URBAN HYBRIDISATION by Otto Chen

coding volumetric melbourne_URBAN HYBRIDISATION fernanda suarez

han zhang

otto chen

yi lu

process

01__introduction 6

02__an observation of the dynamics of__ PUBLIC + PRIVATE

03__an exploration of__ INTENSITY through 3 dimensional space

04__an exploration of activities + programs__PROGRAM GENERATOR

05__an exploration of prt ograms in MATERIALS SYSTEM

06__final design proposal__URBAN HYBRIDISATION

01__introduction

The Melbourne studio will start by examining the question how do we read something that is not composed of letters, words, sentences, but images, streets, voids, buildings, and volumes. Is our view skewed by our preconceptions, cultural background, traditions, predigests, and assumptions? Can we read functions, aesthetics and semiotics of spaces discretely or as interwoven whole? In short, what can we do in order not to come up with false conclusions? The task in the studio is therefore to script a Generative Code to transform existing conditions and avoid introduction of preconceived or conventional template-based designs. You should expect to be editing and revising your generative code to encompass new understanding as the studio progresses. The code will be tested by applying it to several sites across Melbourne to explore how it responds to different contexts. A code is a rule sequence for converting a piece of data into another form or representation, not necessarily of the same type in an explicit manner that be reversed. Thus, a code is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a way of transforming one object sequence (taken to be familiar) into another (taken not to be familiar) such that the first object sequence can be recovered by those with the (encryption) keyâ&#x20AC;?.

form opens up opportunity forms follows function___forms follows aj metric___forms follows preception abstraction + repesentation = diagrams

Zaha Hadid Architects One-North Masterplan Singapore, 2003 This masterplan for a new mixed-used urban business district in Singapore was the first of a series of radical masterplans that led to the concept of parametric urbanism and then to the general concept of parametricism.

Affordable Living = Affordable Housing High density does not equal small space (one possible model is to pay for the space and rent or share the amenities such as cars, gathering spaces, garden etc) SOCIETY, South Yarra

coding___for complex adaptive systems interacting and interrelated parts

system existance in an interactive environment

Comtemporay cities behaves more like a holistic complex system, where the whole is more than the sum of its parts The micro-level of a complex system is characterized by dense network of individual entities The marco-level of the system develop e merging patterns as the result of micro-interactions Complex system, like corporations behave in combination with other entities, in a systematic environment, a CODE is a systematic interpretation of this. CODING MELBOURNE__is a systematic interpretation of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complex systems into an adaptive entity__VOLUMETRIC DENSITY

parametric design?

1__parametric interarticulation of subsystems the goal is to move from single system differentiation (for example, a swarm of facade components) to the scripted association of multiple subsystems –envelope, structure, internal subdivision, navigation void. 2__parametric accentuation here the goal is to enhance the overall sense of organic integration by means of correlations that favour deviation amplification rather than compensatory adaptation. 3__parametric figuration complex configurations in which multiple readings are latent can be constructed as a parametric model with extremely figurationsensitive variables. 4__parametric responsiveness urban and architectural environments possess an inbuilt kinetic capacity that allows those environments to reconfigure and adapt in response to prevalent occupation patterns. 5__parametric urbanism – deep relationality the assumption is that the urban massing describes a swarm formation of many buildings whereby the urban variables of mass, spacing and directionality are choreographed by scripted functions.

“Parametricist urbanism aims to construct new field logics that operate via the mutually accentuating correlation of multiple urban systems: fabric modulation, street systems, a system of open spaces.”

Patrik Schumacher

Reference: Schumacher, P 2009, ‘Parametricism’, in Leach, N 2009 (ed), Digital Cities, Architectural Design, Wiley.

modernism 1920-1975

renaissance1450-1600 medieval

baroque 600-1800

parametric 1995

post modernism 1975-1985

deconstructivism 1985-1995

02__an observation of the dynamics of__PUBLIC + PRIVATE

Workshop 1 invloves coding a specific place to illustrate space appropriation by function, or to put it in other words, a space that can be appropriated for private function. What we will be looking for is either fluid use of space, or space which changes its nature from public to private, depending on function that take place.

observation__BUSKING 15

Area of public space

Traffic

Interaction

Anticipation

Permeability for the site

Surrounding Noise

Visual catchment

Visual contact

Sticky surface

Time dependent mood

Participation

Level of Engagement

Surrounding

Environmental Comfort

Sound

Pace of performance

Private 80%

Public

Exposure

Variety of props.

