Master of Architecture Design Research Studio C, Semester 2 2021 - Folio

Ecalyptus Symbolica: Treehouse and Shopfront; Mill Park Recreation Reserve. Mill Park 3082, Victoria Australia Up in the Air: Design Research Studio C, Semester 2 2021 - Folio

By Alex Daicos (102977805); Faculty of Health, Arts and Design; Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne Australia

Studio Leaders:

Dr. Gergana Rusenova & Ravi Bessabava

Unit Convenor

Dr. Ian Woodcock

Contents Project Abstract .......................................................................................... 3.

Research Week 1: Contemporary Fabrication Techniques .................................. 4 - 7.

Week 2: Materials, Fabrication and Connection Analysis ................. 8 - 11.

Week 3: Facade Prototyping & Tree, Site and Climate Analysis ..... 12 - 17.

Explorative Design Week 4: Prototyping and Design Development Pt.1 .......................... 18 - 22.

Week 5: Prototyping and Design Development Pt.2 ........................ 23 - 28.

Week 6: Mid Semester Presentation.................................................... 29 - 34.

Reflection & Collabrative Design Weeks 7 & 8: Design Selection and Concept Development .......... 35 - 41.

Week 9 Design Development Pt. 2...................................................... 42 - 47.

Fabrication Week 10: Fabricative Design Development Pt.1 ............................... 48 - 53.

Week 11 : Fabricative Design Development Pt.2 .............................. 54 - 58.

Week 12: Fabricative Design Development Pt.3 .............................. 59 - 67.

Final Submission Week 13 Final Reflections and Improvments .................................... 68 - 74.

Week 14: Final Presentation .................................................................. 75 - 80.

References.................................................................................................. 81 - 82.

Project Abstract Studio 11 - ‘Up in the Air’, led by Dr. Gergana Rusenova and Ravi Bessabava saw me focus on designing at a reletively small scale within the 13 weeks of Semester 2 2021, with the outcome being a Treehouse Invisaged in my Local Area, the Northern Melbourne Suburb of Mill Park.

The Treehouse, Named “Ecalyptus Symbolica” brings more than just a New Typology to the Northern Suburbs, But a Symbolic Package of Design and Local Programs; As well as Methods in Low-Tek, Passive, Cultural/Heritage and Fabricative Design. Being In a Major but sort of Neglected Park, bounded by a residential area. The aim was to provide the people of Mill Park an Architectural Icon that could be enjoyed both by the Public and by its Occupants through its Facilities; Comprising a Raised Deck with seating, plus a Corner Shop/Cafe, serving the local area as well as the Clientele visiting the park or just walking or riding through along the Mernda Rail Trail. As a Treehouse, Ecalyptus Symbolica wouldnt live up to its typeology of a treehouse without a Two Bedroom Residential Dwelling on the Top two Levels, Complete with Full Bathroom, Laundry and Kitchen Facilities, surrounded by Lush Terrace Gardens and Fernery, All surounded by a 20m River Regdum, A historical and Culturally Significant Specimen to the Plenty Valley Region.

Over the Twelve weeks of the Design Process, A number of Design and Research Methodoligies were used to help inform the Inquiry and Process of the Design. These included the Use of Passive design Methods of Sunshading, which included the implementation shade Louvers along all Facades, as well as Terrace Gardens, setbacks and offsets within the building envelope to help reduce Solar Radiation and Heat. Informed by Parametic design Methods gernerated in the Grasshopper Utility Ladybug.

Simple yet Innovative Fabrication was also implemented with the use of Low Carbon-Emmiting Timbers, Such as Karri Hardwood and Bamboo Softwood in the form of Simple Pre-Fabricated Formwork and Traditional Joinery. These Methods have helped to reduce the amount of Thermal and carbon discharge, both in use and when recycled, as well as simplifying and reducing the amount of time during the assembly Process. With The Treehouse being incorporated within a tree. Consideration was made to the Tree’s Cultural, Symbolic and Historic status through its standalone placement within a courtyard, free of any intervention from the footprint and structure. In terms of structure, The Treehouse is based upon a system of Piloti’s, comprising of Kari Hardwood Timber Beams and Columns.

In Conclusion, Ecalyptus Symbolica is a virtual or realistic proof that design can be a very powerful too when tackling a mutitude of problems and queries that can be presented within a design. All of Many Different Themes and Philiosphies, and can come together as one pacakge when realising the final outcome. An outcome that can be seen as a Local Architectural, Cultrual and Environmental symbol for everyone to enjoy, for many years to come.

Studio Manifesto “Timber has the potential to be a socially and environmentally sustainable building material. It is renewable and biodegradable... it has the lowest embodied energy in its manufacture and the lowest benign air emissions. The raw material can be grown either in plantations or in conjunction with holistic agricultural practice near where is to be used. It can be processed without major capital investment while producing useful by-products and little or no waste or pollutants... However, there is considerable evidence that the knowledge of the use of timber as a building material in Australia is restricted and that this limits the capacity of design professionals to use timber to the maximum benefit to society... If timber is used intelligently and efficiently by the design professions and the building industry as a whole highly valued in long life and intelligently designed applications then the potential for sustainable technologies to develop is likely to be greater than if the material is wasted in short life span, low value or poorly designed ones...”

Quote by Prof. Greg Nolan, in “The Forgotten Long Span Timber Structures of Australia”, 1994

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Week 1: Research Agenda....

• Contemporary Fabrication Techniques - Tongue and Groove, Dado, Mortise and Tension and Biscuit Mitre Joints.

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Contemporary Fabrication Techniques For the First week of “Up In The Air”, we were tasked with researching different techniques of Timber Fabrication. As part of my Minimalist Japensese theme explored in the first six weeks, I looked into simple methods that require mimimal digital intervention.

The first method of fabrication was the Tounge and Groove Joint (Right), which is made up of Two sheets of timber Joined as one plank, with a female Joint (Groove), and a Male Joint (Tongue). This was then followed by the Dado Joint, Made up of a T Joint, with one picece of timber sliding into a rebate on the other.

The Final Two methods looked at were the Biscuit Mitre Joint and the Mortise and Tension Joint. The former unites two pieces of timber at a 45 degree angle and joined together using a biscuit. While the Latter sees one piece of timber rebated with a hole to accomodate an offset Batten inserted into it.

Tongue and Groove Joint 5.

Week 1: Research

Contemporary Fabrication Techniques

Dado Joint 6.

Week 1: Research

Contemporary Fabrication Techniques

Biscuit Mitre Joint 7.

Mortise and Tension Joint Week 1: Research

Week 2: Research Agenda....

• Materials, Fabrication and Connection Analysis - Toronto Tree Tower, Arch_Tech_Lab Building and Perenjori 2 Flatpack Housing.

• Preliminary Facade Model - Design and Physical Prototyping

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Toronto Tree Tower - Materials: Fabrication and Construction Connections

The First part of Week 2 saw the research into different material, fabrication and construction methods used in real life precedents. The First Pecedent looked into was the Toronto Tree Tower, Made from Sustainabliy-Sourced Bamboo, which is capable of only holding 250kg/m3 of Carbon.

The tower itself was fabricated using Modular Pre-Assembled Cross Laminated Timber Units, which were Pre-Fabricated and then Assembled on site around the Central Core. This was then finally topped off with the Facade, consisting of Verical Timber facade battens connceted with bolts through a recessed dado joint in the main wall to the Floor and Celiing Members.

