING -TECHNOLOGICAL FUSION

DAREBIN BUDGET TIMBER & HARDAWARE -TIMBER SUPPLIES -SALES/ SERVICES

RESEARCH WORKSHOP FORUM

-INNOVATION THROUGH COLLABORATION -ADVANCEMENT IN MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES

UNIQUE AUTOMOTIVES

-MOTOR ENGINEERING -REPAIRS AND PART REPLACEMENT

NORTHSIDE FLEET SERVICES -LPG CONVERSIONS

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5.1 MAKING THE FORUM An interrogation of the process of the industries on site show the types of spaces and functions that are needed in an effective workspace. Despite the industries having different functions and uses, the diagram shows steps in the process which are recurring throughout. Through a thorough investigation, it can be seen that there currently exists a connection between these industries.

It is through this seamless transition between the discrete and continuous that will allow a more effective work environment.

These common functions become the focus of the forum spaces where educational research centers are implemented to improve and develop the making process.

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5.2 SPATIAL INTEGRATION

vacant

& for lease

circulation

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all programs

automotive workshop

& metal

manufacturing

VACANT & FOR LEASE

CIRCULATION & VACANT

CIRCULATION & ALL PROGRAMS

AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP & METAL MANUFACTURING

METAL MANFACT & TIMBER HARDWAR

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metal manufacturing

& timber and

laundry

& metal manufacturing

hardware

METAL MANFACTURING & TIMBER AND HARDWARE

timber and hardware

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fish wholesaler

& cafe

automotive workshop

This spatial integration shows the potential of the rotated grid being used to integrate space and function. The intersecting of the grids create density amongst the functions and show the points where the the integration is the LAUNDRY &strongest.

TIMBER AND FISH

METAL MANUFACTURING

HARDWARE & AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP

WHOLESALER & CAFE

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6.0 URBAN DISTRIBUTION At a master planning scale, it was possible to see how to implement the surrounding context into the site. By utilising the rulesets a master planning scheme looks at dividing the urban fabric into a Cartesian grid and rotating it to integrate the existing surroundings.

A contour is also used to create a continuous flow through the urban landscape, indicating the connection the different function have with each other.

The aim was to integrate the educational surrounding into the site so that it could have a direct link to the intended forum space.

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improved circulation

Metropolitan Grid overlayed onto site sliver

Metropolitan Grid allows for improved circulation through site

integration of residential and educational

Rotation of Metropolitan Grid allows for the incision of a new pedestrian link through the site

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Counter rotation of Metropolitan Grid indentifies introduction of potential green space within site

Multiple rotations of Metropolitan Grid begins to organise the site sliver

Organisation of general programs

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6.1 MASTER PLAN INDUSTRY

GREEN SPACE INDUSTRY DESIGN STUDIO RESEARCH FABRICATION

DISTRIBUTION GREEN SPACE INDUSTRY RESIDENTIAL DUNDAS ST EDUCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL

GREEN SPACE

MARKETPLACE

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SITE MODEL Basic site massing model exploring the distribution of the different forum spaces and how the contour influences the form.

It was important to keep a continuity throughout the site in an attempt to make each separate building seem interconnected.

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PRIMARY ATTRACTOR CRV

ATTRACTOR CURVE FOLLOWING CIRCULATION

PRIMARY ATTRACTOR CRV

ORIGINAL SITE TO CREATE SURFACE

CONTOUR CREATED BY ATTRACTOR CURVE

SECONDARY ATTRACTOR CRV

CONTOUR APPLIED TO SITE

SECONDARY ATTRACTOR CURVE TO CONNECT EDUCATION WITH INDUSTRY

APPLIED TO SITE CONDITIONS

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6.2 FORM GENERATION

MERGING OF CIRCULATION CONTOUR AND EDUCATIONAL CONTOUR

BASIC MASSING OF CONTOURS

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URBAN PHASING

2020

EDUCATIONAL

Central educational facility is implemented Central educational faciltiy is implemented

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2030 RESIDENTIAL

GREEN SPACE

RESEARCH FORUM & INDUSTRY

Forum and industry connected to educational facility is

completed with the residential & to surrounding green Forum andalong Industry connected educational space facility is completed along with residential & surrounding green space

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Central educational faciltiy is implemented

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RESIDENTIAL GREEN SPACE

FORUM & INDUSTRY EDUCATIONAL

All educational facilitities, makers forums, and All educational facilities, forums and residential buildings are implemented alongare withimplemented surrounding greenalong space with resdiential buildings surrounding green space

Forum and Industry connected to educational6.0 urban distribution facility is completed along with residential & surrounding green space

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INDUSTRY

INDUSTRY

GREEN SPACE

Remaining industrial buildings are implemented along with all Remaining industrial buildings are implemented remaining green space and roads along with all remaining green space and roads.

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6.4 AXONOMETRIC The research forum space acts as the bridge between the educational and industrial areas in the masterplan, through the contour the overall form of the city is seen as one whole while the interior of the forum spaces created from the rotated grid indicate an informal distinction of space.

