FOD Landscape M3 Journal Mario

Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Mario Yohanes Rinaldy (917889) Hanna Nhill + Studio 19

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

(Maximum 100 words) The three elementary types of developable surfaces are cylinders, cones, and tangent surfaces of space curves. A cylinder is a family of parallel lines extruded vertically with a certain profile curve (base). Unrolling a cylinder surface will give us vertical parallel lines of the rulings and the line formed by the profile curve. Both type of lines are perpendicular. Cones are a smooth pyramid consisted of infinite sides which originated from a single determined point above the base vertically. Tangent surfaces of space surves can be formed from a series of tangent lines which create a face plane and a polyhedral model.

Question 2: Why is the understanding of developable surface critical in the understanding of architectural geometry? Choose one precedent from Research/Precedents tab on LMS as an example for your discussion. (Maximum 100 words) The understanding of developable surface is critical in the understanding of architectural geometry as it gives us the ability to push the boundaries of architecture. Complex geometry is often used and designed by architects as a contemporary style of architecture. However, these complex surfaces are difficult to understand and built, although aesthetically pleasing. For example, the Cloud Canopy in Federation Square by Maddison Architects, at first, was deemed unconstructable by engineers as the hexagonal gridded roof is supported by only a few pillars. With the knowledge of developable surface, the architects can succesfully unroll the complex geometry so that it can be built with ease.

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PANELLING 2D PATTERN

2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular

2d Panelling, Pattern: TriBasic

2d Panelling, Pattern: Diamond

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VARIABLE 2D PATTERN

First attempt of the custom 2D variable pattern of a ceramic texture with curve attractors

Second attempt of 2D variable pattern of star shape with rotation, although not clearly visible due to rotation values

Third attempt of a 2D custom panel with the shape similar to a fence, which consisted of 3 sub-panels initially designed for the final 3D panel

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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE

The initial prototype unrolled surface which are based on the Sydney Row (left) and Tasmania Row (right)

The finished rough 3D model prototype of Sydney Row (left) and Tasmania Row (right) unrolled surfaces.

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

Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation? (Maximum 100 words) Digital fabrication can be defined as the integration of modern computer technologies (programs) into the fabrication process. CAD/CAM (computer aided/manufacturing) programs has been used throughly by architects nowadays, as it accelerate the process from a design stage into the creation/ construction stage, with more accurate measurements and ease of usage. The understanding of two dimensional representation has been affected as well, as this computerised process streamlines production and architects are now able to create not just a two-dimensional represenation, but a three-dimension as well, expanding the boundaries of construction and design.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) Folding turns a flat surface into a three-dimensional surface. It is used extensively in the formal expression of the building design as it is materially economical and visually appealing. Finding an economical and more cost effective way of designing and constructing is crucial in the current architecture industry. Additionaly, as architects are pushing the limits of design, a visually aesthetic presentation is demanded, as it affected the outcome of the decision of construction. Both reasons influenced architects more to use them in this digital era.

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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING

The final design of the 3D Panels applied to the given contour. The general plan of the arrangement of the modules is to resemble the shape of the Southeastern Australian coast, with a small portion of the bottom area of the panels allocated to the northern tip of Tasmania. The modules tries to symbolise the terrain profile of the region, with the high open box pyramid and double-halfed pyramid symbolising high terrain and mountains, while the low open box pyramid symbolises the lowland areas of the region. However, the allocation of each module with respect to real life is inaccurate.

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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL

Above are the three pages of the unrolled template of my final model. In marking the rows of modules and panels of the model, Australian city names were used to indicate the row that they were in, as the final model design was based on the Southeasern coast map shape of Australia. The 2D pattern panels were a second attempt design for easier development and folding, as well as for an increase in visual aesthetics.

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PANELISED LANDSCAPE

Plan view of the final model. Notice the rough shape of the Southeastern coastal area of Australia.

A detailed view of the modules, showing an emphasis on how the shadows behave regarding to the surrounding modules and contour.

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APPENDIX

Initial design experimentation of the 3D panel model in Rhino

Final design of the 3D panels, 2D pattern, modules, and unrolled surfaces in Rhino.

Early stage of the cutting process showing the materials and equipments needed

Final modules after they were cutted and folded, with all the 3D

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