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2015 SEMESTER 1, TUTOR: BRAD NG WENG TENG, VENUS (616221)
Contents Part A Introduction Design Futuring
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INTRODUCTION About Me & Previous Work since I have not touched anything related to Architecture and I did not really know what Architecture is. I have chosen to study Architecture just before the year that I have to enter the university. As I know more and more about Architecture, I found that I am being attracted to the subject. I want to work on something that I enjoy in my study, as in my career.
Due to the needs in my srudies in architecture, I have started to use some computer programmes which help me in producing and exploring the design possibilities to a large extend.
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y name is Ng Weng Teng, Venus. born and raised in Macau, a small but beautiful city which may not be well known by quite a number of people. I am currently studying in the University of Melbourne as an international student, majoring in Architecture and I am now in my third year. Melbourne is a dynamic and spacious city comparing to the compact and densed feature in Macau. Moreover, it widen my eye sight by moving from a small city to a big one. I first found my interests in architecture when I was in primary. When I was small, my dad always drive me around the city during weekend. I used to observe the surrounding through the window of the car. I always got questions such as how the building is built and why it looks that way. However, I have not thought of studying in architecture at the time since I have not touched anything related to Architecture and I did not really know what Architecture is.
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In the year 2013, I have taken my first course in parametric deisgn which is the “virtual enivronment�. The course requires us to use Rhinoceros to prodice the design via digital way. This is the first time that I have gotten in touch with 3D programming. The theme at the time was to explore the second skin development. The process of the design is to develop a digitisation of the physical model and fabricating the physical model. With the use of Rhinoceros and the panelling tools, I was able to explore different possibilities with my design. It may not be possible to produce the final outcome without the use of 3D programming.
Fig 1.1 Model of the second skin development
Fig 1.2 Digital Modling
During the fabrication process of the physical model, I have the engagement of using computer aided manufacturing (CAM) with the Fab Labs. With the use of computer, it allows me to construct a more accurate models in a faster and more convenience way way. I am looking forward to discover more on the digital design which helps in maximising the possibilities of my design. Fig 1.3 Movement of model
Fig 1.4 joinst of component
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DESIGN FUTURING
Fig 2 Geggenheim Museum Bilbao2
Geggenhiem Museum Bilbao
Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Center
Frank Gehry, Spain, 1997
Zaha Hadid, Abu Dhabi, 2007
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a modern contemparary museum in Spain. It stands on the port area of Bilbao. The building consists of complex curves and the swirling forms that responds to the complex program and industrial urban context. The seemingly irregular curves of the exterior are designed to increase the dynamic of the building with the reaction to the light and weather condition. The building is constructed of limestone, glass and titanium. In each of the titanium, there are fixing clips which provide the corrugation to the surface, increasing the light effect to the overall compositio1.
city caused by the construction of a signal work in architecture1.
The exterior of the building appears to be floral from above. However, it is similar to the shape of a boat from the ground. This relates to the ordinary of the site and revealing the past industrial life. Furthermore, it boosted the economy of Bilbao with its great success and was once the major income of the city. The museum becomes a signal of the city throughout the world The term “Bilbao Effect” is then used to describe the transformation of a
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao changes the architecte’s thinking towards museums and become one of the most remarkable works of the contemparary architecture. It is listed as one of the most significatn works finished since 1980 in the 2010 World Architecture Survey2.
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Fig 3 Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Center3
1. Pagnotta, Brian. AD Classics: The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao / Frank Gehry (ArchDaily, 2013) <http://www.archdaily.com/?p=422470> [Accessed 12 Mar 2015] 2. FMGB Guggenheim Bilbao Museoa. The Construction. (Geggenheim Bilbao, 2015) < http://www.guggenheim-bilbao.es/en/the-building/the-construction/> [Accessed 10 Mar 2015]
Due to the complexity in form and the mathematics of Geggenheim Musesum, Frank Gehry decided to use a 3D design software called CATIA2. With the use of the design software, he is able to build the museum with complex curves and calculation which was not able to be constructed in the past. The 3D software and his design expanded the future possibilities in constructing more complex forms, acheived in creating great visual impact of architectural design.
Parametricism is a dominant and avant-garde architectural style nowadays. It was arised in the mid-1990s with the digital animation techniques. However, it had not been fully emerged until recent years with the development of advanced parametric design systems.
westward, towad the water”3 . Obviously, there is objective in creating the volumetric transition from the cultural district to the waterfront. The facade conveys the relation ot nature with the organic form, the structure and the opening resemble the branches and leaves.
In the design of Zaha Hadid, there is a strong conceptual awareness. Natural elements also seem to have a significant influence on her design. The basis of the Performing Arts Center is revealed with a set of typology evident in organizational systems and growth in the natural world3. There is a large concern on the landscapes and the physical contexts of the site as to work harmony with the surrounding environment. The “energy” of the building is emerged with the dynamic lines and layered structures.
In order to work with the complexity of Zaha Hadid’s building, Zaha Hadid Arhictects used digital and 3D drawing from th early days4. This allows them to explore the possibilties of parametric design. Her work enlighten the new spatial concepts and pushes the boundaries of architecture, at the same time, challenging the tradational architectural style and the way of thinking.
“As it winds through the site, the architecture inceases in complexity, building up height and depth and achieving multiple summits in the bodies housing the performance spaces, which spring from structure like fruits on vine and face 3. Zeballos, Carlos. Zaha Hadid: Performing arts center, Abu Dhabi. (Architectural moleskine 2012) < http://architecturalmoleskine.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/zaha-hadid-performing-artscenter-abu.html> [Accessed 11 Mar 2015] 4. Zaha Hadid Architects. Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Centre. (Zaha Hadid Architects 2007) < http://www.zaha-hadid.com/architecture/abu-dhabi-performing-arts-centre/> [Accessed 11 Mar 2015]
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