Mason Mo_MArch_Studio18_Like Humans_Design Journal

Studio 18 _Like Humans Breathing Tectonics Design Journal

Mason Mo Studio Leader: Darcy Zelenko

980475 Studio C & Danny Ngo

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Contents INTRODUCTION PRECEDENTS _Bloom _Inflatable SINGLE STOREY DWELLING _Part _Logic _Whole MULTI-STOREY DWELLING _Part _Logic _Whole CONCLUSION _Reflection APPENDIX _Biography _Bibliography

0.0 Introduction DISCRETE: The studio focuses on the paradigm shift from continuum to discrete architecture. Discrete is refer to the use of limited types of components in composing an functioning entity, instead of using a large amount of bespoke members. This benefits in the cost and making of a building, also encourages engagement and participation in the process of constructing and using.

FABRICATION: An equally important focus pertains to fabrication of the digital creation. Material performance, manufacture and fabrication should be taken in account from the beginning.

LIVING: The studio looks into possibilities of a discrete system in the context of dwelling. Aiming to find solutions for social, economical, environmental issues, we took the current pandemic and housing requirements to the agenda while designing the discrete system.

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1.0 Precedent Study DISCRETE: The exploration started with small scale precedences experimenting with discreteness. Understanding both the traditional top-down approach in design, and a bottom-up workflow which takes digital design, computation, material effect, tectonic and construction process into account. In terms of discreteness, the projects are investigated through PART, LOGIC and WHOLE, which means the design of the component library, the principles of aggregation, and the constraints that influences the final amalgamation.

SOFT MATERIAL: Meantime, there is an individual interest in investigating the application of soft materials in the built environment. There were innovative projects in the 60s to 70s that used inflatable form in space making...

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1.1 BLOOM

BACKGROUND: BLOOM is a project by Alisa Andrasek and Jose Sanchez in 2012 for the commission of the Olympic Game in London.

https://www.alisaandrasek.com/projects/bloom

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1.1.1 Parts

PARTS: An attempt to replicate the initial form finding. As a starting point, Diffusion Limited Aggregation(DLA) is introduced, which refers to a random branching algorithm. It requires one ‘root’ and more than 1 ‘branches’, a minimum of 3 limbs required for the system to grow.

In a parametric model,

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the following parameters are defined for later tests.

1.1.1 Parts

PARTS-LOGIC The next step is applying a basic DLA algorithm to the parametrized PART model. With different combination of limb length, angles and offsets, the part performs significantly different in space formation and space occupation.

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1.1.2 Logic

PARTS-LOGIC The next step is applying a basic DLA algorithm to the parametrized PART model. With different combination of limb length, angles and offsets, the part performs significantly different in space formation and space occupation.

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1.1.3 Whole WHOLE Getting to the scale of the whole aggregation, surrounding environment condition starts to affect design in a top-down way. There should be anchoring points to the ground, spaces for people to go through, bench integrated with the form, twining to a tree etc.

Looking at the whole, we can see its capacity of forming a space, or fill up a space.

It is not a standalone design, there’s also a parasitic quality. It can engage with the site condition.

BASE GEOMETRY

AFTER AGGREGATION

The base surface is manually modelled. In this case I looked at all the photographs and try to extract some spatial/ formal characteristics. There was no physical formwork(but I manually modeled a base mesh as an invisible formwork). Use a voxel grid to sample the value, which forms a field for the aggregation.

Twisting moments of a minimal surface, barrel wave when surfing. Sternum and Ribs, experience of being in some visceral parts of a creature.

These spikes are done quite intentionally, we call it silhouette/or edge condition.

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PARTICIPATORY The system is not only capable of creating forms, but also allow people to engage.

Parts are designed to be easily assembled by children, and the result can emerge in a very short time.

ADAPTABILITY Speculating in a domestic environment, the Bloom system can be used as furniture that are readily to be assembled and change according to needs.

