STUDIO AIR TING YU LIN
2015
PART C. DETAILED DESIGN
The detailed design phase is the conclusion of the whole design, it is a conclusion of all the developments of ideas. This part focuses on the final stage of design, which will show the finalzed concept and documentation of model making.
C.1. DESIGN CONCEPT
A PAVILION THAT PROVIDES SHADING AND GATHERING SPACE, IT ALSO TURN SUNLIGHT INTO ENERGY INSPIRED BY THE MORPHOLOGY OF LEAF CELLS,
BIOMIMICRY
The field research i chose is biomimicry, i want to incorportate the theme of nature into my design.The brief is to connect the nature to existing environment, i want to achieve this through putting elements that are closely related to nature. When i was in the site i looked around and the natural environment and the greenry inspired me. Vegetation brings possitive influence to the site, it providesa space for residents to do activities and relax, and its a natural system that makes Merri creek continues to thrive.
I focus on the leaf cells. the structure of a leaf surface with cell wall, cell membrane and stoma.
CELL WALL
STOMA
CHLOROPHL
The cell wall surrounds the cell membrane and provides cells with structural support and protection.
a stoma is a pore, found in the epidermis of leaves, stems and other organs that is used to control gas exchange.
Chlorophyl allow plants to absorb energy from light.
SITE ANALYSIS
BRUNSWICK TERMINAL STATION
EDUCATIONAL AREA
RESIDENTIAL AREA
The purpose of this pavilion is to create a space of educational funtions. The Terminal station has negative effects to the surrounding neighborhood because it isolate itself from the natural environment, and the generation of electricity cause pollution in that area. Near the terminal station are the schools, which i want to create a space that educate residents and students on the importance of protecting environment, because it is closely related to their everyday life. The site i choose is Sumner Park, which sits in the center of Brunswick Terminal Station, Northcote High school and Merri Creek Primary school. its also a place where the residents and students go for a walk and exercise.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
I set a boundary that includes the terminal station, the schools and the residents who are most likely to use the site.
BOUNDARY
VEGETATION DISTRIBUTION
The natural environment in the site is what i want to incorporate into the design, the vegetation distribution around the site i choose, and the creek flow that affects the area.
CREEK FLOW
Boundary
Greenery distribution pattern simplified
combined pattern
overlapped part
GRASSHOPPER TECHNIQUE
i chose voronoi pattern becaues it resembles the structure of cell walls on the leaf. its closely connected, tight and irregular.
Set anchor points on overlapped part
i used kangaroo to find the form and the points above to set anchor points, and it set the form of the pavilion. The basic structure of the pavilion.
DEVELOPMENT OF FORM EXTRUSION
PATCH
OFFSET
PATCH AND OFFSET IN CULL PATTERN
EXTRUSION
EXTRUSION IN CULL PATTERN
TWO TYPES OF EXTRUSION IN CULL PATTERN
EXTRUSION ON TOP AND PATCH UNDERNEATH
THE DISPATCH OF 2 TYPES OF EXTRUSION, PATCH AND OFFSET
CELL WALL
STOM
VORONOI FRAME EXTRUSION
RANDO OFFSE
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MEMBRANE
PATCH
FINAL MODEL
EXTRUSION Since the overall form is defined by the distribution of the greenery, i put the creek flow into the design as well, creating an inward extrusion.
SPATIAL QUALITIES
LIGHT QUALITIES
The pavilion has a smooth surface on the exterior, which is very different from whats inside. the smooth surface resembes the leaf surface, and the interior is the cell wall structure and the stoma, providing different experience both visually and spatially.
There are two types of lighting effect, one is the direct lighting from the the offset surface and the other is the indirect light from the extrusions. The light tha go through the extrusions are more concentrated, a smaller lighting area tha nthe offset ones.
MATERIALITY Compressed fiber sheet •Immune to permanent water damage •Impact-resistant and immune to termite attacks •Highly durable and dimensionally stable •Suitable for wet areas and for cladding external decking •Non-combustible and easy to work Galvanised steel frame •steel frame act as structural system like cell walls. •non corrusive surface •sustainable, can be reused and recycle
C.2. TECHTONIC ELEMENTS
S AND PROTOTYPES
This prototype is to test the rigidity o ly make a form, i toughly made a fro made a balloon and stick the thread shape like my design. this prototype on its own. Also, i used this prototyp ow effect. The thread is thin and it cr . Overall, because i used thread,whi be the material for finla model but it
of the form. In order to quickom by thread and PVA glue. i d on the balloon to form an oval e is to make sure that it stands pe to explore the ligh and shadreates a messy yet clear shade ich is weak in structure, it can’t did create surprising outcome.
CONNECTIONS TEST CONNECTIONS
FINGER JOINTS
CIRCLE PLATE
rigiid but time consuming to make the crosses
There’s some space in the center of circle, when the structure is connected ,it doesnt have the continuou lines .
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SCREW AND CLEAT PLATE Simple and rigid
FINAL CONNECTION NAIL AND BENDING PLATE Insert cleat plate into the compressed fibre sheet and screw tight.
CAM CONNECTION A screw system that can rotate according to the direction of extrutions.
CLEAT PLATE Screw and cleat plate
C.3. FINAL DE
ETAILMODEL
UNROLL AND NUMBERED
MODEL MAKING PROCESS
FINAL MODEL
C.4. LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
Studio Air introduced us a new design approach, parametric design, whcih is surprisingly a powerful tool in terms of digital design. In the learning process of Grasshopper, i encountered many difficulties and frustration when altering into parametric thinking. However, this opened a brand new way of designing to me because there is a broader possibility in what i can do with my design. Through computation, i can develop beyond my own thinking, i can put what i imagined into digital model, and use digital model to fabricate physical model. In part C when fabricating my model. there is a lot of problems and it really takes a long time to figure things out. its not just about getting my model cut and assembled, its about a problem solving process. How does this connect? The shape is wrong, how to fix it? There are more problems come out when you thought you are about to finish. These challenges however, prepare myself better when i move on to the next step. i will think more carefully about the next step before i start to avoid possible probelms. Studio Air has brought me a new technique in design, parametric disign ahs been widely used in the field of architecture and other industries. i think it is the way of design of future and it will continue to develop. To sum up, this studio is intellectually challenging and amazing. i’ve learnt a lot from this studio. in my opnion, i think for my design, i still need a lot to be improved in terms of computation, parametric design, and fabrication. its not the best design but i really tried my best. And i have to thank Caitlyn for being so dedicated in helping us and spend so much time on finding and giving us informations and resources on Grasshopper and other techniques needed inthis studio. These sources really helped me a lot and iwill continue to use them and practise more in the future. A great studio, great tutor and classmates!
THANK
YOU :)