WEEKLY TASKS

MOHAMED KASSAB PORTFOLIO

TASK ONE

John Rylands Library

Where compression and tension exist

This building is in the gothic style, and it primarily uses arc shapes to transfer weight forced on by compression. It is taking the most force because it is on top of the building, which prevents the force from damaging the entire structure.

Architect: Basil Champneys

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Where compression and tension exist

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The pointed arch of this structure aligns with the clock tower. Under the pointed arch, which provides additional support, is a curving arch. As a result, when a load is applied and spreads through the building, the middle-pointed arch pushes the force and compression down the coverture of the arch beneath it.

= TENSION = COMPRESSION

Manchester Town Hall Architect: Alfred Water-

Victoria Baths

Where compression and tension exist

This structure is divided into three parts, the centre of which is topped by a clock tower. This structure resembles the Manchester Town Hall in terms of compression and tension but is smaller. Four poles are used in this structure to hold the pieces together in the event of a storm or other natural calamity. Because a triangle arch is used, the building can withstand the force and remain unharmed.

Architect: Henry Price

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The Monastery

Where compression and tension exist

This structure responds to force and tension in a distinct way because it has four triangular arches that assist it to take the load and release it and sharp cutting edges. If a force passes through the triangle arch, it will slip off the ogival arch's curve. The four layers of triangular and ogival arches that serve as the building's structural foundation allow it to bear any kind of load without sustaining harm.

Architect: E. W. Pugin

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Albert hall

Where compression and tension exist

This structure is divided into five sections, with the central portion supporting two on either side. The tension spreads the round arch to release the force when the load is applied to the building, but it is restrained by the sides that join the five parts. If there are no supporting sides and tension spreads to release the load, a section of the building will collapse, which may also affect the rest of the building. However, the load is forced to be released down the curve of the arch since the sides and sections are working together to keep each other intact.

Architect: W.J. Morley

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TASK TWO

How it inspired by nature

The colours and shapes of natureinspired were used as inspiration for the opera house.

Bird wings, clouds, shells, walnuts, and the organic shapes, colours, and textures of nature all affected Utzon’s creations. He was also inspired by palm trees.

Considering the opera house is inspired by an orange peel I decided to design a mini version of it. By peeling an orange and using the glue gun placing them above each other to make the shape.

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Sydney Opera House Architects: Jørn Utzon, Peter Architect: Zaha Hadid Heydar Aliyev Centre

How it’s inspired by nature

Nature played a massive part when making the Heydar Aliyev Centre. Waves are the focus when making Heydar Aliyev Centre. The idea of using waves for an architectural masterpiece automatically makes the stricture stand out. You would have to use materials that are able to bend and stay in shape. Zaha Hadid wanted to make to stand in the city of Baku. Baku wasn’t known for its architecture so when Hadid designed the Centre people visit the city for this architectural masterpiece.

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Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater

How it’s inspired by nature

Wright's organic architecture ideas attempted to blend people, architecture, and nature so that everyone would benefit from the connection. Fallingwater was a masterpiece of these ideas. The natural surroundings and nearby rivers make this house special.

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Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias

Architect: Santiago Calatrava

How it’s inspired by nature

This museum, in my personal view, was the best location I visited in Valencia. It is built in an odd shape and has a unique construction method. This masterpiece of architecture stands out because of nature. starting with its shape and the water surrounding it. For his paintings and sculptures, Santiago Calatrava finds inspiration in nature, specifically in the forms and motions of people, animals like whales and dolphins, flowers, and trees.

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Some photos and a video that I took at the Valencia museum

How it inspired by nature

Bubbles were the main inspiration when designing this Centre. The architect had to use ethylene tetrafluoroethylene plastic to make the bubble shapes on the building while being supported by steel frames. This was good as the material is good for electricity this was perfect as they could add blue lights behind it to make it look more like bubbles. The outside reflected on the inside considering its an aquatics centre.

I put washing liquid in a small bucket and began blowing into it to make bubbles that represented the Aquatic Center in order to demonstrate this architectural masterpiece.