THE MATRIX

The purpose of the series of matrixes is a collaborative ef-fort in our exploration of the possibilities and limitations using Rhino and the Grass-hopper. Using a variety of data inputs, associations and out-puts we were able to gener-ate a range of designs to en-able us to potentially meet the criteria set forward in the Gateway Project Design Pro-posal. Each row represents our development in this de-sign process and ultimately expands to a selection of two potential design solutions.

MAD ARCHITECTSart and citymuseum

Kokkugia has designed a space of “rich and intricate detail”, however the interior lacks consistency and relevance to the outside elements. This, we believe is an indication of the pit-falls engendered throughout the advancement of architectural discourse.

Babiy yar memorial

KOKKUGIA

WYNDHAM CITY = ‘W’image sampler used

INPUT: IMAGE SAMPLERASSOCIATION: IMAGE SAMPLEROUTPUT: DATA DRIVEN EXTRUSION

INPUT: OVERLAPPING PATTERNSASSOCIATION: IMAGE SAMPLEROUTPUT: ROTATION OPERATION

OVERLAPPING CIRCULARPATTERNS

image samplerS used

Similiarly to our personal project shown above, but on a much larg-er scale this Mueseum by MAD architects goes beyond the possi-bilities that can be explored in 3 dimensional modelling software shows how these forms can infact be fabricated. What this does is provide one of many examples to those interested in this fluid style of design of the possibilities that can be acheived which encour-ages the discourse to continue to explore designs such as this a re-alistically acheivable options and designs which are cutting edge.

This is something we think should certainly be a major goal for the Wyndham gateway proposal.

MAD ARCHITECTSart and citymuseum

This concept sports sta-dium allows us to focus on the exterior features. The facade of the stadium has been driven largely from data and analysis and the ‘responsive building skin’. The designers were able to digitally analyise the effect that solar radiation had of the form of the building and using this data inturn deter-mined both how many pan-els and what type of panels would be need to required to be placed into an over ge-ometric pattern that would cover the whole building.

For our proposal for Wynd-ham, taking the idea of an-alysing a set of data which is appropriate to the site, for example wind or sun light and using this infoma-tion to digitally design a out come that responds directly.

The gateway proposal is a significant chance for Wynd-ham to be involved in a rela-tivly new approach to archi-tectural thinking and invest in a peice of architecture that can is at the forefront of architecural thinking

SPORTS STADIUMDATA DRIVEN

PANELIZATION PT.2

SERPENTINEPAVILLIONToyo Ito | 2002The Pavillion was groundbreaking in that both its structure and aesthet-ic were based on complex geometry, specifically an algorithm designed by engineer Cecil Balmond, that in-volves the rotation and scaling of a se-ries of squares around a central axis. The use of CAD allowed the building to be designed in such a way that it does not have a façade distinct from its structure, rather it is pure struc-ture...like a crystal or a snowflake.

http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/11/serpentine-gallery-pavilion-from-2000-2009/

INPUT: OVERLAPPING PATTERNSASSOCIATION: IMAGE SAMPLEROUTPUT: ROTATION OPERATION

RESEARCHPROJECT

Airspace Tokyo is a mixed-used residential and commercial building designed by Hajime Masubuchi of Studio M. The facade of this build-ing is an example of how parametric modelling can be used to create a design that serves multiple functions; acting as a cultural reference to the pre-existing site while serving the practical purpose of limiting views and light between the interior and exterior of the building. By recreating the vonoroi screen in Grasshopper with a parametric definition, a cardboard model of this pattern was able to be fabri-cated. This allowed us to explore the physical features of the design, playing light and composition, giving us an understanding of how this screen may act in the situation of the Wyndham Gateway.

SERPENTINEPAVILLIONToyo Ito | 2002

Parallels between this project and the Wynd-ham Gateway Project can be drawn in the social agenda of the projects - both are intended to provide a sense of iden-tity to its inhabitants and spatial organisation (though the Wyndham Gateway is on a much larger, regional scale). They are also intended to revitalise an exist-ing place, to inspire for-ward thinking and raise

the profile of the area.The use of parametric computational design processes in this pro-ject can be aligned with the goals of regeneration and revitalisation. Ap-plication of current and forward-moving tech-nologies spell out a clear message that this hous-ing estate contains up to date amenities as well as opportunities for growth now and into the future.

Kleiberg Housing Project | Greg Lynn Bijlmermeer

Achim Menges, in his article ‘Material Resource-fulness: Activating Material Information in Com-putational Design’, explores how modern design techniques allow material information to be used within computational design processes, generat-ing an architecture which utilizes the innate prop-erties of materials as opposed to treating all materi-al as a homogenous and passive property of design.

By integrating data about a certain material into the scripting of a parametric definition, a design can be produced which works with the specif-ic material’s properties, rather than against it. In the example of timber, data pertaining to the structure of the wood, including its relative tensile strength across and along the grain, can be includ-ed in the programming of a parametric design, al-lowing the design to create a form which works with the physical properties of the timber, as op-posed to treating it as a homogenous material.

http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/11/serpentine-gallery-pavilion-from-2000-2009/

MATERIALITY

ADS: AIR | TUTOR: DAVID LISTER | ELIZABETH CALTABIANO, STEPH LONGMORE-DODD, LEIGH HAWKSWOOD, BLAIR SCOTT