Wonder Woman Song Design Folio
Yuan Xu Swinburne University of Technology School of Design + Architecture Architecture Design Studio 1 (Communication) 2023 Semester 2 Studio leader: Linus Tan
Table of Contents
Yuan Xu 102847827
Swinburne University of Technology School of Design + Architecture
Progress feedback
Phase 1: Idea
Phase 1: Idea
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Phase 2: Situate
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Week 1B Interpreting precedent studies
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Phase 3: Explore
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Week 2A Linking idea to studies
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Phase 4: Execute
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Week 2B Creative design
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2023 Semester 2
Week 3A Developing design
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Studio leader: Linus Tan Unit convenor: Linus Tan
Week 3B Assessing our work
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Phase 2: Situate
ARC10001 Architectural Design Studio 1 (Communication) Project 2, Design Folio
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Learning summary Week 1A Design idea
Bachelor of Design (Architecture) to cite: Xu, Y. 2023. ARC10001 Architecture Design Studio 1 (Communication) Design Folio, Swinburne University of Technology
Yuan Xu (102847827)
Swinburne University of Technology ARC10001 Architectural Design Studio 1 (Communication)
Week 4A Site building, 2D and 3D
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Week 4B Site annotation 3D
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Week 5A Site representation
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Week 5B Process framing (verbal)
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Posters Idea + Situate
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Explore + Execute
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Behind the scenes Appendix 1
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Phase 3: Explore Week 7A Physical modelling
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Week 7B Photographing light and time
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Week 8A Perspective collaging
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Week 8B Transition diagramming
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Phase 4: Execute Week 10 Design development
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Week 11 Design resolution
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Week 12 Design refinement
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2023 Semester 2 Studio leader: Linus Tan
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Learning summary: Week 1
Design idea
(1) Articulation Strong and powerful
Its strong (1) articulation conveys urgency. The (6) rhythmic intensity suggests (2) shape, (1) Articulation (2) Shape Strong and Trian-gular, angular architecture, cool (4) color tones, and a powerful angular concealed, stone (3) textured interior. Reading the score, I find (5) proportional gapsin (9) clustered notes, repeated main melodies, and percussion for (7) repetition. (8)Varied note groupings and (10) imitated phrases add depth.
(3) Texture Tile-able material
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Architectural Design Studio 1 Studio leader: Linus Tan
Poster 3 | EVALUATE
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Learning summary: Week 3
Yuan Xu (102847827)
Developing design
Assessing our work
The final design’s key elements are :
Poster 5 | DEVELOP The final design's key elements are Variation, Imitation, Shape, Repetition, and Texture. Two similar windows correspond to the Imitation element, while the curvature of the windows also draws inspiration from the Variation found in the score. The sharp angles on the exterior of the house embody the Sharpness element, yet the interior space remains harmonious. Hard stone is chosen for the interior material, and the arrangement of stone blocks incorporates the Repetition element. The perimeter of the house will feature mirrored materials.
Student Name | Yuan Xu Student ID | 102847827
Architectural Design Studio 1 Studio leader: Linus Tan
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• Choosing a theme color for the poster and applying it consistently across all posters. • Using colors for terminology. • Labeling terms with numbers. • Including corresponding numbers and colors in the descriptions. The third takeaway was the effective use of highlighting in case studies, making the terms highly visual and easily understandable to the audience. Lastly, I integrated the acquired knowledge into my own designs and developed an understanding of the relationship between people, materials, and lighting within a space. This has been a very meaningful learning process.”
The second significant learning point for me was how to emphasize key elements within the limited space of a poster and present them in a clear and concise manner. I used the following methods:
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Two similar windows correspond to the Imitation element, while the curvature of the windows also draws inspiration from the Variation found in the score. The sharp angles on the exterior of the house embody the shape element, yet the interior space remains harmonious. Hard stone is chosen for the interior material, and the arrangement of stone blocks incorporates the repetition element. The perimeter of the house will feature mirrored materials.
“During this project, I learned how to find inspiration from the invisible and incorporate it into my architectural design. Clarifying a designer’s thought process to make it understandable to others is no easy task, and I gained valuable experience in this project.
• Variation • Imitation • Shape • Repetition • Texture
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Poster 1 | IDEA Is She With You? is a fast-paced and rhythmical piece of music that evokes a sense of excitement and alertness.
The first draft of poster 1
Based on the strong and compact rhythm, I envision this as a congregational architecture with cool color tones, and due to the stereotypical impression of superheroes, I would prefer the building to have a stealthy appearance, which is why I am considering the use of mirrored materials. I imagine the inhabitant of this building to have a fast-paced and highly disciplined lifestyle, so I aim to design the circulation of the building to be comfortable and efficient, with each space being functional and interconnected.
