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STUDIO/AIRARCHITECTURE DESIGN JOURNAL /JUSTIN MILESI /339655
S1.2013CHRIS GILBERTROSIE GUNZBERG
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INTRODUCTION
PART A. EOI 1: Case for Innovation
A.1 Architecture as a Discourse
A.2 Computational Architecture
A.3 Parametric Modelling
CASE STUDY ONE: The Water Cube
CASE STUDY TWO: The Train Shed
A.4 Algorithmic Explorations
A.5 Conclusion
A.6 Learning Outcomes
References
Image References
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
My name is Justin and I’m… (remember to insert something funny and/or
clever)
majoring in Architecture.
be my fourth design studio and the
the Rhino modelling program. I’ve
with AutoCad in my previous
studies.
always enjoyed the old school
and I’ve generally found algorithmic
design about as comprehendible
believe these traditional techniques
keen to further my knowledge and
design and… cool stuff.
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: WYNDHAM CITY GATEWAY PROJECT
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PART A.CASE FOR
INNOVATION
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A.1 ARCHITECTURE AS A DISCOURSE
THE LEADER OF THE PACK
When considering the architectural discourse
of the Modernist movement. He continually
resulting in an incredible evolution in design
twilight years.
architects approached their designs and was
a realisation of the full potential of reinforced
transferring the loads imposed on any given
concrete columns positioned evenly throughout
concept drawing demonstrating the segregation
of architecture related to capitalising the useable
the lost green space created by the foot print
of the structure and in turn create a space of
the point of employing a free (open) plan in
open plan living arrangement (and a dramatically
and the use of large windows gave an idea of
his recurring theme of letting in large amounts
bearing capacity of the piloti frees up the design
of window structures as they are no longer
determined by the load bearing capacity of the
or as little of the facade as the designer wishes
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a facade free from the concern of structural
artistic approach to his buildings.
representations of the Modernist movement
at the time. It’s simplistic form adheres to
ideology and in turn the ideology of the
Modernist movement itself). It was built
rectangular structures making up the bulk of
the house. He strived to create a machined
of Architecture are on clear display in his
enabled the incorporation of a driveway into
spaces running freely into a dining area as
something in which he was constantly
of his freedom in planning to create a drive
way at ground level that enabled the driver to
enter at one corner of the building and drive
the leafy surrounds and the interior of the
number of garden terraces on the living level
as well as on the roof of the building.
of Modern architecture to date. It combines
modern technologies to produce a machine
that promotes a healthy lifestyle which was
a revolutionary concept at the time. It is so
Modernist masterpiece.
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A.2 COMPUTATIONAL ARCHITECTURE
THE FUTURE... AND STUFF
by no means a new trend. Computers have
been used to record and present architectural
information for the last half century.
of parametric programming and generative
become a key tool in obtaining the most
appropriate design solution. Computers
over time have become effective problem
computations the human brain would take
it was only a matter of time before they
became a key tool in the design process.
any number of possible solutions and while
of the possible solutions to an architectural
problem has been inconceivably tedious
technologies have enabled architects to
While in the past the design process was
computing has seen an entire change in
an architects approach to problem solving.
Rather than designing the best (singular)
designs the constraints of the project and
uses software much more powerful than
the human brain to take these constraints
and synthesise all possible solutions to
well as forms not previously conceivable in
the construction world. Where it used to take
weeks to tediously produce physical models
that time.
making the entire process from conception
to it being used as a design tool through
used more for the recording of the design
process. Digitising architectural plans and
elevations made the task of producing them
be easily affected and the accuracy of their
detail no longer relied entirely on the skill
the early use of computer generated three
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Computation in architecture is not a new
of the key drivers in the design process. It is
construct forms not previously possible due
inability to comprehend the mathematics
involved in producing such forms. It is also
being used to streamline the documentation
to completely revolutionise this same
used to convey design information from its
conception through to its construction into
reinstating the architect as the master
coordinator on any given project.
made the realisation of the architects plans
where previously the time consuming task of
building a physical model was the only way
of achieving this.
potential to revolutionise the entire design
potential to see away with architectural plan
drawing completely and become the new
dimensional modelling involves creating one
complete digital model with all the relevant
qualitative and quantitative information
necessary to see the project through the
effectively creating one schematic that all
the professionals involved with the project
design and production has been proven
ship building industries for some time as it
streamlines a previously tedious process
of coordinating a countless number of
professionals involved and provides them
with all the relevant information required for
this method of creation has yet to be realised
a matter of time before the advantages
of having one complete collection of all
the information needed for the design and
construction of a building (in the form of a
digital model) can no longer be disregarded
as an design fad.design methods can be
terrain.
