Dynamic Synergy Group 1
Sav Curcio, Alex Favorito, Vuong Nguyen, Hannah Stewart, Janis Yu
Understanding Reciprocal Frames
Basic Reciprocal Frame Analysis
Combining Reciprocal Frame Units
Two Clockwise Square RF Units
Two Clockwise Triangular RF Units
Combination of RF Units
Two Anti-Clockwise Square RF Units
Two Anti-Clockwise Triangular RF Units
Combination of RF Units
Shigeru Ban - Rice Gallery Pavilion
Self defined as a ‘free-form roof structure with limitless geometric possibilities’. The roof structure relies on four separate elements based around a ‘point’ in order to create this reciprocal pavilion.
Joint Research
CONTACT
NAIL/SCREW IN PLACE
INTERLOCK SLOTTING
ROPE/ TIE-DOWN
PARALLEL JOINT
HINGE JOINT
NOTCHING
THROUGH MORTISE AND TENON
SILICONE BAND
Pattern Development
Quads
Tri Panels
Hexagonal
Applying to a form
Initial Joint Testing
Developing a pin joint
The Site
Floor Plan Development
Floor Plan Idea
Initial Form Testing
Chosen Form Idea
Divide the building
Extend the shape
2
Build a new envelope and entrance
3
Flexible Space Below
4
Incorporating Reciprocal Frame
3
Final Design
Floor Plan - Layout 1
Floor Plan - Layout 2
Floor Plan - Layout 3
East Section
North Section
Elevation
Can be a render
Construction Elements
Construction of frame
Pin Joint
Physical Testing
1
2
3 3
Distance from edge
Axis 1, on Jig
Axis 2, on Jig (incline)
Data Extraction
Detail Diagrams
Flashing
Member
ETFE Pillow
Bolt
Capping Clip
Dowel
Dowel Member ETFE Frame
Capping
Dowel
Pin
Reciprocal frame into ground
ETFE frame to wall
Reciprocal frame to wall