Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE SHIQI WANG
958484 Mitchell Ransome Studio17
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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. (Maximum 100 words) The three types of developable surfeces are cylinders, cones and tangent surfaces of space curves. Cylinder surfaces are formed by parallel lines. We can prescribe a curve p, and squeeze it in some direction by parallel extrusion. Cones are composed of a given curve p connected to a vertex v. The tangent surfaces of space curves uses the vertices in the polygons to form a plane. They are special ruled surfaces, because the tangent plane is always tangent to the surface of the whole rule rather than just at one point. Moreover they are all developable surfaces.
Question 2: Why is the understanding of developable surface critical in the understanding of architectural geometry? Choose one precedent from Research/Precedents tab on LMS as an example for your discussion. (Maximum 100 words) The understanding of developable surface is critical in the understanding of architectural geometry because it has advantage that it can be easily covered with metal. Futhermore, these surfaces have a series of straight lines that simplify their structure. According to the ‘Huyghe+Le Corbusier Puppet Theatre’,the organic form of the theatre is composed of five hundred unique white polycarbonate panels, and a rigid structure is formed by rhombus and interlocking. Because they are tied together, they are easy to assemble and disassemble.
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PANELLING PATTERN
2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular
3D Panelling, Pattern: Pyramid 2
3D Panelling, Pattern: Pyramid 1 with an attractor point.
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VARIABLE 3D PATTERN
Using three basic shapes learnt in the workshop.
Using more different types of shapes to form a natural tendency to change.
Using some strange shapes to try to figure out the sequence of models
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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE
Practiced folding model with combination in studio.
Practiced unroll durface in studio.
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WEEK 7 READING: DIGITAL FABRICATION Complete your reading before attempting these questions:
Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation? (Maximum 100 words) Digital fabrication is a process of using computer to create models and constructions. It changdes the understanding of two dimensional representation. People can learn about images from pre-created 3d models, rather than using 2d images to create 3d models.
Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) Folding is widely used in architectural design. Folding allows the creators to have a wider creative space, and can create similar models with different scale. At the same time, folding makes space three-dimensional and more visible.
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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING
Final 3D paneling landscape, using five types of single models. Attractive points mostly set above the higher area of this surface.
One basic model has been created first, and the other models are changed from the basic one to make connection with each other.
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Unrolling two or three signle models from the final landscape. Using Illustrato to make a diference between cut line and fold line. The cut line is which the dotted line in the picture, and the fold line is which the solid line.
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PANELISED LANDSCAPE
Details of the landscape
Details of the landscape
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APPENDIX Cutting the unrolling surface.
Tracing them in the ivory card.
Original Surface
Combing the folding models.
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