Studio Beta Journal

rcise Name

ning the Ground

Biomimicry Learning Center

Studio Beta Journal Drawing Title Overall site isometric

Student Name:

Tutor Name:

Jarel Cheah - ID- 998651

Yiteng Chong

Coordinators Name:

Date:

Leire Asensio-Villoria and David Mah

10 / Apr/ 2019

Comments

Semester 1, 2019 Jarel Cheah 998651 Yiteng Chong

Scale 1 : 125@A3 (drawn in millimeters) 0m

1m

3m

North

Drawing No

01 01 of 05

Contents 01. The Group| The Field

04. Communicating

Collective Form ......................... 04-05

Main concept ......................... 51

Field Conditions ....................... 06-07

Ideogram sketches...................... 52-53

Biomimicry Studies .................. 08

Comic strip sketches ................. 54

Rule Based Iterations .............. 09-11

Organizational sketches ........ 55

Intuitive Figure Ground ............ 12-13

Colour and inspiration ............ 56-57

Rule Based Figure Ground ..... 14-15

section perspectives................. 58-59 organizational diagrams.......... 60

02. Defining the Figural Elements

Comic Strip ................................ 61

Precedents .............................. 16-17

The end ....................................... 62

Programming the Figural Elements .........................

Iterations ...............................

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circulation analysis................... 22 Reprogramming the site .......... 23 Concept development ............. 24 Materiality ................................ 25 Articulation of openings.......... 26-27 Experiential.............................

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Dimensions .............................. 29 Proposal .................................. 30-31

03. Defining the Ground Brief ........................................... 33 Type of Gardens .....................

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Performative parameters............ 36 Creating site that engages ...... 37 Zoning ....................................... 38-39 Hardscape vs softscape ............ 40-41 Landforming................................. 42-43 Micro-climate............................. 44-45 Overall Iso................................

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Sections ...................................... 48-49

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A01 The Group | The Field

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Collective Form

Fumuhiko Maki’s readings talks about the differe organize form for a ‘master program’.

The three collective forms in the readings are compositional fo Group form.

Using these three strategies, I seek to develop my figure grou

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rent ways we can

orm, Mega form, and

und drawings.

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Field Conditions

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The field conditions reading talks about the different effects and patterns that can be generated when specific rules are followed. It looked towards nature as examples of field condition patterns.

Key ideas discussed are: - Field condition patterns are expandable and accounts for incremental growth.

- Relationships of individual elements have a sense of local inter-connectivity and have

- They are defined by intricate local connections.

- They usually have: growth, direction, density, and equality.

- Parts can be added or subtracted without

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Biomimicry Studies

Studying patterns of nature To generate rule based figure ground drawings, I looked at natural forms and attempted to identify specific rule sets they follow. This is in line with the field conditions reading.

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Rule Based Iterations

#1

#2

#3

Generating rules for megaform Extracting ideas from a leaf- a larger, main stem follwed by smaller, sub-stems branching out of the main one. I applied this idea by reimagining the leaf as the overall site, where the main attractions occur in the larger, primary structure, followed by short stay pavilions for the smaller, sub-structure.

A reinterpretation of the leaf was generated as seen on #3, and I further refined it by playing with the positive and negative space where each substructure intersects with the main one.

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Generating rules for megaform

Looking at multiple photos of plant cells, I observed a general system. The living cell usually have a variety of sizes within a framework, and many of them have some sort of form within itself. Most of them also seem to follow a flock/swarm pattern.

I then applied this thinking based on the programs required.

Generating rules for compositonal form

This one is generated from a combination of spiderweb and cell form. the lines joining the inner web layers to the outer web layers would become the main pathways for the site, giving a sense of axiality in a scattered site.

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Generating rules for compositonal form

Tortoise shells have a very unique pattern. Looking closely, Irealised that the hexagonall patterns go in until it gets smaller smalller.

Beside each main hexagonal frame, the hexagon slowly changes to fiit with the main one in the center.

This thinking is applied to the figure ground drawings and the inner haxagons have a negative and positive relationship with the main frame.

Generating rules for compositonal form

Looking at another type of plant cell, I thought that the overlaps each colour create gives an interesting context.

Again, I decided to play around with the positive and negative relationship where each overlaps occur.

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Intuitive Figure Ground

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Rule Based Figure Grounds

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A02 Defining The Figural Elements

Precedents

MAD’s Harbin Opera House Taking inspiration of the sinuous forms of the building and the way timber finishes were applied to the curves of the interior for my pavilions, timber finishes were used both on the exterior and interior of my pavilion to create a uniform relationship between them.

