[ 2022 ] STG_01 / RESPONSIVE STRUCTURE_THE PORTAL

ARCH 5110 ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO-I

HOW DO WE SENSE SPACE

PROCESS PROTFOLIO INSTRUCTOR: TATJANA CROSSLEY

SR E STP OAN SGI VEE S T -R U C T U0R E1

CRAFT & DESIGN: CHAN Janice Sue Wing LEUNG Hiu Sun LEUNG Yu Hin

INT RESPONSIVE STRUCTURE = THE POETAL INT WEARABLE DEVICE = ARCHIVER INT NARRATIVE SPACES = NEO-EARTH WORKFLOW setup () { Serial.begin (2021_SEP); STG_01; PINMODE (THE PORTAL, OUTPUT); // Redefine the preconception of standards STG_02; PINMODE (ARCHIVER, OUTPUT); // The tempoary watchman of the moment STG_03; PINMODE (NEO-EARTH, OUTPUT); // All lives in equality }

STG_01 loop () { Digital.Read (THE PORTAL, INPUT); CONCEPT (2021_SEP); RESEARCH (2021_SEP); DELAY (2_WEEK); EXPERIMENT (2021_SEP-OCT); DELAY (3_WEEK); CONSTRUCTION (2021_OCT); DELAY (2_WEEK); PRESENTATION (2021_OCT); DATE (28_OCT); }

INITIAL STATMENT; // Challenge the preconception of space

KEYWORDS; #ADAPTIVE #OPTIMIZE #SPACE #CONCIOUSNESS #SENSES #COMFORT #REDEFINE #PRECONCEPTION #FLEXIBILITY

DATE (2021_SEP); CONCEPT (STG, 01); // Discussion on everyday architectural elements, standards // Opening as portal, window, and other applications // A constant changing portal, wait for participant’s reaction TARGET; // Doors // Window & curtain // Partition // Framing view PRINCIPLE; // Constant moving, response to human action when nearbay // Device and human affecting each other COMPONENT; // Ultrasonic sensor // Stepper motor // Gear wheel // Wire // Dynamic façade

// Standard of people & architectural elements

Inspiration from stage curtain //

// Test of hanging cloth

Experiment of patterns //

// Selected pattern (inspired from dorsal scales)

Fabricatiom //

Customized gear for stepper motor & hanging rope //

// Setup of Arduino modules

Set of motor modules //

// Assembly of components

Record of tools //

// Trial setup

Manual test of curtain shape //

// Finalize setup

Close up of motor module //

// Detailing (Naming system and details refine)

Construction of structure //

// Fixing details

Assembly and paint //

// Final details

Final details //

// Final model

Final model //

Beyond, 2021 Digital Illustration Vision of the earth after centuries.

Contrast between two worlds. The old world ruins on the right; and new world on the left. The new world adapted a flexible system for building envelopes.

New World, 2021 Digital Illustration Top: Building adapt to air route Middle: Circulation between buildings Bottom: Human and vehicular traffic intertwine

// Future application

Components diagram //

// Technicial drawings

Fixing detais //

A B S T R A C T; “THE PORTAL” aims to challenge the preconception of architectural standards. Through the data has not always been recognized, architectural design standards have been around for decades and shaped our behaviors and the way people use them without realization. Following standard is sufficient in serving the majority, but not all-inclusive. Is there a way to rethink the standards of daily objects? Is it possible to have them customizable and adaptable to everyone’s needs?

This project seeks to redefine “openings” (ie. doors and windows), daily essential elements people encounter. Through exploration and development, ways are being found to transform flexible opening into various shapes and sizes for different purposes. After experiments on fabrics and patterns, the lattice structure is chosen to be the final form. Achieved extensive flexibility for more than just typical opening by the simple integrated body.

“ It is not a door, but connects spaces; It is a door, providing possibilties to the new horizon. “