Student Name | Yuan Xu Student ID | 102847827
(1) Articulation Strong and powerful
Architectural Design Studio 1 Studio leader: Linus Tan
(2) Sharp - Triangular, angular
(3) Texture Tile-able material
(4) Color - Low saturation/cool color, or invisible
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(6) Rhythm - Radical and fast (7) Repetation Repeating paragraphs twice/The repetitive drumbeat (8) Variation - The twist in the direction of the note (9) Cluster- Group note
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(10) Imitation - The two lines of notes are very similar
Poster 1 | IDEA Is She With You? is a high-energy, intense piece that exhilarates and sets a vigilant mood. Its strong (1) articulation conveys urgency. The (6) rhythmic intensity suggests (2) sharp,, angular architecture, cool (4) color tones, and a concealed , stone (3) textured interior. Reading the score, I find (5) proportional gaps in (9)clustered notes, repeated main melodies, and percussion for (7) repetition. (8)Varied note groupings and (10) imitated phrases add depth.
Student Name | Yuan Xu Student ID | 102847827
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Swinburne University of Technology ARC10001 Architectural Design Studio 1 (Communication)
2023 Semester 2 Studio leader: Linus Tan
Architectural Design Studio 1 Studio leader: Linus Tan
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Learning summary: Week 4
Yuan Xu (102847827)
Site building, 2D and 3D “Where is she? “This is an upbeat and tensioninducing song. I’ve showcased repetition and proportion on the undulating peaks, variation in the elevation, fast rhythm, and the tense musical ambiance represented by the waterfall. The entire song has a soothing musical transition in the latter part, resembling a waterfall cascading into a river. Cluster and imitation are depicted on the trees and plants. After choosing the location, I used Google Maps to pinpoint the coordinates, compared 2D and 3D maps, and obtained Contour map data from Axis maps then fill in. I also researched sun, wind, and water flow direction in the area.
Lake Quill Photo
Draw the Contour map after getting the data from axismaps
Final Poster 1 - Select the site and mark the analysis of wind direction, water direction and sun on the poster
Refer to the topographic map on Google map - “Lake Quill”
3D site map of the selected location is made using rhino
Final Poster 2
Site annotation 3D With reference to Google Maps’ 3D terrain, I converted the 2D contour map from Axis Maps into a 3D site topography map in Rhino, presented from an isometric perspective. I also added hatching to the isometric diagram. The plus sign indicates my site selection, which will be located behind the lake, facing the waterfall, offering the best views. The mountains will shield my site from most of the strong winds at higher elevations. I’ve established a viewpoint where the landscape seen from this spot will resemble the image on the left, while the image on the right illustrates the river flowing downstream from the lake, passing through the waterfall.
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2023 Semester 2 Studio leader: Linus Tan
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Learning summary: Week 5
Site representation
Process framing The song I choose is the song of Wonder women. ‘Where is she? ‘ It’s a fast paced song and it will give people an intense feeling.
This is a 1:200 hollow site contour model made from 1mm cardboard. The site model provides visual assistance to the audience, making it easier for them to understand and visualize the selected site and its surrounding topography. It also helps the audience grasp the scale and proportion, improving communication between me and my audience. This site model will also be carried over for use in the next project. *Please refer to Appendix 1 for the model making process pp.36-37
Yuan Xu (102847827)
In addition, I would like to present Several connection between the song and the site when I was choosing the place. In assighment1, I used some terms to analyze the song, first is Articulation, which is Strong and powerful, and Sharp is Triangular or angular, Imitation I think those 3 words nicely shows between the mountains. I will show the fast rhythm and repeated drum beat on these rolling peaks.
Site model
Lake Quill • Basin • It supplies water to Sutherland Falls, the 7th highest waterfall in the world
Altitude of the lake:1000 meters
Second, the Variation is shown between the peaceful lack and waterfall, and the final musical part of the repetition is shown on the trees. In Assignment 1-2, my site choose is between I7-I8, it just neer the lake. Back against the mountain. The direction of the wind will be come this way, My site faces north-west and the sun will rise from east to and set in the west。 The direction of the water flows from high to low, and finally into the sea.