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Week 2: Research

Arch_Tec_Lab Building - Materials: Fabrication and Construction Connections

The Second Precedent looked at was the Arch_Tech_Lab Building. The Materials used in this consisted of a 50mm thick two-layered softwood, which was cut using the split -heart method, achiving a high level of strength and stability.

The Fabrication process involved consisted of a highly bespoke method of modular robotic fabrication, acheiving a high level of precision and flexibility through interchangable tools and different size layering.

The Connection method was also achived digitally through an Automated Nailing process, informed by a NURBSBased Structural Analysis.

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Week 2: Research

Perenjori 2 Flatpack Housing - Materials: Fabrication and Construction Connections

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The Third and Final Precedent looked into was the Perenjori 2 Flatpack Hosuing in Outback Western Australia, The Materials used in this comprised the durable and locally-sourced Karri Hardwood, which is capable of withstanding harsh weather and Bushfires.

Fabrication included a mixture of Simple Manual and Automated methods, which catered to a number of factors. Including the Remote location, the Labor and Skill Level of those assembling it and the ablility to produce differerent variations when needed. This resullted in the production of Pre-Fabricated Panels, consisting of Lightweight Cladding (Karri Hardwood) and a Conventional Framing System; Which are all secured with nalis and Stainless Steel Hardwood Screws.

Week 2: Research

Week 3: Research Agenda....

• Preliminary Facade Model - Design and Physical Prototyping • Tree, Site and Climate Analysis Mk 1.

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Preliminary Facade Model - Design and Precedent Method

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Following on from the Research in the Previous two weeks, I Decided to put it all into practice in designing my own Facade and Strcutural Framing System. This Consists of 5 Layers with Horizontal and Vertical Battens fixed on top of Daddoed Timber Cladding, Which in turn is fixed to the framing. the Fixing Method is achived using a series of Dowels and Blind Screws located within the Dados.

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Weeks 3 & 4: Chimeric Architectural Fragment

Preliminary Facade Model - Physical Prototyping

Following on from the Drawings and 3D Perspecives, i’d produced a Physical Scale model of my Facade Concept, using stripped Balsa Wood (Battens and Structural Frame) and Chisseled Foam-Core (Cladding). The Processed involved using a Balsa Wood Stripper, Stanley Knife and Ruler to Cut the Basla Wood to Size. and a Chisel, Multi-Function tool with diamond cutter and Stanley Knife to achieve the Dado Rebates in the Foam Core.

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Week 3: Research

Site Analysis

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The First Part of the Design Process included the Selection of Our Site and Tree. In my case, I chose for my treehouse to be located in a parcel of Parkland within my Local Area (Mill Park), Part of the Mill Park Recreation Reserve, which spans from Morang Drive in the South, to the Mernda Railway line in the North. The Site Plan on the Left hightlights the Park and its Surrounding Context (Residential Area), Along with Key Transport Connections. The Tree Used as part of my design is highlighted with a green Circle.

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Legend Selected Tree Residential Zone

Bus Route Parkland

Shared Path Railway Line

SITE PLAN Scale 1:500

West View

To Put the Site Plan and Local Area in a Visual Perspective, I Produced a Visual Collage of the Local area, surrounding the site (Right). The Collage shows Panoramic Views of the North, South, East and West Boundries of the Mill Park Recreation Reserve, as well as the surrouning residential area and Transport.

East View

South View

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Week 3: Research

Tree Analysis

Following on from the selection and of my Site and Tree, I Conducted an analysis on the tree used as part of my design. The Tree Selected is a Eucalyptus Camaludulensis or River Red Gum, A Myrtle commonly found within the Plenty Valley Region, as well as the rest of Australia.

These Trees are often the largest found in Australia’s Eco System, With mine having a height of around 20 Metres and have an age range of 250-800 years old. These Trees are made up of Bark that is reddish-grey in colour, and leaves that come in a variety of colours, such as Greyish-Green or Blueish Grey.

The Wood Produced from this tree is of a very narrow sapwood and heartwood of a red to redish-brown colour, with a width of 40mm. Due to the high strengh of this timber, it is commonly used in the constuction and Railway Sectors Respectively as Sleepers, Flooring, Framing and Furniture,

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Week 3: Research

Local Climate

In Terms of Local and Micro Climate, My site (Mill Park Recreation Reserve) is located in the Climate Zone 6; which consists of a Mild Temperature Range of a Low Dirunal Temperature range near coast to High Dirunal Range Inland. Along with characteristics of Low to Moderate Humidity (Mild to Cool Winters and Hot to Very Hot Summers); Four Distinct Seasons with Ideal human comfort in Autumn and Spring and Abnormal comfort during Winter.

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Week 3: Research

Week 4: Explorative Design Prototyping and Design Development Pt.1 Agenda....

• Counter Brief Mk.1 • Program Structure and Layout Brainstorming Pt. 1 & Precedents.

• Spacing Diagrams - Tree vs Person and Room and Treehousing Sizing (Existenzminimum) Mk.1 • Facade Model - Perspectives and Drawings Mk. 2 & Precedents

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Counter Brief Mk.1 Counter Brief

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SITE PLAN Scale 1:500

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Legend Bus Route Parkland

Shared Path Railway Line

Following on from the Site and Tree, we were required to present a counter brief; Highlighting Potential Challenges, uses and key elements that may present within our design outcomes, Several Elements that held true thoughout the first iteration of my design included the Arrangement of Rooms in relation to key surrounding views of the local area, along with Venacular elements combined with Japenese aesthetics presented in the sturctural design.

With the site located within a park and within close proximity of the residential area, one asepect looked into was including a Public Program in the form of a shop and milk bar, which was ommited earlier in the design exploration, but returned later on.

Week 4: Explorative Design - Prototyping and Design Development Pt 1

Program Structure and Layout Brainstorming Pt. 1 & Precedents Program Structure

Layout Brainstorming Idea 1 • Combined Living Area at Northern End With Hill Views.

• Bedrooms Located at Southern End with City Views.

• One Combined Shop With Multiple Frontages to Streets and Bike Path.

•Utility Areas (Bathroom and Laundry) Wraped Around Central Void and Tree Trunk.

Idea 2 • Living Areas facing North to South; Split into Formal and Informal Zones.

• Bedrooms Located in each corner, taking full advantage of different positions.

• Two Seperate shops, one facing rear and one facing the front. Rear one ideal for a Bike Shop and the front one as a Milk Bar.

As part of the first week of design exploratrion, I decided to brainstorm several conceptual ideas for the spatial layout as informed by my counter brief and site analysis. The First Diagram highlights a flowchart of internal spaces and Internal Traffic flow between different rooms and spaces, as well as secondary programming and its surroundings. This helped my first set of internal layouts, which were spatially inspired by the “Sunday” Prefab House

by ArchiBlox and its Deisgn approch of Form following Function. This was then carried over into my design by having the living and bedroom areas adjacent to key viewpoints within the local area, while non habitable areas located on the inner edge surrounded by a central lightwell.

