Generative Design Studio
A Case for Generative Order Moe Shahin w/ Ruwan Fernando Metabolism ‘BEYOND THE CUBE’
2012
presentation contents. PHILOSOPHICAL REaSONING: MY ARCHITECTURE
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metabolism: direction in metabolism Kikutake Kiyonori
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understanding the proffession contemporary extremes
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GENERATIVE APPLICATIONS IN GEOMTERY: identifying parallelohedra: deconstructing base geomtery formal spatial qualities packing the ‘space labyrinth’
Metabolism ‘BEYOND THE CUBE’
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SYNTHESIS: investigating massing volumes translating building function interspatial pragmatics Sectional details exterior montage furniture applications interior montage
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structural details: Building components
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model images: 3d Proto
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closing sentiments
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MY A RCH ITECTURE
“Architecture is a translation process. It encompasses a process that takes intangible ideas (whatever their source) and turns them into tangible and pragmatic forms. The scope and richness of this translation process that takes place within the architect’s skillset; is deterministic of how successful a work of architecture can be”. -
MOE SHAHIN
[metabolism] Metabolists declared that their proposals were explicitly created to accommodate change. They declared traditional master plans as obsolete static concepts, suggesting form proposals that are spatially dynamic. The project here intends to adopt the notion of an architecture that is spatially elastic and enduring.
We regarded human society as a vital process [to architecture]. We use such a biological word because we believe design should be a denotation of human vitality.
Kisho Kurokawa
Kikutake Kiyonori,ECO POLIS, early 1990s. Ross, M.F. 1978, Beyond metabolism: the new Japanese architecture, Architectural Record Books, New York.
identifying contemporary design extremes Between conceptual intangibility and pragmatic tangibility.
Design To Design
Purely abstract in execution, lacking a pragmatic role and realism.
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The lean towards the characteristics of geometry endorse the freedom of conceptual concepts by celebrating the versatility of geometric forms as well as their inherent tectonic properties
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GEOMETRY IN ARCHITECTURE LEVEL ‘LEARN’
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To compound Architectural relativity, movement in the ‘y’ axis serves as the primary criteria for shape testing. The ability to move in ‘y’ is a deterministic measure that ensures horizontal circulation between spaces.
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To compound Architectural relativity, movement in the ‘y’ axis serves as the primary criteria for shape testing. The ability to move in ‘y’ is a deterministic measure that ensures horizontal circulation between spaces.
TRUNCATED HEXAHEDRON To compound Architectural relativity, movement in the
HORIZONTAL ‘Y’ MOVEMENT ‘y’ axis serves as the primary criteria for shape testing. 1
The ability to move in ‘y’ is a deterministic measure that ensures horizontal circulation between spaces.
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To compound Architectural relativity, movement in the ‘y’ axis serves as the primary criteria for shape testing. The ability to move in ‘y’ is a deterministic measure that ensures horizontal circulation between spaces.
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Very few polyhedra are found in the natural world. However, polyhedra in Architecture constitute both freedom in design versatility as well as grounded structural probabilities - bridging the gap between the extremes. Congruent polyhedra in (x) that can be stacked together to compose a space in entirety were identified as the key project parameters through the architectural desire to move across planes of space. [Wilson/Pollock/Warrine model]
To compound Arc ‘y’ axis serves as t The ability to move ensures horiz
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deconstructing base geomtery Architectural composition has it own distinct systems of organization against purely mathematical concepts.
POLYGON EXTRUSION
BASE GEOMETRY
l&r side caps: 1000mm top & bottom faces: 800m all other faces: 600mm
14 regular faces consisting of (6 octagonal and 8 triangular), 36 edges, and 24 vertices.
In order to compose a generative order, the base geometry undergoes modification.
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creating formal spatial qualities Book reading is commonly a sole activity. Desolate open space spans don’t often cater the notions of comfort and privacy permitting both social quiet spaces and collaborative rooms. The smoothing of the core module returns to the roots of minimal surface geometry to enclose floor, wall and ceiling into unity.
