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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


copied and applied to curves 1-13















copied and applied to curves 1-5 and 10-15

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copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formation



copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formation


Acs loftedGeodesic curves appliedCurve Integers:list 1: 10list 2: 50Shift list:list 1: 10list 2: 5new curve formation


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


copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formationChange in curves lofted

changing size of original curves



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


Acs loftedGeodesic curves applied

copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formationtwisting of original curves in rhino


Acs loftedGeodesic curves applied

copied and applied to 3 new curves in different formationtwisting of original curves in rhinoremoval of lofting to form mesh


geodesic curve applied to formtwist 3 curves in rhino- changing from circles to unique forms


geodesic curve applied to formtwist 3 curves in rhino- changing from circles to unique formscopy formapply mesh geometry

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geodesic curve applied to formtwist 3 curves in rhino- changing from circles to unique formscopy formsapply mesh geometry


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


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


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


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



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curvesGeodesic curve applied to lofted result. Curve Intergers: List 1= 7, List 2= 70, SDivide Intergers U= 12, V= 9, Exosk. r= 2.0






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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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

1.26 DENVER


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B.7 ALGORITHMIC DEVELOPMENT

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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B.8 LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

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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LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES CONT.

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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PART C. PROJECT

PROPOSAL

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C.1 DESIGN CONCEPT‘Our Bright Idea’

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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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