Show the elevation
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Lake Quill Yuan Xu 102847827
Architectural Design Studio 1 Studio leader: Linus
First draft of Poster 1
The landscape around the Site
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2023 Semester 2 Studio leader: Linus Tan
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Learning summary: Week 7
Physical modelling
Yuan Xu (102847827)
Photographing light and time
In class, attempting to create a sketch model was initially challenging without a clear direction, yet the exercise often surprises me in moments of inspiration. After integrating ideas from songs, I started with triangular and angular (2) Shapes, incorporating them into three designs, transforming the stations into a cohesive series. I then created final models based on the musical characteristics of (3) Texture and (4) Color .
The sun rises and sets from a fixed direction every day, with its position constantly changing. In this poster, I chose to simulate sunlight inside Station 3, which has light sources from four directions, providing a thorough observation of the sun’s illumination. The lens takes a picture of the view from the window, which faces the front door. It shows how the scene changes from dark before dawn at 4:00 am to sunset at 6:00 pm.
• Station 1: Variation + Articulation • Station 2: Repetaiton + Propotion • Station 3: Imitation + Cluster
In the end, I obtained a fascinating set of light and shadow variations, confirming that the architectural orientation I established, based on the study of the site and sun direction, is exciting.
Station 3 final model
Draft models exploration and Station 1 & 2 final models
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Simulate the sun and observe light and shadow
2023 Semester 2 Studio leader: Linus Tan
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Learning summary: Week 8
Yuan Xu (102847827)
Perspective collaging Poster 5 shows what the inside of Station 3 looks like. To explore the interior, I first made a simple Rhino model for Station 3. Based on the words (10) Imitation and (9) Cluster, I chose a floor made of uneven stone and walls made of slate with irregular patterns, taking both texture and color into account. Finally, sunshine and characters are added as references
Model interior space
Select interior material
Add people and light to collage
Station location selection
Create a route between the three stations
Add all the important elements
Transition diagramming From the beginning of the design process, I thought of the route map for the three stations as a hiking trail. There’s a slow part to the whole music, and I think the waterfall which in the middle of the route is a lot like that translation. We begin at Station 1, which is lower, and walk along the riverbank to see the higher stations and the waterfall. We keep going up the mountain and cross a bridge to get to Station 2, which is on the side of the mountain next to a waterfall. People can enjoy the view from inside the building or on the terrace. We move up until we reach Lake Quill. Then we follow the riverbank to get to Station 3.
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2023 Semester 2 Studio leader: Linus Tan
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Learning summary: Week 10
Yuan Xu (102847827)
Design development STATION 1 SECTION + FLOOR PLAN
At this stage, I attempted to select suitable drawings for my three micro-infrastructure stations. After discussing with my teacher, I made the following changes: • Station 1 - Changed from one-point section perspective collage to floor plan. • Station 2 - Changed from roof plan to onepoint section perspective I created digital models for them and began the initial drawing attempts.
STATION 2 SECTION + ONE-POINT SECTION PERSPECTIVE COLLAGE
Make Rhino models for the stations
STATION 3 SECTION + ROOF PLAN
STATION 1,2,3 DIGITAL MODEL
Select technical drawings type
6 Micro infrastructure draft and rhino models making
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2023 Semester 2 Studio leader: Linus Tan
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Learning summary: Week 11
Yuan Xu (102847827)
Design resolution After my initial drawings based on the Rhino model, I encountered technical issues, seeking help from the teacher in class. Besides challenges with line weight in the Rhino to Illustrator conversion, I struggled with drawing stairs for Station 2. Linus patiently taught me various stair-drawing methods . And he also suggested me to review the techinical drawing I had learned before, and I quickly found my direction in drawing.
Feedback and suggestions from Linus on Miroboard
With method feedback, I began optimizing the six micro-infrastructure drawings.
Technical drawing suggestions From Linus
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Learning summary: Week 12
Yuan Xu (102847827)
Design refinement At this stage, Feedback was given to make changes. Due to the complexity and overlap of Station 1, the focus of the design was to draw the color depth and line thickness in terms of distance and distance. Station 2 can be accessed from the stairs and can be viewed from the outside. For Station 3, I made a Section to refer to the interior space and a ROOF PLAN for the surrounding landscape
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Micro-infrastructure #1 -1:50 section
Micro-infrastructure #1 -1:50 floor plan
Micro-infrastructure #2 - 1:100 Section
Micro-infrastructure #2 - 1:100 one-point section perspective collage
Micro-infrastructure #3 -1:50 section
Micro-infrastructure #3 -1:50 roof plan
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Progress feedback: Phase 1
ARC10001 Architectural Design Studio 1 (Communication)
ARC10001 Architectural Design Studio 1 (Communication)
Task name: A1 - Poster 1-2 Improve your project
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4 What was clearly communicated solely
• The feeling of the song will be summarized • Match the song to the note highlight • Set up poster1-2
6 What aspect of the presented work is not working, and in their judgement, why not.
The text description in the poster is used, and it is easy for me to correspond to which part of the poster to add text
• Must use poster template • Write the terms succinctly
7 What is missing or not considered in the
3 How does these actions link and support
improved/needs to be changed?