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team at Zaha Hadid Architects are very much at the forefront of
to large scale projects as is seen in this Masterplan for an urban
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A.3 PARAMETRIC MODELLING
All of this is well and good. the advantages
of parametric modelling in making the design
well as realising forms not otherwise able to
necessarily a good thing? I have no doubt that
making the design process more timely and
to let technology replace genuine inspiration?
Have we begun to marvel at our own ability to
control the forces which we create rather than
is what divides thinking within the architectural
discourse with regards to parametric design.
“generative design is not about designing a
building. It’s about designing the system that
designs the building”. Is architecture still the
process of creating a synergy between form
and function in a building or is it now simply
computer programming? Why can’t it be both.
at it’s core that is all parametric modelling is.
Why would we frown upon computer generated
the true artistic sense of architecture? Creating
buildings using parametric modelling for the
sake of proving that we have the technology to do
and forever invoke criticism from architectural
contemporaries and the general public alike.
to only further advance our own creativity and
enable us to create architecture with a strong
design theme and purpose is a wonderful use
of technology to harness forces greater than
which we are capable of alone.
modelling is a hot topic in the architectural
thought believing it to be the new emerging
believe it’s stylistic qualities to be a passing
is undeniable to say that parametric design has
bought about a paradigm shift in an architects
approach to problem solving.
design process does not involve the architect
the opportunity to test and develop a number
of solutions not previously conceivable in the
its conception right through to its fabrication and
construction. Digital parametric modelling has
and tendering phases of the design process
produces one complete model containing
all the information needed to proceed with
process into one step means that an architect
can affect quick and precise changes to the
design right up until the construction phase
as not having to go back through the testing
and development phases. It has resulted in the
conception of design solutions that would not
have otherwise been comprehendible without
the power of parametric design.
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CASE STUDY ONE‘THE WATER CUBE’
Design International).
the world stage in the form of the undeniably
public critique.
In an attempt to represent water the
designers of the building decided on a
literal representation of bubbles to form the
without the use of parametric design would
have been near impossible to complete.
up the bubble pattern would have taken
designers were able to create algorithms
and apply constraints that iteratively tested
making up the structure and came up with the
optimal designs based on these constraints.
with regards to structural integrity and cost
us to get better results in a fraction of the
time.”
members of varying lengths.
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how parametric computation can be used
manner. It has been used to create a
geometries which would not have otherwise
been possible to conceive in this scale.
of the designers original design idea and
inspiration not being lost in this process of
computation.
was born out of pure inspiration within the
designer and parametric design was simply
used to enable the realisation of this idea.
programming similar to that
seen on the right was used in
the design of the Water Cube.
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parametric design to create a truely unique and fully optimised
structure.
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CASE STUDY TWO‘THE TRAIN SHED’
design in architecture on a very structural
of constraints on the project that ultimately
curvy nature of the track layout as well as
the positioning of the platforms were the
main constraints that ultimately affected
the form of the roof structure. As you move
along the track away from the main entrace
of the building the roof structure becomes
identical arches.
employ the use of parametric modelling to
create a model in which the arch forms were
based on the design parameters in which
were able to create the tapering effect yet
maintain all the other design characteristics
dimensionally varying (yet identical in every
other way) arches without having to model
have otherwise taken more time than is
feasable on any architectural project.
parametric computation was essential in the
design process. It enabled the design and
would not have been feasible otherwise.
modelling was
used to control the
scale of the individual
maintaining all it’s other
structural properties.
