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Digital Design - Module 01 Semester 1, 2019 Yupeng GAO/David 978292 Joel Collins Studio 15

Week One

Reading: Zeara Polo, A. 2010. Between Ideas and Matters.

According to Zeara-Polo, the diagram does not play a representational role in the design process but provides an organisational and can have a performative quality depending on how it is deployed. Explain how Diagram is different from Signs and Symbols? (100 words Maximum)

The reason that they are different is that Diagram is a type of architectural practices that generate coherent, non-representational forms and projective arguments that transcend simplistic cultural constructs whereas Signs and Symbols all relate to dynamic objects.

For example, an icon is a manifestation of the functions and properties of the objects, and an index is an expression the influence brought by its objects, while symbols are formal representation of objects which contains an amount of cultural norms. Conversely, Diagrams build up spatial and material organisations which define relationships and prescribes performances in space while mediating physical constructs and concepts, instead of playing a representational role.

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Week One

Precedent Analysis

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Fig. 3

Fig.2.Section of Pavilion Fig.3.Inner wooden structure Fig.4.Exterior cladding with mater plan underneath

Fig. 4 Fig 1. Unknown, Peter Zumthor’s Serpentine Pavilion 2011. Serpentine Gallery, London. https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/07/dezeen_Serpentine-Gallery-Pavilion-2011-by-Peter-Zumthor-photographed-by-Hufton-and-Crow_02.jpg

Process: firstly trace the section(Fig.2); extrude it as a single repetitive element and use ‘array’ command to generate inner structure(Fig.3); install more structural frames; Lastly ‘sweep1’ section to get exterior cladding and boolean to get openings(Fig.4).

Comment: 1. Careful detailing should be applied when dealing with four corners and door frames where structures connect. 2. Details of noggins and studs are important. 3. Relatively easy for modeling cladding.

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Week Two

Reading: Hertzberger H. 2005. The in-between and The Habitable Space Between Things, from Lessons for Students in Architecture.

Herzberger discusses how design should not be extreme in its functionality. Use your precedent study to explain how the pavilion allows for an appropriation of use. (100 words Maximum)

Designing with extreme functionality would shape the space in a rigid and inflexible way which gives users little appropriation of use in space. Instead of creating a space with very explicit purposes, Serpentine Pavilion generates flexible and inexplicit space which people could utilize and interpret as they please. For instance, rather than merely one route, eight openings and an extra corridor in the Pavilion largely enrich and vary people’s experience, because it gives multiple ways for people to move through the space by either circulate the dark corridor before entering the central garden and experience the light patterns or going into the garden directly to appreciating the beauty of nature.

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Week Two

Isometric

Isometric: Cladding; Structure; Details & Garden within garden dThrough out the whole process of modeling, a sense of simplicity, symmetry, infinity and constrast can be shown and appreciated, because of the highly orderly form and structure with subtle controls of light. Isometric drawing (left) are depicted mainly by three parts, firstly, exterior cladding textured with dark concrete panels (done in Illustrator), which gives an overal sense and impression of Pavilion. Secondly, in the middle part, inner wooden frames are exposed to fully show the construction details of structure. Thirdly, bottom left part aims to manifest both inner details of corridor (lamps and inside openings) and central garden, by semi-transparent and fully transparent outlines. In addition, outdoor paths provide context to the site.

While modeling, it is clear to find out circulation would mainly surround central garden result from the process that all the structure and space are designed to encompass it like a box.

Moreover, after observing the contrast between shadows and light; garden and concrete cladding in rhino6 and Illustrator respectively, it is found that there are multiple thresholds which closely relate to lighting condition and emotional changes.

First threshold occurs when stepping into the dark corridor, an in-between space, removing all the views and natural light.

This threshold give audience a preparation of another different world and comtemplation of what is behind. Another threshold locates from the corridor to the central garden, where natural light, beautiful garden and framed sky suddenly revealed all together, providing an emotional climax of the whole journey.

In conclusion, the key concept of Peter’s pavilion is to provide comtemplative spaces which evoke spiritual dimension of our physical environment and abstract the beauty of nature from outside.

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Week Two Diagrams

Circulation

Threshold

This Circulation diagram provides a dynamic movement paths, not only shows the fluid and continuous nature of circulation, but also

Instead of just planar expression, this diagram emphasise the threshold spaces of spatial transition within Pavilion experience. The shift of light

depicts the tensity of crowds. Occupation and comtemplative area around the park is also shown in relation to circulation.

conditions and the fusion of darkness and brightness form a large space of threshold in corridor. Moreover, the celebration of light and nature in central garden which raise the emotional experience is also depicted by the rising atmosphere.

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Appendix

Process

1. Model expression

2. Circulation/Threshold

3. Threshold discussion

4. Research&Initial Thinking

Thinking process in sketchbook (text+drafts) Schematic drawings and initial thinking about models/circulation/thresholds (written and drawn on sketchbook). In addition with online research about Serpentine Pavilion including Archidaily and other architectural website.

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Appendix Process

Zumthor serpentine pavilion Yupeng GAO 978292 Isometric 1:75

structure

Comtemplative space

Experiementing different styles

Mock up version of isometric

Initially I have used lines to indicate concrete cladding as well as circulation, which is later be considered as not good enough and

Biggest difference with the final version is line weights and garden render. This earlier version was not good because of too heavy light

chaotic.

weights and fuzzy render of vegetation in garden. Final version has fixed these problems by lighter line weights and bring individuality to vegetations which let audience enjor more about the central garden.

Circulation Path

Occupation space

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Threshold 1:200

Light threshold

Occupation space

Appendix

Process

Original garden pic 01

Original garden pic 02

Original concrete cladding pic

Converted Tracing image of garden

Converted Tracing image of cladding

When considering which is the best way to depict garden and wall texture, I decided to transfer real images to graphic style in Ilustrator by ‘Image trace’ function. Experiementing with different style, color ranges and sources, it is found that 30 color range for tracing contains both graphic feeliings and individuality of vegetation in A1 scale.

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Isometric 1:75

Isometric 1:75

structure

Circulation Path

Occupation space

Circulation 1:200

structure

Comtemplative spa Comtemplative space

Circulation Path

Light threshold

Occupation space

Occupation space

Circulation 1:200

Mock up version of Circulation diagram According to tutor’s advice, location of ‘occupation space’ should be swapped with ‘Circulation Path’. And keep edges smooth in terms of path.

Threshold 1:200

Threshold 1:200

Mock up version of Threshold diagram Origianlly the Comtemplative space is showing the natural light threshold, whereas later I found that emotional experience brought by the central garden is more important. Therefore, final version is about threshold that evokes emotion and spiritual dimension.

Light threshold

Occupation space