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Poster 1: • Text can be used in different colors • Label terms Poster 2: • About 3 precedent study pictures of buildings are required, and 1-2 photos are selected for each building to be black and white • Refer to last week's precendent study analysis exercise
Clarify design ideas
Not enough thought about terminology
Poster 1: Only choose one page of notes which I want analyze, Cut out the unimportant
Clarify your next steps
Clarify your next steps
8 Do I know what I need to explore, design,
8 Do I know what I need to explore, design,
or test by the next studio?
or test by the next studio?
Use those information and ideas to make poster1-2
Start to design Poster 3-5
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6 What aspect of the presented work is not working, and in their judgement, why not.
your concept?
progress work.
5 What aspect of the progress work can be
Precedent study cases choosed
Poster visual design and finding the right terminology
It helps me to record my ideas step by step, which is convenient for subsequent design review and use
Task name: A1 - Poster 3-4
Date: Week 2
2 Why did you take such actions?
2 Why did you take such actions?
3 How does these actions link and support
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Task name: A1 - Poster 1-2
Date: Week 1
Summarise your progress
• Record first impressions of music • Analyze music • Look for relevant precedents to learn from • Dive into precedent
Yuan Xu (102847827)
7 What is missing or not considered in the progress work. Like the current layout will make people who have not heard the song will be very confused, you can get rid of some too subjective content, more consideration of the reader
Date: Week 3
Summarise your progress
Improve your project
1 What design actions did you take?
4 What was clearly communicated solely
• Linking terminology, music and precedent research • 16 design drafts • Analyze 16 design terms
from the presented progress work?
improved/needs to be changed?
Design and use of terminology
Poster 3: Same color theme as the previous posters Poster 4: • The wall doesn't have to be straight • If 'repetation' is used, try to use more of the element in the element • You can use texture on Photoshop or you can just use ai • The line thickness needs to be changed • Add shadow and light. Light and shadow are important
2 Why did you take such actions? Design content of poster 3-4 and learn to design Spaces with terminology in mind
3 How does these actions link and support
6 What aspect of the presented work is not working, and in their judgement, why not.
progress work.
The analysis gained from Poster 1 and the knowledge gained from the precedent study were correctly continued and applied to the design of Poster 4
The design drafts are the size of the entire building and should be designed for a smaller space, such as the size of a room.
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Clarify your next steps
8 Do I know what I need to explore, design, or test by the next studio? • Redraw the draft of poster 4 in Illustrator • Draw poster 5 and make sure to add materials and light
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Design Idea: People can draw inspiration from anything, such as fashion designers often borrowing color inspirations from beautiful natural creatures, or musicians finding melody inspiration from a rainy day. At this stage, I have not only learned how to translate this inspiration into the appearance of architecture but also how to correlate and apply them to different aspects of a building. It’s been an incredible exercise in transformation.
Notation: Lines and annotations are vital for expressing complex ideas in writing. They offer clarity, aiding understanding of connections and details. They visualize abstract concepts, enhancing communication and bridging the gap between creator and audience. These tools emphasize key elements, ensuring consistency, and aid in thought organization during review.
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7 What is missing or not considered in the
your concept?
Week 1 Progress feedback
In Interpreting precedent studies section, I learned the significance of utilizing images to maximize visual expression and connect the key elements of interest. In my poster series, I interconnected the ten chosen terms, linking them to precedent studies and seamlessly integrating them into the design, enabling readers to understand my lessons from precedents and their practical application.
5 What aspect of the progress work can be
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Assessing our work: Readers can come from diverse backgrounds and age groups, not necessarily design professionals. When conveying our ideas, it should be concise, clear, and easily understandable. If using technical terms, provide brief explanations to ensure a broader audience can comprehend your message.
Designing through sections has aided me in better comprehending space, proportion, and the application of elements to the building’s exterior, especially in terms of material usage. These aspects are not achievable through plans; only sections allow insight into the interior, enabling visualization of architectural materials and internal lighting.
