final journal

ABPL 30048 2015 SEMESTER 1

TUTOR: GEOFF KIMM

618407 RIA EDRA WIDJANARKO

STUDIO AIR

2 CONCEPTUALISATION

CONCEPTUALISATION 3

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 05

PART A

CONSEPTUALISATION 06

PART B

CRITERIA DESIGN 24

PART C

DETAILED DESIGN 50

INTRODUCTION 3

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CONCEPTUALISATION 5

RIA EDRA WIDJANARKO05 OCT 1994ARCHITECTUREUNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

I’ve always been attracted by varieties of building since I was in elementary school. Growing up, I realized I cannot get into architecture major because in my home country I did social subjects in high school whilst to get into architecture we have to do science. Coming to Melbourne in 2012, turns out there is no such rule concerning that and here I am, doing my third year architecture major in University of Melbourne.

For me, architecture is a way of expressing our thought about the landscape and function of the buildings we are designing, as a response on how are we going to utilize characteristics from surrounding areas. I have been in some buildings where I felt connected with the space and social interaction it creates, therefore I am inspired to make buildings that allows users to enjoy every single aspect within it.

I have not been so familiar with architecture software, though trough my studies I have learned basic use of Rhinoceros 5, Grasshopper, Revit and AutoCAD. I learned Rhino and Grasshopper in my first semester when I was doing Virtual Environments, however I did not really using Grasshopper except for making tabs. Hence I do hope this subject would help (or force) me to learn more about computer-aided design skills and inspires me more towards creating projects.

D.O.B.

MAJOR

618407

INTRODUCTIONABOUT ME

INTRODUCTION 5

6 CONCEPTUALISATION

CONCEPTUALISATION 7

PART ACONCEPTUALISATION

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PART ADESIGN FUTURINGPRECEDENTS A.1.

BANQ RESTAURANTBOSTON, MA, USA

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FIGURE 3FIGURE 2

FIGURE 1

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The use of curvy continuous stripes in Banq Restaurant really creates a flowing effect within the area, whilst still clearly divides the use of space. This could be achieved because the stripes grow from the ceilings to columns, with matching natural soft timber color dominating the area. It shows the connection with organic design from its material and color scheme, by also the shape of interior wood stripes that follow the topography of the ceiling making it looks asymmetrical and natural. The clean cut of curvy stripes could be achieved by using computer aided system, which also an aspect of why they look so natural.

Other interesting thing about the stripes is that it has visible spacing between each stripe, making the area seems less dense.1 In addition, users then be able to see different appearance of the inner façade when seen from different angles. As part of sustain-ability design approach, Fry once implied that creating sustainable design would really help changing current architectural practices that he believed are destroying the planet.2 Banq Restaurant mostly uses nature-grown materials, which could be considered sustainable since they produce no waste in making process, as long as the materials are not exploited.

FIGURE 4: EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC DRAWING

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Centre for Ideas is another project that uses computer aided system to design and it uses voronoi tessellation of a plane in order to form the shape. It is a reflection of virtual design that brought to physical building, seeing from the use of materiality and straight edges. It is a valuable project because its development creates debate regarding materialization, design process in the time this was erected and perception of abstractism.

PART ADESIGN FUTURINGPRECEDENTS A.1.

CENTRE FOR IDEASMINIFIE VAN SCHAIK ARCHITECTS


In regards of materialization, Centre of Ideas uses only one dominant material for its outer façade, which is steel. It is steel appreciated as it was seen from the reward it got in 2004 from the Australian Institute of Architects as the Best New Institutional Building.3 I think this building was revolutionary at that time because it took a new way of projecting a virtual design into practice, however still keeping some virtual characteristic within it.

FIGURE 6FIGURE 5

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FIGURE 7


Since nature has always been affecting design development from time to time, researchers keep developing tools that allow architects to create more flexible design configuration, including to imitate nature features. This precedent emphasizing the making of 3 dimensional hydrological surface initiated from 2 dimensional plan drawings only, by using algorithm.

PART ADESIGN COMPUTATIONPRECEDENTS A.2.

PERFORMATIVE SURFACES:GENERATING COMPLEX GEOMETRIES USING PLANAR FLOW PATTERNS

It is done by changing maximum/minimum points in the area of a surface, which consists numbers of contour. Considering its mathematical definition, saddle point is also important for the ‘movement’ to travel smoothly.4 By connecting maximum/minimum points and saddle points, a continuous closed curves will be generated.

Each cells will then be connected to each other in one line until no single point left out to create a network. This network can easily be changed with algorithm, to see which output best suit the appearance of dynamic water flow. They tried 3 types of algorithms and were satisfied with the third one, which utilizes the shortest direction to connect lines making one discontinuous line.5


FIGURE 8: 2 DIMENSIONAL TO 3 DIMENSIONAL

FIGURE 9: TYPES OF POINTS

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CONCEPTUALISATIONWhen applied to the whole surface including the details, the surface will be filled smooth and clean. This effect creates a more realistic visualization of water surface. Changing the height of points could create variation of water movement in the surface, making it look like it drops from the highest point to the lowest. The advantages of using algorithmic tools is that the result could easily and quickly be adjusted. In addition, unique results are generated because the tools allow designers to choose from unlimited possibilities.


FIGURE 12: ADJUST LENGTH

FIGURE 13: ADDING GROUND FIGURE 14: PROTOTYPES


By studying physical and computational movement of some certain materials, a complex of textile and wood framing system was explored. This project was done to achieve a surface that is elastic and resist bending well, find out its bending resistance capacity to then be applied in actual buildings. The material also has the ability to transform during the process due to stress release. For that reason, this project had no formwork to develop from, which is just like the purpose of this algorithmic study to configure form along with the design process itself.

PART ADESIGN COMPUTATIONPRECEDENTS A.2.POST-FORMING COMPOSITE MORPHOLOGIESMATERIALIZATION AND DESIGN METHODS FOR INDUCING FORMTHROUGH TEXTILE MATERIAL BEHAVIOR


FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16

FIGURE 17: FRAMING TRIALS


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Moment where pre-stress is released to start the final forming process of the material was considered as a variable6 so that the bending capacity could be known before the variables were put into algorithmic computation. This is one critical step because the bending material and the stiffer material have no linear connection, resulting unpredictability of the result which often lead to 3 dimensional miscomputation during its algorithmic exploration, where mesh tool was utilized. As there are numerous possibility in computation, this project needed the physical material studies as well.

After the variables were attained, numbers of prototypes were made and tested. Shapes of framing and number of layers were produced, explored, combined and compared in order to find the most elastic shape and direction of bending amongst all the trials.

This precedent shows how computational algorithm could be applied in designing future buildings by getting new approach to architecture, exploring new materials; what kind of shapes could they possibly make and how could those materials used efficiently and fully functional.

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FIGURE 20: COMPARISON

FIGURE 21: PROTOTYPE 1

FIGURE 22: PROTOTYPE 2


Computer Aided Design have been a huge development for designers to achieve agenda and to solve problem quicker, more efficient than ever before. It works as a helping hand to attain numerous possibilities by putting mathematical expressions and as a result, fast and precise output could easily be generated. Currently, this development affects design process as designers have more time and options to choose from in order to get the most satisfying configuration. They could also explore the design further and discover additional functions or efficiencies aside of their original agenda.

Scarcity and Creativity Studio (SCL) did a project for Nusfjord’s harbor-side, which is a 2x2 bathing platform facing the open sea towards the Westfjord. They intended to create a floating platform with canopy above, using aluminium tubes for compression members and rope as tension members.7 The problem with this project was that during the winter, large waves will destroy retaining walls and panels in deck could be displaced. It is a semi sheltered space for sun bathing and sauna, with some parts set as stepped seating for events in site during high season.


They initially worked on the canopy using Rhino and Grasshopper before starting to make the physical model of it. In addition, they use wires to connect one stick to another as the substitution of light lines in Rhino. Because all the sticks (6 tripods) are connected to each other, moving one point would change the whole system. All the sticks had to be joint tightly to prevent undesired movement and only 3 bottom sticks stood on the ground, means all the rest were hanging.

They did another trial in bigger scale using wooden sticks with members in the middle left hanging, using as few sticks sitting on the ground as possible. This trial then compared with the one they remade in Rhino and Grasshopper. Lastly, they put membranes in some parts of the canopy. As for the platform, they decided to create a multifunction space, with no strict boundary between ground and landscape furniture. Using grasshopper, a smooth curvy surface is generated after some trials.

