Module Three Journal

Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE

Robyn Mackenzie 914559 Nina Tory Studio 25

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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.

The three elementary types of developable surfaces are cylinders, cones, and tangent surfaces of space curves. A cylinder surface is formed by several parallel lines connected to a profile curve. A cone surface is formed by connecting a profile curve to a vertex point using lines. Tangent surfaces of space curves are created when a general plane intersects a polyhedral surface in a polygon which exhibits a sharp turning point when it intersects with the plane. These types are special ruled surfaces because a tangent plane is always tangent to the surface along an entire ruling instead of just one point.

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.

The understanding of developable surface is critical in the understanding of architectural geometry because developable surfaces can be mapped isometrically into a plane. Developable surfaces also utilize straight lines which makes them easier to construct. Developable surfaces can also be covered easily in sheet metal. These three reasons drive architects to use developable surfaces in their buildings which directly ties it to architectural geometry. The stage set for John Jaspere utilizes the simplified construction of developable surfaces. Developable surfaces can be unrolled into a 2D map and then refolded into a 3D shape. The set utilizes the folding of polygons.

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PANELLING 2D PATTERN

2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular

2d Panelling, Pattern: Wave

2d Panelling, Pattern: Diamond

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VARIABLE 2D PATTERN

Variable 2D Panel, Pattern: Diamonds

Variable 2D Panel, Pattern: Polygon

Variable 2D Panel, Pattern: Zig-zag

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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE

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3D Panel test template nets

3D Panel test prototype

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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?

Digital fabrication is a way of creating that uses digital data to control a fabrication process. Digital fabrication falls under CAD/CAM which allows scaled models to be made quickly and accurately. This process allows architects to design representations of buildings efficiently while keeping the designs easy to edit. Digital fabrication has narrowed the gap between two-dimensional representation and the final building product by blurring the steps in-between these two stages. The understanding of two-dimensional representation has been distorted to include the steps leading up to the final product instead of just the initial sketch.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design?

The first reason folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design because it turns a flat surface into a three-dimensional one. This three-dimensional surface utilizes geometric structure to create rigidity. Folding allows new spaces to emerge without loosing the original building structure. Folding allows for a large variety of shapes, textures, and patterns, all of which help make a building aesthetically pleasing. The second reason folding if used extensively to design buildings is that folding is materially economical. Folding saves money by creating interesting elements on buildings using folded panels of material.

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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING

Custom 3D Patterns

Custom 3D Panel surface

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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL corner 2

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Unroll template of 3D panels

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Unroll template of 2D panels

PANELISED LANDSCAPE

Plan view of final panelised landscape

Detail view of final panelised landscape

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APPENDIX

A finished panel, a cut and scored panel, and a printed panel

Custom 3D panel without the 2D panels intergrated

A cut and scored panel before I began gluing

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