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Progress feedback: Phase 2
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Task name: A2 - Poster 1 Improve your project
1 What design actions did you take?
4 What was clearly communicated solely from the presented progress work? • The bottom map fills with nice colors • It's good to use different colors and types of lines
2 Why did you take such actions? Take inspiration from the previous assignment and integrate the information
3 How does these actions link and support your concept?
6 What aspect of the presented work is not working, and in their judgement, why not.
Gradually advance understanding of the project and establish a better and clear exchange of information with the team
Want to see annotations, not information
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Task name: A2 - Poster 1-2
Date: Week 4
Summarise your progress
• Find target terrain and the corresponding target location on the map • Learn the cotour map • Find and experiment with theme colors • Collect location information • Connect the information to the selected location and place it on poster 1
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5 What aspect of the progress work can be improved/needs to be changed? • Cotour map line is a little too sharp try to improve the round • In contour, changing the number to 100 means smoothing the lines • Scale bar in the outer space • Add the grid lines and you can pick a1, b4 and tell the place like that
7 What is missing or not considered in the
Summarise your progress
Improve your project
1 What design actions did you take?
4 What was clearly communicated solely
• Adjust the precision of the countor map • Added grid • Added line types and improved annotations • Added north point
from the presented progress work? The corrections are clear
2 Why did you take such actions? Learned how to select highlights and annotations on posters, and made changes based on last week's feedback
3 How does these actions link and support
6 What aspect of the presented work is not working, and in their judgement, why not.
progress work.
your concept?
Add grid
Try to keep the content simple and clear to make it easier for the audience to understand what I am trying to express
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Task name: A2 - Poster 1-2
Date: Week 5
5 What aspect of the progress work can be improved/needs to be changed? Poster 1: • Might reduce contour line thickness(The thicker the red, the thinner the white) • Don't use red for the circles. It's too close to the map • Change misspelled Poster 2: • The scale should be 1:200 • The side lines can be joined in rhino
7 What is missing or not considered in the
Summarise your progress
Improve your project
1 What design actions did you take?
4 What was clearly communicated solely
• Convert a 2D contour map into a 3D model in rhino • Learn how to set laser cutting file for making model
from the presented progress work? The corrections are clear
2 Why did you take such actions? To make the Isometric diagram in Poster 2 and prepare for the model
3 How does these actions link and support
progress work.
your concept?
Poster 1: Add water direction, sun, wind annotation (Not only interest area, for whole map)
3D stereoscopic drawing will give people a more intuitive understanding of the landscape of your site selection, and model can perform better to support your design
Task name: A2 - Poster 2
Date: Week 5-2
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5 What aspect of the progress work can be improved/needs to be changed? Poster 1: • Add a thick line weight, when zoomed in on the screen, all the lines are too thin to see • Add Sun Poster 2: • For the rhino model, we don't need the surface on it. • Can keep the hidden lines, and translate in illustrator to adjust lines
7 What is missing or not considered in the
Improve your project
1 What design actions did you take?
4 What was clearly communicated solely
• Import Rhino models isometric view into Illustrator to refine diagram • Add photos on diagram
3 How does these actions link and support
progress work.
your concept?
Poster 2: Add hatch and trees
Using different visual variations helps people better understand the site I've chosen
Clarify your next steps
Clarify your next steps
Clarify your next steps
8 Do I know what I need to explore, design,
8 Do I know what I need to explore, design,
8 Do I know what I need to explore, design,
or test by the next studio?
or test by the next studio?
or test by the next studio?
or test by the next studio?
Add more guides and graphics, as well as necessary information
Learn how to turn a contour map into a diorama and turn it into a mock-up
Complete poster 2 and start making models
Refine poster 2, make model and Prepare a presentation
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Site mapping: This stage taught me to obtain data on sunrises, sunsets, water flow, and wind direction from excellent professional websites. It made me aware of the critical relevance of these factors when deciding where to construct a building. Given the limited space on the poster, conveying only the most crucial and straightforward information is paramount.
Site representation:Site models are rotatable, and our phones are adjustable in height. When taking photos, it’s essential to experiment with various heights and angles. This can include a top view parallel to the model or a ground-level view in focus. Focusing on high and low points in the model should be distinguishable.
Presentation: When delivering a team presentation, seamlessly transitioning between speakers and reinforcing one another’s points enhances the overall flow. Utilizing vocal variations and body language to emphasize crucial information captures the audience’s attention. Maintaining clear and concise language, highlighting key details, and summarizing at the end aids in information retention, strengthening memory.
Site analysis (isometric): Isometric site diagrams enhance spatial comprehension, design clarity, and possess stronger aesthetic appeal. They offer a clear view of elevation changes and water flow directions. However, they can be more complex, have visual blind spots, and may lack certain map details compared to 2D maps.