PART ACOMPOSITION / GENERATIONPRECEDENTS A.3

LATITUDE 68 NORTH NUSFJORD, LOFOTEN, NORWAY

FIGURE 23: FINISHED PROJECT

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This proves that computation algorithm could solve problem and gives inspiration to designers. Moreover, the use of geometries are improving since computation derives more unthinkable shapes. To sketch and remodel over and over takes time, whilst computation allows designers to change only variables to get different outcomes in short amount of time.

DESIGN COMPUTATION

FIGURE 27-28: ELEVATION VIEW

FIGURE 29: PERSPECTIVE VIEW

FIGURE 24: STICK PROTOTYPE

FIGURE 25: RHINO & GRASSHOPPER

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FIG.1: (EXPLAIN HERE & REFERENCE AT THE END OF YOUR DOCUMENT)


Seaside Second Home is a project done to integrate design process with its location based on weather, topography and human dimensions as a series of homes. The main derives of the design is contextual parameters and algorithmic computation is needed to stimulate the environment that is constantly changing and need flexibility.8

What’s interesting is that the forming of shape was derived from weather and location value put into parametric equations to get its initial basic form. Then algorithmic is used to decide building thickness according to its relation to the inhabitants. The outer envelope was generated based on the movement or horizontal wind load, which was calculated using computer aided system.9

Therefore I see in this precedent that algorithmic equation could be applied in maximizing functionality in buildings in every aspect, since the building shape itself is a response to its surrounding in this instance. It is very useful to have the ability to generate a pattern that is so easy to modify.

PART ACOMPOSITION / GENERATIONPRECEDENTS A.3

SEASIDE SECOND HOME by JOAKIM HOEN


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FIGURE 31: PERSPECTIVE VIEW


DESIGN COMPUTATION


FIGURE 32: ANALYSIS

FIGURE 33: DESIGN EXPLORATION


A.4.CONCLUSION


In conclusion, research that I have done for part A has changed my design approach a bit because it introduces me to another level of computer aided software. I am now looking forward to start designing with algorithmic approach because the numerous possibility of design excites me. I like designing simple things with ‘wow’ effect, like playing with shadows etc, therefore I was initially a bit scared that my project would be too simple in terms of pattern shapes or colour. However, precedents I mention above and this following precedents shows that simple concept could also produce nice designs.

These precedents inspire me to explore and create my own unique patterns and shapes as a response to the site, therefore integrating my project to the site more intensely and efficiently. I am interested in doing patterns as a part of a façade, not only for aesthetic, I also wanted them to be functional. In addition, materials that are barely used before could be explored, which is a good thing for design variety in my projects to come.

This will be beneficial for building users if the project is built because it is designed to give users comfort and use. Moreover, it is also good for designers and researchers to have more study in this field by designing over and over again with this approach.

FIGURE 34: THE BRIDGE OF ASPIRATIONLONDON, ENGLAND

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A.5.LEARNING OUTCOMES

FIGURE 35: HORTENBY MIKE DUGENIO HANSEN

FIGURE 36: TOLEDO GRIDSHELL

To see how design process develop from research and history impressed me, where there could be so many possibilities generated from a single program. Doing Studio Air and studying algorithmic based design this past few weeks makes me wonder how much more I could learn this semester onwards, after seen how many variables and tools there are in each software.

I was overwhelmed at the beginning but also excited to start the next part, while currently preparing to spend hours and hours exploring the project.


A.6.ALGORITHMIC SKETCHES



APPENDIXA.6.


SOURCES:

http://cumincad.scix.net.ezp.lib.unimelb.edu.au/cgi-bin/works/Show?_id=acadia13_161&sort=DEFAULT&search=%2fseries%3a%22ACADIA%22&hits=1250

http://cumincad.scix.net.ezp.lib.unimelb.edu.au/cgi-bin/works/Show?_id=acadia14_267&sort=DEFAULT&search=%2fseries%3a%22ACADIA%22&hits=1250

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezp.lib.unimelb.edu.au/doi/10.1002/ad.1876/abstract

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezp.lib.unimelb.edu.au/doi/10.1002/ad.1884/abstract

https://scarcityandcreativityinlatitude68n.wordpress.com/site-1/

http://www.archdaily.com/42581/banq-office-da/

http://www.joakimhoen.com/

http://www.presidentsmedals.com/Entry-31261


PART BCRITERIA DESIGN


System of nature is always adjusting with the surroundings and tests every pattern that exists, only the best and well-functioned ones survive for long. Time-tested patterns and strategies are available to be imitated to human design, not only for their aesthetic value but also for the benefits of function and efficiency. Nature has done many trial and error, millions of species extinct due to their unique natural system and how they respond to the changing environment – only the ones that develop properly survived. In other words, an efficient and sustainable world is already exist, it is now up to designers whether to apply it to artificial forms or not.

