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Research Proposal
Research Proposal
Why parametric design is the most effective application to use in regards to optimising efficient use of space?
With the structured patterns and new found capacity for data variation in parametric systems, it would appear that parametric design is the most effective way to model organic and plant based modelling. My research proposal is based on the concepts of organic modelling via parametric design.
Design Proposition
For my design proposition I have chosen the corner of Cathedral Street and Crown Street as the site for an entertainment centre. The main building will act as a canopy type structure, bridging the grounds of the domain and the main site on the opposing side of the street. The design is aimed at softening a transition by creating an organic form to link the Domain parklands to its urban surroundings. From the exterior the building will appear as a cluster of organic, tree like shapes linking the natural environment of the domain with the harsh, juxtaposing urbanisation which surrounds the site.
The ground level of the building will act as a pedestrian thoroughfare based on creating direct pathways to the surrounding streets as well as creating accessibility to public spaces and transport links. Being a social area the space will consist of seating areas and greenery, with small entry points to the building. Using parametric design will enable optimal utilisation of the space by defining the polygons centre points created by the paths. As the building rises the upper levels form a canopy, sheltering the pedestrian thoroughfare below and giving the impression of being in an urban forest (spacious at ground level, with a denser canopy as you ascend the upper floors). The upper levels will house the fully enclosed entertainment centre with views out over the domain parklands.
Inspiration for the building includes the organic form of Toyo Ito’s Saijo Crematorium in Kakamigahara, which utilises centenary curves and natural geometries to create a floating, undulating canopy.
Model Experimentation
A model plan using a simple rectangle to represent the site with lines to represent main movement paths of pedestrians. These lines can be adjusted to suit a variety of circumstances.
Using lines to split the geometry, with centre points of sub geometries being used as the bases to position the supporting members and entry points into the building:
An extrusion of the centre points based on using the ground area of the site and elevating it to create a solid space in which to house the entertainment centre:
Model progression
The next step with the model is to develop a parabolic system, creating a curvilinear connection from base point to the top restraint of the building (creating organic forms to resemble the tree like structures in which the design is based on¬). The base points which connect to the ground level will either be based on circles or a scaled down version of the sub-geometries on the ground plane.
The ground level of the building will act as a pedestrian thoroughfare based on creating direct pathways to the surrounding streets as well as creating accessibility to public spaces and transport links. Being a social area the space will consist of seating areas and greenery, with small entry points to the building. Using parametric design will enable optimal utilisation of the space by defining the polygons centre points created by the paths. As the building rises the upper levels form a canopy, sheltering the pedestrian thoroughfare below and giving the impression of being in an urban forest (spacious at ground level, with a denser canopy as you ascend the upper floors). The upper levels will house the fully enclosed entertainment centre with views out over the domain parklands.
Inspiration for the building includes the organic form of Toyo Ito’s Saijo Crematorium in Kakamigahara, which utilises centenary curves and natural geometries to create a floating, undulating canopy.
Model Experimentation
A model plan using a simple rectangle to represent the site with lines to represent main movement paths of pedestrians. These lines can be adjusted to suit a variety of circumstances.
Using lines to split the geometry, with centre points of sub geometries being used as the bases to position the supporting members and entry points into the building:
An extrusion of the centre points based on using the ground area of the site and elevating it to create a solid space in which to house the entertainment centre:
Model progression
The next step with the model is to develop a parabolic system, creating a curvilinear connection from base point to the top restraint of the building (creating organic forms to resemble the tree like structures in which the design is based on¬). The base points which connect to the ground level will either be based on circles or a scaled down version of the sub-geometries on the ground plane.
Research Paper
Question that I have proposed, based on intersection of chosen topic area:
What are the advantages of using parametric modelling systems over conventional solid modelling techniques in regards to the representation of three dimensional organic/natural forms?
Introductory statement:
With the increasing development of computer graphic systems creating a greater complexity of visually realistic organic plant forms has become more achievable. It is important to consider the structure and geometries involved in such forms when examining the most appropriate techniques of modelling such complex forms. With the structured patterns and new found capacity for data variation in parametric systems, it would appear that parametric design is the new direction for organic and plant based modelling.
I found a good article which compliments hypothesis:
Chin, Y. 2010. How to make the soft skin? A preliminary framework fo rthe parametric design of the bionic soft skin. In: Schmidt, G., Hovestadt, L., Van Gool, L. & Bosche, F. (eds.) 28th Conference on Education in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe: Future Cities. Zurich, Switzerland: ETH Zurich.
Assignment 2
Review & Research Paper
Looking at the concepts related to organic based 3D modelling and Parametric design
Two related sources
1. Digital Designs of Nature - book by Oliver Deussen and Bernd Lintermann (2005)
“Digital Design of Nature” by Oliver Deussen and Bernd Lintermann (2005), looks at the methods developed to synthetically generate natural objects, with a focus on the “modelling of plant vegetation and the production of images associated therewith”
Supporting texts found which relate to organic 3D modelling:
Deussen, O 2003, ‘A framework for geometry generation and rendering of plants with applications in landscape architecture’, vol. 64, pp105-113.
Ijiri, T, Owada, S, Okabe, M & Igarashi T 2005, ‘Floral Diagrams and Infloresenes: Interactive flower modelling using botanical structural constraints’, Association for Computing Machinery, Inc.
Bell, AD 1991, Plant Form: An Illustrated Guide to Flowering Plant Morphology. Oxford University Press.
Ijiri, T, Owada, S & Igarashi, T 2006, ‘Seamless Integration of Initial Sketching and Subsequent Detail Editing in Flower Modelling’, Eurographics, vol. 25, no. 3.
2. Parametricism - Journal Article by Patrik Schumacher (2009)
“Parametricism” by Patrik Schumacher, presents parametric design as a newly refined and broadly applicable style of avant-garde architecture (Schumacher, 2009).
Discussing the foundations of parametricism, the text looks at the development of parametric design through its roots in digital animation techniques, which has been further developed by the advancement of parametric design systems and scripting methods.
Supporting texts on parametric design:
Hewitt, B & Burke, A 2010 ‘Contingent Geometries: Developing Design Strategies for Complex Systems’, Architectural Theory Review, vol. 15, no. 2, p201-209
Verebes, T 2009 ‘Experiments in associative urbanism’, Archit Design, 79: 24-33. doi: 10.1002/ad.913
Schumacher, P 2009 ‘Parametric Patterns’, Archit Design, 79: 28-41. doi: 10.1002/ad.976
Scheurer, F 2010 ‘Materialising Complexity’, Archit Design, 80: 86-93. doi: 10.1002/ad.1111
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