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1.2.1 Inflation

1.2.2 Inflation

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MODULAIR RODRIGO ALONSO

This is an inflatable auto-assembling lighting system, which is a collection of objects created from the combination of 4 different inflatable modules (triangle, square pentagon and hexagon), developed so that they acquire three-dimensional shapes thanks to the union and combination of these modules.

The inclusion of light on any of its sides converts them into a lighting piece. The final result are a great range of polyhedrons and many other regular forms.

PNEUMATIC SOFT ROBOT SOURCE: UNKNOWN The pneumatic system acts as a muscle that is capable of bending, grabbing etc, by actuating different parts. It is a semi discrete system in a way which each cell is made to be similar and sewed together to perform as a whole.

There is control over each component of the system.

The system can be personalized and assembled by users.

Plastic material _ 280 microns flexible PVC.

http://ralonso.com/portfolio/modulair-2/

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2.0 Part Design DISCRETE: In this project, the design workflow of PART-LOGIC-WHOLE continues.

Different fabrication systems, materials, geometric systems are tested.

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2.1 Brainstorming

A. TRUNCATED OCTAHEDRON This is a geometry capable of three dimensional packing, by extracting the edge and bevelling, a volumetric framework can be generated.

B. EQUILATERAL NODES Limbs are extracted from a equilateral pyramid. angle is still inaccurate aggregation, which the

structure of However, the after simple edge doesn’t connect.

C. CYLINDRICAL Inspired by bamboo architectures and paper roll architectures by Shigeru Ban, type C explores the possibility of H-shape tubes in completing orthogonal configurations.

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2.2 Steam Bending

PREPARATION

Split up bamboo using blade and hammer

Bamboo nodes need to be punched through

Presoaked Bamboo Bending Formwork Making

Split up bamboo using blade and hammer

STEAM BOX Water preheat and level check

Timber Bending

BENDING

Use Bend Saw to cut arch

Sanding

Window period is short, clamps and formwork should be ready in proximity to the steambox.

Fixing Formwork

RESULT Timber Bending with Formwork

Thick bamboo failed to be bent(not steamed for enough time); Small bamboo bent successfully; Timber was bent but the tension side split a bit.

CONCLUSION

Steam Box

Bamboo Bending

Timber Bending

The bending is labour intensive and it’s challenging to achieve accuracy as there is a chance of spring-back after being removed from the formwork.

Bamboo Bending

Timber Bending

Bamboo Bending

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2.3 Inflatable+Steel

Steel Pipe Connection

BUBBLE-STEEL TECTONICS This is an attempt to combine the soft transformable material with a structural member. It combines the strength of both of the materials.

However, it is hard to see the application in a building scale, since the system can barely form architectural elements such as slab/wall/ enclosure etc.

Steel Framework

Screw and Nut Connection

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2.3 Inflatable+Steel

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2.3 Inflatable+Steel

PROTOTYPING PVC Sheets are used to be the membrane, sealed by glue/needlework/tape, with straws/air valve to pump in air. Metal rods are used to strengthen the edge in order for the form to stand up.

However the part is to small and instable to form architecture.

Include Gas Valve

Sewing the Edge

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Inflatable Surfaces

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2.4 Timber+Steel Carcass

Carcasses Carcasses are mass produced in molds Hollows inside reduce the use of material The overall triangular profile is structually stable

Carcasses made out of steel perform structural function without taking up too much internal spaces. It is easy to be bolted/welded with other materials.

PROTOTYPING

Pipes can be branched out to form aggregations in a smaller scale.

Steel Pipe

Steel pipes are welded to the metal carcasses to make rigid joints. The two elements act together as an internal truss.

Wiper Die

The Steel Rod continues(welded/bended at the turning point to maintain structural integrity.

Air supply pipes run through the steel tubes

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Bend Die Interlock Mandrel

Clamp Die

Pressure Die

Panels Plywood sheets are CNC manufactured with mitre joints to fold around corners. It provides an air-tight connection to the inflatables.