PART BRESEARCH FIELDBIOMIMICRY B.1.

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Current technology has sufficiently allow designers to achieve even a complicated biomimicry pattern, also men are clever enough to evaluate an area to be adjusted with the pattern or system one is mimicking. Some well-known examples of biomimicry applications are photovoltaic panels imitating leaves’ photosynthetic system using ‘chlorophyll’ and make use of the sun to gain solar energy. Slightly different system and function with what green leaves do, where the solar energy is used to specifically transform carbon dioxide into oxygen, however the initial idea is taken. This is one of many evidence on how biology and technology could be incorporated.


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To move in a larger scale, the connection between each component has to be evaluated to determine either it is applicable to a project as big as a building or it can only take small projects. Because just as how nature work, trial and error have to be gone through and even the same elements could respond differently under various circumstances. It is tricky to get artificial material and design to do similar things with nature – plants for instance, have numerous elements that function differently, therefore deep research is substantial in biomimicry design in order to get the corect functionality of the design development.

"YOU COULD LOOK AT NATURE AS BEING LIKE A

CATALOG OF PRODUCTS, AND ALL OF THOSE HAVE

BENEFITED FROM A 3.8 BILLION YEAR RESEARCH

AND DEVELOPMENT PERIOD. AND GIVEN THAT LEVEL

OF INVESTMENT, IT MAKES SENSE TO USE IT."

-MICHAEL PAWLYN

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PART BCASE STUDY 1.0ARANDA LASCH - THE MORNING LINE B.2.

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The Morning Line is a structural monument with contemporary style, by architect Aranda Lasch and collaboration with artist Matthew Ritchie. It is a representation of various fields within a design, incorporating architecture, engineering, mathematics, technology, as well as art and music. The initial concept of it is a drawing in space. It is an open structure with interactive system to engage the movement of users within the space.

In this structure, geometry and artistic expression are intersecting in a repetitive tetrahedron shape, being scaled up and down. It can goes on forever with no limit due to its abstract form and basic shape. The basic shape is being referred to as “the bit”, which is interchangeable, demountable, portable and recyclable. The design structure itself is made flexible to adapt well with the surroundings, making it possible to be installed in various location. It has travelled from Seville, Spain to Istanbul, Turkey to Vienna, Austria and is now in Germany and its form was adjusted each time.

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BASIC GEOMETRY

DECONSTRUCTBREP (EXPLODE)

CULL PATTERN(TWICE) TOFIND FACE

POLYGON CENTEROFFSETPLANE

MOVE TOPLANE ORIGIN

MIRROR

DUPLICATE

VECTOR2 POINTS

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DUPLICATE

VECTOR2 POINTS

MOVE

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DUPLICATE(TO GET PLANE)

ROTATE (TWICE)

CULL PATTERN(TWICE) TOFIND FACE

DECONSTRUCTBREP (EXPLODE)

POLYGONCENTRAL

VECTOR2 POINTS

MOVE DUPLICATEGEOMETRY

ROTATE(TWICE IN XY AND

XZ PLANE)

MOVE

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PART B CRITERIA DESIGN

GEOMETRY(BREP)

EXPLODE

EVALUATECURVE

BREPWIREFRAME

AVERAGE (0.5)

VECTOR2 POINTS

JITTER(TWICE)

BEZIER SPAN

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PART BTECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENTITERATION B.4.

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PART BTECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENTITERATION B.4.

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B.5.TECHNIQUEPROTOTYPE

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BASE BASE

BASE


B.6.TECHNIQUEPROPOSAL

For the site along Merri Creek, I have chosen the Doug Hull adventure park because the free space is quite big and flexible to be designed. I saw a playground in the site and I decided to extend the playground with my design, making the structure interactive and multifunctional so that users can easily engage with it. For instance, by doing a pattern with holes or adding some shape to the basic shape itself. Moreover, the structure could possibly be extended and form a shelter since currently there is no shelter within the area, and the height could also be adjusted to form benches, therefore a single continuous structure could be beneficial for both children and adults.

