Midterm Analysis_10/23/2007

I have recieved great feed-back regarding my project. The next steps to be taken on my project will be to find a way to allow my modular site to become more structural and programmatic. First i will adapt the parameters of my srcipt to allow a more sinous trangression of mdule scale. For the midterm my scale was extremely dramatic and unrealistic. In addditon , I will further analyze my module and find ways to simplify further. Morover, I want to begin to construct my kindergarten. I have allready formulated a foundation, now it is time to strenghten that logic and begin adding classroom, offices, theater, gymnasium, etc. My idea is to use a script wihin my building zone, which has been predetermined, to locate where these spaces may exist.

Lastly, the jurors brought up a great topic to think about, which is protection and security of children. Can there be a way to allow public access on the site with them interripting the flow of the kindergarten? Are children able to be safe while accessing the waterfront?

I will start to explore the theory of control and freedom. This will allow me to start to determine where there can be public access, were my entrances are located.

Midterm Proposal_10/22/2007

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Blogger has been encountering problems everytime I go to publish an image. For now I will supply a text description and try later with posting images of layouts and model photos.

My deliverables for the midterm included previous autopsy drawings, kindergarten precedant studies, script diagrams, classroom cluster layout and sections, and my building format with elevations, plans and sections. Mike and I have generated a script that will scale our model on the z axis according to the distance to attractor curves. In my project, as the module is farther away from the attractor, curves that map public circulation on the site, it will grow to create space. This allows for me to analyze my module with potential classroom space.

SEM studio_10/8/2007

For thursday I will be entering the scripting realm. I have been able to understand the jointry and growth of one of my modules (the image below). I will use that module to further develop in shift and form change inscript by apllying it to the site anaylsis mesh to discover the potential footprint for my kindergarten. In addition, i will be using attrators to begin affecting my "z" axis.

I will also clean up my classroom module and start to locate and identify spaces for entrances, desk, storage, and other classroom needs.

1.1 Natural_1.3_10/1/2007

1.3 Transition program module

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1.3 Classroom program module

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1.3 Public program module

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1.3 Landscape program module

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1.3 Latest version of program modules.

4.0 Kindergarten_9/27/2007

4.0 Kindergarten study: respectively: Strawberry Vale, Apollo, and Amsterdam. A diagram of public, private, and intermediate space, along with circulation.

2.0 Paper_9/27/2007

2.0 + 1.3 Images of paper models.

2.0 Paper_9/27/2007

2.0 + 1.3 Images of paper models.

3.0 Site_9/27/2007

3.0 New historical and economical site mapping, investigating building layout. Mike and I documentented residental, commercial, and industrial buildings in relation to the site, further qualifiyng them as old, new, or under renovation/construction.

1.1 Natural_1.3_9/27/2007

1.3 Newest module discovery with program installation. The three drawings are connected to the circulaton layout of the respected school studies.

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1.3 Layout with scripting logic and previous developments.

1.1 Natural - 3.0 Site_9/17/2007

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Issued Mon., Sept. 17, 2007

For Thur., Sept. 20, 2007: Mike and I are using our word joints "Divergent" and "Convergent" reticulation, taken from our SEM image collection and Autopsy, to establish a rule set that will be the foundation for our project. Through our research and precendant studies we have witneesed a reoccuring "Divergent Convergent Reticulation" theme. We have decided to further develop our synthetic model modules, which is the process of taking the code from the natural and applying the logic to develop modules run through many generations. Our site anaylsis will be altered by plotting commerical, residental, and industrial locations within the sub-group of economically stable, to econimally deprived, to locations with money input but still in a phase of restoration. For Mon., Sept. 24, 2007 we will have three precendent study diagram, new natural and synthetic drawing + models, and drawings + models of the site.

4.0 Kindergarten_4.1_9/13/2007

4.0 Kindergarten
4.1 1 of 3 precedent studies with partner Mike to diagram the circulation, program, and relationship of building to site. We studied Strawberry Vale Elementary School, Victoria, BC, Patkau Architects. DUE: Mon., Sept. 17, 2007

3.0 Site_3.4.3 - 3.4.7_9/13/2007

3.0 Site

3.4.3 - 3.4.7 Using the NURB curves, generating different meshes, voronoi, and delanuy to send to the laser cutter to form site mesh models. Due: Mon., Sept. 17, 2007

3.0 Site_3.1-3.4.2_9/13/2007

3.0 Site

3.1 - 3.4.3 My site analysis/ mapping with Mike. Using the point cloud and a certian logic of connecting points to generate different meshes. DUE: Mon., Sept. 17, 2007

1.1 Natural_1.1.5_9/13/2007

1.1 Natural
1.1.5 The top image are my new "natural" autopsy drawing.
The bottom drawing is a collection of my "synthetic" representations. DUE. Mon., Sept. 17, 2007

"Moropho./Taxonomy Word Joints"

Feather
Imbricating Membrane
Imbricate-overlapping in sequence (verb)
Membrane-A thin, pliable layer of tissue covering surfaces or separating or connecting regions or structures (noun)
Kelp
Divergent Reticulation
Diverge-to move, lie, or extend in different directions from a common point (verb)
Reticulation-A net or a network (noun)
Lima Bean
Resilient Undulating Fold
Resilient-returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched (adjective)
Undulating- to move with a sinuous or wavelike motion; display a smooth rising-and-falling or side-to-side alternation of movement (verb)
Fold-to bring into a compact form by bending and laying parts together (noun)

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1.1 Natural

1.1.4 Taxonomy SEM image collection_DUE: Mon., Sept. 17, 2007

3.0_3.4.6_9/10/2007

3.0 Site

3.4.6 Mesh study model 2.

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3.0 Site

3.4.6 Mesh study model 1.

3.0_3.1 to 3.4.5_9/10/2007

3.0 Site

3.1 to 3.4.5 Our objective was to anaylze the sit by identifing certain activities within a two block radius from the site location. Using these points, which were plotted on a map digitally to form"point clouds", we used rhino to create "logically" nurb curbs, lofts, meshes, and triangulated meshes. Further, we used our "point clouds" and different nurb curbs to create phenotype relationships.

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1.1 Natural

1.1.4 + 1.1.5 Posted above are my new taxonomy and 'autopsy' drawings using the logic posted in a written format below.

1.1 Natural_1.1.3 + 1.1.4_9/10/2007

1.1 Natural
1.1.3 + 1.1.4 Ryan Prat along with partner Mike Archer

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Feather
Imbricating Membrane
Imbricate-overlapping in sequence (adjective)
Membrane-A thin, pliable layer of tissue covering surfaces or separating or connecting regions or structures

SHARED
Kelp
Divergent Reticulation
Diverge-to move, lie, or extend in different directions from a common point (verb)
Reticulation-To make a net or network of. To mark with lines resembling a network (verb)

TOGETHER
Lima Bean
Resilient Undulating Fold
Resilient-returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched (adjective)
Undulating- to move with a sinuous or wavelike motion; display a smooth rising-and-falling or side-to-side alternation of movement
Fold-to bring into a compact form by bending and laying parts together



Definitions came from http://dictionary.reference.com/

1.1 Natural_1.1.4_9/10/2007

1.1 Natural

1.1.4 New collection of images. Mike and myself collected objects from the site and scanned them under the SEM machine.

From top to bottom: Crab Shell, Feather, Oyster Shell, Kelp, and Sea Pod

3.0 Site_9/10/2007

3.0 Images taken from the site with partner Mike Archer.

2.1 Paper_2.1.1 + 2.1.2_9/6/2007

2.1 Paper
2.1.1 + 2.1.2 Autopsy drawings derived in laser-cut templates. When they are exposed to pressure, material properties are revealed_For pin-up Mon., Sept. 10, 2007

Above are my models corresponding to my Lima Bean seed drawing.