Plywood panels are lightweight(compared to concrete/solid timber), and comfortable in dwelling situations

Air valve is weaved to the membrane at the edge

Inflatable

-Can quickly switch between different forms -Playful assocaition -Dynamic partitian

Rings at the edge of the inflatables for connection to the hooks in groves

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2.4 Timber+Steel Carcass PROTOTYPING

Timber Panels

3d printed edge rods

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Laser Cutting

Laser cut Perspex Carcasses

Assemble

Membrane inclusion

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2.5 Logic

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3.0 Single Storey Dwelling DISCRETE: In this project, the design workflow of PART-LOGIC-WHOLE continues.

Different fabrication systems, materials, geometric systems are tested.

QUARANTINE: Under the circumstance of the Covid-19 pandemic, the project intents to provide a response using the designed discrete system.

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3.1 Aggregation Exploration

EXPLORING CLUSTERS Arraying of the part can form flat floor area; It can be built up at an angle and start branching; Split level effect can be achieved; Part can become furniture ...

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4.0 Multi-Storey Dwelling DISCRETE+SOFTNESS: Given the urban context near Melbourne CBD, the focus shifted from horizontal sprawling to verticality.

To meet a long-term/permanent living condition, participatory in adaptability of the building became more important. Where soft material construction comes into place to provide living comfort, body engagement, light-weight construction and operability.

HOUSING: The traditional model of ownership in real-estate is not sufficient to meet the requirement for the number of ‘lowmoderate income’ group in the city of Melbourne, which contributes a lot to the diversity of culture. Therefore, new housing model needs to be adapted, which targets dynamic groups of living and attempts to reduce redundancy in space usage.

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4.1 Precedent Studies PROGRAM: Getting into an architectural process, the potential of a soft system to facilitates some programmes/social activities are explored. Specifically, precedents of childcare facilities, artist housing and ecologic applications are examined.

INFLATION: As one of the main element in the ‘Softness’, the flourish of experiments in inflatable in the 60s and 70s inspires the initial thinking of its application in a living scenario.

Other than that, there are also some of the recent projects exploring a discretized state of the inflation. Either bubbles or panels, they provides an opportunity to strengthen the entire system. The rigidity and flexibility of modular inflated parts enables multiple configurations, which leads to the starting point of Discrete.

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4.1.1.1 Daycare Architecture

ROCKERY FOR PLAY—POLY WEDO ART EDUCATION /ARCHSTUDIO _Childcare _Children Scale Infrastructure _Undulation in Z Axis

4.1.1.1 Daycare Architecture

PLAYVILLE DAY CARE /NITAPROW _Soft Edge _Soft Boundary _Net/Ball Pit/Constructive Blocks/Slide/Sand Pit

https://www.archdaily.com/878933/rockery-for-play-poly-wedo-art-education-damei-branch-archstudio?ad_medium=gallery https://www.archdaily.com/916616/playville-day-care-nitaprow?ad_source=search&ad_medium=search_result_projects

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KIDSLABO MINAMI-NAGAREYAMA NURSERY /TEAMLAB ARCHITECTS _Net at the top of Atrium _Terrain as Seat and Shelf _Bouncy Moments _Use of Multiple Colors to Create Childlike Atmosphere https://www.archdaily.com/960344/kidslabo-minami-nagareyama-nursery-teamlab-architects?ad_medium=gallery

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4.1.1.2 Artist Housing

4.1.1.2 Artist Housing SHARIFI-HA HOUSE IRAN, 2014 /NEXT OFFICE-ALIREZA TAGHABONI _Rotatable Rooms _3 Dimensional Facade _Openness/closure adapt to seasonal changes _Revolving boxes potentially enable programmatic shifts

TOPO’S SHED WORKSPACE AND HOUSING MADRID, SPAIN, 2020 /PÍA MENDARO HOUSE OF THE FLYING BEDS /AL BORDE _Overhung Structure _Free Interior Arrangement _Light Structure _Movable Stair

