STUDIO AIR 2017, SEMESTER 1, MATT DWYER WALEED HASSAN
Table of Contents 01. INTRODUCTION 02. PART A - Conceptualization 03. PART B - Criteria Design 04. PART C - Detailed Design
SELF INTRO INTRODUCING TO YOU WALEED HASSAN MAJOR IN ARCHITETURE
My journey into Environments started after I completed my advanced diploma in Architectural Construction management and design. However my intrigue in design was motivated by my favourite song lyrics. To hear the lyrics pour out of a song which somehow came together in a sequence of correlation that was ambiguous, translucent and comforting. I worked hard to achieve great results to accomplish high distinctions in gaining skills using design programs like AutoCad and Revit. Rhino 3D and grasshopper however, has so far proven to be a different kind of horse to tame. My ambition to achieve my goals makes me strive to success and although I have struggled trying to utilize an algorithmic form of design. Its my drive that tells me failure is just an integral path to success. So how does this affect my ability to learn the program so far. In my recent attempts in composing a set of algorithms to achieve a design, I felt that there requires a knowledge in grasshopper that I haven’t been able to grasp. I now see that grasshopper doesn’t work to create confusion but actually works to create a solution. So my journey continues, the more I use the software the more I am able to find the link between containers and constructors. And so here I am, with motivation to push forward, and the right amount of fear to keep me alert.
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STUDIO WATER - TOYO ITO STYLE BOAT HOUSE
STUDIO EARTH - HERRING ISLAND PLACE OF SECRETS
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - BEACH HOUSE
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ZJA Architects Ecoduct, The Borkeld
FIG.1: THE BORKELD ECUDUCT RETAINING WALL SYSTEM - HTTP://WWW.ZJA.NL
In the Netherlands, green bridges are commonly referred to as ‘ecoducts’. The first green bridge or ecoduct was constructed in the Netherlands 1988. Since then there has been nearly 50 more built throughout the world. Their purposes are to provide solutions for biodiversity purposes. The idea of the construction of these crossings are for fauna to continue to interact with their natural biodiversity of the area, when new road and railway infrastructure is built.
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FIG 2: ROAD SYSTEM MINUS A CENTRAL COLUMN - HTTP://WWW.ZJA.NL
The A1 Borkeld Ecoduct spans a length of 17m. The commissioned design was to make the bridge to seem as discreet as possible. Therefore a narrow span was chosen so it could be constructed without a central pillar, which creates a calm image for drivers on the highway. The ecoduct connects the nature reserve De Borkeld allowing animals to move freely across the Veluwe National Park.
FIG.3: CONNECTING TO THE VELUWE NATIONAL PARK - HTTP://WWW.ZJA.NL
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RENZO PIANO ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
FIG.1: THE ROOF HAS BECOME AN ELEVATED NATURAL LANDSCAPE - FLICKER.COM
The facility has earned one of the highest U.S. ratings for its eco-friendly design and operations, making it the first museum in the world to do hold a high ranking in terms of sustainable integrity. The building has achieved a high graded American award for its design and construction process which is integral in its effort for day-to-day operations and practices to meet the highest standards of sustainability. Architect Renzo Piano’s idea to “lift up a piece of the park and put a building underneath,” and create a 2.5-acre Living Roof has been described as a remarkable place to experience and visit.
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The living roof solar panels, the hills on the roof are lined with 50,000 porous, biodegradable vegetation trays made from tree sap and coconut husks. Its design was made to allow an estimated 1.7 million plants to fill the trays, their roots interlocking to create an oasis for birds, insects and people. The green roof goes along way to provide excellent insulation which is good for passive heating and cooling. The permeable surface catches 100% of excess storm water (preventing runoff from carrying pollutants into the ecosystem), and transforms carbon dioxide into oxygen. Native plants provide much-needed habitat and food for birds, bees, butterflies.
FIG.2: THE EXTRUSION OF THE LANDSCAPE AS SEEN FROM THE ENTRANCE - HTTP://WWW.CALACADEMY.ORG/
FIG.3: SEAMLESS INTEGRATION USING DECIDUOUS FLORA- HTTP://INHABITAT.COM
FIG.4: AREAL VIEW OF THE MASSIVE PERMEABLE SURFACE AREA THE ROOF COVERS-HTTP://WWW.ARCH2O.COM
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ITKE RESEARCH PAVILION - 2011
FIG.1: ITKE RESEARCH PAVILION PERSPECTIVE VIEW. - HTTP://VISUALL.NET/
The design complexities of the pavilion were met via the development and realization of digital information translated by sharing element simulations and computer machine aided construction. The form of the elements such as the structural morphology interlocking segments are generated by optimized data exchange that allows complex geometries to be made possible and properly analysed. Through this all critical points of the model can be modified accordingly. Construction is generated using minimal fixings, and with the aid of machine operated milling and cutting the model can be devised as quick and easy as possible.