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computing power of parametric
programming to create this
marvel of modern structural
architecture.
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A.4 ALGORITHMIC EXPLORATIONS
environment produced some interesting results.
It became apparent I’d used to much detail in the
faces so I stripped them back to only outlines.
Rhino environment.
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I’ve included a number of images of the week
tower. It involved converting the faces of my
beloved Disney characters into closed curves
and lofting them between one another. I’ve
chosen to include these images because
to be incredibly random yet could all be
mapped out within a mathematical equation.
seemingly beyond the comprehension of the
design and have driven my desire to see
how far it can go.
to design and one that challenges one’s
everyday comprehension of what is
the potential to prove an incredible tool in
designing an installation for the Wyndham
public perception of the built environment as
well as positively effect current opinions on
parametric modelling within the architectural
discourse.
referenced the outlined
to create this dynamic
algorithmic model I could
manipulate.
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environment was that I was able to manipulate the faces that
made up the tower and have the program update the model in
that iteration back into the Rhino environment so as to be able to
seen here.
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A.5 CONCLUSION
to the Wyndham city western gateway
project will both inspire and engage with the
general public as well as further advance
the use and credibility of parametric
modelling with in the current architectural
discourse.
modelling can push my own design
inspires an invigorating sense of freedom
dynamic and unimaginable forms will be
powerful tool to further advance my own
creative impulses shall be my prerogative.
what parametricisim has given us above all
develop an enormous range of solutions.
place to put this on display than at the
gateway to metropolitan Melbourne.
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A.6 LEARNING OUTCOMES
In the process of compiling this document
my own knowledge and appreciation of
computation in architecture has increased
enormously. I was aware of the advantages
of the digitisation of architectural plans
and modelling in terms of streamlining the
money. However I was unaware of the
true potential of computer programming in
realising designs and concepts that would
with forms that I would not have imagined
to ccompletely revolutionise the way we
as architects approach any given design
the general public interact with the built
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REFERENCES
twentieth century architectural theory
www.arup.com
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IMAGE REFERENCES
Cover (inspiration taken from Artichoke
conceptofthetower.jpg
stuff I created
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: WYNDHAM CITY GATEWAY PROJECT
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PART B.DESIGN APPROACH
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B.1 DESIGN FOCUS‘Our Space’
One project in particular that has explored this is LAVA’s Green Void sculptural piece within the heritage listed Sydney Customs House. The project successfully used parametric modelling to create not only an architecturally sophisticated design, one that
usage to installation time to make
strength of the argument for moving towards a
Another project that falls within this design space is Smart Geometry’s Gridshell. It also had a strong lean towards creating an architecturally
optimisation of the design process from start to
days! It employed parametric tools to aid in this
natural looking form you see through applying geodesic lines to its original geometry. this model was created with the material performance of
of parametric modelling. The result is again an aesthetically impactful design that proved the
Creating a design space centred around Geometry within the parametric environment has raised some interesting points of architecture, many of which are completely
applied to the Wyndham project in new and
minimal surfaces, geodesics, relaxation and
emerging concepts within parametric modelling and the architectural discourse and provide a
its environmental impact.
The application of different techniques within this design space are revolutionising the
particular, the concept of minimal surfaces. The
fraternity through the experimentation of
experimentation with dipping a wire frame into a soapy solution and analysing the surface area it creates. The application of the concept within an architectural context is heavily reliant on the use of computer aided parametric modelling and is an interesting exploration into
the current architectural discourse.
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design.
again highlights the real potential of computer
have taken several life times to fully realise the design without the use of computation. Like the Gridshell, the Canton Tower employs the use to geodesics to create a grid-like mesh to
much larger scale. The interesting component of this project was the twisting motion the architects wanted to incorporate into the design. It was an attempt to satisfy the design intent of creating a feminine form within a skyscraper, a very successful attempt. Parametric tools were again employed to model this design,
optimising the process and maximising the
A large scaleexample of the application of geometry and geodesics in the parametric environment
the design.
a design space to work within that has the potential to revolutionise the design practice,
to create architecturally sophisticated and aesthetically engaging designs is more than evident, making it an appropriate space to work within for the Wyndham City Gateway project.