TETRIS_ SOCIAL HOUSING & ARTIST STUDIOS PARIS, 2010 /MOUSSAFIR ARCHITECTS _’In-between’space _External Stair Circulation _Articulated Protruding Openings _Street Interaction

https://www.archdaily.com/522344/sharifi-ha-housenextoffice https://www.archdaily.com/382507/tetris-socialhousing-and-artist-studios-moussafir-architectes?ad_ source=search&ad_medium=search_result_projects

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https://www.archdaily.com/933779/toposshed-workspace-and-housing-pia-mendaro?ad_ source=search&ad_medium=search_result_projects https://www.archdaily.com/906163/house-ofthe-flying-beds-al-borde?ad_medium=gallery

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4.1.1.3 Bio-Embodiment

SYNTHETICA, BIOBOMBOLA 2018-2020, LONDON

BY ECOLOGIC STUDIO _BioCities _Algae _Energy _Soft cladding _Light Weight _Oxygen _Responsive systems http://www.ecologicstudio.com/v2/index.php

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4.1.2 Inflation

YELLOW HEART VIENNA, AUSTRIA

BY HAUS-RUCKER-CO _Pneumatic space capsule _Multiple air rings creating threshold _Interior-soft, air-filled chambers,pillows _Swelling sides almost touch the skin

4.1.2 Inflation

VILLA ROSA K ASSEL, 1972

BY COOP HIMMELB(L)AU _External Structure _Pneumatic-transformable space-8 inflatable balloons vary the size of the unit’s space from minimum to maximum volumes _The pulsating space with the revolving bed, projections, and sound programs. Appropriate fragrances to accompany the changing audiovisual program are blown in through the ventilation system. _The space in the suitcase – the mobile space.

From a helmet-shaped suitcase, one can inflate an air-conditioned shell, complete with bed.

http://architectuul.com/architecture/yellow-heart https://studioarewethereyet.wordpress.com/2016/03/22/precedent-villa-rosa-coop-himmelblau-1968/ http://architectuul.com/architecture/oase-no-7

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OASE NO. 7 KASSEL, 1972, THE

CLOUD

BY COOP HIMMELB(L)AU _Parasitic _Levitated from Ground _Single Inflation _Alternative Balcony

THE PNEUMAKOSM, A PNEUMATIC DWELLING UNIT,1967

BY HAUS-RUCKER-CO

PNEUMO PLANET MARS HABITAT, EXPERIMENTAL

BY PNEUMOCELL

“Pneumacosm is your very own living planet, made of plastic and functioning like an electric light bulb...”

“Plug it into the sockets of existing urban frameworks and appreciate life in three dimensions, immersed in the surrounding environment...”

“Thousands and thousands of Pneumacosms are shaping a new urban landscape.”

_Linear Array _Greenhouse for Farming _External Structure

https://www.frac-centre.fr/_en/art-and-architecture-collection/haus-rucker/pneumacosm-317. html?authID=86&ensembleID=193

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4.1.2 Inflation

4.1.2 Inflation

DYODON AN EXPERIMENTAL PNEUMATIC HOUSE, 1967

BY JEAN-PAUL JUNGMANN

EXPOPLÁSTICA PAVILION 1969

BY JOSÉ MIGUEL DE PRADA POOLE

_Face Panel as Module _Packing Geometry _Multi-storey _Inflated Furniture

_Hexagonal Pillows _Inflated Separately _Form Geodesic Dome _Air Supply from Inside

https://digitality.tumblr.com/post/118553782467/ jean-paul-jungmann-comunidad-flotante-dyodon

https://www.mascontext.com/observations/jose-mi guelde-prada-poole-and-the-perishable-architec ture-ofsoap-bubbles/

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MANUAL V IENNA

BY PNEUMOCELL

LIFEBALL VIENNA, 2008

BY PNEUMOCELL

UFO RAUM V IENNA, 2009

BY PNEUMOCELL

_Modular Panel _High Geometric Constraints _Variable Panel Material _Single-Storey Dome

_Light Embodiment _Modular Assembly _Form Columns _‘Love Ball’