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Week 4: Explorative Design - Prototyping and Design Development Pt.1

Spacing Diagrams - Tree vs Person and Room and Treehousing Sizing (Existenzminimum) Mk.1 Room and Treehouse Sizing Building Footprint

Antropogenic Analysis 52,669

Required Programs & Room Sizes

31,070

Private • Master Bedroom: 13m2

8,943

17,626

Semi Private/Modular • Bedroom/Study: 12m2

VOID (Trunk)

Utility/Wet • Laundry: 5m2 • Bathroom: 7.3m2

19,201

Hallway/Entry No.2 12,004

Passive Areas • Hallway/Entry No.1: 8 m2 • Hallway/Entry No.2: 5.4 m2 • VOID/Entry: 15 m2

Outdoor Area 1 9 m2

Bath/WC 7.3 m2

Hallway/Entry No.1 Bedroom/ Study 12 m2

Outdoor Area 3 11 m2

15,841

17,626

Lounge/ Leisure 22m2

5.4 m2

VOID/Entry (Trunk) 15 m2 8 m2

9,712

Outdoor Area 2 11 m2

Outdoor Area 4 4.3 m2

Laundry 5 m2

Kitchen/ Dining 22 m2

8,943

17,580

28,368

15,887

Master Bedroom 13 m2

9,712

Chosen Tree

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Spacing - Tree Vs. Person

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Public Areas • Kitchen/Dining: 22 m2 • Lounge/Leisure: 22 m2 • Outdoor Area 1: 9 m2 • Outdoor Area 2: 11 m2 • Outdoor Area 3: 11 m2 • Oudoor Area 4: 4.3 m2

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1. Sitting

Person - Myself

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2. Standing

3. Sleeping

4. Domestic Activities: Cooking, Washing, Ironing, Personal Hygiene.

With the first set of design Iterations produced, One of the tasks that me and my fellow peers were allocated with was an analysis relating to the Therory of Existenzminimum and how one relates to the design in terms of size and scale. This saw the production of several analyses relating to the scale of an average hauman and the built environement surrounding them; Starting off with the tree and then finishing off with the intertal layout and daily activities. With this analysis, I was able to determine that most of the internal space and programming could be better optomised by condensing it down into shared spaces, thus reducing the footprint.

Week 4: Explorative Design - Prototyping and Design Development Pt.1

Facade Model - Perspectives and Drawings Mk. 2 & Precedents

Following on from feedback given to me by the rest of the studio, Revisions and Finalisations were made to made to my facade concept explored in the first couple of weeks. The Revised design saw the distances of both hoizontal and vertical battens increased to reduce the amount of nails/dowel used as part of the fixing process. With that saw the production of a orthogonal drawing set (Front, Side and Top Views and a set of details showing the composition and fixing methods.

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Week 4: Explorative Design - Prototyping and Design Development Pt.1

Week 5: Explorative Design Prototyping and Design Development Pt.2 Agenda....

• Architectural Drawings, Perspectives and Floorplan Layout Mk 3.

• Site Plan and Counter Brief Mk.2 (For Mid Semester Presentation).

• Climate Analysis - Sun Paths (For Mid Semester Presentation).

• Sunshading - Precedent and Modelling.

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Architectural Drawings, Perspectives & Floorplan Layout Mk 3

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Entry Living

Dining

Kitchen

Bed 1/Study

Bath/Laundry Bed 2/Study

Entry

Entry

Deck

With Design development of the treehouse still underway, I decided to Pitch the Floorplans, Sections and Elevations that I Had at the time as a pilot leading up to the mid-semester presentatrions. This saw the design of a layout informed by results of the existenzmimiumn analysis in week 4, which saw the incorporation of shared and combined living spaces (Combined Bathroom/Laundry, Bedroom/ Bathroom & Living/Kitchen and Dining). The results and feedback given was 90% positive, with the same Floorplans and Views carried over into the coming weeks. However minor alterations were made to the deck and egress part of the Treehouse, with the relocation of the stairs from ground/deck to the east and the removal of the second entrance to achieve a more straightforward route of access.

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Week 5: Explorative Design - Prototyping and Design Development Pt.2

Site Plan and Counter Brief Mk.2 (For Mid Semester Presentation) Site - Plan Scale: 1:500

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Studio C, Semester 2 2021 - Up In The Air: Mid-Semester Presentation

As part of the preperation leading up to the Mid-Semester Presentations, I decided to make refinements to my site analysis. This saw a revised Photo Collage of the Surrounding Area; With each view Colour-Coded. Meanwhile the counterbrief was scaled down with the removal of the commerical typology (Shop/Cafe) and to reflect changes in the design and layout of the treehouse at this point.

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Week 5: Explorative Design - Prototyping and Design Development Pt.2

Climate Analysis - Sun Paths (For Mid Semester Presentation)

Solar Analysis - March Solstice (20th/3rd/2021) 9 AM

12 Noon

Altitude : 18.32° Azimut : 75.51° Shadow Length: 3.02 (at an object level: 1m)

Altitude : 47.45° Azimut : 33.34° Shadow Length: 0.92 (at an object level: 1m)

Solar Analysis - June Solstice (21st/6th/2021) 3 PM

9 AM

Altitude : 46.80° Azimut : 324.90° Shadow Length: 0.94 (at an object level: 1m)

Altitude : 12.80° Azimut : 46.43° Shadow Length: 4.40 (at an object level: 1m)

12 Noon

Altitude : 28.73° Azimut : 5.63° Shadow Length: 1.82 (at an object level: 1m)

3 PM

Altitude : 18.51° Azimut : 321.93° Shadow Length: 2.99 (at an object level: 1m)

Using a Sun anaysis Map called SunCalc (https://www.suncalc.org/). I was able to generate several Sun paths at different times and solstices to back up the design of sunshading.

Showing Sunpaths during March (Autumn), June (Winter), September (Spring) and December (Summer) at 9AM, 12 noon and 3pm, I was able to determine that the bulk of the sunlight was radiating on the West, North and Eastern sides of the building due to their egress and lack of shading from the tree. On the otherhand, most of the shade was dominant on the Southern Half of the treehouse, due to the location of the tree and coverage of its folage.

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Week 5: Explorative Design - Prototyping and Design Development Pt.2

Climate Analysis - Sun Paths (For Mid Semester Presentation)

Solar Analysis - December Solstice (22nd/12th/2021)

Solar Analysis - September Solstice (23rd/9th/2021) 9 AM

Altitude : 32.02° Azimut : 61.29° Shadow Length: 1.60 (at an object level: 1m)

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12 Noon

Altitude : 52.36° Azimut : 5.00° Shadow Length: 0.77 (at an object level: 1m)

3 PM

9 AM

Altitude : 36.21° Azimut : 304.06° Shadow Length: 1.37 (at an object level: 1m)

Altitude : 33.75° Azimut : 95.10° Shadow Length: 1.50 (at an object level: 1m)

12 Noon

Altitude : 68.05° Azimut : 55.23° Shadow Length: 0.40 (at an object level: 1m)

3 PM

Altitude : 64.03° Azimut : 295.89° Shadow Length: 0.49 (at an object level: 1m)

Week 5: Explorative Design - Prototyping and Design Development Pt.2

Sunshading - Precedent and Modelling Grovensor Place, Sydney

North Sunshading

West Sunshading • Identical, but varied slightly in rotation to cater to the different angles of the sun thoughout the day.

• East and West Shades are Vertical to block light at a low angle.

• North shades are horizontal to cater the high sun.

• Blades rotate along the quadrant of the tower.

East Sunshading

As the bulk of the Main Habitable areas were in direct line of the sunpath (West, North and Eastern Sides). I had to come up with a shading solution to overcome this problem. Looking at Harry Seidler’s Grovensor Place in Sydney, I Adapted an Identical but variable Shading system that is capable of adapting to the sun’s daily movement, as well as achiving a balance of regulated natural light to enter the building.

• A Gap between the Envelope and Shades allows for enough light to enter the building.

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Week 5: Explorative Design - Prototyping and Design Development Pt.2

Week 6: Explorative Design Mid Semester Presentation Agenda....