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Process framing: Utilizing the framework of framing, naming, moving, and evaluating techniques can aid individuals in presenting their ideas coherently, captivating the audience, and effectively conveying the design process and its outcomes. Moreover, people can progressively gain a deeper understanding of the adjustments and efforts made based on our descriptions.
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Add photo is good
5 What aspect of the progress work can be improved/needs to be changed? Poster 2: • You can set up a visual point, plus auxiliary lines to connect to the picture • The picture on the other side can have a section visual aid line • Add hatch
Connect 3D line drawing to realistic landscapes
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2 Why did you take such actions?
Clarify your next steps
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Summarise your progress
Model • Could use 3 + 1 lines
6 What aspect of the presented work is not working, and in their judgement, why not.
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7 What is missing or not considered in the progress work. Poster 2: Add Water Add Legend
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Progress feedback: Phase 3
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Task name: A3 - Poster 3 Improve your project
1 What design actions did you take?
4 What was clearly communicated solely
• Sketch model making • Choose terms to use in design • Choose material
from the presented progress work? -
5 What aspect of the progress work can be improved/needs to be changed? -
Summarise your progress
Improve your project
1 What design actions did you take?
4 What was clearly communicated solely
• Rebuilding models • Explore the lighting of the interior space at different times
from the presented progress work?
2 Why did you take such actions?
Explore design and learn scale via sketch model making
Understand the change of time and light
Get inspiration from music, and review terminologies and precedent study, quickly make sketch models to understand the contrast ratio between people and models
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3 How does these actions link and support
progress work.
your concept?
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Observe the light and enjoy the design of the interior Spaces
5 What aspect of the progress work can be improved/needs to be changed? • The model can be made larger, it will good for taking photoes • The photo needs to be at the same Angle and in black and white
The terminologies are clearly displayed in the design
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Task name: A3 - Poster 5
Date: Week 7-2
2 Why did you take such actions?
your concept?
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Task name: A3 - Poster 4
Date: Week 7-1
Summarise your progress
3 How does these actions link and support
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Summarise your progress
Improve your project
1 What design actions did you take?
4 What was clearly communicated solely
• Making model in Rhino • Choose material to make 1-point perspective collage
from the presented progress work? • Can see the view outside • Can see a variety of materials, • And the floor tiles and wall tile can show imitation and cluster
2 Why did you take such actions? Understand the change of time and light
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3 How does these actions link and support
progress work.
your concept?
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Observe the light and enjoy the design of the interior Spaces
Task name: A3 - Poster 6
Date: Week 8
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5 What aspect of the progress work can be improved/needs to be changed?
Improve your project
1 What design actions did you take?
4 What was clearly communicated solely
•Determine the route between the 3 stations •find key site features near the route •Decide how to express each material
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7 What is missing or not considered in the
3 How does these actions link and support
progress work.
your concept?
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Analyze the selected three site locations with my music concept and design a journey connecting the three sites
Clarify your next steps
Clarify your next steps
Clarify your next steps
8 Do I know what I need to explore, design,
8 Do I know what I need to explore, design,
8 Do I know what I need to explore, design,
or test by the next studio?
Rebuild mock up models and take photoes for Poster 3
Finish Poster 4
Finish Poster 4
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Proportion through model making: Physical models offer a human-scale reference, aiding the understanding of spatial proportions and error detection. Digital models are advantageous for comparing proportions with extensive terrains. While digital modeling is more precise, it doesn’t provide the same human-scale perception of proportion during the design phase as physical models do.
Material exploration: In my initial exploration of music, I began by translating my sensory perception of music into ideas for materials and colors, which greatly facilitated this stage. Combining this with other terminology and insights from architectural precedents, I selected materials. Finally, by referencing models and rendering with various lighting directions, I created a more comprehensive, atmospherealigned rendering.
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Light and Time: Effectively conveying the dynamic qualities of light and time in architectural drawings and renders involves depicting changing lighting conditions, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow, and using sequential drawings to create a visual narrative. Experimenting with rendering techniques and providing context through annotations enhances the understanding of evolving ambiance.
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The three stations and the path are very clear
5 What aspect of the progress work can be improved/needs to be changed? • What's next to station 3? The material on the ground can also be added
I want to design the trail as a walking tour
8 Do I know what I need to explore, design,
or test by the next studio?
from the presented progress work?
2 Why did you take such actions?
Clarify your next steps
or test by the next studio?