_Light Embodiment _Space Division _Form Walls

http://www.pneumocell.com/news/pneumocell.news.html

OPEN SCIENCE FESTIVAL VIENNA, 2018

BY PNEUMOCELL

http://www.pneumocell.com/news/pneumocell.news.html

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GUGGENHEIM IN FLORIDSDORF P AVILION FOR THE PERFORMANCE VIENNA

BY PNEUMOCELL

4.1.2 Inflation

4.1.2 Inflation

ROLLAIR INFLATABLE ROLLING L ONG CHAIR

MEDUSA SHELL CHAIR, 120CM DIAMETER

BY PNEUMOCELL&ALEXANDER CURTIU

BARBAIRELLA INFLATABLE LONG CHAIR AUFBLASBARE LIEGE

INFLATABLE FURNITURE

BY QUASAR KHANH

VIETNAM, 1968

CAR INTERIOR WITH 3D-PRINTED INFLATABLES 2020

BY SELF-ASSEMBLY LAB, BMW & MIT

_Discrete Pneumatic Cells to form Undulation _Discrete Pneumatic Cells to form Undulation

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4.2 Part STRUCTURAL: As posted in the precedent, the verticality is difficult to achieve without an integration of stronger building material/ structural system. As a plus, pipe work and air infill for the inflation are aimed to be integrated into the structural part to ensure the ‘Continuum’ elements are able to be delivered(e.g water/service/electricity/gas).

INFILL: Apart from the structural, the main character of the project will be soft materials. Inflated pillows are mean to provide surfaces and interface in the building, such as floor/wall/ ceiling). They are connected to the structural part by hooks.

Supported by tensioned cables hooked to the structural rods, the pillows are connected by hook and loop fastener.

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4.2 Part

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CAIRO PENTAGON TESSELLATION RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN INFLATION AND STRUCTURE Seperated / External Frame / Internal Skeleton

The part design starts from modularity to envisage a patterned state of the aggregation of parts to fulfill architectural functions(structure/enclosure/space form and configuration) The Cairo Tiling provides connection possibility on 5 sides. Two methods of generating different Cairo tesselation involve different base grids. The result from the second method provides equal length edges that might benefit the part formation later.

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4.2 Part

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FIRST SIGHT ON STACKING THE BUILDING 2d Cairo Pattern are extruded into prisms and stacked up to form a building massing.

The Facade is undulated taht creates visual interests and buffer zone for heats.

Parts subtracted from the solid massing to define larger interior spaces and multi-storey height spaces.

TRANSFORMED INTO ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS Plan The application on plan defines the spatial division and the inflation element are fit inside the structural frame Elevation Systematic Geometry might create exoskeleton for the building and a frame for facade panels. The 90° part provides location of connection to horizontal floor plates.

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4.2 Part

WHAT IS THE INFLATABLE FOR? To push the boundary of softness in architecture, possibilities of the inflatables to replace conventional architectural parts are explored.

The benefits of it are form fitting/body engagement/ psychological comfort/ quick set up and deployment/ multiple layer and possibilities for biological/ digital embodiments

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3D AGGREGATION

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DISCRETIZE THE MODULAR By segmenting the Cairo pentagon into 5 parts(Cut from midpoint), 3 types of part emerge, which are capable of forming both Cairo grid and discrete aggregation of more liberty.

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GENERAL PART ISOMETRIC & SCALE RELATIONSHIP TO ADULT AND KID

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4.2 Part

4.2 Part

PART EXPLODED ISOMETRIC CONNECTION DETAILS

Three parts are similar in terms of their internal composition. Axial and lateral structural members are working together to transfer loads and provide end-to-end/sideto-side connections.

Connection to other parts are mainly achieved by the detailed carcasses.

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CLUSTERS Manual exploration with the parts to form functioning spaces within certain boudary.

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4.3 Logic PROGRAM: This is the part when Top-Down methods interfere the Bottom-Up process. Factors from the site condition and the programmatic/ social circumstance are determining/constraining the aggregation of the parts.

