Moving Element in Environment

 

Week 1 Homework

News: 

Architecture

Grafting Architecture: Catalonia at Venice by Arch Daily
Synopsis:

Just as biological grafting can permanently unite two trees, preexisting structures can be modernized, or grafted, with a new idea or notion that generates a building that is both contemporary and recognizable. This idea of “grafted architecture” whereby the modern is intertwined with the preexisting architecture can be identified across many centuries.

Restoration of Church of L’Hospitalet (1981-1984) José Antonio Martínez Lapeña and Elías Torres Tur

Arch Daily 2014,Grafting Architecture: Catalonia at Venice, Available from: <http://www.archdaily.com/506003/grafting-architecture-catalonia-at-venice/>. [13 May2014]

Architectural Computing

Seaweed, Salt, Potatoes, & More: Seven Unusual Materials with Architectural Applications by Arch Daily

One of the newest trending technology at the moment is 3D printing whereby printers have infinite possibility to  be able to print any conceivable object. Young architects willign to embrace the technology envision entire built environments made by "additive fabrication". A variety of printing materials are already on offer from durable cement polymer bricks in impossibly complex geometric shapes, to wood, chocolate, paper, salt, nylon, and acrylic. 

Its “Saltygloo”—an igloo made of modular salt panels demonstrates how printed materials can create visual interest and add interactivity within a space

Metropolis Magazine, 2014,Mind Blowing Materials: Creating a New World of Possibilities, Available from: <http://www.metropolismag.com/April-2014/Source-Materials/index.php?cparticle=2&siarticle=1#artanc>. [13 May2014]

Engineering

Get ready for the Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) revolution in structural design and build by Bernhard Waschl, GCE Consulting Engineers, Architecture and Deisgn

CLT is a product that, from European experience, shows promise in providing our industry with many new advantages over the use of traditional building materials. Due to the ability to manufacture large scale CLT panels, (up to 3m wide and 16.5m long), engineers can overcome the limitations normally encountered when using single timber elements.

Apart from these technical advantages in structural design, CLT panels can be produced very economically in a factory environment. In turn this also means wall and floor panels can be produced to a high degree of detailed prefabrication. This not only keeps the costs of materials down but also shortens the build time required.

Architecture and Design, 2014, Get ready for the Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Revolution in Structural Design and Build, Available from: <http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/comment/get-ready-for-the-cross-laminated-timber-clt-revol>. [13 May2014]

Distinctive and Significant Theory Mashup

Just as biological grafting can permanently unite two trees, pre-existing structures can be modernised, or grafted, with a new idea or notion that, despite being totally different, is still able to achieve harmony.This can be seen through the notion of a bridge intersecting with the mountainside, allowing for spaces within the bridge as well as inside the mountain side itself. 3D printing can now also be utilised to easily create unusual repetitive shapes that have have previously never been able to be mass produced due to their uniqueness or inability to cast such intricate shapes .i.e. Metal 3D printing is now allowing architects to create interlocking metals beams to an accuracy of mm, within having to worry about tolerance. Lastly, CTL is one of the easiest ways in order to build a building due to its superior ability to resist weather as well as it strength in compression. This makes it an ideal material choice for interior structure and cladding due to its natural beauty as well.

GRAND CANYON:

Experiment 2 Submission

Submission for Exp 2

The two architects for which this monument is built for are:
 Kengo Kuma and Kisho Kurokawa

Kengo Kuma evokes Japanese traditions through the simplicity and clarity of his structural solutions as well as the importance of light and transparency. Through this Kengo Kuma is able utilise arhcitecture as a  literal and physiological "frame" for natural elements. I have mirrored this notion in the rectilinear portion of the structure, using the framework as a "guide" around nature.

Additionally, Kisho Kurokawa idolizes the notion of architectural impermanence, mirroring the natural laws of life and death as evident within the Nakagin Capsule Tower. Hence, the curvilinear portion of the monument is reflective of the semi-organic polyp structure of coral. As polyp clusters die and are eroded away they create curvilinear patterns replicated in the monument as the cavities are engulfed by the tide.

18 SKETCHES

- 12 individual sketches of a front and back view

 - 6 sketches of rectilinear with curved joint

36 CUSTOM TEXTURES  Light to Dark

- Chosen textures:

LIGHT                                               MEDIUM                                       DARK

REAL TIME IMAGES

ADDITIONAL NIGHT

ADDITIONAL SKETCHUP PICTURES 

 

Link to Lumion folder click here
(note it is better to just open the last autosaved copy as it is easiest to see)

Link to SketchupFile click here

Experiment 2 (amended)

Kengo Kuma
Architecture as a frame for nature (taken literally)

Kisho Kurokawa
"Architectural impermanence" as the smooth area gets taken over by the tide.

Experiment 2

 

EXP1 Submission

 EXP 1 SUBMISSION

Section Sketches
Top  - refers to top sketch - (top description/bottom description)

                                                    Top: Devour/Cacophonous
                                                    Bottom: Devour/Indenting

                                                    Top: Devour/Powerhammer
                                                    Bottom: Simplistic/Cacophonous

                                                    Top: Simplistic/Indenting
                                                    Bottom: Simplistic/Powerhammer

                                                   Top: Bacon/Cacophonous
                                                    Bottom: Bacon/Indenting

                                                    Top: Cacophonous/Devour
                                                    Bottom: Indenting/Devour

                                                    Top: Powerhammer/Devour
                                                    Bottom: Cacophonous/Simplistic

                                                    Top: Indenting/Simplistic
                                                    Bottom: Powerhammer/Simplistic

                                                   Top: Cacophonous/Bacon (this was the idea for the second design)
                                                    Bottom: Indenting/Bacon

                                                    Top: Devour/Cacophonous
                                                    Bottom: Devour/Indenting

TEXTURES

 3 VIEWS OF THE COMPLEX

This image depicts a birds eye view of the complex including the sweeping roadway in order to be able to hear, see and experience the custom made bikes of Revival Cycles.

 An view looking into the interior of the building depicting the archway as well as the restaurant at which Heston is to serve his food to wealthy paying customers.

 This view is looking up from the ramp entrance depicting the "hovering like" ring that allows access from one side of the building to the other. Furthermore, the crossing on the middle floor allows for people to be able to look and peer into the workshop below, giving them a sense of the manpower an passion required to build a custom motorcycle.

 VIDEO SUBMISSIONS:

1 Section Animation

2 Interior Animation

3 Interior Animation

EXTRA:
These are the stairs used within the structure:

                               Stair from the middle floor to the top floor.

                               Stair from the bottom to the middle floor.

Incase the model does not download from the 3D warehouse it is linked here: