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precedent studiesweaving density explorationspreliminary design iterationsinterim design proposalstructure and form modelinggrasshopper scriptingfinal proposalfinal proposal on site

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LAYERS OF STRUCTURE AND CLADDING

Enclosure: Japanese PavilionArchitect: Shigeru BanMaterial Layering: Pa-per Cladding, PVC Fabric, Paper Structural Tubing, Timber Arch Structure

Fig 1. Four layers of structure and tensile mate-rial to create a temporal lightaweight structure

Analysing the layering of tensile materials, we were particularly interested in the sense of lightness that is created by the Japanese Pavilion despite its dense layering of structure and materials. Furthermore, Shigeru Ban’s Japanese Pavilion was designed as a recyclable, temporal enclosure where the structure and cladding can be dismantled and reused elsewhere.

PRECEDENTSTUDY

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Enclosure: Cutty Sark PavilionArchitect: Youmeheshe ArchitectsMaterial Layering:PVC Fabric, Steel tension cabling, Timber Grid-shell structure, Timber Paneling

Fig 2. Four layers of structure and tensile material to create a temperial lightweight structure

PRECEDENTSTUDYThe Cutty Sark Pavilion uses a dense layering of various materials while retainign a sense of temporality and lightness within the structure. The Cutty Sark Pavilion is temporary and easy to dismantle. The white PVQC Fabric is stretched to create deliberate conical forms which symbolically resemble the mast of the Cutty Sark Ship. +

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Enclosure: Spanish PavilionArchitect: Benedetta Tagllabue Miralles Tagliabue EMBTMaterial Layering: Woven Wicker, Steel Structure

Fig 3. Overlaying of contrasting weaving styles of different densities to create dynamic light filtration

The Spanish Pavilion uses modules of weaves with contrasting densities to create a dynamic porosity and light filtration inside. In contrast to the Japanese Pavilion, the Spanish Pavilion creates a sense of solidity-weight structural layering of woven wicker and a steel structure.

willow branches

woven branches

woven to form wicker

woven wicker connected to others using the same weaving technique

di�erent shape of facade created

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Enclosure: Windshape PavilionArchitect: NarchitectsMaterial Layering: Steel tripod structures

Fig 4. lightweight structure of steel tripod modules and woven tensile string

metal collar

metal collar + pipe

adding more metal collar + pipe

woven string through the pipe

pinching the screen to create opening

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PRECEDENTSTUDYThe Windshape Pavilion’s combination of a lightweight structure with a light woven thread cladding creates a smooth transition between the interior and exterior spaces. In contrast to the Japanese Pavilion, The Windshape enclosure is merely composed of two elements, creating a lightweight structure on a masonry medieval site.

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The diagram models explore the contrasting light effects created by different weaving methods in three different densities. The use of woolen string on balsa asserts the almost primitive nature of the weaving technique that is being pursued.

Fig 5. Adopting the diagonal weaving style employed in the Windshape Pavilion in the three different densities

Fig 6. Employing the crosshatching method for a denser screen

ITERATIONONE:exploring weaving density

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Fig 7. Extrapolating vertical elements

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Sited in Cambell’s Cove in The Rocks, we opted to design a lightweight form that reflected the distinct vertical, compartmentalised form of the heavy masonry Cambell’s Cove Warehouse.

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ITERATIONTWO:abstracting surrounding formextrapolating triangular elements of roof_saro karadanian and irene

Fig 8. Extrapolating triangular elements of roof

Aiming to abstract the form of the Cambell’s Cove Warehouse, we resolved to extrapolate the triangular roof elements of the warehouse instead.

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Fig 9. Further abstracting the formal geometry of the Cambell’s Cove Warehouse Fig 10. Adopting a symmetrical form that enhances the dichotomy of ‘enclosure and exposure’

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INTERIM PROPOSAL

dense weaving

structural frame

light weaving

structural frame

base

Fig 11. Exploded Axonometric of the preliminary proposal for strucutral layering and cladding

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TESTING STRUCTURE AND FORM: model 1

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testing structure:bracket joint

To retain the strong cantilevered form, we decided to use a metal joint system. Our first joint was the Metal Bracket Joint, where the metal joint is revealed.

50 x 100mmsteel bolts x2

5mm sisal braid weaving

60mm plywood panel

50mm steelhexagonal nuts x4

5mm steel joint

60mm plywood panel

60mm plywood panel

5mm steel joint

50 x 100mmsteel bolts x2

5mm sisal braid weaving

60mm plywood panel

50mm steelhexagonal nuts x4

5mm steel joint

60mm plywood panel

60mm plywood panel

5mm steel joint

Fig 12. bracket joint exploded axonometric

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testing structure:sandwich joint

We opted to employ a metal sandwich joint to support our cantilevered walls, as the joint was concealed be-tween two layers of timber panels. By hiding the metal joints, we create a strong-er aesthetic focus on the timber panels and frame and the weaving.

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50 x 100mmsteel bolts x4

5mm sisal braid weaving

60mm plywood panel

50mm steelhexagonal nuts x4

5mm steel joint

60mm plywood panel

60mm plywood panel

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50 x 100mmsteel bolts x4

5mm sisal braid weaving

60mm plywood panel

50mm steelhexagonal nuts x4

5mm steel joint

60mm plywood panel

60mm plywood panel

Fig 13. Sandwich joint exploded axonometric

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sandwich joint detail

During construction, the metal sandwich joints had to be customised for each module in order to fit into the base struc-tural system of three overlapping layers

steel joints

layer 1 - plywood panels

layer 2 - plywood panels

layer 3 - plywood panels

steel bolts

steel nuts

Fig 14. Base structure system corresponding with metal joints

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GRASSHOPPERSCRIPTING: weaves

FINALPROPOSAL14 000mm

1074mm3100mm

750mm

2800mm

Fig 15. 1:1 DIMENSIONS IN REPRESENTATIONAL PLAN VIEW

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