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B.2 CASE STUDY 1.0 Matsys Gridshell
through the shift list component. This process created varying patterns of geodesics, some more engaging than others.
I experimented with applying the Grasshopper algorithm to different curves that I modelled
order had some interesting results (upper right). I also played around with the size and location
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affect the iterations of that process.
altering the radius of these forms. It created a suprisingly interesting and compelling form.
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B.3 CASE STUDY 2.0 ‘The Supermodel’The Canton Tower, Guangdong, China, 2010
Architects, Arup International Engineering Group
“We wanted to create a ‘female’ tower, being complex, transparent, curvy, gracious and sexy”
-Mark Hemel IBA architect and director
form that had more feminine connotations having
to convey, making its nickname, the ‘supermodel’, more than appropriate.
This form is achieved very effectively through the rotation of two elipses, one at the top and one
manufacture the complex lattice design that makes up the structural framework of the tower. The twisting nature of the design meant that each individual component of the lattice was unique and to realise that type of design at this scale, the computational power of parametric modelling was
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- Loft arcs together for geodesic curves
- Rebuild curves with 10 control points
- Reloft- Close loft
Shift lists:- Shift control points on
third curve- Amount controlled
by slider- Shift by 8
Reference 3 curvesinto Grasshopper
Divide curve into a tree, N=10
For second geodesics:
Divide curves a second time, N=20
Connect geodesics to loft for first
geodesics
Turn on wrapping:Boolean true
Create arcs through points using 3
point arc
Shift list of control points on first curve
by 2
Explode tree - data matching
Copy geodesics and apply to second set
of curves
Explode tree - data matching
Reverse engineered Canton Tower
Tower.
- Relocating the original geometry in the Rhino environment produced more unexpected results, sparking ideas for the potential of this shape in the Wyndham project.
REVERSE ENGINEERING
Description of the Grasshopper model we created in an attempt to reverse engineer the Canton Tower.
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B.4 TECHNIQUE: GRIDSHELL DEVELOPMENT
3. Altering the location of the curves within the rhino environment.
4. Adding in another
originals. Starting to develop into the desired shape more so.
1. Started with randomly placed circular curves.
5. Adding in more curves. Referecing in all the curves into the one curve component in the grasshopper environment and connecting that to a loft componet, results in a confused order.
6. Referencing them into the grasshopper environment individually
lofting them individually also results in a confused loft order.
2. Used a simple loft tool in the grasshopper environment to loft
curves. Didn’t produce the desired result.
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7. Ordering the curves correctly into the loft component produces a more desired result.
8. Playing around with the size and location of the curves
9. Certain placement of the curves results in unappealing twists in the loft.
10.Creating the desired worm shape appearing to move randomly through the space.
11.3 curves divided into 10 points10 arcs
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 10Shift list:list 1: 1list 2: 10
12.3 curves divided into 10 points10 arcs
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 10Shift list:list 1: 1list 2: 10Parameters
and applied to curves 1-6
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15.3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 10Shift list:list 1: 1list 2: 10
copied and applied to curves 1-13
16.3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 10Shift list:list 1: 1list 2: 10
copied and applied to curves 1-15
13.3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 10Shift list:list 1: 1list 2: 10
copied and applied to curves 1-8
14.3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 10Shift list:list 1: 1list 2: 10
copied and applied to curves 1-11
18.3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 10Shift list:list 1: 1list 2: 10
copied and applied to curves 5-9
17.3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 10Shift list:list 1: 1list 2: 10
copied and applied to curves 1-5 and 10-15
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19.3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 10Shift list:list 1: 1list 2: 10
copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formation
20.3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 50Shift list:list 1: 1list 2: 10
copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formation
21.3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 50Shift list:list 1: 10list 2: 5new curve formation
22.3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 20Shift list:list 1: 8list 2: 2new curve formation
24. 3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 10Shift list:list 1: 1list 2: 10
copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formationChange in curves lofted
changing size of original curves
23. 3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 10Shift list:list 1: 1list 2: 10
copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formationChange in curves lofted
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27. 3 curves divided into 10 pointsCurve division to create pointsgeodesic curves applies
curves
28. 3 curvecurve division appliedtree explosionarc component
geodesic curve applied to form
25. 3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves applied
copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formationtwisting of original curves in rhino
26. 3 curves divided into 10 points
Acs loftedGeodesic curves applied
copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formationtwisting of original curves in rhinoremoval of lofting to form mesh
29. 3 curvecurve division appliedtree explosionarc component
geodesic curve applied to formtwist 3 curves in rhino- changing from circles to unique forms
30. 3 curvecurve division appliedtree explosionarc component
geodesic curve applied to formtwist 3 curves in rhino- changing from circles to unique formscopy formapply mesh geometry
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31. 3 curvecurve division appliedtree explosionarc component
geodesic curve applied to formtwist 3 curves in rhino- changing from circles to unique formscopy formsapply mesh geometry
32. 3 curvecurve division appliedtree explosionarc component
geodesic curve applied to formtwist 3 curves in rhino- changing from circles to unique formscopy formsapply mesh geometrytwist entire form
33.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data exploded, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result with intermediate w-shaped curve with closed loft option
34.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data explode, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result.
copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formation, SDivide (U= V= 8), polyline and exoskeleton created (r= 2)
35.Parameters from 33. copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formation.Curve IntergersList 1= 15List 2= 20
36.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data explode, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result.Shift Intergers:List 1= 8List 2= 10SDivide Intergers:U List= 10V List= 12 Exoskeleton frame:R= 1.5
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40.Parameters copied from 37. and applied to 3 new curves. Curve Intergers: List 1= 20List 2= 52,SDivide Intergers U= 10, V= 17, Exosk. r= 1.2
38.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data explode, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result.Parameters copied from 35. Curve Intergers: List 1= 20List 2= 25, SDivide Intergers U= 7, V= 15, Exosk. r= 1.0
37.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data exploded, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result.Paramaters copied and applied to 3 new curves, Curve Intergers: List 1= List 2= 10, SDivide Intergers U= 7, V= 15, Exosk. r= 1.0
39.Parameters copied from 37. and applied to 3 new curves. Curve Intergers: List 1= 15List 2= 40,Shift Intergers:List 1= 5List 2= 10 SDivide Intergers U= 10, V= 17, Exosk. r= 1.2
41.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data explode, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result. Parameters copied and applied to 3 new curves. Curve Intergers: List 1= 20, List 2= 52, SDivide Intergers U= 10, V= 17, Exosk. r= 1.2
42.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data explode, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result. Parameters copied and applied to 3 new curves. Curve Intergers: List 1= 20, List 2= 52, SDivide Intergers U= 7, V= 9, Exosk. r= 1.5
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44.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data explode, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result. Parameters copied and applied to 3 new curves. Curve Intergers: List 1= 20, List 2= 52, SDivide Intergers U= 7, V= 12, Exosk. r= 1.0
45.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data explode, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result. Parameters copied and applied to 3 new curves. Curve Intergers: List 1= 20, List 2= 52, SDivide Intergers U= 12, V= 9, Exosk. r= 2.0
46.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data explode, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result. Curve Intergers: List 1= 7, List 2= 70, SDivide Intergers U= 12, V= 9, Exosk. r= 2.0
43.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data explode, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result. Parameters copied and applied to 3 new curves. Curve Intergers: List 1= 20, List 2= 52, SDivide Intergers U= 7, V= 9, Exosk. r= 1.5
47.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data explode, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result. Parameters copied and applied to 3 new curves. Curve Intergers: List 1= 7, List 2= 70, SDivide Intergers U= 7, V= 15, Exosk. r= 2.0
48.3 curve divided into 10 points.Tree data explode, arc component and
curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result. Parameters copied and applied to 3 new curves. Curve Intergers: List 1= 7, List 2= 70, SDivide Intergers U= 20V= 20, Exosk. r= 3.0
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B.5. TECHNIQUE: PROTOTYPES
suspension and the aesthetic effect of forces
the pipe cleaners.
