STUDIO AIR SKETCHBOOK 633789 YUN GU
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WEEK ONE
EXPLORING THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT
↑ Lofting By creating different curves in Rhino and lofting them, smooth surfaces are produced, however Rhino do not record the change of curves so Grasshopper is useful for controlling the algorithm. Among the above, my most favourite sketch is the first one that looks like folding a twisted piece of paper, the curvy form creates a dynamic feeling.
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Triangulation Algorithms → By de-constructing surfaces into triangles, a stable structural model could be produced. By applying this method to three dimensional polysurface, the structural elements could be analysed and manipulated to change the form.
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WEEK TWO
UNDERSTANDING GEOMETRY, TRANSFORMATIONS AND INTERSECTIONS
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The numbering of corners could be assisted in very complex division of surfaces. By using number sliders and note pads, the control of points could be more accurate.
I did not quite understand how the arrow indicating point derive to a direction. It is an essential understand of vectors, how to move elements in X/Y/Z directions.
Dividing points on a lofted surface is to record movements and do specific control of each points. Adaptable project could be the one has specific requirement due to sunlight, site adaption.
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WEEK THREE
CONTROLLING THE ALGORITHM: LISTS, FLOW CONTROL, MATCHING
Creating a Gridshell: Shift List and Explode Tree By dividing the curves and using the tree explode component, the output can be used to form arcs(vertical/horizontal) in order to get a grid shell over curves. The point list component shows the order of arc connection therefore do better control on the grid shape.
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The tree pattern is produced by looping “archs” from one end then directed to a certain degree. The theory of this could be applied to shapes and forms to produce rhythmic designs.
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WEEK FOUR
INTRODUCING PARAMETER SPACE, DATA TYPES AND FUNCTIONS
By looping the geometry on each surfaces, very complex form could be created parametrically. The geometry seems irregular but actually in a systematic order. Potentially, It’s a way to turn pliable surface to pyramids or forms with edges. So that we could have more flexible materials to construct with and earsier to decomposite the form. 8
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WEEK FIVE
DEMONSTRATING CONTROLLERS, SAMPLERS AND FIELDS
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The image sampler is a significant tool in producing the parametric model of BenQ restaurant. On the left I have tried different patterns to extract a sectioned surface and the results are interesting. I have laser cut a model of an Aboriginal pattern with transparent perspex, the model is more effective with light but shows little reference to the pattern. To explore further, I have extruded the points from a pattern and make points into circles; then I have tried to twisted the surface into a poly surface with those circles as texture but did not work well.
I have experimented with some black and white patterns and coloured Aboriginal patterns to try how they produce different sections. I like the patterns that have higher density of variation that the outcome is smoother. I have also tried to loft a surface from the points at different heights but it was not successful.
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WEEK SIX
CONTROLLING DATA STRUCTURES: VISUALISATION, PATH OBJECTS AND MATCHI
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WEEK SEVEN
ENCAPSULATING ALGORITHMS: CLUSTERS AND ITERATION
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WEEK EIGHT
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WEEK NINE
To be able to rotate and match faces on different levels, extend to different directions; I have chosen polygons as a focus shape to develop. As its function as a pot, earth need to be placed on the bottom of pots so the enclosure of each face is varied.
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I have the grasshopper tool Weaver Bird to different division of surfaces, firstly on a curve that is similar to a shelter. The sectioned views are showed above. After that, I have tried variations on enclosed forms and having triangular divisions and hollow sections to match the bees habitat.
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WEEK TEN
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The Weaver Bird surface treatment has been continuelly testing on different kind of surfaces(above). On left and below it’s another way of arranging a group of forms interacted. To enable water flow, the cone shape is cut near the bottom, the group of shapes are interact with each other using L system but the interactions are crop after baking into Rhino.
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WEEK ELEVEN
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WEEK TWELVE The design were finalised and arrange to fit in the group project, to make sure every pipe leads to a pot so plants inside could be watered. The polygon pot is rotated on four axis to different directions and the form itself allows contacting surfaces to different levels. Potentially, to practise parametric design, this could be explored more in its form such as thickening.
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