AAVS Melbourne Journal - The Folded World

AA VISITING SCHOOL THE FOLDED WORLD Joshua Christian 733315

Content 0.0 Introduction

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1.0 Precedent Study

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1.1 University of Melbourne Car Park

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1.2 Phaeno Science Center

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2.0 Site Analysis

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2.1 Physical Quality

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2.2 Implicit Quality

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3.0 Design Methods

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3.1 Test Model 1

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3.2 Test Model 2

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3.3 Test Model 3

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3.4 Test Model 4 & 5

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3.5 Design Process

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3.6 Construction Diagram

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3.7 Construction Process

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3.8 Final Model

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4.0 Reflection

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5.0 Appendix

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5.1 Biography

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5.2 Credit

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5.3 Bibliography

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0.0 Introduction - Unit 1: Interior Urbanism The project aims to explore the modernist idea of a building podium or slab, conventionally treating it as isolated discrete and privatized territory for formal greetings, similar to the receptionist area, taking Melbourne laneways and arcades as the starting typology. The project is taken within the Queen Victoria Market precinct, besides the carpark of the market. Looking at the needs of the market addressed by the Melbourne City Council, the group uses it as challenges and advantage for our design opportunities. Another consideration that the team has put into the project is to retain certain qualities of the market. We are able then to solve the needs of the brief through a thorough discussion of the site analysis and using the site as a template to create strategies for the spatial needs of the project, while retaining the aim of creating a public space. Using a boolean process as an inspiration of our spatial finding, the team is able to create a space that is both interior and exterior, while also providing a space for public-private interaction.

Image 1: Melbourne Laneway

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1.0 Precedents Studies 2 Precedents are selected for the final project. Both of them are chosen for its spatial quality and form that has a similar quality with the team’s design language that has been developed for the project.

Image 2: L’Oceanographic, Felix Candela, 2010, Valencia, Spain. © Felipe Gabaldón

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1.1 University of Melbourne Car Park The Car Park is an example of a public/private, interior/exterior space.

Although it has a small public interaction, the space created is somehow transient and public. It is simple but expresses the feeling of being underneath of a building. Moreover, it has similar function with the typology of the podium, for being the foot of the building.

Through this experience, we have decided to use the column form of the carpark. One reason is because its compliance with our design language, another is that it has a certain formal quality in which the column and the ceiling has merged into 1.

Image 3: Melbourne Uni Carpark

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1.2 Phaeno Science Center The Phaeno Science Center is designed by Zaha Hadid, finished in 2005, Wolfsburg, Germany.

It is described variously as ‘an architectural adventure playground’, and ‘the magic box’ (ZHA, 2005). It is a fluid, complex and dynamic space, in which has 10 resting cone-shaped “feet”, spanning 154 meter, that elevates the podium-like building hovering in the air (Phaeno, 2005).

The interesting space in this building is that the 10 foots have internal spaces that can be used. This suggested, perhaps, that the foots, act as a shell for internal space, and the primary structure for the building to sit on. Moreover, the ground level creates a vast open public space that has slopes. This gives an opportunity to the project to create an undercroft space, similar to the car-park theme that has previously been explained.

A notable inspiration other than just the form is that the internal spaces within the columns, in which gives the foot another purpose rather than just a structure. This can give opportunity to our project, in which we can put the function in the structure.

Image 4: Phaeno Science Centre, Zaha Hadid, 2005, Wolfsburg, Germany. © Klemens Ortmeyer

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2.0 Site Analysis The site is located on Area E, within the Queen Victoria Market precinct. The team has conducted a site analysis to extract opportunities and challenges within the site that we have to consider for the final design. Site visit was conducted on Saturday, 8th of July, 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

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2.1 Physical Quality The site is located in the Queen Victoria Market precinct, shed M beside the existing carpark.

The physical quality of the site consists of benches and small vegetation as a public resting space. Other existing structure is the carpark on the south, the main market shed on the north, cafe at the center of the site and storage at the west end of the site. The site also consist of small laneway which is accessible by car or by foot, in which has anchor points to tie a lightweight structure at the roof of the market, function as an existing lighting decoration in night market. Moreover, the site also have additional shed structure for shopkeepers, usually used in weekends. The site topography is sloping upwards toward the west.

