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Kite Project William Zhou
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Inspirations Main Component Gesture Model 1 Gesture Model 2 Iteration 1 Iteration 1 (Improved) Iteration 1 Axon Iteration 2 Iteration 2 Axon Iteration 2 Skin Final Iteration Final Iteration Axon Final Iteration Skin
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Inspirations
Main Inspirations Manta Ray Attraction, Envelopment through depth of repetition T-Park - Hong Kong Physical Shape of the Roof
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Main Component
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In exploring repetition, this component was used as the main unit throughout the entire construction process.
Main Component
My main objectives were to figure out how to use this component in a variety of ways to create varieties of spaces and surfaces.
Backbone Structure (Grid)
Gesture Model 1
Gesture Model focused on capturing the shape of the Manta Ray
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Gesture Model 2
Gesture Model exploring strengths of the grid
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Iteration 1
This First iteration tests a direction in which the bays can initially expand, creating voids and imaginable surfaces
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Iteration 1 (Improved)
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Iteration 1 (Improved)
An attempt to improve on the previous design and provide more depth and surface area through spreading bays in two different directions
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Iteration 2
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After reexamining the essence of the Manta, a new approach was taken to create tubes and tunnels for air to be drawn in as well as to attract the viewer to the depths of the interior
Iteration 2
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A new goal arose, how to transform these tunnels to preserve continuity and fluidity. Creating a relationship amongst the layers using the skin.
Iteration 2 (Skin)
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Final Iteration
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Final Iteration removes any units that did not connect to more than one bay. All units were then interconnected using at least two different sections, reducing the amount of total components used while overall enhancing strength, stability and flow of air.
Final Iteration
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Final Iteration (Skin and Shadow)
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