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Doug Hull Adventure Park

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B.7.LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

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So far Studio Air has been hard for me because the amount of work to learn making case study and design development are pretty intense. I find it interesting how grasshopper could work even without rhino objects, although I often left out of memory trying to modify the script. I have now a pretty clear idea on how to make basic things in grasshopper, much more improved than back when I started this studio. Grasshopper allows me to design freely and there are numerous plug-ins for other stuffs to try too, making me aware of how many design possibilities I could generate.

I found some things pretty time consuming because I haven’t familiar with grasshopper commands, which force me to do stuff manually, for instance I have to select a face of each geometry individually because I want to select one particular face per each. I am excited to learn more commands and script to do my final project.


B.7. B.8.

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APPENDIX ALGORITHMIC SKETCHBOOK


PART CDETAILED DESIGN


SITE MAPMERRI CREEK - ROBERTS RESERVE

Following the part B feedback, I change my site and the function of my project in order for it to get more interesting. Also I further developed my definitions to get the structure I have now so that it would fit more into my current function.

The site is in a gentle slope, down towards the denser area of the site. It has some evidence on how people has been trying to engage the site with users, like putting benches and having a sculpture near the pathway.

When I went there, many people were walking by the park with different activities such as running, dog walking, riding bike and even just walking through. However, no one stops to sit or simply look around within the site, they just walked along the pathway as if nothing is in there. Therefore I think it would be good to have something interesting and eye-catching enough for people to stop and interact with it.

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PART C

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DETAILED DESIGN


Bush food Australia is a term for native flora and fauna, all provided by Australia’s natural resources. Aboriginal people had been using them for food and medicine for generations, however they are now somehow abandoned due to the introduction of non-native foods. Currently, bush food has been re-introduced as a part of modern living with various advanced treatments. As for this proposal, only flora bush food will be introduced into the site.

There are many kinds of native Australian plants, however for this project, vines or twining plants are the most suitable. They need encouraging surrounding condition in order to grow best, even though most of them can survive in less favorable condition as well. Each species has interesting appearance, from the branches to the leaves and fruits. Therefore they will give more aesthetic value alongside having edible composition and medicine with their colors and profiles.

Another convenience about bush foods in Australia is that they can adapt well on many kinds of climatic change. Each plant has a preferable weather condition, however they can survive in season changes and even extended periods of draught and light frost. They can grow on wide range of soil conditions and the climbing plants mostly can grow on their own when there are no support, even though they grow better with one.

common name(s)

profiles

benefits / usage

favourable conditions

BUSH FOODAUSTRALIA VINE #1

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PART C


EUSTREPHUS LATIFOLIUS

common name(s) Wombat Berry, Orange Vine

profiles Evergreen, colourful display through winter Dense, multi-stemmed ground-coveringclump with or without support:With support: up to 6m highWithout support: up to 3m high

Edible underground tubers: raw or bakedVine-stem to tie objects in traditional methodfood preparationAttract fruit-eating birds

benefits / usage

favourable conditions Sun or partial shadeGrow on most soil typesCan tolerate extended periods of drynessCan tolerate light frost


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common name(s)

profiles

benefits / usage



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CISSUS ANTARCTICA

common name(s) Kangaroo Vine

profiles Climber plant, supporting itself by tendrilsFoliage forming a screen down to the groundGrow about 2-3m with supportShort, bushy red-leaf stalks

Edible fruit: grapesTo cover fences or a shady outdoor spaceGround covers on large banks and road battersOften used in public and private showsgarden sculpture outdoor

benefits / usage

favourable conditions Diffused sunshine to partial shadeWell drained soils are preferredCan grow in loamy, sandy loam, clay loam soil,enriched soilNeed little watering, however can survive inareas with abundant rainfallCan tolerate periods of drought and light frost


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common name(s)

profiles

benefits / usage



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PART C


BILLARDIERA SCANDENS

common name(s) Apple Berry

profiles Silky touch and appearanceFlower blooms mostly in SpringSingle or paired yellow flowers, pink-tingedyellow sepals and bright yellow petalsYield fruits in summer, oblong berries up to30 mm longFruit green in colour and covered with fine hair

Useful filler plantGrows on trellises, or as a matted ground coverEdible fruit: ripened or roasted unripeAttract fruit-eating birdsFlowers attract honey-eating birds

benefits / usage

favourable conditions Sun or partial shadeWell drained soilsCan tolerate extended periods of drynessCan tolerate light frost