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2.2 Implicit Quality From the site, we have considered some aspects that are not physical, which are circulation, social activities, and density. The circulation is very much straightforward, as it is predetermined by the existing building. The noise is very much determined by the quantity of the visitors at the site. From the diagram, it shows that much visitors are at the junction of the cafe and the toilets, we discussed that this space is the entrance point that connects the public space, the outside of the market, and the market itself. The visitors range from youths to elders, in groups of 3-5.

Usually families shop groceries at the market.

In conclusion, we have discussed and decided to re-arrange the space to aid the needs of the market, which are quantity of toilets, storage room, and water storage. The team also considered on retaining the current function and existing space which is the cafe and the publicity. Furthermore, we also have recognized the importance of the architecture to be on the ground since the precinct has a heritage cemetery underground.

Image on the right shows the circulation and the quantity of people over in a group of visitors. Mostly visitors go straight to the main market precinct, in which near the cafe area. The picture is taken at the green icon, shown in the map

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3.0 Design Methods In Unit 1, we are exploring spatial creation through boolean process of a 20x20x20 cm3 plaster, in which reducing the plaster using solid objects to create a space. However, the team has found other possible method that is unconventional to the designated design process.

Image 5: Boolean Labyrinth, Gijs van Vaerenbergh, 2015, Genk, Belgium. Š Filip Dujardin

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Setting up Anchor Points*

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Tensioning the fabric

*Image in Isometric view

3.0 Method’s Logic We took an unconventional language for the design method, which we use the logic of a tensed fabric/membrane, a sail-like structure as our form-work for the plaster rather than using the fabric as an item for the boolean process, which is conducted in the studio. The logic is very much straightforwardly shown in the diagram on the left, in which the fabric is set on a series of anchor points, and then it is stretched using ropes. As the fabric is tensed, it creates a relatively rigid surface for the plaster to sit on. Afterwards, the plaster is poured and coated using brush to make a thin shell-like structure.

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3.1 Test Model 1 The image on the left is the first test model. The purpose of the first model is to find an initial language that is to be developed throughout the week. In here, we are testing the relationship between pulled fabric and string. The result is that it can create 2 different forms using 1 single sheet, as the rope able to subdivide the fabric into several partition

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3.2 Test Model 2 The test model is a continuation of the same logic. In this model, we created shell like structure that has similar logic. Taking the advantage of the properties of fabric, we create a slit within the fabric and then stretched in the opposite way in order to create a hole. This can be used as an openings for windows, etc. Moreover, the ropes that were used created a partition within the structure, marking a separation of space should this be used as a shell structure.

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3.3 Test Model 3 Test model 3 explores the slits that was tested in the previous model. Using the same method of brushing the plaster, we can membrane like shell structure with some openings. We also tested and explored how the slits can be separated and pulled, which is shown in the image, where the form has an upward canopy and a thin triangular member that goes down to become a load bearing structure. However, we acknowledged the flaw of using slits, that reduces the integrity of the fabric, which is crucial to the plaster. As a result, the plaster would be very fragile and thin, and it has high possibility to deform the membrane, since the plaster has weight.

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3.4 Test Model 4 & 5 In test model 4, we are testing the structural capability using the same language. Logically, by pulling down a fabric through a single point, it create a concentrated force at that point, as such, when the plaster is poured, it can create a structure that has a similar principle with the column.

After we tested it, we found that it worked, then the team used the test model 4, as the form-work for test model 5, in which the image below, a negative space of the column.

Test model 5 synthesizes the boolean process with our tensioned fabric methods, in which it created an interesting space inside that intrigued us to explore about the space more. Moreover, it has a similar quality with our precedent, which is the University carpark.

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Storage

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Boundaries

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Existing Circulation

Proposed Circulation

Setting Grid points

Cafe

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Proposed Circulation

Water Storage

Additional Anchor Points

Proposed Function

3.5 Design Process The design is based and contained within the context of the site, which aims to aid the use of the current space. We organized a schematic plan, using the current logic to position the function and space, by resetting the circulation, as our primary form criteria to position the function.

Based on the position of the function, we set an anchor point for the fabric to be pulled down.

We used additional ropes as anchor points to make the space higher, and less opaque than test model 3. After the plaster is poured, the bottom part will be cut with the ‘ground’ to make a column.

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Line Setup

Point Selection

Extrude to Points

Mesh Creation

Mesh Pull

Split with Base

The Final digital model shows how the final design would be. One important constrains that the team has acknowledge and foresee is that when creating the real model, it would be impossible to recreate the same as the digital one. One factor is because the control of the tension applied to the fabric, another is the weight of the plaster, and other organic matter that would distort the model, further away from what has been speculated.

