FoD M3 Journal Nicolette Ciccarelli 911349

Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Nicolette Ciccarelli 911349 Brooke Gibson, Studio 13

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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, which are formed by a family of parallel lines and are modelled by a prescribed curve which is then extruded in some direction.

- Cones, which consist of one sole vertex point that consists of many lines which end at a given profile curve.

- Tangent surfaces of space curves, which are polygons with set vertices, whereby two consecutive vertices make the edges of the polygon and three consecutive vertices make up its faces.

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) - In order to construct safe, neat and unique architectural spaces, it is important to recognise the importance of developable surfaces. These surfaces can efficiently consist of basic shapes and lines which join to create a detailed geometry, as seen with Plasma Studio’s Greenhouse design. The Greenhouse consists of many small triangles which join together into a very precise, sturdy and unique building which spans across many square metres. Developable surfaces are critical in design as they form the ‘base model’ of almost every building we see.

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PANELLING 2D PATTERN

2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular

2d Panelling, Pattern: Wave

2d Panelling, Pattern: Brick

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VARIABLE 2D PATTERN

Custom 2D panelling of Mario

A complex polygon panelled evenly across the surface

A randomly panelled shape which is bigger in some places than others by following a curve

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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE

A segment of four 3d blocks

Some prototype blocks printed on A3 copy paper

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WEEK 7 READING: DIGITAL FABRICATION

Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation? (Maximum 100 words) - Digital fabrication is a computerized process which offers a new representation of a generative form. It opens up new possibilities, which could possibly lead to a seamless connection between the design and actual making processes of production (often by removing the ‘intermediate steps’ between these two aspects of construction). Computerized three-dimensional modelling allows designers to think outside the box of the general architectural productions and forms, however the two-dimensional representation did not face much change as what was once created using a pencil and ruler looked quite similar once done using digital fabrication.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) - Folding offers designers the opportunity to create a three-dimensional surface from a simple, two-dimensional flat surface by using precise geometry to create new and complex structures.

- Folding is often visually appealing (when it is done precisely!) to the eye as it is seamless and creates natural-looking deformations, extrusions and inflections.

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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING

A fully 3d panelled surface of my given land, before 2d panelling was implemented.

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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL

Final copy of some unrolled pieces that were used to build the final model.

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PANELISED LANDSCAPE

A picture of the final model.

A small section of the final model, zoomed in.

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APPENDIX

A merge of the 2d and 3d panels before being unrolled and used for modelling.

An example of an unrolled piece of four blocks on Rhino.

A close-up shot of some of the panels on the final model.

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