• Life Cycle Analysis • Spacing Analysis - Room and Treehousing Sizing (Existenzminimum) Mk.2 • Assembly Logic Diagram and Construction Details • Updated Architectural Package - Sections, Elevations & Floorplans • Perspectives

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Life Cycle Analysis

Highlighted on the Left is a Life Cycle Analysis highlighting the Life Journey of the materials used in the cosntruction of my treehouse. These include the Cultivation and Milling Processes of Both Karri Hardwood (WA) and Bamboo Softwood (WA), along with the process of fabrication at the end user stage (Pre-Fab consisting of CNC and Maunal Methods), Culminating in their end of life stage of been reused as Mulch and Compotsed Dirt for the surrounding parkland.

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Week 6: Explorative Design - Mid Semester Presentation

Spacing Analysis - Room and Treehousing Sizing (Existenzminimum) Mk.2 Semi Private/Modular • Bedroom/Study: 14m2 • Bedroom/Study: 14m2

Utility/Wet • Laundry/Bathroom: 5.6m2

Public Areas • Kitchen/Dining: 18m2

Outside Areas • Front Entry: 1.4m2 • Hallway/Entry No.2: 30m2

Following on from my first Spacing (Existenzminimum) Analysis, relating in size to the Average human (Myself) Within a certain space. I Decided to go back and revise my original attempt, in line with the final design outcome.

The Coloured Rooms shown within the floorplan and Perspective correlate with the list of rooms and their size listed above; accounting for the different acivities indicated by the models on the right.

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Week 6: Explorative Design - Mid Semester Presentation

Assembly Logic Diagram and Construction Details Solimit Accoustic Strawboard Celiing 50mm Roof Panels 19mm Kari Hardwood

Sunshade and Awning CLT Bamboo

Structral Roof Beams 250x250mm CLT Bamboo

Top Plate 90 x 45 mm 90mm Interior Walls with Strawboard Insulation + 70x45mm Plates

110mm External Walls with Strawboard Insulation + 90 x 45mm Plates

57mm Karri Cladding with Dado Inserts for Battened Facade

The Top Diagram is an Axonometric Perspective showing the Logic and Assmbly of the Structural Elements that make up my treehouse. these are divided into four sections, which include Northern and Eastern Facades, Base and Roof with each individual element.

While on the Right are a series of Construction Detalis showing the Stuctrural composition of Roof, Floors, Exterior and Internal Elements in Depth.

300mm CLT Bamboo Columns

250 x 250 CLT Bamboo Structural Beams

Double Glazed Window Unit - Timber Framed

Vertical Batten/Column 192 x 45 CLT Bamboo

Bottom Plate 90x45mm

Horizontal Batten/Column 250 x 45 CLT Bamboo & Timber Dowel; 12mm x 150mm

Details 1:10

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Week 6: Explorative Design - Mid Semester Presentation

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4,680 2,213

7,740 3,947

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7,369

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4,580

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Architectural Package - Sections, Elevations & Floorplans

The Drawings Above consist of Two Elevations; Long and Short, Showiing the exterior of the treehouse and its relationship with the tree.

Two Floorplans covering the Lower Deck and Main Dwelling; With the latter highlighing the internal layout. Plus two Sections; Long and Short showing the Interior and Structural elements.

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Week 6: Explorative Design - Mid Semester Presentation

Perspectives

Highlighted above are various perspetives showing various shots of the interior and exterior of my treehouse. The Top shots consist of External Perspectives from the North West, South East and from the West on the deck. While the Interior shots shown below indicate the combined main living area, Combined Bedroom/Study Arrangement; As well as Egress to Living areas and Bathroom/Laundry from Both Bedrooms.

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Week 6: Explorative Design - Mid Semester Presentation

Weeks 7 & 8: Reflection - Design Selection and Concept Development Collabrative Design Design Development Pt.1 Agenda....

• Reflection on Mid-Semester Presentation • Conceptual Design Development • Solar Analyses V1 & V2.

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Mid Semester Presentation - Feedback Reflection

Following on from the Mid-Semester Presentation I took time to reflect on the feedback given by the review panel by producing a mindmap of the issues raised, from simple, to the more dynamic and complex, and strategies on how to resolve them. Some of the issues raised by the critics included making the Treehouse more Publically Accessable as a local icon; This saw the Commercial Program of having a small Shop and Cafe reintroduced. Along with taking greater advantage of the open spots and shading within the tree by repositioning the rooms across different height levels and according to the positioning of the branches and folage.

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Weeks 7 & 8: Reflection - Design Selection and Concept Development Collabrative Design Design Development Pt.1

Conceptual Design Development Pt. 1

With the feedback from mid semester taken into account, I started working on several new concepts for my treehouse. The first concept seen above consists of a Split two level layout, with bedrooms located on an offset on either side of the main enevlope which comprises of the main living areas and shop. located on both upper and lower levels respectively. Meanwhile the main envelope is centred by a central courtyard, shoiwcasing the tree and Stairway access.

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Weeks 7 & 8: Reflection - Design Selection and Concept Development Collabrative Design Design Development Pt.1

Concept Design Developement Pt. 2

Following on from the first concept, the second concept went with a staggered floorplan arranged around a square symmetrical envelope; with a similar logic to that of a Cubed Tetris Puzzle. With that in mind, the internal and external layout took a focus of one naviagating themselves through each function and program of the treehouse, similar to that of OMA’s Seattle Public Library.

This Concept achived a three level floorplan with a raised lower deck and Shop on the first level (South-West Side), with entry from the western side. The Second Level; Accessible from the eastern side of the deck above, with Kitchen, Living, Dining and Bathroom taking advantage of the North-East Views of the local area.

While finally the Third level, accessible by external staircases compises of the combined bedroom and study located on the North- West and South-East Sides Respectively.

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Weeks 7 & 8: Reflection - Design Selection and Concept Development Collabrative Design Design Development Pt.1

Concept Design Development Pt. 3 Floor Plan Layouts - Living Area

Facade Variations

Layout 1 • Middle Entry and Bathroom Laundry with ample egress to bedrooms.

Vertical Windows

• Prevents Massive Thermal Loss and Gain.

• Separate Living Areas • Courtyard Entry

• Can Accommodate louvers.

• Prevents overlooking to Western Properties.

Horizontal Windows

• Allows for Internal Privacy while retaining an Open feel.

With the Genration of ideas from the first two floorplan layouts, I Decided to combine some of the elements from both to create a final outcome, these included the Squared Split enevlope from the second iteration and the external courtyard from the first. With work carried out on the layout of the main living areas and the arrangement of the Service Areas (Kitchen/Bath/Laundry) and the Main Entry. The Kitchen/bathroom arrangement was achived by going for a centrally located galley-styled layout between the dining and living areas. Also included in the design development was the design of a new facade scheme. the two concepts created in Horizontal and Veritical iterations was aimed to achieve a balance between privacy, Thermal and light regualtion; as well as a consistent aestethic.

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Seidler Killara House; Hidden Kitchen, located away from main open plan spaces

Layout 2 • Northern Entry • Bathroom Positioned near courtyard • Kitchen Located Adjacent to Bath/Laundry away from living area.

Weeks 7 & 8: Reflection - Design Selection and Concept Development Collabrative Design Design Development Pt.1

Conceptual Design Development Pt. 4

Spatial Layout concept & Wintergarden Facade

Facade System Concept

Design Development Bedroom 1/Study

Entry Corridor

Entry Living

Kitchen

Bathroom Access To Bedrooms

Laundry

External Corridor to Bedrooms

Dining

Bedroom 2/Study

Following on from the two facade schemes, elements from both were combined to create a final outcome, including a shading system for the design. The concept crerated consists of three layers, which include Window and Wall; both on a horizontal axis, topped off with horizontal shading fins. Also taken into account as part of the spatial planning was the setback of the middle level and the distance from the sun, which saw the creation of a terrace garden similar to that of the one used on Medibank House, to help reguauate heat and air, as well as providing a natural and aesthetic centre, and a way of access to both bedrooms and main entry. Meanwhile, with the design delevlopment underway, spatial planning of the main internal spaces were finalised with a galley kitchen and Bathroom, as explored in previous iterations.