Occupied area

360

80% Private

Occupied

Public

parameters__ELEMENTS 18

Activeness

value__ALLOCATION 19

Area of public space Premeability for the site Sticky surface Surroundings Exposure Traffic Surrounding noise Time dependent mood Environmental condition Interaction Participation Visual catchment Occupied area Sound Anticipation Visual contacact Level of engagement Pace of performance

busking__PERFOMER 1 20

Varity of props Activities

busking__PERFOMER 2 21

Busking__PERFOMER 3 22

Varity of props Activities

busking__PERFOMER 4 23

performer 1

performer 2

performer 3

performer 4

rule__PRIVATISATION 24

fn = 190 x {2 x (half category) + 11.5 x (maximum category) + 73 x (minimum category)} where fn: crowd size

conculsion_code 25

03__an exploration of__ INTENSITY through 3 dimensional space

The task is to develop a set of diagrammatic rules that define the existing conditions of your sites. The task is to start transferring your site analysis and diagrams into rule-based systems. Rule systems can be geometric, spatial, expressions, colour-field and temporal.

location__SITE ANALYSIS 27

micro environment

meso environment

macro environment

site__CONTEXT 28

federation square

uni of melb architecture building

city bath

site__SCALE COMPARISON 29

site__IMAGES 30

site__IMAGES 31

C A R S

B I R D S

P E D E S T R I A N S

10:30

mapping__MOVEMENT PATTERN 32

14:30

18:30

Vehicles

Pedestrians

Birds mapping__MOVEMENT PATTERN 33

EAST

WEST

C A R S

P E D E S T R I A N S

1-5

1-4

5-8

movement pattern__10:30 (5 seconds interval) 34

B I R D S

6-10

>10

EAST

WEST

C A R S

P E D E S T R I A N S

B I R D S

1-5

1-4

5-8

6-10

>10

>9 movement pattern__14:30 (5 seconds interval) 35

EAST

WEST

C A R S

P E D E S T R I A N S

1-5

1-4

5-8

movement pattern__18:30 (5 seconds interval) 36

B I R D S

6-10

>10

10:30 (5 seconds interval)

Vehicles

Pedestrians

Birds

14:30 (5 seconds interval)

Vehicles

Pedestrians

Birds

18:30 (5 seconds interval)

Vehicles

Pedestrians

Birds 37

overall__MOVEMENT PATTERN 38

stage 1: 2 charged points described as spheres

stage 2: spheres forming bridge

stage 3: final stage forming 1 large charged cloud

methodology__METABALLS 39

0 - 5min

identified points__INTERSECTION 40

6 - 10min

7 - 15min

16 - 20min

21 - 25min

26 - 30min

identified points__INTERSECTION 41

experiment__GRASSHOPPER 42

5 experiment__GRASSHOPPER 43

threshold is determined by the intensity of intersecting paths. intensity is measured between 1 to 0, lower threshold larger the force field thus higher the intensity.

growth__METABALLS 44

application__METABALLS 45

form__POSSIBILITIES 46

vertical section

conceptual plan

spatial__POSSIBILITIES 47

04_an exploration of_SITE ANALYSIS through diagrammatic rules Workshop 3: the task is to develop a set of diagrammatic rules that define the existing conditions of your sites, to start transferring your site analysis and diagrams into rule-based systems. Rule systems can be geometric, spatial, expressions, colour-field and temporal. 48

activities + ELEMENTS + time CYCLES = PROGRAM__GENERATOR 49

ROUTINE

activity__CATEGORIES 50

LEISURE

EDUCATION

COMMERCIAL

ROUTINE

LEISURE

EDUCATION

COMMERCIAL

activity__CATEGORIES 51

ROUTINE

activity__CATEGORIES 52

LEISURE

EDUCATION

COMMERCIAL

intensity - NORMAL intensity - HIGH

activity__TIME CYCLE 53

attractors__ELEMENTS 54

activities__WEB 55

scale: 0 = not relevant 3 = semi-relevant 5 = most relevant

activities__ELEMENT COMBINATIONS 56

step_1

step_ 2

step_3

step_4

step_5

step_6

activities__COMBO GENERATOR__1 59

activities-PRIMARY

activities-ANCILLARY

intensity - NORMAL intensity - HIGH

activities__TIME CYCLES__combo 1 60

activities__HYBRID PROGRAMS__example1 61

site__PROGRAM ALLOCATION__possibilities 62

site__PROGRAM ALLOCATION__possibilities 63

05_an exploration of_HYBRID KINETICS through material systems Workshop 3b: the task is to develop a responsive (kinetic) physical model that communicates with and responds to the Hybrid Programme Generator 64

