DesigningEnvs_Portfolio_2018

PORTFOLIO C O H E S I O N

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F O R M S

D E S I G N I N G

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Contents

Site analysis 2 Spatial Composition 6 Landforming 7 Assemblage 8 Spatio-Temporal Narrative 9 Superposition 10 Experience 11 Cohesion of Forms 12

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Site Analysis - Concrete Lawn The Historical Context

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WEEK 1 - 3 SITE ANALYSIS PETER. RUYI. YING. JOO

Site Analysis - Concrete Lawn Building Facades and Movement Observations

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WEEK 1 - 3 SITE ANALYSIS PETER. RUYI. YING. JOO

Site Analysis - Concrete Lawn Cast shadows from 9:00, 13:00 and 17:00

The concrete lawn is located at The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria. The site is in the northern end of the campus and it links a few of the University’s facilities such as the Union House, the Melbourne School of Design and the Raymond Priestly Building. The open space of the concrete lawn provides opportunities for organizing events and carnivals.

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WEEK 1 - 3 SITE ANALYSIS PETER. RUYI. YING. JOO

Site Analysis - Concrete Lawn Activities alongside Intensities

Overall temperature intensity

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WEEK 1 - 3 SITE ANALYSIS PETER. RUYI. YING. JOO

Spatial Composition A planar form of defensive state, of mountainous decree.

Inspired by the jagged forms of rocky mountains, how they form ‘passes’ through its weathered erosions.

PLAN SCALE 1:1 @ A3

A geometric pattern allows for orderly state of fashion within this form. The concept of a planar form is then carried over to display discord and unevenness.

SECTION SCALE 1:1 @ A3

This form recognizes a sense of rigidity to conceal a closed space, yet vulnerability in its opened frame above.

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WEEK 4 SPATIAL COMPOSITION FRAME/GRID

Landforming As over time, earthquakes create channels for winds to flow.

By representing earthquakes working in unity with wind, this form later contributes to the grafting of the assemblage and final concepts.

Tributary areas and cracks were created from unequal polygons; however the papered wind serves to emphasize the presence of fissures.

PLAN SCALE 1:2 @ A3

SECTION SCALE 1:2 @ A3

As the paper form adds further depth and flow to the grounds of the land, a dynamic composition ensues.

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WEEK 5 LANDFORMING SUBTRACTION/EXTRUSION

Assemblage In which one has no presence without the other.

There lies the essence of Mediterranean shorelines. Serenity emerges in forms carved from the heart of ocean’s ever changing waves.

‘Grafting’, a compositional technique, was interpreted as instability within the forms, in PLAN SCALE 1:1 @ A3

which the lack of presence of one, will not allow the other to sustain itself and ultimately collapse. This perception was greatly influential in the entirety of the Assemblage concept.

SECTION SCALE 1:1 @ A3

Self-movement and freedom were emphasized due to the subjectiveness of this particular technique.

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WEEK 6 ASSEMBLAGE GRAFTING

Spatio-Temporal Narrative To stay in the same place, position, stance...

Such unyielding natures when in disregard only replicate demise.

May fleeting winds be guide To endless dreams; constant stride Kingdoms fall Yet remain ever tall Attention demanded Of Higher commanded War greets dawn Their sons, gone Rain fails to cleanse Wound which cause ends Spaces of occupancy Hereafter decayed ominously Grounds stained dark auburn Amidst pillars white as bone To defend a throne Their unyielding stubborn Unbreakable, like diamond stone Youthful births resumed Unknown to fathers, entombed Children wait In silence by the gate Many to few Reduced to one Happy crowds renew To solitude none Promises set anew Spirits wake Only to ever view Their beloved lord’s mistake.

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WEEK 7 SPATIO-TEMPORAL NARRATIVE

Superposition The collage of a narrative upon the site.

The combination of the spatio-temporal narrative, assemblage plan and a site plan considering the lighter shadows of dawn upon the site. This is all overlaid by another individual collage which is fixated on the fragmented density of cooler areas of the site, population movements and the concentration of activities.

A dynamic composition with subtle fragmented space was developed from this arrangement, emphasizing structural independence and freeform movement.

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WEEK 8 SUPERPOSITION COLLAGE

Experience The collage depicting the consequence of occupancy and the choice of privacy which stems from it.

A collage done by hand. Media: Coloured paper, watercolour The piece considers the subject of occupancy and the potential separation that arises from it.

Concrete material being a major factor, firm spaces are prompted to merge, calling for unity from those who seek to inhabit it.

A distance between its owners exists indeed, however to suit their needs.

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WEEK 9 EXPERIENCE COLLAGE

Cohesion of Forms The plan of the Final Project

The final outcome represents spaces formed by the intent of suspension and conjunction.