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Weeks 7 & 8: Reflection - Design Selection and Concept Development Collabrative Design Design Development Pt.1

Solar Analyses; Ladybug (Grasshopper) V1 Version 2

Version 1 - Facade Variant 1

With the Spatial arrangement of both enevlopes generated, A Solar analysis was performed to help determine how they would perform during a typical yearly solstice, during the months of March, June, September and December.

Moderate to Maximum impact was Displayed on the northern facade, particulary on the third level (North-Facing Bedroom Facade) during winter due to the low sun; WIth mimimum to Moderate impact during Autumn and Summer.

Facades on the lower levels had minimum inpact throughout the year.

However the decks did display a moderate to high level of impact during March, June and Spetember.

Autumn (March)

Spring (September)

Winter (June)

Summer (December)

Version 1 - Facade Variant 2

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Weeks 7 & 8: Reflection - Design Selection and Concept Development Collabrative Design Design Development Pt.1

Week 9: Collabrative Design Design Development Pt.2 Agenda....

• Vertical Circulation Conceptual Design & General Design Developement.

• Solar Design - Sun Analysis and Facade Sunshading.

• Structural Design - Conceptual and Design Development & Detail Selection.

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Vertical Circulation Conceptual Design & General Design Developement

Week 9 Saw the start of futher design Development, this time fousing around vertical access between levels. The Design Stategy, using inspiration from the climate tower in John Andrews’s Eugowara House, included the development of two vertical rises dedicated to Stairway circulation loacated in the South-East and South-West Corners respectively. The South-East tower, acting as the main entrance travels between the lower deck up to the Southern Bedroom via the Dining Area, While the South-Western Riser; Aimied at Private access form the shop goes via the Living Area up the Northern Bedroom.

Meanwhile design and Planning stated taking place concerning the vertical cirluation between the lower deck and the Ground, with a series of access routes via ramps. the first Startegy saw three ramps converging on the deck from the North, West and South/ East, bypassing the existing Gravel Path. While the Second Idea (Chosen) consists of two 45 Degree Ramps Travelling from West to North East and East to South West respectively.

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Week 9: Collabrative Design - Design Development Pt.2

Design Development - Vertical Circulation & General Cont.

Bedroom/Study Stair to Dwelling

Stair Deck

Shop/Cafe (Not Open Yet) Entry

Stair

Bedroom/Study

This Page Includes Several Archietectural Drawings. Consisting of Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Sections; North and South Elevations and Floorplans of all three levels, highlighing the design devlopment progress at the start of week 9, with development of the internal vertical circulation under way, replacing the access and entry paths via outside terraces.

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Living Stair

Bathroom

Kitchen

Laundry Dining

Stair

Week 9: Collabrative Design - Design Development Pt.2

Solar Design - Sun Analysis; Ladybug (Grasshopper) V2 and Facade Sunshading

Autumn (March)

Winter (June)

Spring (September)

Summer (December)

Following on from the first Iterations of Solar Analyses and Spatial Layouts. Several changes were made to the floorplan layouts as a consequence. these included the inclusion of the horizontal shading louvers and the placement of the bedrooms, moving them further accross to the right. The Reuslts genreated from the solar analyses above show that all internal spaces and fully covered external spaces recieve a high amount of shade throughout the year; with most of the sun radiating onto the roof.

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Week 9: Collabrative Design - Design Development Pt.2

Structural Design - Conceptual and Design Development

With the Spatial Planning done and dusted. Work started on the design and development of the structural elements and Detail Drawings. This started with the Selection of Drawings for the Construction Details (Seen on the following page) as part of the planning for the Final Presentations.

These will include details of the Planter Box; Footing, Floor Beam and Column connections; Along With Window and Roof Details. While This page Highlights the development of the Overall Structural System; Comprising of Columns running consistently in a East-West direction. Vertically, a common set of columns connects all three stories. Overhanging Parts Consist of Canteliever beams, bridging a connection between the floor beams and the columns. Also under consideration during this part of the development was the configuration of the planter boxes in relation to the structure. The First idea was to have them semi recessed with a staggered canteliver beam below; while the second idea (Chosen) was to have a shallow box above. Both Ideas were aimed to allow enough height clearance, thus still enabling views of the surrounding area.

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Week 9: Collabrative Design - Design Development Pt.2

Structural Design - Detail Selection (Sneek Peak to Final Presentation !!)

Section Highlighting Chosen Construction details leading up to the Pre-Final Presentations in week 10. Details highlighted include: Planter Box & Floor; Columns to Beams; Roof, Windows and Shading.

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Week 9: Collabrative Design - Design Development Pt.2

Week 10: Fabrication - Fabricative Design Development Pt.1 Agenda....

•Design Development - Internal and External Perspectives.

•Solar Analysis - Updated.

•Pre Final Presentation - Test Layouts and Presentation Highlights.

•Concept Development - Pictogram .

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Pre Final Presentation - Spread Layout

With the Final presentation in just a matter of weeks, we were all tasked with putting together a mockup layout for our Dry Run presentation in week 10. This included deciphering on which slides to update and how each one should be arranged, complete with our design development up to this point.

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Week 10: Fabrication - Fabricative Design Development Pt.1

Design Development - Perspectives and Architectural Package Bedroom/Study

Stair

Stair

Bedroom/Study

Living

Stair Bathroom

Kitchen

Laundry

Dining

Stair

Stair to Dwelling

Deck

Shop/Cafe (Not Open Yet) Entry

Design Development in week 10 saw the selection and curation of all perspectives, elevations and sections as part of the architectural package.

With Perspective views of key internal and external spaces; such as the Dining Room/Kitchen, Living Area and Outdoor deck. Elevations and Section development saw a composition of two elevations and two sections respectively focusing on one short section and one long section fron the north and west respectively. Plus Long and Short elevations from the East and South. Structural-Wise; Canteliever Trusses were added to the underlying parts of the structure that were overhanging to achieve greater support and stability.

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Week 10: Fabrication - Fabricative Design Development Pt.1

Solar Analysis; Ladybug (Grasshopper) V3

As part of the continued design development, an updated solar analysis was warranted with the inclusion of the wrap-around terrace garden and a revised facade scheme, which saw the reduicion of in the number of windows and battens though increasing the sizes and dsiatnces of the two respectively. This updated anaysis foucuses on a yearly period from March to Dececeber as opposed to sperate ones depending on the month and solstace. The Updated Annalyis with the inclusion of the Terrace and Garden, Plus Louvers saw a greater reduction in the amount of heat and solar radiation on internal and covered external spaces (Highlighted in blue); While the roof spaces gained moderate to maximum amount (Yellow-Orange).

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Week 10: Fabrication - Fabricative Design Development Pt.1

Concept Development - Concept Pictogram

As part of the of our assesment, we were tasked with producing a pictogram, which visually represents the overall concept of our design.

