1Fall 2009Critic: Stephanie BayardStudio: Fundemental DesignComputer Programs Used: Maya + Pepakura, AutoCAD

Investigations In Material Aggregation

5” diameter paper plate cell module v.1.0

cell aggregation v1.0

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The investigation of paper’s material intelligence began with an interest in shifting from the “generative” digital environment to the analog realm in craft and tectonics. Analysis of a primitive’s material behavior (in this case, the paper plate) led to an exploration of its expressionistic implica-

tions as an immersive field. A higher level of complexity emerged from a sec-tional investigation of the aggregated system. This generated a newer structur-ally self-dependent & sophisticatedly detailed primitive which can operate in a multi-linked field condition.

cell aggregation v1.0

cell aggregation v1.0Bathynomus giganteus (Giant Isopod)morphological iteration

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cell module v.1.0 cell module v.2.0

cell module v.2.0pepakura layout

connection folds2 cells 3 cells 4 cells

cuts for connection

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cell module v.2.0 simple aggregation

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Bathynomus giganteus (Giant Isopod)morphological iteration

cell aggregation v2.0

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cell aggregation v2.0torqued aggregation

cell aggregation v2.0

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section 1.2

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sectional diagram1st generation

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projected overlay

collapsed section

study models of structural qualities

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section 2.1

sectional diagram2nd generation

study models of structural qualities

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final cell module

primary connection

secondary connection

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final aggregated field cell module

final aggregation surface

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final aggregation structure

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2Fall 2009Critic: Stephanie BayardStudio: Fundemental DesignGiven Site: New York City - CBS Building Plaza, 51 W 52nd St.Given Program: Transportation HubComputer Programs Used: Maya, Rhino + Grasshopper

Indexical Method

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New York City

Midtown

CBS Building Plaza 51 W 52nd St.

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Using logic of indexical map-ping /tracing, the transfor-mation of the CBS Build-ing’s trough-like plaza’s

“dead space” into a high traffic node of transportation called for the need of a post-semiotic sen-sibility. Indexical diagrams were used as layers of information bro-ken down into a tactile source of code which can be translated in 3-D digital software. The blocks of 52nd Street between Fifth and Seventh Ave-nues during the mid 2oth century became renowned for its abun-dance of jazz clubs and dynamic pedestrian atmosphere. The site’s rich history becomes a source of influence in the design process. Three indexical diagrams of the present day pedestrian/vehicu-lar traffic and flows, the sectional qualities of brass jazz instruments, and the decoded data of Theloni-ous Monk’s sheet music for 52nd Street Theme, constitutes the origi-nal genetic sources for the design. The deformation of the last diagrammatic layer (Monk’s musi-cal data) by the superposition of the first two layers, and then fi-nal determination of programmed spaces induced by pauses and rhythm changes in the music, cre-ates an internal genetic program which transforms them in encoding devices removed from their former symbolic resonance.

pedestrian/vehicular flow historical trace

circulating patterns ‘52nd Street Theme’

‘52nd Street Theme’

Thelonius Monk

Thelonius Monk Thelonius Monk

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decoding process of ‘52 Street Theme’

note to numerical data decodernumbers correspond to audio frequency

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parabolic mapping of decoded notes

slow tempo surface progression

fast tempo surface progression

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collected data converted to representational surface

points collected to be plotted thoughout site

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plotting process of decoded data throughout site

surface study models for potential programed space

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animation sequence of programmable surfacethreaded thoughout site500 frames

frame 50 frame 100

frame 250 frame 300

frame 450 frame 500

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frame 150 frame 200

frame 350 frame 400

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view a - news stand

view b - subway enterance

view c - venue space

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view d - enterance/ticket stand

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3Spring 2010Critic: Carla LeitãoStudio: Context/AdaptationGiven Site: Brooklyn, NY - Dumbo Waterfront, John St. betw Pearl & Adam St.Given Program: Incubator for Advanced Materials Businesses/Start-UpsComputer Programs Used: Rhino + Grasshopper, 3ds Max

Scripting Stratagies

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Gestaltungform results from inner purposes or log-ics rather then being predetermined