activities__COMBO GENERATOR__2 65

activities-PRIMARY

activities-ANCILLARY

intensity - NORMAL intensity - HIGH

activities__TIME CYCLES__combo 2 66

activities__HYBRID PROGRAMS__example1 67

activities__COMBO GENERATOR__3 68

activities-PRIMARY

activities-ANCILLARY

intensity - NORMAL intensity - HIGH

activities__TIME CYCLES__combo 3 69

activities__HYBRID PROGRAMS__example1 70

activities__COMBO GENERATOR__4 71

activities-PRIMARY

activities-ANCILLARY

intensity - NORMAL intensity - HIGH

activities__TIME CYCLES__combo 3 72

concept__HYBRID BUILDINGS 73

concept__TIME CYCLES__programs 74

concept__MODEL 75

concept__MODEL__process 76

concept__MODEL__process 77

concept__MODEL__final 78

concept__MODEL__hybrid programs__INTERACTION 79

Final Design

We’ve chosen to expand the initial boundary of the site, in order to make more direct physical connections to its surroundings. The original site characteristics are not changed or made anew, but rather, explored to capitalise their potential. We want to work to maximise multiple use of spaces throughout the day by allocating programmes into hybrid configurations based on complimentary time cycles. It is important that activity is constant and not controlled by private or public rhythms. Trying to challenge the verticality that has dominated the typology of high-rise residential, by exploring how this typology could be altered into a horizontally integrated volumetric density. We aim to design the site as the beginning node of a network of connected volumetric densities for the city, where each subsequent node to be configured by the program generator. Programs aim to be hybrids of multiple functions in the categories of: ‘Living’, ‘Educational’, ‘Commercial’, and ‘Leisure’, with consideration of existing activities which are already present in the site, and of time cycles and surrounding attractors such as, Flagstaff Gardens and the Victoria Market. Hybrid programs seek to enhance the experience of high density living, by simultaneously providing new public spaces accessible to the wider community. We understand that hybrids feed on the meeting point between the intimacy of the private sphere and the sociability of the public sphere, which is why we aim to offer a high degree of spatial affordance and appropriation possibilities through non-prescribed spatial design. We aim to develop, via Grasshopper, a fluid structural/material system to facilitate the exchange between private and public space through time cycles.

By exploring how high density living can occur within an envelope of hybrid programmes, will open possibilities for high density living to be more about spaces for public use with multiple functions.

hypothesis__THE PRECONCEPTION 82

redefined__SITE 83

capitalising__SURROUNDINGS 84

commercial

living

education

leisure

our project will act as a catalyst by injecting new programs to complement and capitalise on the existing programs the site has to offer, while extending more connections to bring continued vitality into the site.

capitalising__SURROUNDINGS 85

private

public

activities

seperation of existing PUBLIC PRIVATE PROGRAMS 86

private

public

activities

private/public blurring of PUBLIC/PRIVATE programs 87

private

public

private/public

introduced programs

activities blurring of PUBLIC/PRIVATE PROGRAMS introducing NEW PROGRAMS 88

private activities

public

private/public

introduced programs

new hybrid programs blurring of PUBLIC/PRIVATE into HYBRID PROGRAMS 89

leisure living education

commercial

stacked

rethinking__VERTICALITY 90

packed

stacked + packed

rule rethinking__VERTICALITY 91

programme__RULE & STRUCTURE 92

program__COMBINATIONS 93

connection 3

continued connection to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;left overâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; space

continued green connection

connection 2

to Flagsta Gar-

connection 1

activated ground levels

hybrid programs

private residential

horizontal hybridisation__CONNECTIONS 94

hybrid residential

hybrid programs

private residential

hybrid residential

vertical hybridisation__CONNECTIONS 95

exploring__envelope 96

exploring__envelope 97

rhino__SCRIPTING ENVELOPE FRAMEWORK 98

design framework__PUBLIC/PRIVATE INTERFACE 99

form__PUBLIC/PRIVATE MESH 100

gradient__PROJECTION 101

hybrid program timeframes__OPTIMIZED COMBINATION 102

conceptual plans__SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS 103

Site circulation__PROPOSED 104

site map__INTERVENTIONS 105

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Physical Model

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