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SANAA’s Rolex Learning Center The Rolex Learning center has an undulating form with several mini patios/ courtyards to within the building, allowing sunlight to enter the building and creating little pockets of space. Particular attention was paid to the use of glass as well as I wanted to achieve something similar to blurr the relationship between the inside and outside.

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Programming the Figural Elements

Using different colours to highlight potential programs for the pavilion.

Legend Working pavilion Short stay pavilion

Due to restrictions of size, many of the figure elements have to be redeveloped slightly. AT first, I identified different transitionary space and attempted to use this to create separation between different programs that might be housed in the same pavilion.

I also identified which type of pavilions can be housed based on the dimension guidelines of the Australian building code.

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Function pavilion Service pavilion Attraction pavilion I wanted to make sure that each pavilion gets sufficient sunlight as a result of the large, continuous form, so I wanted to place circular skylights (as seen in the plan).

Coming up with the main concept for the site.

Changing the plan slightly due to minimum restriction.

I also identified which type of pavilions can be housed based on the dimension guidelines of the Australian building code. I wanted to make sure that each pavilion gets sufficient sunlight as a result of the large, continuous form, so I wanted to place skylight

Over here, I started to play around with how a central courtyard can be placed where the short stay rooms surounding the courtyard can get views towards it.

I also started to place furnitures in to see if it would fit within and still provide reasonable space.

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Iterations

These were a couple of iterations I made that explores the circulation from the ground to the roof of the pavilions.

As per my concept, I started playing with how the roof can be accessed from the ground, and trying to create a blured relationship between roofplane and ground plane.

Exploring the ramp

I then made sure the ramps do not obstrct the circulation paths, making sure that permeability from all sides is still a factor.

Exploring circulation paths

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These were a couple of iterations I made that explores the circulation from the ground to the roof of the pavilions.

Exploring the ramp

Exploring connection of ramps

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Circulation Analysis

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Reprogramming the Site These were a couple of iterations I made that explores the circulation from the ground to the roof of the pavilions.

Detail showing potential seating.

I wanted the adjacent paviluon to undulate down and create seating spaces fluidly, without a definitive break in where the pavilion ends.

Overhead structure that ‘welcomes’ you and tells you that you are entering the site

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Concept Development

Detail sketches of the function pavilion

I explored the placement of glass windows to maximise views, as well as how the ramp interacts with the pavilion.

Internally, I explored the potential for a flexible use of space. The function pavilion can be used as an exhibition to learn about plants as well as a meeting room.

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Materiality

Exploring the different materials to be used and construction techniques. COncrete was not used at the end as it does not have properties that tie in with my key idea.

In the end, mostly timber and glass were used to emphasize uniformity and opennes. Vines would cover most of the pavilion as well.

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Articulation of openings

Living spaces + Central courtyard As the courtyard is an open, communal one, glass windows facing the courtyards are wrapped around. This provides all the rooms with views towards it and emphasizes the importance of living with nature.

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Dividing the pavilion internally into separate programs

Placement of windows and skylights Initially, I wanted to wrap glass windows around the rental pavilions.

After analysing traffic flow, I changed the placement of windows for privacy to the guests.

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Experiential

Openness towards nature I wanted to maximise views towards nature when in the bath house, with glass windows wrapping around. This allows visitors to feel a sense of intimacy with the outside and emphasizes the concept of my proposal.

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Dimensions

Appendix of calculation.

dimension

The dimensions as per Australian standards were used to resize the FIgure ground drawings and to determine the placement of programs.

Additionally, stair dimensions were used to determine how to place stairs nd how big they should be.

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Proposal

Overall Plan

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Legend Working pavilion Short stay pavilion Function pavilion Service pavilion Attraction pavilion

The final proposal of the plan consists of several programs housed within one pavilion. Although the exterior of the pavilion has a sense of uniformity, the interior is broken up depending on the programs.

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Detail showing close up of research pavilion.

Overall Isometric Biomimicry Learning Center

Exercise Name

Drawing Title

Defining the Ground

Overall site isometric

Student Name: Jarel Cheah - ID- 998651

Comments

Tutor Name:

Scale 1 : 125@A3 (drawn in millimeters)

Yiteng Chong

Coordinators Name:

Date:

Leire Asensio-Villoria and David Mah

10 / Apr/ 2019

0m

1m

North

3m

Drawing No

01 01 of 05

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Studio Beta & Earth

Legend Working pavilion Short stay pavilion

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Function pavilion Service pavilion Attraction pavilion

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Kitchen + Laundry

To blur the boundaries between the outside and inside, full sized glass panel windows were used as well as openings (where applicable) instead of doors.