Date: Week 9
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7 What is missing or not considered in the progress work. • There is a bridge, and there will be a line of sight to the bridge • What can be seen under the bridge and on both sides?
or test by the next studio? Add the missing parts of feedback in Poster 6 and start thinking about my next 6 posters
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Site and architectural circulation diagram: My diagram depicts a walking route from Station 1 to Sitation 3, reflecting actual topography. Water features are highlighted as essential elements. Varied line styles and shapes illustrate materials, differentiating materials that are distant or less significant along the walking route using grayscale. A clear legend ensures viewers understand them distinctly. Swinburne University of Technology ARC10001 Architectural Design Studio 1 (Communication)
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Progress feedback: Phase 4
ARC10001 Architectural Design Studio 1 (Communication)
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Task name: A3 - Poster 7-12 Improve your project
1 What design actions did you take?
4 What was clearly communicated solely
•Decide on the type of technical drawing for the 6 posters •Decide the scale
from the presented progress work?
Find out what type of drawing is best for representing our stations
3 How does these actions link and support your concept? Show the material and interior space or any special view of my stations, the Angle should better reflect the characteristics of my stations
5 What aspect of the progress work can be improved/needs to be changed?
• Station 3 selecting section and roof plan is great, if choose interior plan will hard to see the music feature • Station 2 selecting section also perfect, and another one can choose section view collage
• For Station 1, my reviewer recommed to choose Section and plan
6 What aspect of the presented work is not
7 What is missing or not considered in the
working, and in their judgement, why not. • If my station1 selects 1 point Perspective collage, it will not display the music features I selected.
Summarise your progress
Improve your project
1 What design actions did you take?
4 What was clearly communicated solely
•Refine the Station 1 model •Using Rhino to make simple models of my 3 stations and start drawing technical drawings of station 2&3
from the presented progress work?
5 What aspect of the progress work can be improved/needs to be changed? • Change line weights • Make sure Station 3 drawing in poster 11&12
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or test by the next studio?
or test by the next studio?
Refine the drawings according to feedback
Finish drawing as much as possible
and start to complete folio
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1 What design actions did you take?
4 What was clearly communicated solely from the presented progress work? Poster 5&6 all good
The modeling and modeling of station 1 was too difficult, so a more musical design was changed
working, and in their judgement, why not.
Complete the prototype line draft of 6 posters
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Improve your project
2 Why did you take such actions?
The modeling and modeling of station 1 was too difficult, so a more musical design was changed
progress work.
Date: Week 12
Summarise your progress
•Refine the Station 1 model •Using Rhino to make simple models of my 3 stations and start drawing technical drawings of station 2&3
2 Why did you take such actions?
8 Do I know what I need to explore, design,
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Task name: A3 - Poster 7-12
Date: Week 10
Summarise your progress
2 Why did you take such actions?
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7 What is missing or not considered in the progress work.
your concept?
• Station 3 Section: o Adding material textures/ hatches o Ground plane o People • Station 3 Roof Plan: o Material Texture o Environment o Landscape o Contour lines o Trees o People
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Complete the prototype line draft of 6 posters
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5 What aspect of the progress work can be improved/needs to be changed? • Line weights • Step up the stairs in Station 2 drawings • For Station 1 section, near lines can be darker, far lines can be lighter
7 What is missing or not considered in the progress work. • Station 2 Section: o Door o Handrail
Clarify your next steps
8 Do I know what I need to explore, design, or test by the next studio?
Refine the drawings according to feedback and start to complete folio
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Communicating designs in design development stage: My reviewer found it easy to grasp my concept and functionality in Project 1. I selected ten terms in Project 1, providing ample choices during the design development phase. My precedent studies were diverse and clear. I incorporated two terms in each station to integrate design concepts, along with my envisioned color and texture preferences.
Communicating designs in design resolution stage: At this stage, my reviewer assisted in finalizing the representation choices for six drawings and provided feedback on my initial sketches. The teacher advised revisiting technical drawings studied last semester. Applying the acquired knowledge, I optimized the drawings in the first and second iterations.
Communicating designs in design refinement stage: I started adding details to the six drawings for this stage. Adjusting line colors and types, incorporating hatching in overlooked areas. This makes our building materials, surrounding topography, and the drawings more visually engaging. Using people or animals as references, I added interesting elements to enhance the overall appeal.
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Posters: Idea + Situate
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Poster 1 | IDEA
Poster 2 | PRECEDENT STUDY
Poster 3 | EVALUATE
Is She With You? is a high-energy, intense piece that exhilarates and sets a vigilant mood.
