Site Tectonics: Topographic and Engineered Scheme

LARC30001 + ABPL20047, SITE TECTONICS

assignment three SEMESTER 1, 2020 Emma Weigall, 993766 Tutor: Cosmo Darby

CONTENTS ENGINEERED SCHEME............ 3 Contours & Design Statement.............. 4 Eye Height Perspective One....................... 6 Eye Height Perspective Two............................ 7 Eye Height Perspective Three............................... 8 Overview & Walk Through.......................................... 9 Volume Calculations.......................................................10 Topographic Manipulation Statement................................11

TOPOGRAPHIC SCHEME............ 12 Contours & Design Statement.................................................13 Eye Height Perspective One.........................................................15 Eye Height Perspective Two.............................................................16 Eye Height Perspective Three...............................................................17 Overview One.............................................................................................18 Volume Calculations.......................................................................................19 Topographic Manipulation Statement................................................................ 20

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The overall intention for my engineered scheme was to create a path which provides elevation as it lifts above the landscape, allowing users to observe more of the site. The engineered path alters and attaches to the existing path.

Moving from the north of the site, users transition from a flat path which turns and slowly inclines. The newly constructed path looks over the site, river and house - embracing the site as a whole. The path then slowly moves down the landscape, bending and swerving over the terrain. The house and surrounds are intended to be a semi-private space overlooking the river with a large steep decline towards the water. After approaching the house users can move towards the south of the site by slowly moving deep into the landscape, creating a private space to and from the house. The path then leads to a bridge providing access over the water to the south of the site. The bridge also functions as a public observation platform.

The newly constructed path is very distinct, allowing people to recognise when they are approaching the house. Overall the path is unique as it swerves and lifts users dramatically above the landscape.

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OVERVIEW 1

CLICK HERE FOR WALK THROUGH ANIMATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSBpOBuYae0

ENGINEERED VOLUME CALCULATIONS FILL: 2916.56 cu m CUT: 101.81 cu m

LEGEND: BRIDGE VOLUME: 80.24 cu m TOTAL FILL VOLUME: 4175.40 cu m TOTAL cut volume: 225.26 cu m EXISTING PATH VOLUME: 676.54 cu m

TOTAL VOLUMES: Existing Topography: 925 794.05 cu m Altered Topography: 931 294.37 cu m 10

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DESCRIPTION OF ENGINEERED TOPOGRAPHY

ENGINEERED LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT

The creation and development of the engineered scheme was challenging. I wanted to create a landscape which had a steep, sharp decline to the water. The natural landscape creates a platform on which the house sits. This provides an opportunity to create a dramatic decline towards the water. The site was quite flat, and I wanted to incorporate a unique design element into the landscape. The house is supported by a concrete boundary providing definition of the flat surface before the landscape slopes towards water.

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Throughout the development of my scheme this semester I have been able to experiment with the size and movement of the water by creating a steep landscape form. It allows users to utilise the platform and enjoy the view across the site and into the water. It also creates a clear area for the house to rest whilst elevating the house and path.

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Users of the site can view and appreciate the house from afar which is my intention. The platform extends 8m downward and 16m across with a grading of 1:2.

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Overall, the alterations to the landscape are very sharp and defined creating a viewing platform for the user. The landscape naturally elevates the house and path providing the focus of the overall site.

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The engineered landscape as similar intentions to the topographic landscape. I wanted to focus on playing with sharp declines and inclines. This worked well with the path design as I could cut into the landscape or rise above it. Both designs created a platform for the house – it was important to make the house and the path leading to and from the house visible and the focus of the site.

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The landscape creates privacy for the house as it is elevated above eye level. The position of the house and the alteration to the topography adds to this. Users can approach from the north of the site to enter the rear of the house or they can use the bridge to move across the river to access the house.

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Assessment 3 1.3

Major & Year level Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning - 3rd year

2020 LARC30001

Site Tectonics

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The topographic scheme is intended to provide a contrast with the engineered path. The focus of this scheme is to create a path which cuts through the terrain rather than being lifted above the terrain. This creates a private space for users to move through.

