FODR M3 Surface vs Pattern Journal Lloyd Hsieh

Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Lloyd Hsieh

996484 Jun Han Foong - Studio 18

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WEEK 6 READING: SURFACES THAT CAN BE BUILT FROM PAPER IN ARCHITECTURAL GEOMETRY Question 1: What are the three elementary types of developable surfaces? Provide a brief description.

(Maximum 100 words) Developable surfaces obtain the special characteristic of their surfaces being capable of transforming into two-dimensional planes when they are mapped out isometrically. The three elementary types of developable surfaces are cylinders, cones, and tangent surfaces of space curves, which are all composed of ruled surfaces. A cylinder comprises a sequence of parallel lines and utilises parallel extrusion to generate its shape. Likewise, a cone forms by joining all the lines between a profile curve and its vertex, in other words, central extrusion. Lastly, the tangent surfaces of space curves develop by linking the vertices of polygons.

Question 2: Why is the understanding of developable surface critical in the understanding of architectural geometry? Choose one precedent from Research/Precedents tab on LMS as an example for your discussion. (Maximum 100 words) Developable surfaces are often the foundations of designing both simple and complex architectural structures. Understanding the properties of surfaces enables designers to envision the motions of geometries and the flexibility of forms. Furthermore, it clarifies the relationship between two-dimensional surfaces and three-dimensional forms, thus allowing architects to realise the limitations of materials and construction methods when finalising initial ideas into buildable structures. In fact, developable surfaces are easy to wrap with sheet metal, hence they are simple and economical compared with non-developable. For example, Hughe and Le Corbusier’s Puppet theatre has curved surfaces but the structure is possible because of the multiple diamond panels that characterise the surfaces to be developable.

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PANELLING PATTERN

2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular

3D Panelling, Pattern: Pyramid 1

3D Panelling, Pattern: Pyramid 2

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VARIABLE 3D PATTERN

Attempt using ptpanel3Dvariable

Second design

3D paneling with triangular base

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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE

Test print - Strip 1

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WEEK 7 READING: DIGITAL FABRICATION Complete your reading before attempting these questions:

Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation? (Maximum 100 words) While there are inevitable disparities between representation and reality, digital fabrication can potentially diminish the differences. Nowadays, architects and designers utilise digital data and programmes such as CAD for a more efficient design process that is also easier to edit. Although digital practice has its own restraints, computerized manufacturing allows greater precision, accuracy, and freedom to manipulate forms. In addition, the transition from designing to fabricating is considerably less effort as many intermediate stages can be disregarded. Two-dimensional representation, however, has not changes significantly as digital work produces similar results compared to lead drawings.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) Folding connects the planes and surfaces and so turns components into a three-dimensional form that is visually coherent. It transforms 2D representation into a new creation with relatively less material so it is economical. Despite the little use of material and lack of density, folding can produce self-supporting structures. The technique can be applied to generate various forms effectively at different scales. More importantly, the constructed form is deformable and allows more possibilities as it also defies the boundary between internal and external structure.

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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING

Final Design with 15 different variations (2 I cant find lol)

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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL

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PANELISED LANDSCAPE

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APPENDIX

15 variations overlay to create the landscape

Unrolling the panels

Attempt to create a base

Cutting out the pieces

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