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MIRRORED INSELECTED FACE

TETRAHEDRON BYCUTTING POLYGON

POLYGON WITH3 SEGMENTS

CREATE PIPESAND MODIFY JOINTS

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PART C


PARAMETRIC DIAGRAMGRASSHOPPER AND RHINO

MIRRORED INSELECTED FACE

CONTINUOUS PATTERNUSING MIDPOINTS AND

TANGENTS

SET ONE TETRAHEDRONFOR STRUCTURAL SUPPORT

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STRUCTURESSHAPES AND PATTERNS

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PART C


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STRUCTURE 1WOMBAT BERRY

700 MM

1450 MM

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Short structure due to bushy leaves and produce many medium-sized fruits when yield, which might fall down and hurt users below it.


STRUCTURE 2KANGAROO VINE

1500 MM

1100 MM

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Medium structure due to bushy leaves, however small fruits are produced and won’t hurt users if they fall toward them. People can also pick the fruits during harvesting period.


STRUCTURE 3APPLE BERRY

1700 MM

1750 MM

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Tall structure for people to pick the fruits, also considering the aesthetic value of the ‘falling’ leaves.

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PROTOTYPE


Using the plan in the right, shape of the steel will be produced in factory, I was trying to make a prototype from a flexible material to see if the structure can be manufactured as a single continuous element from similar material in real life. I ended up doing to separate elements to make one face, the shape and pattern is already looking similar, however the result cannot be as rigid as I wanted it to. Therefore I am going to stick with using customised steel.


CUSTOM STEEL FABRICATIONSUsing the plan in the right, shape of the steel will be produced in factory, there are some examples supporting this idea, such as these images below.

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REAL-LIFE CONSTRUCTIONUNROLLED STRUCTURE FOR EACH FACE

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REAL-LIFE CONSTRUCTIONMODEL: JOINT FOR EACH FACE

CUT IN 30 DEGREES ANGLETO ACHIEVE 70 DEGREES CORNER

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REAL-LIFE CONSTRUCTIONMODEL: JOINT FOR EACH FACE

WELDED TOEACH OTHER

CUT IN 30 DEGREES ANGLETO ACHIEVE 70 DEGREES CORNER

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PERSPECTIVE VIEWS


FINAL MODEL3D POWDER PRINTER



FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW


FINAL MODEL3D POWDER PRINTER

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TOP VIEW

RIGHT VIEWLEFT VIEW


DIFFERENCESINITIAL STRUCTURE AND 3D PRINT MODIFICATION

ORIGINAL STRUCTURE

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PART C

The final model cannot be printed without a base plate because since this structure sit on a sloping hill, the shape of the base follows it. Without a supporting base plate, this model might collapse.


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Also, 3D printer does not allow a self-intersecting element to be printed, therefore I modified the pattern for this purpose while kept maintaining the pattern to look as similar as possible.


PHOTO MONTAGEMERRI CREEK - ROBERTS RESERVE

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APPENDIX

SOURCES:


http://anpsa.org.au/b-sca.html

http://bushcraftoz.com/forums/showthread.php?2171-Billardiera-scandens-(Apple-Berry)

http://saseedbank.com.au/species_information.php?rid=681

http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/potd/billardiera_scandens.jpg

http://www.sgapqld.org.au/bushtucker19.html

http://www.survival.org.au/bf_billardiera.php

http://www.victoriannativeseed.com.au/?product=common-apple-berry

CISSUS ANTARCTICA

http://keys.trin.org.au/key-server/data/0e0f0504-0103-430d-8004-060d07080d04/media/Html/taxon/Cissus_antarctica.html

http://www.beautanicals.com.au/kangaroovine.html

http://www.houseplantsguru.com/cissus-antarctica-kangaroo-vine

http://www.plantsrescue.com/tag/kangaroo-vine/

http://www.survival.org.au/bf_cissus.php



https://www.flickr.com/photos/50615476@N03/14521652744



https://www.flickr.com/photos/arthur_chapman/3256728774/

http://www.survival.org.au/bf_eustrephus_latifolius.php

http://thenerdygardener.hubpages.com/hub/Australian-Native-Plant-Profile-Wombat-Berry-Eustrephus-latifolius

STEEL

http://amimetalltd.com/services.html

http://www.designerstainless.com.au/about-us/

http://www.dssf.co.nz/

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