SURFACE SCRAPPING
CORE MODULE
All ends of extruded faces are deleted from the polygon except for the base triangles. This action enables for light permeations.The retained profiles offer a detail to the depth of the space, including practical utilities such as storage or seating.
The smoothed core module encompasses a concrete shell width of 250mm. The acting of smoothing mimics the properties of a minimal surface by combing floor, wall and ceiling into one properiety space. The condition generates an enclosed social atmosphere to absorb the given properties of the space.
packing the ‘space labyrinth’ TOP VIEW
WELDING
BENDING
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A measured array of core modules are welded together. It’s here that initial measured extrusions become pragmatic in determining the lengths and heights the modules generate; when connected.
Once welded, six core modules (a suitable number derived from experimentation) are bent 360 degrees in the ‘y’ direction. The exterior faces of the modules stretch while the interior faces shrink in length.
Once bent, the interior surface of the model is proportionality extruded by 300mm to give wall depth and thickness. The resulting shell serve as the structure’s compressive forces.
investigating massing volumes SITE SCOPE
712.5 m² TOTAL SITE AREA
investigating massing volumes CRITICAL MASS
investigating massing volumes FUNCTIONAL SINGULARITY
In order to achieve an architectural singularity, the critical volume breaks against the strong edge of the existing context by reforming the available area of the site scope.
investigating massing volumes SITE SCOPE
CRITICAL MASS
FUNCTIONAL SINGULARITY
712.5 m² TOTAL SITE AREA
In order to achieve an architectural singularity, the critical volume breaks against the strong edge of the existing context by reforming the available area of the site scope.
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translating building function
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interspatial pragmatics The most crtical criterion of architecture is not about looks, but rather the quality of the spaces within.
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The minimal surface topology inculcates a sense visiblity open to nature on all sides; providing a sense of integration with the outside.
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The sense of inhabiting the space is not of forms connected to other forms, but of flow. The radial anatomy ensures very little dead space is offered by the spatial plan.
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A - Threshold/Partition space allocated between modules. B - Area devoted to vertical travel within the structure C - Threshold/transition space, entrance to module. D - Available spacitial freedom provided by module
exterior montage
applying geometric versatility
To further validate the argument for of geometric versatility within architecture, the use of solids births a potential for a minimalistic seating setting.
interior montage
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shotrete layer expanded metal beam anchor bolt reinforcment
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[2] TYPICAL LAYOUT OF DOUBLE WALL CONSTRUCTION shotcrete layer
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finish layer temporary support web of composite concrete structure
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floating floor: plywood for structural use particle board
[1] DETAIL SKETCH OF COMPOSITE CONCRETE SHELL
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SHELL SECTIONAL PROFILE Shotcrete informs the material of the concrete surfaces as a commonly used method for curved shell surfaces. The shell profile provides a discreet structural membrane to encase the space. The interplay between air, direct and indirect lighting provide sincere atmospherics to the space.
CONCRETE SHELL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS The structural system is developed together with the construction method to realize the organic mesh based geometry. The temporary void structure [2] creates faceted surfaces suitable for the minimal finished surface The ability to apply shortcrete both horizontally and vertical aids the unity between wall, ceiling and flooring. The finished layer is sprayed without aggregate to achieve a smooth surface.
[3] ALTERNATE SKETCH DETAIL OF SHELL COMPOSITE STRUCTURE
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THE MODEL
Two methods of prototyping were used in the creation of these models. The latter were produced using a bath method to develop the outer shells. Both models use a plastic compound for construction.
thank you! Generative Design Studio
A Case for Generative Order The use of geometric structures - [polyhedra] in this project presents a step forward towards a new order for dynamic architecture - one that could contribute to the visual and spatial expression of organized and democratic society. The future for the idealistic and open-ended nature of geometric morphologies suggests new possibilities for generative application, devoid of the generic qualities of the modern bare box.