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Exploring and developing spaces best suited to house, nurture and inspire research, development and advertisement of advanced material business-es whose main objectives are to create new relationships and exchanges between water and architectural transportation bodies. By exploring natu-

ral models of structures related to snowflakes/frost/ice-crystals, newer mod-els were derived using scripting strategies. Organizing logics which suggest a method of rhythm and detail creation that can be further developed to deploy the incubator program on site. With the use of scientific data that correlates axial ratio vs. rate of veloc-ity to the ‘Diffused Limited Aggregation’ growth rule-sets of snowflakes, the scripted models attempt to account for extremely entwined circumstantial/en-vironmental factors, in order to engineer spaces that structurally act as shared programmatic moments of circulation, workspace, research labs, and adminis-trative offices etc. Resulting in a accumulation of spaces and voids physically competing for programmatic hierarchy, addressing the problematic formality and informality of defined spaces within Business Incubators and the buildings ca-pacity to accompany cultural and technological speed. On site, the incubator creates a direct mutual relationship to the work developed within it and the exist-ing surroundings,conscience of future scenarios of public programmed space.

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inner width (mm)

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*Data from 24Mar2002, Mt. Rigi ETA Zurich Labs

H.P. Berlageadherence to nature’s laws and procedures need not lead to mindless repitition and sameness, since nature produces a boundless variety natural structure through the repitition of basic forms and elements

measured fall velocity vs.inner width of particles

model variations based on the axial ratio vs. rate of velocity of falling snowflakes

measured fall velocity vs.outer width of particles

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geometric aggregation applied to ratio logic

plan

perspective

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geometric aggregation applied to ratio logic

plan

plan

perspective

perspective

elevationelevation

spiral unitspiraling is seldom experienced as geometry but rather energy

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1m/s 3m/s 6m/s

Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science, Zurich Switzerlandthe knowledge of accurate fall velocities can be used to calculate aggregation rates in modeling precipittation processes

volumetric studyanimated sequence increasing rate of velocity in a linear direction

Ernst Haeckelcomparison of mammal embryos

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zoom detail of spiral complexity

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animated sequence increasing rate of velocity in the natural rotation of model’s logic

planaggregated triangular primitive

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north elevation

east elevation

section

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plan

extension of greenway

vertical park

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revenue generating salt ponds

research labs/office space

retail/gallery space

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change from triangular geometric primitive to circular primitive logic

section cut trough new logic updated primitive varies in scale to facilitate program needs

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section AA

view a view b

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structural study model

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plan

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1st level plan

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section CC

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4Fall 2010Critic: Karel KleinStudio: HousingGiven Site: Brooklyn, NY - Coney IslandGiven Program: Mixed-Use Urban Housing DevelopmentComputer Programs Used: Rhino + Grasshopper, Maya

Social Network

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Neighbors

Building Network

Coney Island

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5Spring 2011Critic: Frank LupoWith: Simon Chawky & Sarah Ruel-BergeronStudio: C.A.P Given Site: Iceland - West FjordsGiven Program: Art MuseumComputer Programs Used: Rhino + Grasshopper, Revit

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entrance

cafe

exhibition

coat check

retail

wc

exhibition

wc

administration

library

LEVEL 0 0’- 0”

exhibition

exhibition

exhibition

LEVEL 1 5’ - 0”

a.i.ra.i.r

exhibition

exhibition

exhibition

LEVEL 3 15’ - 0”

exhibition

LEVEL 4 17’ - 6”

exhibition

LEVEL 5 22’ - 6”

exhibition

a.i.ra.i.r

cafe

LEVEL 6 25’ - 0”

skyreflector

terrace

courtyard

courtyard

LEVEL 2 10’ - 0”

courtyardliving workspace

living workspace

activator

kitchen

LEVEL 7 27’ - 6”

activator

activator

a.i.rworkspace

a.i.rliving

exhibition

courtyard

courtyard

wc wc

auditorium

a / vstorage storage

activator

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terrace

terrace

terrace

terraceterrace

terrace

terrace

terraceterrace

terrace

terrace

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L 7L 7 27’ - 6” 27’ - 6” 27’ - 6” 27’ - 6” 27’ - 6”

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