Flipped Canopy

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Rest Length

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*Cut with base plane, then pulled to a circle

3.5 Design Process After setting the anchor points, the team started to visualize the model for the final project. The team also acknowledged that the upper floor is used as a park, in which given to provide more public space to the site. Hence we decided to put canopy on top, then leaving an opening at the north side, to let the sunlight in. The reason for the openings in the north side is because we still want to connect the spatial quality of the undercroft, in which a mixture of internal and external space. Furthermore, we decided to use the same schematic plan as our canopy to create a mirrored form of the bottom structure. To justify, we have found that this type of system can be used as both load bearing structure and a lightweight canopy, during the test model exploration.

As such, we put it into a test in this final design. As a result, the outcome could be said, a nonbinary form that can be used for both canopy, and slab structure.

The matrix shows the testing and possibilities of the structure. Since we are using a stiff fabric for the design, We have selected the criteria for the X and Y-axis, based on the logic that we use in the models, which are the number of anchor points for the fabric to be stretched, and the tension force applied to the fabric, shown through the rest length. From the matrix, we have found that the higher the number of the anchor point, the stiffer the structure would be, as shown on the bottom row of the matrix that the form is very much similar to one another. As such, we have selected the stiffer form as the species of the canopy, which is the bottom row, and the middle row for the base of the model.

The last species shows how the final design would look like, if the fabric is not stretched using points, which create a deformed triangular section, rather, using a circle form to hold the base that results in a clean circle form.

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Base

Anchor Points, Function

Additional ropes for anchor points

Stretching Fabric

Reinforce line

Stiffening lines for canopy

3.6 Construction Diagram The diagram on the left shows the planned construction process of the model. It serves as a template for us to realize and plan the step for the final structure, how it should be done as accurate as possible. As it has been discussed previously, the team has acknowledged the potential challenges in resonating the digital model to the physical model, since there are many aspects that affect the physical model to be not as the same as the digital one.

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Anchor points

Form work for the Base

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Lines

Plaster pouring, reinforced with fibre-glass

Laying Fabric

Canopy Form work

Final model after the two structures have been combined, and the base has been cut

Stretching Fabric

Fibre Glass

Plaster pouring

3.7 Construction Process The images show the process of the construction of the final model. The image below is the interior space, depicted for the final design during making the form work for the plaster. Additional Fibre glass is added to give a reinforcement for the plaster. The idea is that it acts as a tensile reinforcement to the plaster as steel to concrete.

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Public Park

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Water Tank Market

Cafe

3.8 Final Model The exhibited final model. As it has been explained, the structure suggest a non-binary implementation of form, using a single form to create complementary form between the two opposing function. Furthermore, the design has a unifying quality, in which combining the column, ceiling, and spatial function in one form. It has achieved the spatial quality that is designated, in which has a tight relationship between the interior and exterior. It also has fulfill the needs of the market, placed within the space. The undercroft has a balance between opaqueness and transparency, achieved through the settings of anchor points and series of lines that allow some plaster to go down the fabric, and forbids some. As a result, visitor may have a penetrating view between the carpark and the Victoria Market, which the model creates a pseudo-boundary between the spaces.

The top slab creates a poetic space that has a sharp contrast between dark and light. Entrance for the lighting is only allowed at the north side, in which the sun may pass through it, illuminating a portion of the cave like interior. The combination between a large internal space with openings on one side, gives an internal public space that suggests an openness to the exterior.

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4.0 Reflection As a bachelor student, I learn to see design process from another perspective. There are a lot of knowledge that I obtain in these 12 days. From the lectures, I am able to see and know the stories of the senior architects, especially on their projects, how they did it, how they developed a design that responses to the brief, the ideas proposed and passed through us as the next generation architects. It really intrigued me to think of future architecture, in which I learned, that architecture has a big voice in the society, an aid to the system of the world.

I also learned in ‘being wild’. The studio has pushed me to think the unconventional way of doing things, practices me to think ‘what if otherwise’, rather than thinking ‘what has been’. Although for me, it is a daunting experience since I am an undergraduate, I know my skills and experience still below my master colleagues, but I also learned from them, I learned their ambition, their experience and the way my colleagues developed the design form. Another challenge would be that inexperience to this kind of workload. I realized that I still need much to learn in terms of a real world situation in architecture, I almost had no experience with this kind of workload and pressure which makes me difficult to keep the energy going on.

