ABSTRACT NATURE : Structuring Space 3D modelling Sebastian Andia TERM 1 - Weds, PM SESSION – 1300-1600 (BST) TERM 2 - Weds, AM SESSION – 0900 -1200 (BST)

We will explore the creative process of design combining natural elements framed as an abstract image used as an inspiration to create forms which will contain space. The course starts with a research of abstract images of natural elements. These will be use an inspiration to generate three dimensional geometrical principals to design architectural spaces at the scale of pavilions. The pavilion design should represent the intellectualization of nature. To enable the students to create these objects, we will focus on learning Polygon Modelling (Autodesk Maya) as the main drafting tool to develop a function form. In the process of learning new techniques, students will gain not just excellent skills, but also bring out their personal singularities to build up their own design language. A strong approach to the notion of representation (Digital or Analogue) and the quality of drawings produced within this course. We believe that ideas should be supported by concise and innovative drawing. Technical Requirements: Autodesk Maya Student version

WEEKLY SESSIONS Session 1: Wednesday 7th October/ 13th January Presentation - Abstract Nature Research - Abstract Nature Concepts Polygon Modelling - Maya Installation Session 2: Wednesday 14th October / 20th January Presentation - Functional Structures Translation - Abstract Nature Image to Geometrical Concepts Maya Tutorial: Class 1 – Introduction Session 3: Wednesday 21st October/ 27th January Maya Tutorial: Class 2 – Modelling Design development: 1 to 1 tutorial over each student’s concept Session 4: Wednesday 28th October/ 3rd February Maya Tutorial: Class 3 – Modelling Design development: 1 to 1 tutorial over each student’s concept OPEN WEEK Session 5: Wednesday 11 November/ 17 February Maya Tutorial: Class 4 – Modelling Design development: 1 to 1 tutorial over each student’s concept Session 6: Wednesday 18 November/ 24 February Maya Tutorial: Class 3 – Rendering Arnold Selection of Cameras and Drawings Session 7: Wednesday 25 November/ 3 March Presentation Preparation Post Production: Photoshop Session 8: Wednesday 2 December/ 10 March - // AA MEDIA JURY DAY Final presentation 3 x A2 Boards

- One Concept Drawing - Overall Plan - Section Perspective - 3 Visualizations

Final Online Submission Requirement For The Course - A3 Portrait Portfolio (minimum 17 pages)

- Project Statement explaining the translation between Abstract Nature (Image) to Structuring space (Pavilion)

- Design Process: Documenting all hand sketches and 3d model evolution through the process - Drawings: One Concept Drawing, Overall Plan, Section Perspective, 3 Visualizations

SEBASTIAN ANDIA holds a March II from the AADRL. He studied at Universidad de Mendoza in Argentina where he received his degree as an Architect with honours. During his studies, he participated in exchanges with Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City and Washington DC at WACC (Virginia Tech), USA. In New York, He worked as Lead Designer for Asymptote Architecture in New York City. He now works as an Associate at Zaha Hadid Architects. Sebastian Andia is currently a project architect on a major mixed-use 250-meter tower in China. He is being teaching at several schools including AA School and at the Bartlett.