In Precendent 1, the architectural profile on the side is remarkably (2) sharp, with prominent (1) articulation emphasized by the angular design of the cut-out sections. The (4) color employs mirrored materials that are also tileable in (3) texture. The lines of the windows on the wall introduce (8)Variation. On the opposite side, a (5) proportionate arrangement of similar staircases showcases (10) imitation, while a glass wall exhibits (7) repetition.
The poster mainly shows the correspondence between music scores, terminology and case studies. (1) Articulation and 6) Rhythm are reflected in the distinct elements. (2) Sharpness is embodied in tension-filled architectural shapes. (3) Texture and (4) Color pertain to material selection. These principles can be referenced across all cases without specific connections.
In Precendent 2, similar buildings are (9) clusted, each showcasing distinct (8) variations in form. Stacked eaves illustrate (2) imitation, adjacent (7) repetitive doors also stacked tiles, and (5) proportionate spaces divided by columns on the upper level, with the corridor forming a coherent (9) cluster.
The (7) Repetation element is extensively employed in doors and windows. (5) Proportion is evident in the spacing between columns, supports, and stairs. (8) Variation is often used for decorative effects in the external architectural outline. (9) Cluster refers to the grouping of multiple buildings. (10) Imitation is manifested in the internal hierarchy of the architecture.
Its strong (1) articulation conveys urgency. The (6) rhythmic intensity suggests (2) sharp,, angular architecture, cool (4) color tones, and a concealed , stone (3) textured interior. Reading the score, I find (5) proportional gaps in (9)clustered notes, repeated main melodies, and percussion for (7) repetition. (8)Varied note groupings and (10) imitated phrases add depth.
Student Name | Yuan Xu Student ID | 102847827
Architectural Design Studio 1 Studio leader: Linus Tan
Student Name | Yuan Xu Student ID | 102847827
No. 1 - Shape / Variation
No. 2 - Variation
No. 5 - Proportion / Sharp/ Repetation / Rhythm
No. 6 - Rhythm / Articulation / Imitation
No. 9 - Proportion / Sharp/ Repetation
No.10 - Articulation / Shape
No.11 - Proportion / Repetation
No. 13 - Sharp/ Variation
No.14 - Repetation / Variation
No.15 - Shape / Variation /
No. 3 - Shape / Variation
No. 7 - Shape / Variation
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No. 8 Cluster / Imitation
No.12 - Articulation / Sharp
No.16 - Articulation / Imitation
Poster 5 | DEVELOP
Poster 4 | DESIGN
Ultimately, I have opted to proceed with Design No.3 as my final choice.
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No. 4 - Sharp
In the process of conceptualizing my sketches, I deliberately integrated all the analyzed terminologies, ensuring that each design embodies a harmonious blend of these diverse elements. Throughout the design phase, I also commenced preliminary considerations regarding the application of materials, color palettes, and the interplay of light and shadow.
Student Name | Yuan Xu Student ID | 102847827
Student Name | Yuan Xu Student ID | 102847827
Architectural Design Studio 1 Studio leader: Linus Tan
The final design's key elements are Variation, Imitation, Sharpness, Repetition, and Texture. Two similar windows correspond to the Imitation element, while the curvature of the windows also draws inspiration from the Variation found in the score. The sharp angles on the exterior of the house embody the Sharpness element, yet the interior space remains harmonious. Hard stone is chosen for the interior material, and the arrangement of stone blocks incorporates the Repetition element. The perimeter of the house will feature mirrored materials.
Student Name | Yuan Xu Student ID | 102847827
Architectural Design Studio 1 Studio leader: Linus Tan
Swinburne University of Technology ARC10001 Architectural Design Studio 1 (Communication)
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Posters: Explore + Execute
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Yuan Xu (102847827)
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Behind the scenes
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Site model making Cutting model components The Site model was cut by laser cutting in the early stage, which was divided into 3 layers of base plate in total. Due to the complexity of my contour map, the cutting time was too long, so it could only be divided into multiple printing and cutting, which took over 1.5 hours each time. The original files were produced in Rhino and illustrator. I simplified the lines as much as possible to ensure that the site model could be combined smoothly. The cutting process required constantly turning on the machine and using magic to paste small parts, which forced me to stay in the studio on the last day before due to line up to cut my works.
Prepare the file for laser cutting in ProtoLab
Combined model Taking the larger pieces of the component from each of the three layers board in turn, after some observation I found that it was easier to proceed along the four corners. The collage should be checked against the original countor map file to determine which parts are low in elevation. Finally, photos will be taken in ProtoLab after the glue of the collaged site model dries up. The completed site model
Site model production process
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