COMPUTATION: To test iterations quicker and deal with multiple constraints and variation, computational tools are deployed. Architectural intentions are translated into computational terms, geometries/ grammar/fields are defined for the digital aggregation to occur.

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SITE CONDITION & REGULATION

PROGRAM & ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Planning Regulation and Environmental Factor

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PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION Housing units are located on the East and South side that avoids noises and privacy issues, also features view to the Melbourne CBD. Social amenities are mainly addressed on the Northwest corner to provide street interaction and make full use of the daylight since the space will be occupied most during the day.

Central area will be mainly for shared semi-outdoor decking, which presents itself as a permeable structure for light penetration and natural ventilation.

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MODULAR STATUS Cairo Prisms are tessellated and stacked to give an image of universal/rigid clusters.

By taking parts away form, the solidity of hard partition starts to disappear and creates opportunities for soft materials.

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FREE AGGREGATION

AGGREGATION WITHIN BOUNDARY

By only applying simple rules between the Bedroom unit and the Kitchen Unit: Bottom>Top Entry>Entry The result presents a growth from one point from the first part on ground.

As the volumetric boundary is constraining the vertical and horizontal sprawling, the part that can be generated is limited.

As one of the solutions, secondary aggregation of the original parts are added to fill up the gaps and start to establish connections among different units

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ADJACENCY AND SUPPORT CONSTRAINTS ADDED

PARASITE

The previous aggregation was lacking feasability since it tends to stack units up and in some cases creates hugh cantilivers.

To fix that, adjacency constraints are added to increase horizontal connectivity between parts. And support contraints are applied at the bottom connection points.

Also by this stage, the computational process begins to be significantly expensive. Methods to simplify the geometries and optimizing the workflow are used.

As touched on previously, the basic part aggregates in the leftover volume and increases space usage.

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4.3 Whole PROGRAM: This is the part when Top-Down methods interfere the Bottom-Up process. Factors from the site condition and the programmatic/ social circumstance are determining/constraining the aggregation of the parts.

COMPUTATION: To test iterations quicker and deal with multiple constraints and variation, computational tools are deployed. Architectural intentions are translated into computational terms, geometries/ grammar/fields are defined for the digital aggregation to occur.

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ADD FLOORS AND SPOT FOR STAIRS

FLOOR PANELS

The aggregated result from computational process is lacking clear floor area outside each unit. In a 3.3m interval, common ground planes for each floor are proximated(shown in Pink)

To differentiate from the soft flooring units, the central area of each floor uses timber panels as flooring to create relatively more fixed ground.

PARTS TO FORM FLOOR FRAME

BALUSTRADE

The central floor area are re-framed by the 90° Part to complete the structure. They are supported by the secondary basic part aggregation components.

Balustrades are added to the edge of each floor.

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NORTH ELEVATION In terms of formal architectural language, the left part of the north elevation maintains the vertical stacking as the rest of the surrounding. Whilst to the right it transforms into a more detailed, high grain parts that talks to the movements on the main street.

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LONG SECTION this cut shows how the residential units are clustered to the southeast side of the block, whilst the parasitic part grows from ground and fill up the gap left by unit clusters. The playfulness of the bubbles is manifested through different scales ranging from floor tiling bubble to big balloons that enclose spaces.

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PLAY’GROUND’ SECTION A lift shaft is fitted on the east side, providing access to each floor.

The notion of ‘playground’ is extended into a volumetric state where kids can explore more about the level-shifting and vertical space transitions.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN The access to 3 main programs are separated to ensure security and way finding. Most part of the street will have the access to the childcare center and playground since the entrance to residents and sleeping capsules are located at the corners.

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3F PLAN Moving up, this plan shows the relationship between the children area on the north and the dwelling units on the south

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5F PLAN On this level there are more residential units and they are provided with outdoor balconies.

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5.0 Conclusion & Reflection WHAT DOES THE SCHEME MEANS IN WIDER ARCHITECTURE DISCOURSE? Discrete architecture has been explored for almost a decade by now, with a majority of focus in fabrication and manufacturing.