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A structural calculation was obtained including the best tested experimentation for the glued and bolted joints specifically chosen and imputed as data in the simulations. The chosen method of structural fixing would be plates with finger joints. These cells were produced with a robotic fabrication system. “The computation model produced specific data for construction. “(NC-Code) for the control of an industrial seven-axis robot, enabled the economical production of more than 850 geometrically different components, as well as more than 100,000 finger joints freely arranged in space.”(http://visuall.net/2012/05/22/icditke-research-pavilion-2011/)
FIG 2: VIEW FROM WITHIN THE PAVILION SHOWING INDIVIDUAL CELLS MORPHED INTO ONE - HTTP://VISUALL.NET/
FIG.3: COMPUTATION DATA TESTED TRANSLATED INTO MACHINE CUTTING - HTTP://VISUALL.NET/
FIG.4: THE CELLS ARE FIXED TOGETHER BY HAND USING GLUE AT THE FINGER JOINS. - VISUALL.NET/
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Elytra Filament Pavilion, Vitra Campus
FIG.1: ARTISTIC PERCEPTION OF THE PAVILION - HTTP://WWW.ACHIMMENGES.NET
Another prime example of complete robot fabrication followed by a succession of simulated outcomes to achieve the desired result. The Elytra Filament is composed of and inspired by lightweight construction principles found in nature. The structure is in total 200 SqM. The canopy comprises of 40 hexagonal component cells that have been banded together. On average they weigh 45kg each. This would have been taken into account while creating critical solutions for the 7 column fixing strength, sizes and positioning.
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The Cells were machine built utilising robotic aid to weave resin-soaked glass and carbon fibres onto a hexagonal scaffold. “Its final form of denselywound fibres is a direct result of the changing stress conditions determined through structural simulation and testing carried out in advance by the ITKE. This enables an exceptionally lightweight structure that weighs less than 9kg per m²” (http://www.achimmenges.net/?p=19693)
FIG 2: PERCEPTION OF LIGHT-WEIGHTED A STRUCTURE THROUGH FLOATING HEXAGONAL TRANSMISSION - HTTP://WWW.ACHIMMENGES.NET
FIG.3: VIEW OF TRANSPARENCY - HTTP://WWW.ACHIMMENGES.NET
FIG.4: THE PAVILION CONTRIBUTING TOT HE NIGHT SKY - HTTP://WWW.ACHIMMENGES.NET
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ICD/ITKE RESEARCH PAVILION 2010
FIG.1: AREAL VIEW - HTTP:// HTTP://WWW.IAACBLOG.COM
The research pavilion is created using computational generated form that depends on its material characteristics and behaviour.Made entirely of birch plywood strips, relying on the plywoods bending momentum as structural duress. The strips are a result of robotic generation. It’s composition and form are integral as they are designed to be connected so that elastically bent and tensioned regions alternate along their length. This enables force in each bent region of the strip, to be maintained by the corresponding tensioned region of the neighbouring strip. As a whole the structural integrity of the composition is further strengthened.
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“The locations of the connection points between strips needs to change along the structure, resulting in 80 different strip patterns constructed from more than 500 geometrically unique parts.”(http://network.normallab.com/portfolio/pavillion-2010 )
FIG 2: PAVILION BY NIGHT - HTTP://WWW.ACHIMMENGES.NET
FIG.3: STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF THE PAVILION - HTTP://WWW.ACHIMMENGES.NET
FIG.4: INTERNAL VIEW OF THE PAVILION- HTTP://WWW.ACHIMMENGES.NET
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ICD/ITKE RESEARCH PAVILION 2014
FIG.1: RESEARCH PAVILION 2014 - HTTPS://VIMEO.COM
“The primary structure is a collection of 26 polygonal panels made of silk threads laid down by a CNC (Computer-Numerically Controlled) machine. Inspired by the silkworm.� (http://beyond.iaac.net) The overall geometry of the pavilion was created using an algorithm that assigns a single continuous thread across patches of each hexagonal cell. The overall composition divulges into the design of internal parts of an insect. The juxta position translates best with enclosed linings and large cell joining. The end effect is a walk through the complex wall lining of a living organism however the simplicity in woven material is not translated in the cells formations.
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FIG 2: PAVILION INTERIOR WITH COMPLEX ASTHETICS - http://beyond.iaac.net
FIG.3:SIMPLICITY IN INTERWOVEN STRING- http://beyond.iaac.net
FIG.4: AREAL VIEW OF THE PAVILION LOOKING LIKE A BUG ON THE FLOOR - http://beyond.iaac.net
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CONCLUSION There is an undertone of architecture that is translated in comfort and aesthetics only. Good architecture is understood because of its translucency and lightness, which is fair however not memorable. In order to create comfort that is memorable design has to take experimentation to a level normal human complexities cannot yet relate to. It has to astonish the user in a way that leaves them intrigued beyond understanding. In order to this, computer generated design has established characteristics of constructed architecture that separates human complexity from normal complexities.
references https://vimeo.com/98783849 http://beyond.iaac.net/ http://www.fubiz.net http://www.arch2o.com http://visuall.net http://www.achimmenges.net https://www.vitra.com/ https://www.vitra.com/ http://network.normallab.com
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
So far I have found that to further develope idealist architecture that will enhance and open up minds of users and architects is to create beyond the boundaries. This is done in the safest way possible. With continues experimentation and reliability of data conversion from simulation to robotic construction, architecture is still driven by innovation and past the realm of reality.
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algorithmic sketchbook
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