M I C H E L L E
Foundation in Natural Built Environment
(FNBE)
3D EXPLORATION
Project Introduction:
This is the first part of the second project given for the module which is a group work. Students are required to translate the assigned word into shapes and forms using the right design principles based on the given architect’s design style. They have to understand the relation between the given word and architect thoroughly and then explore different designs.
Tutorial sessions are carried out each week whereby the student's participation and attendance is compulsary. Students are required to participate in each tutorial session where mock ups are prepared. The mock ups are part of the process journey because they have to undergo transportation and improvement based on the lecturer’s opinions and feedback in order to get to the final model.
The final model will be a hanging model display which portrays the given word and the architect's style.
Given word: Inersect
Given Architect: Daniel Libeskind
Group Members:
Group Members:
Cham Zheng Chee
Chia Keh Chian
Justin Chong
Liew Cherng Qing
Michelle Wong
Project Brief:
Project Process:
Understanding Of Architect
We started off by understanding the word and architect assigned to our group. The word we have gotten was “intersect” while the architect we were assigned to was “Daniel Libeskind”.
After our research, we realized that we have been very lucky because our architect style is exactly the word given to us. In short, most of Daniel Libeskind’s architecture involves intersection between buildings because his style is extraordinary, different and unique.
We made mind maps on our findings and understandings about both the work and the architect given. We have also followed the given schedule whereby we explored 2D drawings based on the given word.Our lecturer, Ms Renee has chosen and gave us opinions on her favourite drawings.
So, we have continued to work on out 3D exploration from there.
Researching and sketching the designs for our tutorial session
Tutorial Session 1:
In this tutorial, we have completed models are derived from our previous lines drawing, shapes drawing and our architect’s building style made from modelling boards.
Working on the mock ups during tutorial session
Pin up tutorial to show ideas and understanding of the word and architect
Exploration on materials
Tutorial Session 1 Outcome:
We have managed to complete our first few models made from modelling board and posted it to Facebook for suggestions and comments from our lecturers.
We were told that some of the designs were cool while there were models that were too bulky and needed improvement on.
Line 1: Random
Different line weight (thickness) is used to intersect each other which shows randomness.
The model is divided into 2 parts: one part is standing on its own, the other is intersecting through the base.
Line 2: Centralized// Radial
This is made inspired by one of our sketches where the final model shows a circle in the center.
Line 2: Centralized// Radial
This is made inspired by one of our sketches where the final model shows a circle in the center.
Line 3: Unity
It is a combination of rectangular lines of different thickness intersecting one another
Own Design: Contrast
2 different irregular geometric shapes: one pointy, one flat are intersected with each other
Shape: Variety
The model is made out of squares of the same size but they differ in style.
Tutorial Session 2:
In this tutorial, we have completed models with all new designs which are made from polystyrene and corrugated cardboard boxes.
The designs of our new mock up models are inspired from Daniel Libeskind architecture style which involves interaction. Each design also portray design elements and design principles.
These two material given were honestly quite hard to work with. The polystyrene was brittle (easily broken) and can only be cut nicely with a proper polystyrene cutter. On the other hand, the corrugated cardboard was more firm and solid. However, it is not stable and can bend easily. Once the cardboard is bent out of shape, the stability is absent and the model is not firm anymore.
Us working as a group during tutorial session to complete a few models made from polystyrene and corrugated cardboard
Tutorial Session 2 Outcome:
We have managed to complete a few new designs made from polystyrene and corrugated cardboard boxes and posted it to Facebook for suggestions and comments from our lecturers.
We were told to not constantly focus on design elements and design principles too much. The design reflects on intersection but it needs to be stable in order to meet the “hanging” model criteria.
Cardboard 1: Unity in Shape (Rectangles)
We used slit slot method from the cardboard to show form
Cardboard 2: Emphasis
The pyramid passing // intersecting through the model shows emphasis. The model is made inspired by Daniel Libeskind architecture buildings style.
Cardboard 4: Unity (shape)
This model is made out of pyramids and triangles intersecting each other. The outer core and inner core of the model shows intersection between triangles of different sizes.
