P A R A M E T R I C D E S I G N
Bachelor of Design - Architecture Studio 4 | Year 2, Semester 2, 2020
Precedent 1 - Marcel Duchamp Descending A Staircase for LIFE Magazine by Elliot Elisofon
Precedents - The Galloping Horse Portfolio by Eadweard Muybridge
Precedents - Dunescape by Shop Architects
Precedents - Dunescape by Shop Architects
SITE: King St, Newcaslte
BRIEF
Using a site of our choice, this studio followed a sequential process of collecting and analysing data; synthesising data and prototyping design iterations; and then fabricating components of the final outcome. This process aligned with the completion of three assessment items, outlined as Analysis (individual), Prototyping (individual) and Fabrication (group). We utilised computational modelling, simulation and other advanced techniques in order to approach a design problem through the lens of research.
INDIVIDUAL STATEMENT
The parametric curve bench was influenced by the site, the movement of those using the site and sequential photography. The burst photography was taken of a group member taking a seat on one of the concrete blocks. After viewing the site, it was clear that lots of people used these to sit on rather than the park benches. This photography created the forms used in rhino and grasshopper. The site has many circular forms which influenced the shape of the bench.
During the group part of the project, we merged everyone’s projects creating a bench seat with a shade and skateboard ramp attached. The piece would sit on the edge of the current pond turned skatepark. The group identified the two key aspects lacking on the site and merged them: Shade over seating and a skate ramp. The model was made from plaster, foam and cardboard.
SKILLS: Burst Photography, Rhino, Grasshopper and Model Making
PROCESS
Movement Photography
Movement Photography with Overlay Drawing
Movement Drawing and Defined Movements
Rhino
Rhino & Grasshopper
THE BENCH ON SITE
GROUP PROJECT MERGING OF DESIGNS
THE MODEL
GROUP PROJECT POSTER
