Final 7 Posters

The Scenario

The Greek god Hephaestus, also known as Vulcan, was the god of fire, metalworking, and crafts. Hephaestus was an excellent example of how beauty and bad looks can be combined since he had both negative and positive physical attributes.

All Greek mythologies had strong bodies and attractive faces. Born on Mount Olympus with a deformity, he was physically unattractive and was born with bulging eyes, bulging ears, a scarred face, and twisted and scarred limbs. His mother refused to accept him because he was physically unattractive. As a result of these physical characteristics, he was often mocked and ridiculed by other gods.

Furthermore, Hephaestus was known for his exceptional artistic ability and intelligence. Known as the god of metalwork, he was the most skilled blacksmith among the gods. Due to his ability to design powerful and movable machines, he has been highly regarded throughout history.

Despite his physical appearance, Hephaestus was highly respected for his skills and intelligence. He was able to overcome his physical limitations and use his talents to create beautiful and valuable objects that were highly sought after. In this way, he showed that beauty and talent can come from unexpected places, and that true value lies in one’s abilities and character rather than in one’s appearance.

Allegory

Hephaestus’s story teaches us to recognize and evaluate people based on their abilities and character, rather than just their appearance, and to embrace our differences to achieve success.

The story of Hephaestus teaches us a valuable lesson about the true worth of a person. Despite his physical deformity, Hephaestus was highly respected for his skill and intelligence, proving that appearance is not the measure of a person’s value. His success in overcoming adversity and using his talents is commendable, as he was able to create beautiful and valuable items despite being banished among other gods. Hephaestus’s story highlights the importance of embracing differences and using our unique abilities to succeed. Instead of trying to blend in with the other gods, he embraced his unique abilities and used them to his advantage.

References:

Greek Stories about Hephaestus-The Revenge of Hephaestus on Hera. (2019). Greek-Gods.info. https://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/hephaestus/myths/hephaestus-revenge/ Hephaestus in Greek Mythology. (2019). Greek Legends and Myths. https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/hephaestus.html

GreekMythology.com. (2018, March 13). Hephaestus - Greek Mythology. Greekmythology.com; GreekMythology.com. https://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Hephaestus/hephaestus.html

The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. (2018). Hephaestus | Definition & Mythology. In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hephaestus

Duqman, M. (2023). Bad looks baby, MidJourney generated image, [keywords: Mount Olympus place, mother giving birth and refusing and pushing the child because he is bad looking and unattractive, the child is on the ground and crying, high detailed]

Hera &Heaphestus (Bad looks baby)

Duqman, M. (2023). Mother’s refusal, MidJourney generated image, [keywords: full body picture, Greek mythology, refused, woman pushing child, attractive faces and body, mocked, ridiculed, people don’t like him and turn away from him]

Hera &Heaphestus(Mother’s refusal)

Duqman, M. (2023). A rejected and hated man , MidJourney generated image, [keywords: Hephaestus sad and frustrated, other geek gods in the back laying and refusing him, full body]

Heaphestus

Duqman, M. (2023). Hephaestus face with scares, MidJourney generated image, [keywords: Hephaestus, twisted and scarred, beauty, bad looking, exceptional craftsmanship, physically unattractive, twisted and scarred]

Heaphestus (Face with scares)

Duqman, M. (2023). A strong and intelligent man, MidJourney generated image, [keywords: full body picture, Greek mythology, refuse, unloved from his mother, attractive faces and body, mocked, ridiculed]

Heaphestus

Mayor, A. (2017). The World’s First Robot: Talos (H. Tucker, Ed.) [Review of The World’s First Robot: Talos].

Talos(First Robot)

Madeleine. (2019). Greek God of Fire [Hephaestus Greek God of Fire]. Schuch, W. (1918). In the Forge of Vulcan [Review of In the Forge of Vulcan].

van Dyck, A. (1632). Thetis Receiving the Weapons of Achilles from Hephaestus [Review of Thetis Receiving the Weapons of Achilles from Hephaestus].

Story Timeline

Experimentation

Compression symbolizes ugliness which is represented by the crumpled paper

Expansion symbolising the beauty of a flat and clean paper, while creases symbolise the ugliness and rejection of the past. Very

Geometry &Effect

The system’s origami-inspired design develops a responsive facade that responds to solar light, shielding the interior of the building from radiation to preserve comfort. The facade serves a purpose even though it may not be conventionally beautiful. This system’s analogy to Hephaestus is its capacity to turn flaws into something of value. Although Hephaestus lacked beauty, he used engineering and metalworking to produce exquisite items. Similarly to this, the facade’s design turns an unremarkable surface into a useful device that boosts the building’s effectiveness. This strategy demonstrates the elegance of fusing form and function while offering a long-term answer for a cosy indoor setting.

Variations&Mechanism

Skin Variations (V1.0)

During the initial phase of testing (V1), I explored various movements and folding techniques for the facade system (skin system). I investigated how the number of corners within a particular degree of force could impact the height of each fold. Based on my observations, I discovered that the folds with four and three corners (V1.1-V1.4) were the most effective. When multiple corners closed together, these folds provided complete shaded areas, resulting in a fully functional and aesthetically pleasing system.

Bone Variations (V2.0)

In V2.1 the frame has been designed to hold the structure of the facade system and to connect the facade to the existing wall system. However, it has higher material waste.

Exploded Diegram

In V2.2, the frame has been repealed to reduce the material west however the system was not storage enough to open and close the facade system.

In V 2.3, more holes were added to the weel to create more flexible movement

In V2.4, the corners were reduced (to three corners) to test the skin system and how to maximize the shading of the building and at the same time reduce the material waste

In V2.5 the number of corners was maximized to five corners to test how the facade system will work together and the result was having a facade that not closing properly which mean not a fully shaded area.

Hex nut to fix each bolt

5mm x 35mm Bolt used to attach the paper (the facade) to the crank and rods system

Crank and rods system attached together by using 5mm x15mm bolt

Attachment&Impact

Top view

The proposed architectural insulation would be located in the AMDC building at Swinburne Hawthorn Campus on the ground level on the west side. As there is a glass curtain wall that needs to be shaded

The Hephaestus-related system inspires thought about enhancing flaws in beauty. It defies expectations and exhibits elegance in unexpected shapes, much like Hephaestus. It fosters awe in the extraordinary potential of creativity while challenging societal standards of beauty and encouraging appreciation for human ingenuity.

1. 230x230x5mm Steel frame of the facade.

2. 44x5mm U-Shap Mounting connecting bracket

3. 10x10mm flat steel plate

4. M5x65mm bolt & nut with rounded head

5. Bolt with a steel hanger and nut.

6. 50x50mm curtain wall steel million