Cardboard 3: Variety in shape and size
The model is made out of cardboard which varies in irregular geometric shapes (prism, cuboid, hexagon) and differ in sizes. They are attached by slit slot (intersection among shapes)
Cardboard 3: Variety in shape and size
The model is made out of cardboard which varies in irregular geometric shapes (prism, cuboid, hexagon) and differ in sizes. They are attached by slit slot (intersection among shapes)
Cardboard 4: Unity (shape)
This model is made out of pyramids and triangles intersecting each other. The outer core and inner core of the model shows intersection between triangles of different sizes.
Polystyrene: Random
Random polystyrene stripes (curved lines or straight lines), shapes (irregular shapes, geometric shapes) are combined through intersection and slit slot
Combination of polystyrene and cardboard: Contrast
The model shows contrast between the material used (smooth surface, rough surface) and colour (white, brown)This model shows triple intersection:
1. Polystyrene and polystyrene (to make the base)
2. Cardboard and cardboard (to show the curve made our of pyramids and triangles)
3. Intersection of polystyrene and cardboard
The model is inspired by Daniel Libeskind architecture where "A" is one of his common feature in many of his buildings using polystyrene and showed his tortured geometric concepts using the intersected irregular geometric shapes.
Tutorial Session 3:
This is our last tutorial session and we have made models from a material choice of our own which are silver paper, black plastic corrugated board and plastic sheet.
The designs of our new mock up models are inspired from Daniel Libeskind architecture style which involves interaction. Each design also portray design elements and design principles.
We have also designed both of our presentation boards and planned the information to be written on. We have also started on the two A0 boards (explanation and completion) which acts as a base for the sketches in the beginning of the tutorial and the mock ups that we have completed all along the way.
Working together to complete the last tutorial session’s mock ups with our selected materials
Experimenting and exploring on different materials
A draft layout on our presentation board on photo shop which will be manually drawn on the actual presentation board
Tutorial Session 3 Outcome:
After completing the new designs based on the finalized chosen material, we had a short tutorial session with our lecturer, Ms Renee.
She has told us to try and make a solid form so that the pieces do not look to random.
Plastic Sheet: Rhythm
This model is inspired from one of Daniel Libeskind building where the main building structure is curved.The curve shows the flow of the model.
Daniel Libeskind has a building which has a flow leading from one end of the building to the other side of the building.
Plastic Sheet & Mounting Board: Contrast
This model is made based in Daniel Libeskind tortured geometric concept and style.
It is contrasted in a way where the form (outside) is neat and tidy where the intersected mounting board (inner part) is messy geometric.
Cardboard, Plastic Sheet, Mounting Board: Variety
Quadrilateral shapes are intersected using a combination of 3 different materials.
The reason to why we chose different materials and intersected shapes (and form) is because we used Daniel Libeskind's perplexing variety of thoughts, forms, colors (transparent, brown, black, and white), dialects and spiritual ideas.
A combination of these quadrilateral shapes shows variety of geometric shapes which are intersected with each other. This concept is derived from Daniel's buildings concepts which are inspired from the area's characteristics, condition, history, events, etc stories.
This is our progress of the final hanging model and presentation boards.
We have analyzed all the feedback, comments and information given to us by our lecturer and implemented changes in our hanging model.
Working on the information to be written on the presentation board
Completing the first presentation board
Preparation of presentation board decoration which are slit slots presentation board at CODA
Completing the hanging mobile by intersection of black corrugated plastic board
Mock up and finalization of our model’s structure
Setting up our presentation boards, final model and A0 boards at CODA the night before presentation
Final Model:
Final Model Overview Video:
Final Presentation Boards:
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First A0 board
Second A0 board
Presentation Day:
Reflection:
This project has given me an insight on how words can be transformed into designs. It was exciting to be able to work on Daniel Libeskind’s architectural style because his work was very unique and extraordinary. I haveplaced all the feedback and comments from the previous project into this project so that we would not make the same mistakes twice. It definitely has helped in our presentation board and presentation.
This project has taught me to be different. Even if everyone judges your weird designs and model outcome, try harder because hard work will always get you somewhere.There was once where my group and I were told that we were having too many unnecessary meetings. However, for me, the many meetings were still never enough. It takes time to understand methods then implement them in the most simplified way to be understood easily.
This project is not only bringing me to understand the way a hanging mobile works, but how the architectural world works because continuous hard work, changes, improvements are found in the architectural world.
TGC Aquired:
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
Lifelong Learning
THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
