ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
STUDIO: AIR ALGORITHMIC SKETCHBOOK
XIAO JUIN LOW : 581652 ABPL 30048 2014 SEM 1 S T U D I O : 1 4 TUTORS: FINN & VICTOR 1
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WEEK ONE
Bounding box
Pyramid surface 3
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WEEK ONE
Arrayed lofted curves to form scale-like pattern.
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I N T E R S E CT I O N S
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WEEK TWO
Top View
Front View
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WEEK TWO
Low lying shelter created using intersecting curves
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WEEK THREE
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WEEK FOUR
Data Types Manipulating a range of data types through surface frames. Propogating a surface with “hair-like� structures like a cactus. 10
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WEEK FIVE
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Field Lines Exploring Grasshopper’s ‘fields’ component to produce a volumetric shape that could function as a sculpture in a public place. This algorithmic technique was useful when we were deciding on a form for our final model.
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Rationalising surfaces Subdivision of the surface into triangular planar surfaces. The distribution and strength of the attractor point can be controlled to modify the distribution of the graph mapper in the control panel which creates some interesting results.
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WEEK SIX
Phyllotaxis growth Changing the growth the mathematical fomulae to the spiral form. The hairlike structures were created in the same manner as the ‘thorns’ on the cactus forms made a few weeks ago.
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NON- TEACHING WEEK 1
Fractal Patterns Experimenting using a base form and generator curve to create different fractal patterns.
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Tesellate Diagrid Tessellate a surface and smoothly transform tessellations from a quadrangular to a diagrid pattern.
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NON- TEACHING WEEK 2
Voussoir Cloud Based on the tutorial on how to create a quad mesh input for a force driven simulator of loads on a vaulted structure.
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WEEK 7
ONWARDS
Landscaping Creating a series of undulating landscape forms based on the combination of sine and cosine curves explored during the reverse engineering phase.
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Fieldlines Further exploring the possibilities of form generating through the use of the ‘Flowlline’ plug-in in Grasshopper to generate a series of forms from projected field lines based on specific parameters and tension points. Through this process, our group was able to come up with the final form for our design proposal.
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Kangaroo Manipulating the aspect ratio of the panels to suit the shape and program of the form. This involved using Kangaroo Physics with spring forces to create a 2D mesh of similar panel sizes and then pushing and pulling the mesh at certain points to create the desired form. Although this method allow for modular panels to be achieved, the form as a result of the applied spring forces was unsuccessful due to its overly warped shape.
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BMW Welt, aspect ratio This algorithm relates to the structure of the BMW Welt. The script allows for a precise and regulated repetition of panelled glass triangle shapes for a torque shaped form. The triangular panels can be manipulated to open and close through the use of a randomised list setting.
source: http://parametric-modelling.tumblr.com/post/43882903795/divide-shift-list-morphcurves-twisting-random
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Panel electron Experimenting with populating a panel with electron points as a development from our experimentation with patterning as a material system in previous parts (De Young Museum). The electron points were designed to represent the piezoelectric system that could be populated across the panels. However, this idea was not realized in our final design as it was not cost effective especially for a green design. 30
Movable joints
Varying thickness
Flexible joint system Creating a parametric joint on Grasshopper that will allow for flexible connections between joining elements. The joints were designed to be able to move in 2 directions, along the x and y axis. The advantage of having a fully parametric designed joint is that it can be easily manipulated to suit a range of structural forms and dimensions. Repetitive joints can also be dealt with in a systematic manner across the structure.
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