In the Case of my concept. I focused on representing the overall form and texture that is within the vicinity and makes up the autonomy of my treehouse; through the concept of symbolism. The Symbolism is reperented by the Tree’s Position in the Middle (Highlighted by Green Ecalyptus leaves and Bark), seperated from the dwelling represented by the two 90 degree Angles (Karri Hardwood and Bamboo), respecting the tree’s cutrual and historical status. With that, these concepts lead to the conception of the name ‘Ecalyptus Symbolica’ for the Design and Final Outcome from hereonin.

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Pre Final Presentation - Highlights Assembly Logic and Details

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Deck Beams

Canteliever Bracket

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Timber Floor Beams

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Site - Sun Studies (Solstaces)

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Terrace

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69.83

68.74

Dining

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41.72

Laundry

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125.20

Terrace

165.99

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Stair

Kitchen

Bathroom

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Floor Plan - Bedrooms

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South-West Perspective

Scale: 1:100

North-East Perspective

North Elevation - Long

South Elevation - Long

Scale: 1:100

Scale: 1:100

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Existenzminimum 253.28 19.25

Semi Private/Modular • Bedroom/Study: • Bedroom/Study:

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212.47 97.73 39.19

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90.54 28.13

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Ramp

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Ramp

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39.97

Ramp

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Deck Shop

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Sitting Standing

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Domestic Activities

Studio C, Semester 2 2021 - Up In The Air: Pre Final Presentation

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Top Level - Bedrooms

Scale: 1:100

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Studio C, Semester 2 2021 - Up In The Air: Pre Final Presentation

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Studio C, Semester 2 2021 - Up In The Air: Pre Final Presentation

Above are highlights from the Pre-Final Presentation in the way of several slides that were developed just prior to the day of the presentation; which include Construction Details, Assembly Logic Diagram, Sun and Existenzminimum analysis, as well as a set of further revised Sections and Elevations. As Part of the Presentation, we were task with further devloping as much of our design as possible, as well as providing a set of complete and final drawings used later in the final presentation. That being the Assembly logic diagram; breaking down the structural composition of the treehouse; plus construction Details focusing on key structrual elements such as columns, Beams, Floors, Roof, Walls, Windows and Planter Boxes.

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Week 10: Fabrication - Fabricative Design Development Pt.1

Week 11: Fabrication - Fabricative Design Development Pt.2 Agenda....

Design Development - Architectural Package and Drawings • Perspectives - Interior and Exterior • Elevations and Sections • Floorplans

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Design Development - Internal and External Perspectives Mk 1

Following on from the Pre-Final Presentation in Week 10. Most of Week 11 was spent on Design Development of the 3D Model, which was also conseqeuntly feeding the drawing output of Eacalyptus Symbolica. The Design Development of the Perspectives saw the Finalisation of All Structural Materials and Finshes; which included the addition of Bamboo Floorboards, Karri Roof Panels, and Staw Celiling/Insulation Panels to the Model. In Addition to this, Furniture, Fittings and Fixtures were finalised with the Lower Deck and Shop fitted out. An Attempt was made to include a Variety of different themed plants of Tropical, Shade, Japensese and Australian Varities into the model; However, this was abandoned due to Technical issues relating to performance and stability with the Model File.

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Week 11: Fabrication - Fabricative Design Development Pt.2

Design Development - Elevations and Sections

Supplementary to the 3D Rendered Perspectives, The 3D Rendered Elevations and Sections were further developed to Account for the finalisation of the Materials, Fixtures and Furniture. With the Chosen Views of both Sections and Elevations locked in, we were able to achieve a unique combination of the North-West Side dedicated to Sections of the Lounge, North Bedroom and Study (North/Long); plus the Short/West focusing on the Cafe/Shop. The South-East Side, being the less dominant was devoted entirely to the long (South) and Short (East) Elevations

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Week 11 also saw the start of the development of the floorplans of all three levels of Ecalyptus Symbolica; Covering the Surronding Environs, Shop/Cafe and Deck on the First Level; The Second Level featuring the Main Living and Utiility Areas, Plus outdoor Terraces; While the Third Level housing Both Combined Bedrooms and Study. The Production and Development of the floorplans at this stage included the implementation of a colour-coded Numbering scheme to denote each space, which was adoped and linked to a list on the Exiztenzminimum analysis with room names, group and Size; which was later incorporated into each plan. Also included was a set of dimensions, which were ommited for the purposes of a more conceptual set of floorplans.

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Living Area Floorplan 1:100

Week 11: Fabrication - Fabricative Design Development Pt.2

Design Development - Internal and External Perspectives Mk 2

As the Previous set of Renders were plagued with Technical issues, I Decided to remove the plants that were added in the previous set, in favour of ones from the rendering Engine; Lumion and Photoshopped PNG’s. In This set, i concentrated on the representation of Human Figures (Modelled to my Height and Body Shape) Carried over from the Existenzminimun analyses, as explored earlier on, in their resepective colours representing the different activities of Sleeping, Sitting, Standing and Domestic Work. Also added in within this set were Karri Hardwood Ballustradues and Handrails to the Lower Deck, Terrace and Ramps; Plus Outrigging Bracing to each Canterliever Truss located under each overhang, Further enhancing the load, form and stability to each of the trusses themselves.

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Week 11: Fabrication - Fabricative Design Development Pt.2

Week 12: Fabrication - Fabricative Design Development Pt.3 Agenda....

Design Developement • Architectural Package and Drawings - Floorplans, Elevations, Sections and Details.

• Assembly Logic Diagrams - Facade and Structural Composition • Physical Prototyping (Model Making) - Facade System Mk2

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Physical Prototyping - Facade System Model Mk2

Folowing on from the Updated Facade Scheme concept from Week 7 Onwards. I Decided to produce a new physical prototype model to reflect these changes. This included the use of Pretty much the same fabrication methods as the model made in Week 3, With the inclusion of Snips and Pliers to help cut the Dodo Joints in Both the Cladding (Cardboard) and Framing (Balsa Wood) Respectively. The Facade Model Is made up of Four Layers; With the Four of them being Carboard, respesenting the Bamboo Side, Internal and External Cladding plus Strawboard Insulation.

Meanwhile The Timber Layers, Consisting of Framing and Shading Louvers (Bamboo and Kari Hardwood) were represented using Balsa Wood.

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Assembly Logic Diagrams - Facade and Strcutural Composition Assembly Logic Structural Composition

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I Decided to produce a version focusing solely on the facade assembly and compsoition Featuring Textured Materials and a Hierarchy of the assembly.

Also During this stage, Minor Revisions were made to the Structural Composition Axo, Redone for the Pre-Final Presentaion with The inclusion of Additional Details, Materials and Strcutural Members.

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1. Internal and Side Cladding; Bamboo Softwood 2. Wall Framing; Bamboo Softwood 3. Insualtion; Straw Batts 4. External Cladding: Bamboo Softwood 1. Columns and Canteliever Beams 2. Roof/Floor Beams 3. Ceiling Panels/Insulation Batts 4. Decking, Stairs & Ramps

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Week 12: Fabrication - Fabricative Design Development Pt.3

Design Development - Details Mk 1 Floor Beams - 250mm Karri Hardwood

Floor Beams - 250mm Karri Hardwood

Canteleiver Beam - 250mm Karri Hardwood 150 x 1270mm Double Glazed Window Unit

Outrigger Bracing - 250mm Karri Hardwood Decking Beam - 250 x 250mm Karri Hardwood

250 x 45mm Timber Sun Shades

Floor Decking Planks - 250mm Bamboo Softwood

100mm Timber Ballustradue

Decking Beam - 250 x 250mm Karri Hardwood

Column - 500 mm Karri Hardwood

170 x 470mm Timber Frame to Planter Box

Mortar Cap

Backfill - Crushed Gravel

Dirt

Filter Fabric

PVC Pipe

Drainage/Storage Layer

Structural Concrete

Insulation

Earth

Insulation

Protection Board

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Footing, Columns and Beams 1:50

Top Plate - 100 x 168mm Bamboo Softwood

Planter Box, Window/Shading 1:20

Development was Further Progressed on a Set of Three Construction Detalis; Components foucused on are highlighted in Black with non -Focused areas in Grey. The First Set (Above Left) Focuses on the Components that make up the shading and Glazing Systems, which include the Planter Box, Windows and Shading Louvers; Second Set (Above Right) Highlights The Main Structure, which includes Columns Footings and Beams; While the Third Detail (Bottom Right) Shows Roof, Floor and Wall Elements.