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7.0 URBAN FRAGMENT The urban fragment looks at what the combination of the rotated grid and contour express architecturally. This is an exploration of how the rulesets create the spaces needed to facilitate the new breed of makers to allow access to the discrete and continuous spaces.

This urban fragment is important in that it describes how the breaking of boundaries is achieved and how the contour is reflected through the internal wires to indicate the discrete and continuous spaces.

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7.1 SPATIAL DIAGRAMS

GRIDS IDENTIFYING SPATIAL ARRA PROGRAMMATIC INTEGRATION POS

VOID

Grids identifying spatial arrangement & programmatic integration possibilities.

Rotated grid determined the void spaces in between the grids.

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PRIMARY STRUCTURE

Primary structure determined by the original cartesian grid layout

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DIVISION OF PROGRAM FO GRID

INDUSTRY

EDUCATION

EXHIBITION FOYER ENTRANCE

Division of spaces based on the sections of the rotated grid

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IDENTIFYING INTEGRATED

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Discrete spaces determined by density of volume which is created by the contour. Integrated space indicated the discrete spaces create by the internal wires.

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Density of Space Contour creates varying distances between floor plates.

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7.3 CONSTRUCTION DETAIL The construction detail of the model explores the idea of lightness through the void wires vertically infiltrating the voids as structural support as well as becoming a partitioning device that creates spatial arrangement. This works towards the idea of nformal bourndaries of space whilst maintaining a transparency of progroms.

The void column are also connected to the roof space frame creating a continuity of structure vertically to transfer the roof loads down into the priary base columns at the ground level.

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INNOVATION THROUGH INTEGRATION

Integration of form, space and program is the key to the future of architecture and to the future of making. Architecture changes in accordance to its surrounding culture, especially in this era of advancements in technology where architecture as well as industry must learn to adapt to keep up with the new technology (Eisenman, 1905). In terms of architecture, changes in plans and sections demonstrate how it has been able to adapt according to profound change. The Maison Domino project and the introduction of the “free plan” changed architecture in how it looked at adapting to the industrial period at the time, creating a structural paradigm that facilitated the ideas of mass production and expansion. This in turn benefits the growth of the manufacturing industries by accommodating the then present technology.

against its competitors. Hence, they must look at adapting to try and stay relevant in today’s industry. A solution to this, could be in the idea of working together, collaborating and integrating to work towards innovation (Foley, 2015).

The development of new skills and processes would be able to improve the efficiency and productivity of the manufacturing process and enable industries to compete globally through the introduction of new technology efficient manufacturing processes (WEF, 20120. For example, the introduction of metal 3D printing in metal manufacturing industries creates the possibility to expand product range and flexibility.

Additionally as 3D printing advances, so will process control, cycle time and materiality choices. As mentioned by Hausman and Hildalgo in “Economic Complexity and The future of However, today technology has Manufacturing” (Hausmann, Hidalgo, advanced to the degree that in 15 2011), manufacturing is a network hub years’ time, 40% of jobs we know of and its connection to other goods today will not exist because of the and products gives the opportunity progress of automation and adaptive to expand to adjacent possibilities. ecology. Individual manufacturers Manufacturing is a “set of stepping will struggle to keep up with the stones” that provides a continuous technological boom and will struggle progression of making. This is what

separates it from industries such as oil, mining and agriculture. This expansion of growing possibilities is what architecture needs to facilitate for the manufacturer to thrive, an opportunity for a network of connections and information to develop so that skills and research can be shared and adopted into practice.

Similar to the effect of the Maison Dom-ino project, we must look at enabling architecture to facilitate this change in manufacturing. To be able to encourage innovation we must look at the integration of space and function, breaking down the boundaries of conventional envelope and ground so that program and organization is not restricted within four walls. Looking at more informal transitions of space, we can prevent segregation of function and avoid specialisaton of a single craft, and instead look at creating seamless transitions between discrete and continuous spaces.

This differs from the free plan, as it explores the idea of both private, individual spaces as well as large, public spaces working together whilst still having a connection that combines the two. Most current

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factories and manufacturing spaces follow this free plan, typically enabling the maximisation of space and productivity to take advantage of mass manufacturing and the assembly line. In today’s manufacturing spaces however, we need spaces that can readily adapt and change according to different equipment and manufacturing methods (ARUP, 2015). This means that space should no longer be designated a single function and instead should be able to seamlessly adapt to change of function, technology and its users. This enables us to create resilient spaces which can continue to remain relevant alongside our newer technology and constantly changing market conditions. An example of an adaptable space can be seen in the Nestle modular factory, made from easy to assemble modular parts designed to create different flexible and cost effective layouts and solutions based on the external conditions.

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This can idea of integration can also be translated into the larger urban scale. Currently the urban landscape is separated into clusters and zones that segregate the surrounding environment. This integration of function should also be explored at an urban scale as introducing surrounding context into the industrial zones and precincts could complement each other in ways that could benefit the other and vice versa. The development of a new urban system creates opportunity to combine and merge programs that would otherwise seem unrelated or irrelevant and enable an exchange of typology and demographic. As architects we are able to devise spaces, internal and external that creates a more fluid connection between programs, functions and typologies so that a network can be expanded and potentially evolved.