Part of the outcome produces a rising peace The other of discord, partially enclosed planar spaces which provide privacy and exposure dependent on position. Another, a mediator that channels between the couple parts and links them to portray a unified family yet of opposing elements.

Family members alike, however, can easily trade roles within this time and space. One is drawn to the form as their perception deems fit.

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WEEK 10-11 COHESION OF FORMS FINAL PROJECT

Cohesion of Forms Sections AA and BB of the Final Project

SECTION AA SCALE 1:100 @A0

PARTIAL SECTION SCALE 1:50 @A2

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WEEK 10-11 COHESION OF FORMS FINAL PROJECT

Cohesion of Forms Initiation of ideas for the Final Project

Harsher, bolder forms contrasted a delicate structure in comparison. Curved variations gave way to reinforcing voids vaguely symbolizing gateways in suspension.

The suggestion of privacy within occupancy resembled a desired sense of security within one’s preferred space.

The initial spatial composition and landform

From there, the concept of discord and

alongside elements of the assemblage concept,

harmony was realized through sketches

were merged into one solid form. The erratic

based on the spatio-temporal narrative.

yet dynamic elements of it solely combined as a whole, was far more unnerving and unstable.

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WEEK 10-11 COHESION OF FORMS FINAL PROJECT

Cohesion of Forms Progression of ideas for the Final Project

Firmer ideas allowed stronger realization of the main

Key ideas evolved from basic geometric shapes,

concept. The impression of peace and harmony is

grew in complexity, devolved, repeating the

intended to have replicated through a more refined form

process over again. Being a cyclic process the

with reduced sharpness and intensity than its counterpart.

concept similarly impressed on an aspect of the narrative, a time loop.

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WEEK 10-11 COHESION OF FORMS FINAL PROJECT

Cohesion of Forms The Evolutionary Cycle of the Forms

Forms representing the final outcome.

Together they act in unity, an inseparable family.

From the beginning to end and back again, there is a continuous cycle they are bound to.

From basic form evolves one of greater complexity.

It later devolves into another simpler variation only to reconstruct itself once again.

Repeat.

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WEEK 10-11 COHESION OF FORMS FINAL PROJECT

Cohesion of Forms The Final Model; Aerial views

Scale 1:200

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WEEK 10-11 COHESION OF FORMS FINAL PROJECT

Cohesion of Forms The Final Model; Views from surrounding buildings

View from Melbourne School of Design

View from Baldwin Spencer

View from Raymond Priestley

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View from Union House

WEEK 10-11 COHESION OF FORMS FINAL PROJECT

Cohesion of Forms The Final Model; Elements which Unite ‘Discord’ A free-spirited nature which acts independently as it sees fi t.

The first phase, a delicate form in comparison to its following brethren.

Intends on expressing protection slightly smothering, like a doting parent to their child.

This raw form of concrete relates to in-situ context. This is emphasized by the tones of paint across a rough textured material, balsar wood.

The second phase of chaos. A form which cannot rest and gratuitously unnerves with its broad appearance.

Exudes some temperament in its stance to its inhabitants.

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WEEK 10-11 COHESION OF FORMS FINAL PROJECT

Cohesion of Forms The Final Model; Elements which Unite ‘Discord’ A free-spirited nature which acts independently as it sees fit.

The third phase of siblings of discord, the most mature. It is the amplification of the second phase; alongside with a minor suspension.

It decides accordingly to, guide its occupants to a close friend that controls contrasting elements, the Mediation.

It portrays distortion in time and space, reinforcing an endless cycle within its family of raw concrete forms.

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WEEK 10-11 COHESION OF FORMS FINAL PROJECT

Cohesion of Forms The Final Model; Elements which Unite ‘Mediation’ One that controls the cyclical passage between elements of opposition.

A close friend whose choice is of neither side. It is a transition between the sides of unyielding ‘Discord’ and an obedient ‘Peace’.

To its owners, it offers space to breathe openly, relax in the calm of one’s surroundings.

To them, it willingly provides the fleeting experience of temporary occupancy before one has to return from whence they came.

Potentially, it can be seen as the purest. The most comforting.

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Cohesion of Forms The Final Model; Elements which Unite ‘Peace’ A light for the end, a false hope in which afterward forces return to an identical beginning.

A high-rise that in its entirety, relates to a type of concrete so deceivingly pure: Precast.

The Mediator, is emphasized in pure white.

The Peace, is veiled in pebble white, having subtle signs of being tainted. Core board acts as its inner material.

At first glance the form appears to ascend to the heavens via suspension.

Whether left unrealized or not, it deceives, leading back to its chaotic side of the family.

Yet another white lie.

May the cycle continue.

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