WEAVE Looking at how points inter-relate to form open ended structures through joining points ____________________________

WEAVE Looking at how points inter-relate to form open ended structures through joining points ____________________________

SURFACES Alternating between base surfaces. Oscillating, between two planes , closed ends, flip axis, strip ____________________________

LOFT & MATERIALITY Alternating between different lofts to get different structural outcomes. ____________________________

ANCHORS & COUNTS Adjusting parameters and ranges with kangaroo and surface to gage minimum points and justify counts along axis ____________________________

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GROUPING Utilizing attractor points (charge & distance) to group patterning. ____________________________

OVERLAP JOIN Exploring how surface reacts and could be fabricated with exaggerate joins ____________________________

OPENINGS Development of openings to respond to site using cull patterns ____________________________

SURFACE Using different selections of contour lines to deform the levels of the curves. ____________________________

AMALGAMATING Discovering how techniques work together mainly through the movement of kangaroo and merging of scripts ____________________________

These three iterations could be merged together to create a product that is unique. The overlapped join that was highlighted as an issue compared to the original could now be seen as beneficial. By exaggerating the overlap a unique junctions is created along the original pattern . The change in base surface was problematic due to my script but this issue did create some interesting forms. This technique will be used to form the base level of my site along the undulating topography. Finally the deletion of line work to form openings (and the grouping of smaller patterns using attractor points) can start to appear along

the surface to simulate site characteristics. This can include but is not limited to sun, wind and views. However it was the most complex algorithm to produce and will need to be refined if taken further. My only reservation is that the outcomes don’t stray far enough from the original outcome. One reason for this is the structural alignment that restricts the amount of rational possibilities. However I do think they fulfill the selection criteria outlined and can be further enhanced to better align with the criteria.

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B.5 Technique: Prototypes

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JOINS This project inspired the beginning of my fabrication exploration . As it employs the same principle of twisting curves. Its detailing is interesting . It uses finger joins at the base of the structure yet as the structure grows it overlaps to give the form rigidity This made me look into creating a join that could be made using a hard material and which also responded to the altering intersections needed much like the 2010 ITKE Pavilion[29] .

MATERIALITY I want to look at designing this structure out of wood if possible. I think t will make the structure blend better within its surroundings and relate to the views more aptly. The desire to use this product also enforces its use as an interplay between water and land (the void in-between) and also fulfills the need of users to. It also has some short falls. Thin strips of wood do not flex well, and as this structure is defined by its fluid shape it could be an issue. It will also need to have a quite tolerance at the intersections to ensure it can bend through and bend back. An alternate material may be needed.

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As predicted the thinnest ply available was not flexible enough so card had to be used to make a small section of a prototype . The ply simply couldn’t flex between joins and as a result failed at mid points and intersections. I will try to rectify this by using bamboo and experimenting with its flex. Even when imbued in water the ply did not have enough flection to maintain a tight curve. Other materials and methods of folding will need to be investigated. Bolts were also an unacceptable method of fastening two curves together as they did not replicate the over lap nor the streamlined bend of the curve.

Another option is to create segmented joins as in the South Pod by Studio Gang.

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grasshopper. This solution to the curve (by segmenting) could also make the design more unique and see it start to move away from the original design formulated in B3 The possible outcome could also be related to site well and still maintain the attributes outlined in the three best iterations – overlapping, undulating/oscillating surfaces and the removal and clustering of patterning using the structural members.

To move on from the ply joins I’m considering the possibility of creating a series of individualized joints that then attach to a series of regular members to create a patterned structure. This was created using 3d printing as when a curved was unrolled it has an overlap so could not be cut using laser printing – and issue that will need to be resolved for the final project. To do so I modified the middle of the lap joins after scripting one in

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B.6 Technique: Proposal

The design proposal is based heavily on site and what it has to offer in terms of inspiration. In line with my selection criteria it must be a flexible space that offers stake holders a use that is not yet fulfilled. I propose the erection of an open air pavilion. Unlike a bridge it can be utilized to make people explore the park better using their own inhabitations. Positioned on the river bank just slightly cantilevered over the water the pavilion creates links to parts of the park by framing them through its structure. Its base is undulated to simulate the contours. Whilst light, wind, noise is allowed in to help nestle the structure into its environment.