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Detail showing close up of kitchen(service) pavilion.

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Timber finishes were given to the exterior similar to the Harbin Opera House precedent. The rooftop garden can be seen on the isometric, along with several central courtyards. The pavilions have an undulating form, referencing back to the idea of plant cells back in the first assignment.

A03 Defining the Ground

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Design Brief

Based on the design brief, I listed several important elements of my site, and how each of the elements contributed to the core idea of my proposal- a pedagogical centre for living

with nature.

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Types of Gardens

Chinese Gardens -Invites people to engage in trajectory of movement with an element of surprise and framing of views.

Japanese Garden -Gardens for experiential pleasure and a place for contemplation and also exploration.

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English ‘pleasure’ Gardens -Traditional formal pleasure gardens typically had a gridded layout. Each grids had attractions inserted for enjoyment. These gardens typically has visual games that brings element of surprise.

Dutch Gardens - Distinguished by its dense atmosphere and efficient use of space.

Internationally, a garden with tulips is also easily labelled as a Dutch garden

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Performative parameters

How landscape can facilitate the dispersion of sound waves

Based on the Beta lectures, I learnt about the potential of the landscape in creating certain functional elements. I applied this by carefully considering the placement of trees on site and how that could affect shade and direct prevailing winds.

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Creating a site that engages Lecture on transformation project and how spaces of participation and immersion were created.

Applying those ideas onto my site Based on that lecture content, I placed more emphasis on creating an immersion of nature for my site.

Spaces for play were also incorporated into public areas. I formed the landscape beside the greenhouse in a way that allows occupants to appropriate the spaces for play

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Zoning

Initial idea sketch

Looking at how to address zoning through topography. I defined different public/private programs through the varying levels of height.

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FInal development of the landscape contour levels looking at high point and low points based on the different programmes.

After analysing ain circulation paths, I decided to sink in the ground where the main circulation paths occur so that it gently guides visitors through.

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Hardscape vs Softscape

Plant bed placed to split different activities

Hardscape delineating footpaths

Due to the many different paths that visitors can take, I used plant beds to split the directions they can take, these beds also act as informal seating areas.

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Looking at the different detailed functions on site, I explored the use of hardscape and softscape to define the different activities that occur. Therefore defining the atmospheric qualities.

Footpaths in Greenhouse I wanted to blurr the boundaries between exterior and interior spaces. The glass panels of the greenhouse helps facilitate this. Additionally, I explored how the timber deck extends all the way into the greenhouse.

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Land-forming

Identifying private/public spaces

Public Semi-public Private

Roof access

Blending the ground and the roof together to create improved PUBLIC access to the roof garden.

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Connected open spaces

Blending the ground and seating areas to create an interconnected open space that the public can access when coming in from the entrance.

Landscape>Seating

By contouring the landscape where it meets the pavilion a certain way, a wide gap is created for informal seating areas. This also acts as a platform to access the roof.

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Micro-climate

The landscape is formed in a way that creates a small pocket of space, where the cantilevered pavilion creates shade for occupants below.

Plant beds are placed along the seating areas where deciduous a mix of deciduous trees and nondeciduous trees can grow, maintaining a comfortable climate all year round.

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Large plant beds placed along pathways to provide spaces for rest, trees provide shade throughout the summer.

Deciduous trees placed in seating areas to provide adequate shade during summer.

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Overall Isometric

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Sections

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A04 Communication

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Main Concept Idea

Identifying the core concept of my proposal to determine the best way to communicate it.

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Ideograms

Based on feedback given by tutor, I generated an ideogram similar to Bjarke Ingels.

The concept I wanted to communicate was how the proposal teaches visitors how to live with nature and how the landscape/architecture interacts with each other.

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Detailed sketch of the what I wanted to achieve on my Ideograms.

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Comic Strip & Time based Diagrams sketches Sketches of ideas and things I wanted to shoe in the diagrams.

I wanted to use the comic strip as a way to show the seasonal changes in nature and how that affects the experiences of Guests and visitors. It also serves as a means to communicate how different pockets of spaces are used.

The time based diagrams are meant to illustrate the chnages in activity over time and how that affects the foot traffic of the site.

Organizational Diagrams sketches

Planning ways of tying in several ideas in one diagram - Overall isometric - Circulation plan - Public vs private

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Colour Scheme and Inspiration

Colour scheme used courtesy to Adobe colour

Organizational diagrams and sectional perspectives by Atelier Bow Wow, Apostrophe’s, and 3XN respectively

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Section perspectives.

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Organizational Diagrams

Comic Strip

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The END

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