The versatility of the part is manifested in the discrete precedents in terms of formal/spatial configuration but not much on real user experience. This project can be a starting point where it brings the direct body interaction with architecture to attention. And also the meaning of discrete from a user perspective.

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REFLECTION: WHAT GOES FROM HERE? Within the time frame for the delivery of the final result, the relationship between the structural part and the inflatables are still relatively separated. It might be some other opportunities if the inflation and the structure part are more integrated(e.g the skin and skeleton relationshipbone inside the bubble).

The performance and real world experience on the designed part needs further examination. Experiments are needed to test out some better material options for the inflated part and the finishing.

There are opportunities for the soft material to be changeable and replaceable when it is not functioning.

The dynamic aspect of the inflatables are not fully explored in this project yet as it is important to differentiate inflatable to single membrane.

To further push the temporal dimension of the soft material, it might be a potential to look more into the digital embodiment in the softness. By collecting human input and providing feedback, architecture can literally come into life.

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EDUCATION CurrentUniversity of Melbourne_Master of Architecture 2018 - 2020 University of Melbourne_Bachelor of Design_ Architecture Major 2016 - 2018 Trinity College 2014 - 2016 Guangdong Experimental High School 2012 - 2014 Guangdong Experimental Middle School

AWARD/EXHIBITION 2018 MSDx Exhibition _ Foundation of Design: Representation 2019 MSDx Exhibition _ Design Studio Beta 2020 MSDx Style Mask Design Competition _ Second Prize

WORK EXPERIENCE Jun 2019-Jul 2019 Nov 2019-Jan 2020 Internship_Guangzhou Design Institute, Department Landscape Design

Sizhe Mo

Guangzhou, China Melbourne, Australia

CONTACT Mobile: AUS +61 411218947

CHN +86 13724187355 Email: masonmo0316@gmail.com Instagram: voilamo

PERSONAL WEBSITE https://sizhem.wixsite.com/masonmo

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Apr 2020 Internship_Zaome Studio, Guangzhou

SKILL SET

LANGUAGE English(fluent) Cantonese(native),Mandarin(native)

PROFILE Mason Mo

is currently finishing the

bachelor degree of design at the of

Melbourne.

3D Modelling: Rhinoceros | Grasshopper | Maya | 3ds Max | TouchDesigner | ZBrush | Revit | Cinema4D | Houdini

He

is particularly interested in

Visualisation: V-Ray | Unreal Engine | Enscape | Octane

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Representation: Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign | Lightroom | After Effects | Premiere Pro | Website Building Other: FirstRate 5 | Naviswork

Analogue Photography | Videography | Cinematography | Hand Sketching | Tablet Painting | Physical Model Making | 3D Printing | Robotic Arm Fabrication | Hot Wire Cutting | Laser Cutting | Storyboarding | Performance Light Design 146

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University

computational design and cross-discipline experiments in architectural design. from exploring architecture, he is a

freelance photographer.

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on the personal website.

OTHER INTERESTS Violin _2016-2017 Melbourne Youth Orchestra _2012-2016 Guangdong Experimental Symphonic Orchestra Photography/Cinematography Freelancing_ Real-estate/event(Build Industry Group, MSD)/music video/drone Branding Graphic and Product Design

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Chris, U, Pure Plastic New materials for Today’s Architecture, Braun, 2008.

Greg, L, Folds,Bodies & Blobs collected Essays, La Lettre Volee, 1998.

Jure, K, New Container Architecture Design Guide+30Case Studies,LinksBooks, 2013.

Riichi,M, Ian, L Lauren, G, Shigeru Ban Paper in Architecture,Rizzoli International Publication, Inc. 2009.

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Special thanks to Darcy Zelenko and Danny Ngo for tutoring and assistance on digital fabrication; Thanks to Nicole Campbell as my group member for the first half of the semester;

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Thanks to Andrea Rossi and his team for developing WASP, an amazing plugin for Discrete Aggregation.