module 1
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Design of Natural ProcessTRANSCRIPT
In module 1, I will introduce how my lantern has taken idea base on the natural process, and to be formed. Analysing
the information from the readings, I will explain what method I have used of creating the final model.
I have decided to focus on leaf falling of the natural process to influence my design of lantern. Combining the idea
from the readings and my several drawings by investigating the falling path of leaf, I have simulated the path of leaf
falling.
Furthermore, I have taken direction from several other architectural projects to form a more rounded and efficient
design.
Lightning
I choose lightning because it crosses
my mind when I think about natural
process. Quick as a flash is how we
describe its incredible movement,
also the unpredictable path of it has
changed approach into millisecond
gives a mystical impact on our view.
However, I failed to transfer from
drawings to modeling, in somehow, lightning is seems too disordered to break
away.
Branches
The second idea is such the same type of pattern in the nature,
branches of trees. I chose branches because of the non-changing path
and the similarity of Lightning formation. This however also failed by
forming a model.
Leaf falling
The third one I choose the totally different one which
does not limited on the branches patterns. The wind
blow trees outside of my window catch my attention. I
began to focus on the leaf falling, the flow of air.
A little background of leaf falling
The question is why leaf will fall down? According to Peter Raven, president of the Missouri Botanical Garden and a
renowned botanist, the wind doesn’t gently pull leaves off trees. While the Fall coming in each year, once the days grow
shorter and colder, those changes are sending chemical message to all leaf-dropping trees, once trees are triggered by the
chemical hormone, little cells will appear at the connection of branch and leaves. This is called ‘abscission’ cells. Then,
within a few days, leaves are pushing off by the cells from the trees.
Rendering Falling Leaves on Graphics Hardware
Falling paths of leaves are unending changing every second. Pere-Pau V´azquez and Marcos Balsa
MOVING Group has developed a way to simulate the paths, and is able to simulate air flow.
This foreigner Group presented few methods to deal with thousands of falling leaves each on performing an apparently
different falling path. A specific ‘shader’ is used to catch a tool that simulates the falling leaves through multiple
experiments, then by processing with computer program to imitate the real path.
This means, fall leaves paths are possible to be ‘created’ based on the real situation by using new techniques.
Owing to draw the path as is not quite a simple falling process, the first thing to do is to catch the real falling path of leaves.
Wind applies external forces to leaves during falling, and there are thousands of different falling paths possible.
According to the reading express that ‘One could not imbue the picture with life until one understood how nature does it,’
as Leonardo Da Vinci attempts to intuit the forces effected on flow of nature elements. I’m trying to maintain the cognition
as well as him does.
I decide to use the method which intuition base on simulation through space to form my model. Several of sketches from
the combination of real falling paths and intuition are made to represent the flow of air.
To form my final model, I have focused on a specific spread-falling sketch.
By adding my intuition with a modeling clay, few forms are be made.
Proposal 1
Final Model
Leaf-House
This lovely residence in Sydney, Australia is characterised by
the crown of curvy copper panels that form its roof,
resembling a pile of falling leaves. Called the Leaf House, its
glass walls allow the residents to feel like they are inside
both the house and the garden that surrounds it at the same
time.
It’s clear that the Leaf House’s roof is inspired by nature, and
the reference to plants continues inside the home. “The
design draws imagery from nature and expresses this
through the structure, creating links between the interior
and exterior,” says Undercurrent of their design.
Gakuen Spiral Towers
Scholastic architecture doesn't get much better than these stunning
Mode-Gakuen Spiral Towers in Nagoya, Japan. The shimmering towers
corkscrew 36 stories [170 m] above the busy streets of Nagoya, Japan, and
house educational facilities for three different disciplines in three tapered
'wings' - fashion design, computer programming and a medical support.
Architectural group Nikken Sekkei included a host of ecological features in
the towers including a double-glassed air flow window system and a
natural air ventilation system.
I have learnt the most important thing from Module 1 is
the block of various limitations during the design process
can complete this design; and the unique influence
towards my final model is only because the limitation.
As Leonardo Da Vinci said: ‘One could not imbue the
picture with life until one understood how nature does it.’
And therefore, I have tried to involve my personal
intuition from his concept. To feel leaf falling while air flow.
The work based on the critical thinking to gain the
experience of design is the most significant value of
module 1.
The design is not only a combination of painting and
production, but also a collection of creative that brings
together a myriad of new ideas. Therefore, in the process
of design, each step is unique. The improvement of
process towards completed as there is no perfect work,
only the continuous improved work.