problemspaceexp1

spatial programming

diagram

exp2

problemspaceexp1

spatial programming

diagram

exp2

volume

problemspaceexp1

spatial programming

diagram

exp2

volume

evolution

experiment two >>>>>>

Creating a system for design using spatial programming volumetric ratios as parameters to create compositions that can be referenced to an original architectural diagram

BLACK WHITE STRIPES

volume

The amount of 3-dimensional space an object occupies

Volume = Length x Height x Width

Exploration through volume brings the diagram to life

The manipulation of volume is our instrument against monotony

evolution

PARAMETRIC EQUATIONS DEFINE A RELATIONSHIP USING PARAMETERS

HERODOTUS DESCRIBED THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PREDATOR & PREY

POINT OF BALANCESTABLE EQUILIBRIUM

SENSE OF ORDERED COMPLEXITY

SYSTEM

Parametricism‘PARAMETRICISM, A NEW GLOBAL STYLE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN’ PATRICK SCHUMACKER

Evolution = predator and prey

evolution

User - Professional

Insert characteristics

evolution“PARAMETRICISM HAS BECOME THE DOMINANT, SINGLE STYLE FOR AVANT-GARDE PRACTICE TODAY”

ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS USE PARAMETRICISM TO COMPOSE URBAN FABRICS, OF TOWER AND PERIMETER BLOCK FORMS. AT CERTAIN NETWORK CROSSING POINTS, THE QUADRANT BLOCK SYSTEM ASSIMILATES WITH THE TOWER SYSTEM, TO FORM A TOWER FORM.

KARTAL-PENDIK MASTERPLAN, INSTANBUL, TURKEY, 2006

THE IDEA THAT AT CERTAIN POINTS > SOMETHING IS TRIGGERED TO OCCUR

revit methodology

The Revit model lines rely on the establishment of parametric relationships, reference line are set up and dimensioned.

To create a family component dimensions are either locked, forcing the lines to remain a set distance apart or made into type dimensions, uniquely labelled and set a numerical value related parametrically related to one another.

revit methodology

Once a working parametric relationship has been established mass modelling components may be introduced.

The mass is able to move and change shape in all six planes that constitute the rectilinear mass, subsequently each plane must be locked to the reference line that will govern its movement.

revit methodology

This enables a multitude of possibilities as the masses move and change updating from the entry data, easily modified by the user. A rapid massing tool is created allowing for the manipulation of unique form while maintaining a specified volume.

The volume of each shape is parametrically related using formulas to manipulate the 3 -dimensions of the mass.

revit methodologyconstraints tool barThe constraints tool bar has been set to allow for the visibility of each individual mass to be turned on or off.

volumes are set for each mass;This becomes the final result of the parametric equations. Being predetermined figures, in our case taken from precedent case studies a user can be confident that whatever resulting form-studies will equate to their original input.

Each uniquely labelled dimension is parametrically connected to its related labels, a few dimension modifications has a flow on affect within the model. These effects have been determined from the analysis of the pie-charts of experiment 1.

revit methodology

Through the manipulation of the massing visibility setting we were able to free each individual mass from its original family component parametric configuration.

Each unique cluster is directly related to the original family component and updates from a single control point

revit exploration

Investigation 1

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Investigation 2

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Investigation 3

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Investigation 4

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Investigation 5

analysis of explorationThe volumetric massing studies are rigid box geometries of method-driven form.

The three-dimensional form is abstracted using two-dimensional linear

geometry, to create a new three-dimensional

representation of a skin.

analysis of explorationUsing the analogy of an atom, the masses become the nucleus around which this skin (electrons) will trace.

analysis of explorationThese geometrical idealisations are guiding inspiration for experiment 3