This pavilion can also be viewed from across the river making the approach through Merri Creek part of the pavilions strengths. It doesn’t look to isolate parts of the site like a bridge may isolate the river. Instead it divides elements through its orientation to focus on multiple facets of the river bank. It can also be a highly flexible space used for relaxation or as a gathering place. It can be utilized by groups or individuals. This was decided on due to the lack of seating and areas for groups along the trail. But in respect to site it has also been positioned on a grassed slope which also highlights the surrounding views and the maximizes the impact of the natural elements moving through the site.

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B.7 Learning Objectives and Outcomes

The learning curb for both my design knowledge base and my understanding and appreciation for parametric design has been steep. But I am beginning to see my efforts from the start of the semester coming through in my preliminary design process and continuing through to the end of this task; becoming stronger as I kept layer each component together. I am now beginning to parametrically model and determine outcomes. Whilst the complexity of each small algorithmic increases and I’m starting to know see me engage with the grasshopper to fulfill my ideas on the brief instead of being dictated by what works straight away. As I have progressed from B.3 I have matured my view of what I am trying to achieve seeing grasshopper as a tool.

Over the past month my application of parametric modeling has allowed to explore a variety of different techniques and apply them to site. Although it has been formulaic (which has allowed me to stay organized) I have been stunned by the ambiguity of the brief which is the opposite part of the course I though I would have trouble with. But it has meant that my rational has had to be tightened and for me to ask more of my scripts in order to achieve a restrained and informed response. In future weeks I would like to understand how it is possible to scrutinize a design using parametric modeling and plugins. As well as increase my knowledge in fabricating joints to build on what I have achieved so far with bolted and slot joins.

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The feedback I received was quite positive especially in relation to how I was considering he structure of the design and how it could be related to site . They agreed with my conclusions on my preliminary ply prototypes produced and their obvious limitations. I was encouraged to look continue to investigate bamboo as I mentioned in my presentation and journal. I was thankful and relieved that they were not concerned that the form has resemblances to the original. In fact to my surprise they agreed that to explore active bending I should stay with the arched “spine”. The main points I took away from the critics were: 1 – discard the structure being a reciprocal form and consider active bending. Beginning by researching Yves Weinand and EPEL Lausanne. 2 – research the parameters of a multitude of materials and test

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them. Consider how they bend and are treated. I think maybe I could take this point further and if time allows consider altering between joins and segmented pods but this may be tricky given the large options I could have to choose from and refine in three weeks.

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Professor Weinand was the first design architect to begin research in the field of active bending and flexing [32]. In response to this new field the testing laboratory and educational facility EPFL, Lausanne was created to explore the properties of wood and timber[33]. The primary research taking place focuses on engineered timbers and layering. It looks at how the materials change and react to different stresses and forms. Outlined in the reasoning behind EPFL’s research, Weinand discusses the sustainability factors however he also discusses how timber has now been evolved to not only look aesthetically pleasing in a plethora of new ways and fabrication processes But, it has also been engineered to comply with structural demands making it a perfect material for contemporary

B.7-1 Feedback from Presentation

Yves Weinand & EPFL Lausanne

Design[34]. I think this could be an interesting way to explore my structure and look at how materiality could make a ‘designed structure’. Fabricating such a unique material well may be a challenge however, but I think the promises of a more in-depth and well research design project outweigh this issue of which I’m sure there is a solution.

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The last few tutorial tasks have all centered around kangaroo, which has been a challenge yet incredibly helpful for the design task and understanding the forces and how they link to certain data within a script. I still find inflatables quite challenging and as a result have focused on other dimensions of design and algorithmic exercise to help improve my technique development.

I have found over the past few weeks that not having tutorial exercises has benefitted my greatly and allowed me to explore the uses of grasshopper much more freely. I’m still unsure when to provide certain commands but after small shifts in the script manage to find a workable solution.

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