Moving from the north of the site, the existing path slowly inclines and attaches to the newly constructed path. The path then slowly transitions into the hills of the landscape which represents Mt Kosciusko's ever-changing mountain scape. The topographic changes to the site include creating a mountain like landscape with sharp ridges and a large drop – both at the back of the house and the front, down towards the river. The steep mountain face at the back of the house creates a shield of privacy from the path to the house. Moving towards the house, the path becomes very private as it cuts deeper into the terrain. Users then transition to a platform where they view and can appreciate the landscape. The path continues to cut into the mountain and slowly transition to the house.

Below the house there is a steep drop down towards the river. The river provides a contrasting and appealing view for users of the house allowing them to look out across the landscape. The second path attaches to the house. This path creates a private transition to and from the house. The most public element of the site includes the bridge which provides access and allows users to move across the site, attaching to the existing path.

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Exercise No.

Assessment 3 1.3

Major & Year level Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning - 3rd year

2020 LARC30001

Site Tectonics

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EYE HEIGHT PERSPECTIVE 1

EYE HEIGHT PERSPECTIVE 2

TOPOGRAPHIC VOLUME CALCULATIONS

FILL: 315.69 cu m CUT: 119.21 cu m

LEGEND: BRIDGE VOLUME: 80.24 cu m TOTAL FILL VOLUME: 805.56 cu m TOTAL cut volume: 1092.62 cu m EXISTING PATH VOLUME: 676.54 cu m

TOTAL VOLUMES: Existing Topography: 925 794.05 cu m Altered Topography: 925 402.62 cu m 19

DESCRIPTION OF TOPOGRAPHIC MANIPULATION TECHNIQUES The creation and development of the topographic scheme was very challenging as it was difficult to adjust the terrain correctly. I used and tested many different techniques. I started by using the solid mesh 3dsmax file landscape of Brimbank Park and used the TESSELLATE modifier to turn the polygons into smaller surfaces which were less triangulated. However, I had many challenges with this modifier as it altered the terrain drastically, which meant that it was no longer smooth on the outside of the model. Further development of the design saw many challenges as I wasn't able to alter the topography as specifically as I wanted. I then chose to manipulate the terrain on the baked mesh 3dsmax file - I was able to make precise adjustments of the terrain. I performed the same TESSELLATE on this terrain splitting up the polygons into smaller polygons. I was then able to adjust the polygons/terrain using the paint deformation tool (push/pull) by adjusting each polygon and (dot) by .5-5m in the Z axis. This allowed me to create the base of my initial idea by creating two steep drops, one on the riverbank and the other behind the north of the house.

I also used the relax tool in paint deformation to smooth out the terrain and to make it more authentic and accurate. I adjusted the terrain further by using the edit poly modifier command and altering the Z,X and Y axis of the vertexes. This allowed me to make specific adjustment to the terrain, making it cleaner and more realistic. I was also able to make the terrain more realistic by using the qslice command which allowed me to split the polygons in half. This gave me more flexibility as I could move more vertexes. I used many other techniques which were unsuccessful such as the affect region tool (both positive and negative). This tool was able to adjust the contours, but it was set on the centre of my site which is not where I was looking to adjust. Similarly, I used the soft selection modifier to adjust the polygon and vertexes. This allowed me to specifically adjust the landscape as it gave me more control. However, I found the edit poly adjustment of the vertexes and polygons easier and more precise. I also trialled displace and importing my own topography of Mt Kosciusko onto a plane. However, this created an incredibly unique topography which did not model well.

Overall, I tried many different modifier and manipulation tools in order to change the existing topography. The most efficient techniques included Tessellate, Paint deformation, Relax tool, Edit Poly and Q Slice as they allowed me to change the topography precisely to mimic the mountain landscape at Mt Kosciusko. After altering and booleaning my topographic scheme in the Solid Mesh I found that it was not producing the landscape and intention that I wanted. I then switched the Baked Mesh file which created a much smoother topography.

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