Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Sussanna Kable
914120 Hana Nihill - Studio 22
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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 different elementary types of surfaces are; Cylinders, Cones, and Tangent surfaces of space curves. The following points provide a brief explanation of these. Cylinder: A cylinder is formed by parallel lines from an ‘S’ shape. Cylinders can also be developed into different types. These include cylinders of revolution and helix, and oblique circular cylinders. Cone: The cone requires a profile curve and a vertex in order to be constructed. They can also be constructed through central extrusion. Tangent surfaces of space curves: is obtained by creating a polygon with vertices and building upon
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 a developable surface is very important to understand architectural geometry, as these concepts are a key part of designing and creating stable and usable structures, as by using these basic structures one can create a complicated and different design without compromising the usability and stability of a building. An example of this can be seen the “Greenhouse” by plasma studios where they have chosen to create a rounded building that follows the hills and curves of the surrounding landscape using triangular panels of glass.
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PANELLING 2D PATTERN
This pattern is the triangular pattern created
This pattern is the angle boxpattern created
using the command “ptpannelgrid”. While
using the command “ptpannelgrid”. This pat-
the patter is very simple it is also affective in
tern is one of the more simple designs in the
the way that the pannels themselves seem
way that it only has two types of lines. Yet
to connect together and draws the eye to
because of the placement and frequency
make additional shapes from the basic triagn-
it still has an effective and busy feel to it.
les because of the way that they fit together. I likes how this pattern proved that you could I really liked this effect and so wanted to do
produce an intereting pattern with simple te-
something similar where the patterns would
chiques if it is placed in the right way, howev-
somehow join when the final net was created.
er I feel that I want to challenge myself more with different types of shapes that could then be echoded in the 3D
part of the model.
This pattern is the wave pattern created using the
This pattern is the dense pattern created using
command “ptpannelgrid”. This pattern creates
the command “ptpannelgrid”. This pattern vi-
a sense of height within the 2D surface as the
sually is one of the more compicated patterns
lines through the horizontale wave form make
due to the different types of lines used. It cre-
it seem as if the mesh is bending up and down.
ates a very similar effect to the triangular pattern in that different shapes build up and catch
While the illusion created by this pannel is
the eye to create new and different patterns.
very fun and unteresting, I think that repicating it in a 3D form and having so much of it
Again, I really liked this effect and so wanted to
could be over whelming to the viewer, and
do something similar where the patterns would
so may want to try a similar effect, but on
somehow join when the final net was created.
a different scale and with different shapes.
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VARIABLE 2D PATTERN
This 2D pattern was the first pattern I create,
Playing with different cutt out ideas
and the most complicated.
Playing with different cutt out ideas
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Final simplified (but still interesting) 2D result
3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE This task was completed in order to help us gain a better understanding of how different shapes unroll and then fold back together without having to worry about testing our 3D shapes which at this timme where still works in progress. It also allowed for the experimentation of different materials that would be needed to create our own final models. These included; - The cardboard - A stanley knife - Liquid glue. Unfortunately I fogot to take a photo of the final product that my group within the class came up with. However am happy that I got to complete it as it made my think more about how different shapes are made up and how they could roll out. I also realised that time wise create long pannel strips will take longer to work out when folding and putting together. But doing each shape individually, while it would save time in the folding process would also take longer to put the entire model together. These methods will have to be considered more when I am unrolling my final shapes as the shapes themsleves will also help to define what the best method to choose will be.
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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 the creation of a model of design using digital technology (Sometimes known as CAD – computer aided design). This allows the designer to get a better idea about what a product or design will look like to scale without using any materials or having to physically build an example. This can reduce error and create a more accurate result
Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) Two reasons why folding is used in the formal expression of building design are; 1: Folding helps to create stability within a shape or building 2: Folding can create interest and depth within a design
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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING
The final product was a simplified version of my orrigenal design aswell, as it the orrigenal idea (as seen in the top right picture) envolde some more complex shapes that I had a very hard time trying to get to unroll properly. So unfortunately the shapes were then simplifided in order to properly create the model (bottom right). However I am still very happy with the look and feel of the final result for these shapes, as I tried to reflect the patterns and shapes within the 2D pattern as much as possible as feel as if this was achieved to a certain extent.
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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL
The final unrolling of the shapes was time consuming and frustrating at times, as the shapes didn’t always unfold in the right way, and so there was a lot of trial and error involved within this process. I also struggeled with fitting all of the pieces onto an A0 page and so in the end decided that there was not enough room and so moved all of the 2D pieces onto another piece of A0 sized paper.
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PANELISED LANDSCAPE
While the lanscape was not printed on the right thickness of carboard, overall I was very happy with the effect created by the different types of 3D pannels and how the folds of the 2D pannels helped to emphasize the different shapes that were used to create the model.
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APPENDIX
Final Rhino Model (2D and 3D) The orrigenal 3D shapes
Creating the fold lines on the 2D surface.
Putting the 3D shapes together (middle layers getting competed)
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