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Having a clearer vision and design intent within the group for the potential form of the design for the gateway project, prototyping
materials and experimentation with the ideas of tension and suspension have fostered some unexpected results as well as generated new and interesting ideas and concepts. These results have affected change and caused
the design for the Western Gateway project. It was a good reminder that iteration of any
realise the full potential of a design.
ends of four pipe cleaners together. We then
to the middle section of each pipe cleaner. Immediately, we found the result intriguing
own accord (seen left). This instantly got the imagination going on the implications this could
the original form, contorting it into new and
air, that is constantly changing its own form,
We then proceeded to create another form
attaching small wire loops along the pipe
the string (support structure), the form of the pipe cleaner (sculptural structure) changed and contorted into new and unexpected forms, again prompting the vision of a design that
it. An exciting concept and one that deserves further investigation.
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We undertook further prototyping, developing the idea of a dynamic, moving structure. We started to focus our attention on the joints of the structure and how they might incorporate
that we could use and their properties opened up more room for interest and innovation within
environment and through iterative model making.
PROTOTYPING CONT.
twistingCourtesy Ivan Tang
joints incorporating lateral movement Courtesy Ivan Tang
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‘expansion’ joints. We wanted to design a
incorporate expansion and contraction into
material properties of the wire we used to construct the model hindered the process and
not. We played around with applying different
one that conveyed our design intent.
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B.6 TECHNIQUE PROPOSAL
Given the lack of success in creating expansion joints within the last model further
sculptural piece through iterative modelling was needed. in this model, We decided to maintain
took a different approach to the design of the expansion component within these rings. We
make the ring into a circular form using heat.
to use wire to link the rings together, simulating the lofting process and to create a form that
previously modelled in Rhino 3D. As seen
we had previously wanted to develop within the design. It was a far more successful model and informed the way in which the joints could
within the structure.
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different approach to creating movement within the structure. referencing the success of Smart Geometry’s Gridshell design, we worked with the idea of material properties and selecting
the joining nodes of the design we were again
potential for expansion and contraction, a
EXPANSION JOINTS... SO WHAT??
Whilst the expansion joints provide scope for innovation and freedom for movement within the structure, what actually makes the structure
work of Janet Echelman has inspired a lot of the concept of a structure that would appear
However, it is only the wind that creates this within her design. We have considered the
different force seemed appropriate. We want to
tranquility on commuters stuck in heavy delays,
acting in a more fast paced, energetic fashion. Coming up with an advanced engineering
step. An idea of a pump contained within the
we program in. The idea is a complex one and
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THE RUN DOWN
Utilising a design space centred around geometry and sharing a common interest in the potential of geodesic patterns we set out to explore the parametric design environment. Taking inspiration from precedents and through our own parametric explorations we started to develop a design centred around a worm like skeletal structure,
itself to a static form, however we quickly started playing with the idea of a dynamic structure, something that would move with the natural forces applied to it. The idea of a structure that is constantly expanding and
different connotation to our original path, however it appeared to have
We started modelling prototypes that incorporated movement within
avenues to play with factors such as materiality and scale, all of which furthered the potential to create an engaging design solution.
THE TECHNIQUE
play around with scale and position of the geometry to create interesting forms and it was through this experimentation that we settled on an idea worthy of further development. We played around with the application of geodesics to our form through the Grasshopper plugin for Rhino and
the structural elements of the form yet still maintain an aesthetic true to our design intent. It was through experimental prototyping that we
Playing with the ideas of tension and elasticity as well as the potential
options that have enormous scope for further development.
MID-SEMESTER PRESENTATION
BREATHING SPACE
THE ANATOMY OF WORMS
URBAN EARTH WORM
MID-SEM PRESENTATION BOARDS
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MID-SEM PRESENTATION BOARDS
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THE PRECEDENTS
Our fascination with this structural form really started with Smart
that supported the application of minimal geodesics and geometric
architecturally engaging form. It was through the process of reverse
develop. We looked at nature itself for inspiration, siting the worm as an
analogy for our design intent. It prompted us to look at the movement of worms and the way they expand and contract within their joints, as well
to look at other projects that used the worm as a design theme such
Seungsoo.
