Module 03 Journal

Foundations of Design : Representation, SEM1, 2017 M3 JOURNAL - PATTERN vs SURFACE Thomas Martiniello 834 955 Brooke Gibson (2)

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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, cones and tangent surfaces of space curves. All three of these developable surfaces are special ruled surfaces because a tangent plane is always tangent to the surface along an entire ruling, and not just in a single point. These developable surfaces contain only parabolic surface points or flat points.

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) The understanding of developable surface is critical in architectural geometry as it enables spaces such as Huyghe + Le Corbusier Puppet Theatre to be created. Without the understanding of developable surfaces we would not be able create such organic shapes as you would run into the problem of having to try and ‘stretch’ a material to get the desired form.

The Puppet Theatre as mentioned above uses developable surfaces to create a form which is organic and reflects the architects inspiration and vision of how people use the space and how it interacts with the outside environment. It has enabled the architect to produce a space using interlocking diamond panels which don’t require any structural supports as they all interlock and support each other.

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PANELLING 2D PATTERN

2d Panelling, Pattern: Triangular

2d Panelling, Pattern: Diamond

2d Panelling, Pattern: Wave

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VARIABLE 2D PATTERN

Variable 2d Pattern: U1, V1

Variable 2d Pattern: U1, V2

Variable 2d Pattern: U2, V1

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3D PANEL TEST PROTOTYPE & TEMPLATE

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Net and base of a 4x4 prototype. This net also includes a full unrolled row which I also tested (10.10).

A 4x4 prototype using simple geometries on 160gsm paper.

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WEEK 7 READING: DIGITAL FABRICATION Complete your reading before attempting these questions:

Question 1: What is digital fabrication and how does it change the understanding of two dimensional representation? (Maximum 100 words) Digital fabrication is the process of using digital data to control the fabrication process. This can be used to produce models or prototypes of a building as well a cut parts using computer driven machine tools. All of this is done with the aid of computer aided design/ modeling.

Digital fabrication changes the understanding of two dimensional representation as it enables ease in prototyping and encourages further design iteration due to the simplicity of model creation. By being able to create a 3D object from a 2d representation you can then further develop and grasp the design.

Question 2: Suggest two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design? (Maximum 100 words) Two reasons why folding is used extensively in the formal expression of building design, are that folding is a natural form and folding creates new interesting spaces which vary dependent on how the material is folded.

Folding of a material can be one without the need for further addition of the same or other materials.

This gives it a natural feel as the form created is still the original material simply re-imagined.

Folding also enables the creation of interesting spaces which changes based on how a material is folded. This enables designers to develop creative expressions of a buildings design.

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EXPLORING 3D PANELLING

Render of full 3D landscape including the 3 shapes used to create it.

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UNROLL TEMPLATE OF YOUR FINAL MODEL

Line illustration of final model.

Final nets used to create model.

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PANELISED LANDSCAPE

Undulating view of final model.

Flat view of final model.

Close up of final model from top view.

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PANELISED LANDSCAPE

Close up of final model showing the effect of the terrain.

Close up of final model showing the rises and falls of the terrain.

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Wider close up of final model showing the undulating terrain.

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Render of digital terrain.

Parts of net after scoring.

Net section cut out for gluing.

Sections being glued together and held in place with clips.

Final model.

Final 3D model with line detail.

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