Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2018 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Alana Brown
915496 Emmanuel Cohen, Studio 24
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WEEK 6 READING: SURFACES THAT CAN BE BUILT FROM PAPER IN ARCHITECTURAL GEOMETRY Question 1: What are the three elementary types of developable surfaces? Provide a brief description. The tree elementary types of developable surfaces consist of cylinders, cones and tangent surfaces of space curves. The cylinder is a grouping of parallel lines produced by a set curve which is extended to model the height. Cones have lines around the circular curvature converging and extruding to a solid vertex. Tangent surfaces of space curves are more complex, produced by an amalgamation of series polygons which model a shape. A common aspect of these developable surfaces is that the tangent plane is always tangent to the surface along the entire ruling in contrast to a central point. Such developable surfaces are always in competition with planar surfaces while retaining a vanishing Gaussian curvature. Huyghe and Le Corbusier Puppet Theatre
Question 2: Why is the understanding of developable surface critical in the understanding of architectural geometry? The understanding of developable surface is crucial within architectural geometry as it allows for the architect to find their form and produce something which can be unrolled and construct in physical form. Developable surface also gives designers the capacity to use simple geometries to form complex cures and shapes. This is reflected in Huyghe and Le Corbusier Puppet Theatre which incorporated triangular patterns to create curvature within the space. The designer by using developable surface took a curve that would initially be expensive and time consuming to create and has made the design more plausible and cost effective through panelling. Without developable surface the architectural geometry of this design would be inexistent.. Huyghe and Le Corbusier Puppet Theatre
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PANELLING PATTERN
2d Panelling, Pattern: Diamond
3D Panelling, Pattern: Triangle 1
3D Panelling, Pattern: Triangle 2
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VARIABLE 3D PATTERN
Firstly, I began with a very simple shape to determine the heights of the terrain and to allow me to envision a design based on visual representation. This also permitted me to experiment with the attractor points until the design resembled the original landscape.
I then created some varying modules allowing me to advance my knowledge of Rhino; creating a panelled surface that would be developable.
Using my knowledge of Rhino I created some more complex modules, however due to my limited time frame it was determined that they were too complex.
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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE
A test was completed of each of my module designs to confirm they were developable.
Photograph of the test modules, completed with recycled paper.
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WEEK 7 READING: DIGITAL FABRICATION
Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation? The development of representing, generating, and designing using digital media such as computers is digital fabrication. Digital fabrication allows for a seamless construction between design and producing as it is very precise; limiting human error. The contemporary medium shortens the time between the design process and construction by removing intermediate steps. Digital fabrication opens up the opportunity to produce complex designs with simple forms and shapes whilst also providing a greater understanding of three-dimensional geometries. Two dimensional representation remains predominantly unaltered as the end result is parallel to what can be hand drawn.
Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? Folding is extensively used to produce three dimensional surfaces out of two-dimensional material using geometry. The method is effective in crafting complex forms with simple geometry. The folding process is also very economical, using cost effective materials such as paper. Through the model making process an understanding of the design is developed, properties and characteristic are understood to a greater extent and also alterations can be made to any uncovered issues accordingly prior to construction making the process extremely useful.
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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING
My chosen final design uses simple geometries combines on scale to create a pattern on a panelised surface.
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Above is the unrolled three-dimensional geometries on a two-dimensional surface so they can be constructed.
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PANELISED LANDSCAPE
Photographs of the final construction of model.
Insert your annotation
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APPENDIX
Beginning to cut out templates
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Ordered collection of strips in reference to rows
Folding and gluing model
Organising model in order to complete
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