We started to really explore movement and the potential of a dynamic design, which led us to the work of Janet Echelman. She uses netting
work that really led our explorations into materiality through prototyping
design as a valid and engaging concept worthy of further development.
THE PITCH
project as well as an engaging form. It has the potential to occupy the entire site as well as span the freeway itself, creating a more immersive experience for the audience. Our design will not only add to the current
Smart Geometry’s GRIDSHELL installation
THE CANTON TOWER by Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit
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Having modelled the original geometry in the Rhino 3D using the Grasshopper plugin, we
developed through the physical prototyping phase, digitally. Playing around with the control points created new and unexpected forms and informed us on how the structure might react
The Rhino generated images you see here
relatively unresolved. The structure reacting
upon it is what you see here. It demonstrates
concept we have chosen to explore and develop further.
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The critique that came with the mid-semester
of things to put into our consideration set surrounding our design.
set on the idea of incorporating movement within the structure without any real motivation driving the purpose of this movement.
and excrete it’s residual. This moved the design into something that has the potential to leave a positive environmental foot print, something that could revolutionise the way we minimise our impact on the environment.
the environment would make the design so much more than a sculptural piece that adds to the architectural discourse. This sparked discussion of the projects potential to have a positive social impact. Safe injecting rooms were mentioned as a project that has had a positive social impact. We were prompted to consider how our design could have a similar effect on how people view the environment and their place within it. the discussion left us
in a much more holistic way. Rather than considering only its impact on the architectural discourse, we started to consider the impact it could have on society as a whole and how it
We were also prompted to consider what would actually affect movement onto the structure.
part of the design is of extreme importance and has enormous scope for research and
of Janet Echelman, we had partially rested
affecting its movement. However, we were propmted to think of other factors than could
within the area was one we had considered
the most excitement within the critical panel. Its an idea we are now developing and applying
implemented within the site.
a strong proposal for the Wyndham City
apply and present relevant and interesting precedents as well as show how they helped to inform our design process. we demonstrated the development of a strong design concept, understanding its shortcomings and limitations and working through an iterative design process to overcome them. The presentation of sophisticated models, demonstrating effectively our design intent added to the strength of our proposal.
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space quickly and acuratly, is what is at the
‘solution synthesis’ framework effectively. Playing around with an already existing project
generated iterative modelling, while the matrix
and the function of our own designs.
As a group we found the process of physical
generate an architecturally sophisticated form,
physical modelling. We worked on different areas of the design, modelling a range of different components and joints as well as playing around with materiality and the effect of different forces when applied to the models.
When considering our design in relation to the concept of air, we thought of the different ways
of air effecting the way it moves. We used hair-dryers and fans to simulate wind force applied to our models. It was a useful process in informing the design. Another potential relationship to air
design might positively effect pollution, using
dioxide and process it. This is a much harder
thought provoking. Other relationships we discussed as a group were materiality and how different materials interact with air in terms of their weathering and their potential for
and air critically and creatively.
technical and design analyses of contemporary
The selection and analysis of precedent projects relevant to the course and design
Aquatics Centre and the International terminal at Waterloo Train Station in London as well as Lava’s Green Void and Smart Geometry’s Gridshell show an excellent understanding of
drive that process from the start. It shows an
and optimised form.
understandings of computational geometry,
personalised repertoire of computational techniques
The reverse engineering of the Canton
Grasshopper environment through our matrix
foundational understanding of computational programming and its design potentials. The reverse engineering of the Canton Tower in particular shows a sound understanding of whats
The development of an algorithm for our our
of that algorithm shows development of key computational skills.
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C02 fromcars
NutrientsRecycled
water
Recycled biomass
Algae Biodiesel
Oil
Biomass
4. Oil Extraction at
plant
3. Algae Harvesting at
plant
2. Algae Growth in pipes in
sculpture
1. Gas & water conditioning at
plant
How the system works:
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