These Three Details Were soon Further developed to Feature Sillhouettes of People and Plants. Also adopted was a Two-Part Presentation Method With Insert Details, accompanied by a Section; followed by the Three Indepth Details featuring Annotations by themselves, as show on the right and in the Final Presentation (Week 14).

Roof Decking - 250 x 450 mm Karri Hardwood Planks

Timber Roof Fascia

Roof Beams - 250mm Karri Hardwood

Ceiling/Insulation Panels - 50mm Solomit Strawboard

Roof Beams - 250mm Karri Hardwood

Noggin - 100 x 168mm Bamboo Softwood

External Cladding - 19mm Bamboo Softwood

Insulation

Internal Cladding - 19mm Bamboo Softwood

Floor Decking Planks - 250mm Bamboo Softwood

Floor Beams - 250mm Karri Hardwood

Floor Beams - 250mm Karri Hardwood

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Bottom Plate - 100 x 168mm Bamboo Softwood

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Design Development - Details Mk 2 (Indepth and Section Inserts)

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Details - Section Inserts

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Design Development - Floorplans V1

Following on from the start of the Initial Floorplans in Week 11.

Week 12 Saw the Addition of Colour and Texture to all floorplans, Highlighting Flooring and Plants. Plus the Grass, Footpaths and Mulch Below.

Meanwhile, Development on the Elevations and Sections was progressed with the refinement of all drawings with Black Cut Lines/Texture. As well as Natural and Atmospheric enhancements including Trees, Sky, Plants People and Birds.

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Design Development - Elevations and Sections V1

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Week 12: Fabrication - Fabricative Design Development Pt.3

Design Development - Floorplans V2

Following on Feedback From The Studio Leaders, Slight revisions were made to the Floorplans, Sections and Elevations. These Revsions included the muting of all Textures, making them less obtrusive to the actual Drawings and Slight Changes to the Tree from the Floorplan in terms of Linework and Materials (Wood).

Elevations and Sections saw a major change with addition of realsitic Tree, Photoshopped in from photos I took form various views as I Went Past it on one of my daily walks as shown on the following page.

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Design Development - Elevations and Sections V2

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Week 13: Final Submission - Final Reflection and Improvements Agenda.....

Updated Analyses • Tree and Fabrication • Solar • Existenzminimum • Life Cycle • Updated Site Plan and Counter Brief • Final Design Development - Perspectives and Concept Pictogram

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Updated Tree and Fabrication Analyses Fabrication Analysis

Tree Analysis Eucalyptus Camaldulensis (River Red Gum)

Material

• Name Derived from the flower bud covered by cap or operculum (Eucalyptus). And Camaldulensis from a cultivated tree, located in the now Abandoned Monastery of the Camalduian Order in Tuscany.

• Composed of very narrow sapwood and heartwood, 40mm wide of a pale red to redish-brown colour.

Materials

• Has a shrinkage of 8% percent tangentially and 4% Radially, not suitable for bending. Has a high resistance of surface checking when exposed to the weather.

• A cultural symbol of Australia and the Whittlesea LGA.

• Releases as less as 15 kg/m3 of CO2, along with a carbon storage capacity of 250 kg/m3.

• The Growth process of Bamboo is sustainably managed and protected by a third party certification with a regrowth rate of 50 to 80 years.

• Commonly Sort pieces include burls, which are used for turning, useful as a source of charcoal through firewood.

• The Biggest trees found in Australia’s Natural eco-system.

Bamboo •The use of bamboo as a primary alternative to timber, promotes good acoustic thermal and temperature regulation; fire resistant due to the materials 15% water mass.

• A hard timber with an air density of 12% and moisture of around 900 km/m3.

• A Myrtle Common throughout Australia; except for South-Western Part of Western Australia, the Nullarbor Plain and Costal Fringe. With different varieties such as the Obtusa (West and North-west of the Murray-Darling Basin).

Connection Techniques

• Main Uses include Furniture, Civil and Building construction applications.

Karri Hardwood • High resistance to bushfires, with a BAL rating between 12.5 and 10.

• Battens are connected using a combination of Dowel fixings and Dado Joints (Cladding), secured to the Main Frame via the dowel holes at 600 ctrs (x) by 200 ctrs (y), using 12G x 50-60mm Hardwood Screws.

• Has a Reasonably High to High strength Rating of S3 (seasoned) and SD2 (unseasoned). Very high shrinkage rating of 9.90% (Tangential)/4.30% (Radial)

• Main Structural Frame is assembled using Screws and is Strength Rated based on N1 to N2 Wind Class.

Autanomy

Case Studies

• A Majestic Medium-size to tall tree, with a short, thick bole and large open-formed crown, with a height range between 20 to 45 meters; Trunk Diameter of up to 4 metres

Fabrication Technniques

• Bark can be often powdery with grey scales at the base, or smooth with reddish grey patches; Leaves come in Greyish-Green or or Bluish Grey Colours.

• Offsite Fabrication reducing demand for labour and minimal Assembly. With manual methods combined with more automated methods, such as CNC Nailing.

• They are slow in terms of growth, Can Range in age between 250-800 years old.

1. Toronto Tree Tower:

• Cross-Laminated Modular Pre-Fabricated structure (Assembled around a central core upon foundations) fabricated off-site to achieve a high level of quality and emissions control. Comprising of 50 cm thick laminated panels.

• Can withstand long periods of flooding, beneficial for the tree’s maintenance. also tolerant of salt and wet feet.

• Can be found in a ribbon-like distribution in open forest or flood plains, as well as on slopes in high country.

2. Perenjori 2 Flatpack Housing, Western Australia

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Studio C, Semester 2 2021 - Up In The Air: Final Presentation

With The Final Presentation looming, Mild Updates were made to all slides of a Research and Analytical Nature that were used in the MidSemester Persentation and were included in the final slides to maintain the continuity my research and design exploration. The Fabrication and Tree Analyses were given slight updates to the Drawings to make them clearer and easier to see, along with slight revisions to the text to reduce the amount of sentences.

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Solar Analysis; Ladybug (Grasshopper) V4

Lower Level - Deck, Shop and Cafe

Top Level - Bedrooms

Middle Level - Living Areas

North-East Perspective

South-West Perspective

A Final Set of Solar Analyses were produced in Ladybug (Grasshopper) as part of the Final Presentation/Submisision. The Results this time round were generated from a more up to date EPW File, producing a much Milder Amount of Solar Radiation (kwh/m2) in All areas, while maintating the same radiation range (Colour Graphs).