I also think that this project can be improved , since there is some part of the design that cannot be translated into the final ones because of the project feasibility and time constrains. Moreover, I think it is also important for me to actually rethink and use the possibilities of the form as well as the space, since I feel that I am too constraining in this project with some restriction, although I believe it is well solved, I think it could have a better planning and a systematic process in the project.

However, I learned a lot to be honest. The studio really pushed me and challenged me to think about my architectural identity, to think why I am an architect, to think about the real world problem, to contemplate on what is architecture. This experience opened my mind to see architecture in a wider scope. I know my knowledge is far from perfect, my path is still long, and I still have much to learn, but this studio helped me to move forward towards my questions in architecture, how it relates to the surroundings, to me, and to the next generation.

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Failed experiment, the model broke when the fabric is taken off.

The form work here is quite different than the others. In here, the plaster is poured between two layers of fabric. As a result, the plaster is thicker at the bottom part.

Image on the left is another failed experiment. It is the base of test model 1, in which we used ropes to create the boolean space, however, from this failure we learned that the ropes are to thin to create a boolean volume for the plaster

Image on the right is another test that is not incorporated to the final model. It serves as a test model, iterating model 3 with additional holes from a hanging fabric.

How we installed the form work, we took an advantage of our colleague that has a smaller body to minimize the risk of destroying the form work.

Small hole on the roof, an accidental design when taking off the fabric from the plaster.

It creates and enhances the poetic atmosphere of the space.

5.0 Appendix Additional Information and models of the process that the team went throughout the 12 days of the studio.

The team with Unit 1 guest tutor, Filippos Filippidis

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Studio Earth Remade

Studio Air

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Studio Water Remade

5.1 Biography My name is Joshua Christian, I was born in 30th March 1997, Jakarta, Indonesia. I am studying architecture major in the University of Melbourne, graduating in December 2017. For me, I want to learn architecture is because I am interested in a creation of space and artistic value of buildings, in which it is not highly seen in my country.

I have never had any artistic background, nor the world of architecture previously. Because of that, I am searching for my architectural identity in my academic years, as my testing ground to reflect and to test my artistic capability in architecture. I practiced and have redone the previous studio projects, testing it using another methods and tried to see it from a different perspective. I am still searching and still reflecting, however, the experience supplied me a knowledge of what architecture is, and I know that I still have a long way to go in finding my identity.

I can see which path that I want to test next. I am interested in using grasshopper since my last studio. It really opens up the possibility of creating a design that is fluid, and unconventional, that is, difficult to design using previous methods of drawings. Using this tools, I hope it could help me to find my language, and as an architect, able to offer something to the society, and improving the urban life condition that has a seemingly never ending issues.

I still have one more studio as my final semester. I hope to conclude all my theoretical and practical studies, to create one more test for me to decide and envision, the path in front of me.

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5.2 Credits A breakdown of the tasks that we did in the group throughout the studio

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Bibliography

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PHAENO. 2005. Architecture [Online]. Available: http://www.phaeno.de/home-en [Accessed 18/07 2017].

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Image Source

Image 1: Visit Victoria (2017). Centre Place, Melbourne, VIC, 3000. [image] Available at: http://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/Melbourne/ Destinations/Streets/VV-Centre-Place.aspx [Accessed 19 Jul. 2017].

Image 2: Candela, F. (2010). L’Oceanografic, Valencia, Spain. [image] Available at: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/ L%27Oceanografic_%28Valencia%2C_Spain%29_01.jpg [Accessed 19 Jul. 2017].

Image 3: Melbourne University Car Park (Self Photographed on 25 Jul. 2017)

Image 4: Hadid, Z. (2005). Phaeno Science Center, Wolfsburg, Germany. [image] Available at: http://www.wolfsburg-bildet.de/_pictures/ Architektur_KlemensOrtmeyer_Seitenansicht.jpg [Accessed 19 Jul. 2017].

Image 5: Vaerenbergh, G. (2015). Boolean Labyrinth, Genk, Belgium. [image] Available at: http://www.archdaily.com/770787/an-experimentallabyrinth-of-boolean-voids-is-assembled-in-genk#_=_ [Accessed 25 Jul. 2017].

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