Peter Eisenman, 1905, “Aspects of Modernism: Maison Dom-ino and the Self Referencial Sign” ARUP, 2015, “Rethinking the Factory”, pg 39, viewed 28 September 2015, http://publications.arup.com/ Publications/R/Rethinking_the_Factory.aspx Foley, C 2015, The future of manufacturing in Australia is smart, agile and green, The Conversation, 28 September 2015, <http://theconversation.com/the-future-of-manufacturinginaustralia-is-smart-agile-and-green-43645> World Economic Forum (WEF) 2012, The future of manufacturing: Opportunity to drive economic growth, WEF report prepared in collaboration with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, p3 - 15 Hausmann, R., Hidalgo, C.A. et al. (2011) The Atlas of Economic Complexity: Mapping Paths to Prosperity.

Available at: http://www.cid.harvard.edu/documents/complexityatlas.pdf

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REFLECTION From the beginning of our project, I found that we had a very strong base for our design concept. From the initial analysis we were able to develop several iterations and ideas and refine them early on into our final outcome.

As a result, by constantly referring to our rulesets and precedent studies, we were able to justify and rationalise our actions and next step. However, we found that this was potentially holding us back, as we needed to break free of Eisenman (our precedent study) and our predefined ruleset, and work towards developing our own architectural language. This a great experience to have as it enabled us to identify the line where analysis and research stops, and personal creativity and innovation begins.

As a studio I found that this project was an interesting mix of conceptual speculation and physical realization where, as architecture students we had to jump back and forth from abstract ideas and concepts to actually applying it to context and a real life scenario. Furthermore, this studio enabled us to explore in depth two different scales which was in itself a challenge. We found that through exploring an idea in one scale, we would often forget about the other, resulting in a contradiction in our narrative or ruleset.

This studio also enabled me to develop my grasshopper skills and python knowledge which became helpful throughout the semester as it created options in terms of design and became an efficient problem solving tool.

What was most beneficial from this studio was the hands on making skills that were developed. The physical models challenged our flexibility and ability to improvise on the spot in several instances as well as a keen knowledge of material constraints and abilities. Working with materials and process such as CNC milling, plaster casting and resin has definitely opened my eyes to what is possible in terms of making.

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The Forum - Proto-City

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DESIGN ITERATION

RotationRotation of functions to tocreate opportunity of functions create oppotunity for for integration and integration andcollaboration. collaboration.

Contour informed by density of clusters.

Contour informed by density ofThus determining height in accordance to the density clusters.

Thus the determining the height in of points accordance to the density of points.

Identification of integrated functions.

Identification of integrated functions. Where two or Wheremore twofunctions or more merge. merge.

Identifies thethemost dense points within the Identifies most dense points within the merged mergedfunctions. functions.

Contourderived derived from set of points create to Contour from set of to points discrete space inspace relation in to density of integrated create discrete relation to density functions. of integrated functions.

Second contour informedinformed by original contour as well Second contour by original as the as implementation of intended circulation contour well as the implementation through the site. Creates a distinction between of intended circulation through discrete and continous spaces. the site.

Creates a distinction between discrete and continuous spaces.

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Interconnected wires create relationships Interconnected create relationship between and between thewires continuous void spaces continous void space and discrete space, implied by discrete spaces, implied by the the spaces below as well as separating spacespaces within below the as void, wellwithout as separating space within the use of walls. the void, without the use of walls.

Projected rotated gridgrid on surface to createcreates Projected rotated on surface penetrations for potential lighting. Projected grid penetrations for potential lighting. enables the identification of the densest points to Projected enables the identification allow for lightgrid to infiltrate the discrete spaces. of the densest points to allow for light the infiltrate the discrete spaces.

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Roofscape/ Traversable Terrain

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BIOGRAPHY My name is Stanley Yeoh, I am 22 years old and currently doing my Masters of Architecture. I was born in New Zealand but was brought up in Melbourne for the majority of my life.

I have always been interested in design since young, just the notion of creating something tangible that people can appreciate and enjoy is something that I strive for. I believe that architecture allows us to make our mark on the world, doing so through something that is used on a daily basis and that is experienced physically and spiritually gives a complete meaning to the word design.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Peter Eisenman, 1905, “Aspects of Modernism: Maison Dom-ino and the Self Referencial Sign” 2. Cathy Foley, <http://theconversation.com/the-future-of-manufacturing-inaustralia-is-smart-agile-and-green-43645> 3. World Economic Forum (WEF) 2012, The future of manufacturing: Opportunity to drive economic growth, WEF 4. Ricardo Hausmann, Cesar A. Hildalgo, “Economic Complexity and the Future of Manufacturing” 5. ARUP, 2015, “Rethinking the Factory”, pg 39, viewed 28 September 2015, http://publications.arup.com/Publications/R/Rethinking_the_Factory.aspx

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