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Updated Existenzminimum Analysis Existenzminimum

Floor Plan - Living Areas Scale: 1:50

Floor Plan - Bedrooms Scale: 1:50

Semi Private/Modular 1. Bedroom/Study: 46.2m2 2. Bedroom/Study: 47.53m2 Utility/Wet 3. Laundry: 4.1m2 4. Bathroom: 8.8m2 Living Areas 5. Kitchen: 15.54m2 6. Dining: 19m2 7. Living: 33.88m2

Sitting Standing

Outside Areas/Circulation 8. Entry/Stair: 5m2 9. Stair (Shop to North Bed): 5m2 10. Terrace: 111.85m2 11. Deck: 109.73m2

Floor Plan - Deck Scale: 1:50

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Public Amenity 12. Shop/Cafe: 42.15m2

Sleeping

The Existenzmimimum analysis also recieved an update to reflect the final design development through the implementation of a Duplicate copy of the Floorplans for the purpose of the analysis, with Couloured people included representing different daily activities. Also Included were a set of perspectives highlighting the different spaces (as Per the List Below), along with the Coloured Human Activity Models in 3D.

Domestic Activities

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Updated Life Cycle Analysis

In Terms of the Life-Cycle Analysis, Revision were made in the Construction Stage Pictograms to include the New and Final Design and its Facade Scheme; Along with an extra option being added to the End of Life Stage, which will see the materials being sold in the shop on site to the general community for Recycling/Recovery Purposes; Such as Firewood as well as Maunfacturing and Garden Materials. The Proceeds from the sale of these materials will be given to a Charity or Non-Profit Organisation.

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Updated Site Plan and Counter Brief

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Site Plan & Visual Context

DRIVE

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BORDER

STUROCK

CAWLEY

COURT

COURT

DRIVE

Scale: 1:500 MANNING

MANNING

CLARK ROAD

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The Counter Brief Above recieved minor updates to reflect upon the final design outcome, with one aspect being the reintroduction of the Shop and Cafe Program to Ecalyptus Symbolica; an aspect thought upon at the start of the semster, but removed due to time constraints.

The Site Plan Saw Major Changes with the Incorpration of the Separate Visual Collage to better help with the location of each view (As Highlighted By the Clououred arrows and dot).

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Final Design Development - Perspectives and Concept Pictogram

Tthe Concept Pictogram recieved refinements for the Final Presentation to Better reflect the represtation of the tree and the Joinery.

A Fresh Batch of Perspectives were also produced featuring Realistic Site Trees and people; With Actual Views of the Surrouding Area Photoshopped in the Background. Interior and Exterior Perspectives saw the Inclusion of White Human Figures (As Pictured), Plus a Variety of Japenese, Tropical, Shade and Australian Plants via the Rendering Engine Lumion, as part of the Post-Production Process. Realistic Light and Shadows, Plus Viginette Effects were also Included.

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Week 14: Final Submission - Final Presentations Agenda....

Final Presentations: 9th/11th/2021 and 12th/11th/2021 • Presentation Package (Slide Highlights) • 3D Flythrough Highlights - Screencaps.

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Final Presentation - Slide Higlhights

Ecalyptus Symbolica

By Alex Daicos 102977805,

Studio 11 - Up In the Air

Studio Leaders: Dr. Gergana Rusenova & Ravi Bessabava

Final Presentation

East Elevation - Short

South Elevation - Long

Scale: 1:100

Scale: 1:100

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Design Thinking

Main Design Concept (Pictogram)

Precedents

Level 3

Facade

•Bedroom/Study x2 •Stair (Shop to North ) •Entry Stair

Sunshading - Grovensor Place, Sydney • Identical, but varied slightly in rotation to cater to the different angles of the sun thoughout the day.

Circualtion

• East and West Shades are Vertical to block light at a low angle.

Climate Towers, Eugowra House, NSW

• North shades are horizontal to cater the high sun.

• Clear visual link between different areas.

• Blades rotate along the quadrant of the tower.

• A Gap between the Envelope and Shades allows for enough light to enter the building.

Level 2 •Laundry •Bathroom •Kitchen •Living •Entry/Stair •Stair (Shop to North Bed) •Terrace

• Acts as a consistent path of vertical circulation between three levels.

• Provides cross-ventilation.

Facade Composition - Odunpazari Modern Museum, Turkey • Negative/Positive composition

Level 1

• Linear layout of battens allows for a cosistent scheme.

•Stair (Shop to North Bed) •Entry/Stair •Deck •Shop/Cafe

Ground Level •Street •Park •Transport

Exterior

Shade (Facade) Gardens - Medibank House Melbourne

The Most Dominant Figure (The Tree) is to be respected historically through its placement in the Centre, providing a form of symbolism free of any interventions from built forms.....

• Natural Shading and thermal protection.

• Visually Pleasing • Allows for internal Privacy.

Interior Galley Kitchen - Seidler House, Killara NSW • Clear visual hierarchy in Open plan living between services and living area.

• Hidden from View.

Long Section - North Scale: 1:100

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The Next Three Pages are a selection of Slides that were produced and shown during the End of Semester Presentation. The intent from my part was to provide a comprehensive presentation covering all parts of the Journey, from Initial Research and Analysis, Site, Conceptual thinking; Right down to the Final outcome of the Design. Overall. Feedback recieved on all Slides (Including the Design) was positive; With Exceptional presentation in all areas. One positive point of feedback that stood out from most to me was the concept of symbolism and the relationship between the tree and structure due to the tree’s cultural and historical status.

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Final Presentation - Slide Higlhights

Bedroom/Study (1); Internal Perspective, Looking North/West.

Floor Plan - Bedrooms

Semi Private/Modular 1. Bedroom/Study: 46.2m2 2. Bedroom/Study: 47.53m2

Scale: 1:50

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Living Area (7); Internal Perspective, Looking West

Floor Plan - Living Areas

Outside Areas/Circulation 8. Entry Stair: 5m2 9. Stair (Shop to North Bed): 5m2

Scale: 1:50

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Utility/Wet 3. Laundry: 4.1m2 4. Bathroom: 8.8m2

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Living Areas 5. Kitchen: 15.54m2 6. Dining: 19m2 7. Living: 33.88m2

Outside Areas/Circulation 8. Entry/Stair: 5m2 9. Stair (Shop to North Bed): 5m2 10. Terrace: 111.85m2

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Kitchen/Dining (5/6); Internal Perspective, Looking South

Deck (11.); External Perspective, Looking West torwards Shop/Cafe

Floor Plan - Deck Scale: 1:50

North Terrace (10); External Perspective, 15.

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Outside Areas/Circulation 8. Stair (Shop to North Bed): 5m2 9. Entry/Stair: 5m2 11. Deck: 109.73m2

Public Amenity 12. Shop/Cafe: 42.15m2

Shop/Cafe (12); Internal Perspective, Looking East

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Final Presentation - Slide Higlhights

Details - In Depth; Planter Box, Window and Shading

Planter Box, Window and Shading Detail

Details - In Depth; Footing, Columns and Beams

Scale: 1:20

Scale: 1:50 Column, Footing and Beam Detail

Short Section - West Scale: 1:100

Wall, Floor and Roof Detail

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Details - In Depth; Roof, Wall and Floor Scale: 1:20

Fin

Thank you for listening

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Final Presentation - 3D Flythrough; Screen Caps

The Final three pages will focus on a collection of screengrabs from a Three Minute Video Flythrough that I Produced as part of the Final Presentation/Submission, showing the design in Virtual Reality. The Screengrabs shown are in order of apperance as shown above highlighting all areas, Starting from the Entry off ground via the ramp up to the deck and Shop/Cafe before descending down to ground.

The Second Part Focuses on the Bedrooms, Main entry, Living/Utility areas, along with the outdoor terrace on the upper levels; Before finishing off with two Zoomed out pans from the North-East and South-East Respectively.

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