Digital 273 - Portfolio - Ahmed Shaker

In-lab Task 1 Bird-eye View

Task Description Architect Zaha Hadid designed Riverside Museum in Glasgow, Scotland. In this task, you are required to 3D-model this building on Rhinoceroas program.

Task Objective Learn how to design, create, and model double curved shapes.

Accurate drawings using measurements.

Learned Skills & Reflection

Challenges & Solutions

This task helped me in understanding Rhinoceros' interface and modelling techniques using curvilinear and rectilinear shapes. It also allowed me to create a meaningful 3D composition. It was my first 3D model to be created on Rhinoceroas.

I was still learning the most basic commands and features in Rhino. It was difficult to move objects using Gumball. It also took me some practice to understand how to direct the arrows in Loft command.

Grade

91/100

Assignment 1 Assignment Description

Rise and Fall

Create a 3D composition that displays a meaningful expression. This model should be created by opposing two concepts, and applying them using Rhino.

Assignment Objective Practice creativity and thinking in applying life concepts into models.

Explore and understand basic concepts of creating 3D models.

Learned Skills & Reflection

Challenges & Solutions

I began to get used to using Rhino in editing shapes. I started to understand how to create surfaces and meshes. This assignment also allowed me to critically think about how to apply life concepts into 3D models.

It was difficult to come up with two contrasting life features, and to accurately apply them to a digital model. I only realized the concept of my model through implementation.

Grade

85/100

Assignment 2 Real life model

Assignment Description Create a 3D model of Calatrava’s LyonSaint Exupéry Airport Railway Station in France using the provided 2D sections with the correct measurements.

Task Objective Design and create double curved 3D shapes from 2D drawings.

Draw accurately and with the correct measurements.

Learned Skills & Reflection

Challenges & Solutions

I learned how to create a 3D model from 2D sections. I also learned how to draw plans accurately in different views in order to come up with a 3D model.

It was my first time to draw plans on Rhino. I failed a few times because of being inaccurate, but I learned accuracy through practice and achieved the desired final model.

Grade

98/100

Top View

Side View

Front View

Bird-eye View

Assignment 3 Assignment Description

Exportation before visualization

Export a 3D shot for assignment 2 of Calatrava’s Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport Railway Station from Rhino to photoshop in order to visualize it.

Assignment Objective Make sure that there are no discrepancies in the surfaces of the model.

Discover the use of sunlight for shadows.

Create an environment for the model.

Learned Skills & Reflection

Challenges & Solutions

I learned how to export my model from Rhino to photoshop. I also learned how to use the sunlight command in Rhino to come up with the best shadows. It was my first time to use photoshop, and I learned how to use various layers and commands to visualize a model.

I needed more practice before applying photoshop on an assignment. I was still inexperienced, and it took me a long time to visualize my model.

Grade

78.5/100

Mini Project Meta-Golf Assignment Description Using Rhino, create a 3D composition that conveys a functional idea in the metaverse.

Use photoshop for visualization and poster design to express your vision.

Assignment Objective Improve 3D modelling skills.

Express as an architectural function.

Understand the basic concepts visualization and poster design.

in

Learned Skills & Reflection

Challenges & Solutions

In this project, I learned how to use the skills that I learned in Rhino in creating a meaningful 3D composition for viewers to understand. I also improved my photoshop skills in visualization and poster design.

However, form generation should be complete in the second submission.

It took me a lot of time to finalize my building because of the many commands that I used. However, I discovered new commands and rendering techniques in Rhino that helped me to finalize it.

Meta-Golf Phase 1 Meta-Golf is the futuristic version of reallife golf. This is where people could escape the hustle and bustle of life, and spawn away in the soothing vibes of Meta-Golf.

This building floats and lands on North Pole simulation areas. The player starts at the edge of the building, aims for the furthest whirl-shaped blue hole, and shoots his shot.

Grade

87/100

Form Generation

2 curves

Enclosed curve

Contour and Blendsrf

Tween Curves

Plane

Blendsrf

Twist

Cage Edit

Pointson

Loft

Trim

Trim & Blendsrf

Meta-Golf Phase 2

Grade

85/100

In-lab Task 2 Lab Description Create a 3D model for the cottage guest room using Revit application. Create a sheet that shows the front elevation, section, and plan.

Lab Objective Learn how to be precise in drawing architectural dimensions.

Get introduced to Revit building components like walls, slabs, and stairs.

