Zi Xuan Portfolio

Portfolio

A record of works, progress and drawings by Zi Xuan

Project 1 form

play

● Formation of point line plane

● Strings model

● Cardboard model

workshop

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blocks model

● Discussion on Invisible cities

● First trial on constructing invisible cities

● Final version of invisible cites

Introduction

Through this project ,we are to know that the connection of two points can form lines. Whereby connection of lines is able to create a plane. And when there is more than one plane connecting to one and another it create its own volume.

Formation of point line plane

A to B

By moving from one spot to another with different action(standing ,jumping , squatting ) and by connecting all those point it form line and connection of line create plane.

String model

In this model the strings represent the line where the different height of stick represent the action you made at the spot. The 3m stick represent jumping, 2m represent standing and 1m represent squatting.

By seeing the all the strings connecting from one stick to another, we can now imagine the shape and form of our model. On knowing that there are actually space and volume in our model.

After the string model, we put cardboard to represent the surface of the model. Acting as the layer of the plane.

Wooden block model

With the prototype (cardboard model) we now had to create the model with actual mass and volume

Zenobia

Imaginary drawing of invisible cities

Final version of invisible cities

String and wooden stick acting as hanging sidewalk and ladder. With balcony on various height.

Observation:

Project 1 started with point line plane into the physical wooden block model. I am amazed on seeing how the transformation from single point line plane can lead into real life wooden block.

Project 2 Body architecture

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block from

China

as the

with

of human figure using

and error

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of

frame and study of

Block chosen from P1 as the form of shape for carboard model

Site visit to China town to experience our spatial apparatus in a better and clearer way

By rotating and playing with the cardboard we are able to create six different form of spatial apparatus.

Sketches of human figure using the apparatus

1:5 model

The 1:5 model is guide and try & error process For us to achieve our final product.

Measurement of wooden frame

Joinery: Nail gun, screw, L bracket is used for the joinery

120 degree 150 degree

It can be fold and carry easily to anywhere .

The 120 degree is suitable for support for the back while sitting up straight

The 150 degree is meant for lying more backward support

By adding one wooden stick on the first wooden frame, it allow adjustment for the apparatus

Observation:

By altering with the shape of the block we are able to form the outer frame of our spatial apparatus And by doing the 1: 5 model, we can better understand on the joinery that are possible and suitable for our apparatus

Project 3 A Room To Read

● Using the form of our spatial apparatus to create our space

● Design development and statement

●Anthropometry study

● Layout plan and site plan of the room

● Section X-X and Section Y-Y to show the cut of our room

● One point and two-point perspective to further understand our room

Form of P1 block

Leading toward P2 Form of spatial apparatus

Alter the form from p2 to achieve the shape of our space

In mock 1 model I did not fully noticed the choice of my design where I only play with the form. However, in my mock 2 model I slowly understand the importance of structure and support with operative design. And in the end, I proceed to my final model with the knowledge I learned through my try and error.

The guide and purpose of my design

Human action and scale study for activities to perform in the room

Human figure on real model on scale of 1:25

Site plan to show the surrounding and the location of the room

Floor plan to show the direction of sunlight

Sections to show the structure of the room

One point perspective to show the internal space of the room

Two-point perspective to show the exterior looking of the room

Conclusion:

Coming to the end of Project , I understand that every form, shape and volume came from point-line-plane first. And I am amazed to see how project 1 can correlate to project 2 on help us to achieve our spatial apparatus with the form of our block. And lastly, using the shape and form of our spatial apparatus to combine with operative design to create our own space.

Program : Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture

Course Title : Architecture Design Studio 1 Course Code : AR115

Lecturer : Doris Quek, Lim Ker Chwing, Nicholas Ng

Semester : 1 Student ID : 1002162127

Name : Wong Zi Xuan Date Submission : 21st October 2022