Final Board

portfolio update!

Portfolio update!

Two Spreads of Portfolio for A01

Grasshopper paneling tool

Grasshopper tool

First two series based on the previous project

Two series based on image sampler and attractor points

Grasshopper paneling tool: Continuation of A03 project

For my grasshopper assignment, I chose to continue my morphology process of my previous project. I want to see if I could further improve form with grasshopper.

4/16/2014 V-ray Rendering Tool

Today, we learned about variety of rendering techniques in rhino. It was very exciting to experiment with different options and create a more realistic representation of objects.

Using light dome command instead of SUN command

Adding Reflection 

Alteration with glossiness (Reduce glossiness to make it more realistic)

Mimic glass material (refractive)

Glass material

Wood material ( with reflection layer)

Adding bump to imitate material texture

EXERCISE: Adding marble texture to the object

 I am very excited to learn about how I can apply material on an object and present it realistically. It makes the object more tangible. It is a very valuable class. I am sure I will use it for future studio class when I produce digital perspectives for my projects.

Grasshopper Assignment in Progress

GRASSHOPPER ASSIGNMENT IN PROGRESS

 I worked on grasshopper paneling tool over the weekend but did not remember to post it on the blog. I tried to organize it a little bit on the indesign. I will add the text and the grasshopper system below as well!

I wanted to have a bass so it is structurally stable. I want to revisit the paneling screen I did for last assignment and experiment with creating another wave morphology for the next round. :) 

The Digital Turn in Architecture

Grasshopper: creating Geometry

Today, I practice creating different geometry with basic commands on grasshopper. It ran into couple dead ends for many times until I actually take my time the take the instruction from the "hint" (or the alternative description) that rhinos provide. 

Simple Geometry

Cylinder 

Sphere

    I began with simple geometry. I played with the number slider to alter the radius/height/ length. 

Array along Curve

I used the array from the transformation section for these iterations. I definitely had more fun playing with changing planes, geometry, and number slider. 

Array along Circle

From a Grasshopper Tutorial 

I also went on youtube to find some fundamental tutorial for grasshopper. I was able to find the one about lofting different shapes of circular geometry into a vertical tube. It was very complex and difficult to remember, but it was a fun experience to go along with the tutorial. 

The Digital Turn in Architecture: Page one

       This is my attempt of diagraming first page of the reading. It turned out to be more of a Illustrator/Photoshop exercise for me. I tried to use symbolic forms to represent the concepts the first four paragraphs are presenting. I explored different tools in illustrator and photoshop to create my own visual interpretation of the reading. I will go back to add some more diagrams/photographs I found from a architecture firm called 24 Studio. They have a lot of morphogenetic designs that include the aspects of hierarchical arrangement, environmental inspiration, material constraints, and functional capacity. 

A03 Paneling screen

A03 Modular Screen System

Presentation board

      I used wave as my inspiration for my paneling screen. I created a simple surface that represents the morphology of wave profile. For the 3 dimensional patterns, I used the blend tool in illustrator to investigate how one wave move into another wave; therefore I have the opportunity to pick a selective numbers of wave as my patterns. I only used vertical strips for partition structure. I enjoy the effect of long strips, creating effect of light interacting with "lines". 
      
      As I generated the screen, I started with taking away parts from the board. Instead of delete the parts permanently, I moved those parts to a separate layers. As I played with the subtraction process, I realized that I actually like the aesthetic appeal of the screen system when I turn on that layers containing the parts. The final product only consists of the parts that I was originally going to take away.   

Rendering 

The waving surface allows me to create movement through the space. Therefore, I want to use rendering tool to communicate the concepts of movement and dwelling. 

Critique:

     From the critique yesterday, I leaned that I need to think more about the material and utility of the pavilion. I think by using two 18 by 24 boards will allow me to enlarge the renderings. 

My own Critique: 

       I wish I could have more time to think about the material of my screen, so I can start rendering my screen panel. I used illustrator to organize my board this time for experimentation. For the future, I will stick with indesign to organize board since I am more knowledgeable and used to the organizational tools in indesign. 

Overall, I had a lot of fun with developing my design strategy. I am very excited about learning new design tool in this class!!

3/12 Paneling/ V ray/ Photoshop Lecture

    Today in class, I learned a lot more about altering light/ view with V Ray in Rhino. By directly changing daylight (command sun), we can control the source and direction of light. Rhino also offer A LOT options of lighting, exposure, and variables in the V ray options.

    For Spring break, I want to practice more with V ray options and be able to control lighting in the rendering system.I also want to add in the realistic sky background and entourage into my object. In addition, I still need to make another model for my project A02. Feeling "excited" by just merely adding all those to my Spring break to do list!
 
   These following are the in class activities.

Rendering without any alteration 

Using "Sun" command to alter the intensity and direction of sunlight

Alteration of Exposure/ shutter speed to reduce the intensity of light

Have a wonderful spring break! :)