Learned Skills & Reflection

Challenges & Solutions

This lab task was beneficial, as I introduced to meaningful projections plans, sections and elevations. I also introduced to building elements materials.

It was difficult to accurately place every component in place and making sure that the measurements are correct. However, with practice, it got easier.

got like got and

Grade

91/100

Assignment 4

façade

Assignment Description Use Rhino in order to create 2D drawings of ground plan, section, and projections of remaining façade.

Assignment Objective Train on parallel projections.

Draw plans, sections, and elevations on Rhino.

Learned Skills & Reflection

Challenges & Solutions

I learned how to draw plans, sections, and elevations on Rhino. I also started drawing parallel projections in order to come up with the missing façade.

It was difficult to come up with projections to draw the remaining façade.

Grade

76/100

Ground Plan

Section

In-lab Task 3 Lab Description Create a 3D model for a guest's house on Revit. You should export the ground floor plan, first floor plan, front and rear elevations, and cross section as pdfs.

Lab Objective Export pdf drawings of 1:50 scale.

Draw precise architectural drawings with dimensions.

Use Revit technical connections.

Learned Skills & Reflection

Challenges & Solutions

I learned how to 3D model more professionally on Revit. I also learned how to export correct drawings with the correct scale as pdfs. I also learned how to draw stairs.

Drawing the stairs was the most difficult part in this task. However, through practice, I learned how to correctly divide the steps into runs and risers.

Grade

86/100

Assignment 5

Plan

Assignment Description Using the provided drawings, create a 3D model of Centre Pompidou-Metz on Rhino.

Then import the model to Revit, and apply all the necessary changes. Include a section, elevation, and plan.

Assignment Objective

3D, 2D modelling and interoperability between various softwares.

Learn how to extract triadic projections.

Place technical connections like slabs.

Learned Skills & Reflection

Challenges & Solutions

I learned how to create 3D models out of lines. I also learned how to export curvilinear surfaces, rectilinear surfaces, and how to connect them both on Revit. I also learned about new objects that are available on Revit like palm trees and cars.

Identifying the roof and body on Revit was a little challenging at first. However, I learned the techniques, and I can export and identify more complicated surfaces on Revit.

Grade

94/100

Section

Elevation

3D Render

Assignment 6 Assignment Description Print out 2D pdf drawings of the plans, section, and elevation that were created in In-lab Task 3. Using photoshop, render these drawings, cast shadows, and make them as realistic as possible.

Assignment Objective

Produce 2D drawings with the correct scale from Revit.

Mastering final rendering techniques on Photoshop.

Ground Floor

Learned Skills & Reflection

Challenges & Solutions

I learned rendering techniques in Photoshop like casting shadows, placing people, and adding textures. It took a lot of time, but it was really interesting to learn.

I had difficulty in making sure that the scale was correct. I also kept searching for different techniques in casting shadows.

Grade

92.5/100

Elevation

Section

First Floor

Final Project Assignment Description

Before visualization

Apply the interoperability process by importing the mini project from Rhino and Revit. Add two functional spaces. Extract a plan, section, elevation, and 3D perspective. Render each drawing on photoshop, and create a poster.

Assignment Objective

Master interoperability between programs.

Strengthen the 3D modelling skills.

Master post-production render techniques.

Produce drawings at correct scale.

Learned Skills & Reflection

Challenges & Solutions

In this project, I learned fundamental skills in importing a 3D curvilinear model from Rhino to Revit. I also learned how to make sure that the scale is correct on my drawings and posters. My photoshop rendering techniques have also improved.

I faced a lot of difficulties in importing the file to Revit, because of the number of curvilinear surfaces that was in my model. I exploded my model into smaller components, and I identified them as curtain systems.

Laser cut Assignment Description For Foundations of 3D Design course, I was required to design an entire window display with 1 partner. The product to be displayed is a flip-flop in a wooden box of dimensions of 200x50x50 cm.

Assignment Objective

The purpose of the design is to support the flip-flop as a focal point, making it the point of interest in the window display.

Learned Skills & Reflection

Challenges & Solutions

I used Rhino & Grasshopper in order to create this shape using Tween Curves command. We used the theme of the sea in order to display our flip-flip. The blue acrylic sheets as abstract sea waves. The white birds represent as seagulls. The small yellow duck's purpose is to act as a secondary focal point.

It was really difficult to align the plates upright and parallel to each other.

However, we added supports in the white base, and it worked!