DIAGRAMS!! You know you love them...but have you thought about diagrams in 3d? As models? As fabricated models that could become toys for kids to build their own architectural forms based on our precedent studies!!! No...?
Pass one: FormIt and Pencils:
First - buddy up. This is a team project, and all team members will receive the same grade. This is a team project that you can easily do via social distancing, and it will be expected of you to maintain distancing at all times please! Thanks! Your teams may be up to 4 humans (and as many pet mascots as you would like) per team.
Observing and studying your precedent, draw a series of diagrams that can easily be turned into 3d models. The diagrams could be about space, sequence, form, light...or even more on the representational side of the diagram sliding scale than the "metaphor" side. Please observe the examples provided in class.
Use FormIt to model the diagram for the project (we will look at modeling the site in both Revit and FormIt) at the real world scale (in other words, if you are modeling something that is 10’ tall, model it 10’ tall virtually). Be precise with your form, but remember that we are not trying to replicate your building, we are making a representation, physical, three dimensional diagram that will essentially become something of a toy. Export the model to the appropriate fabrication software and print. Take three pictures of your fabricated model part and post everything to your website. Also - we are going to use this base model as an introduction to Twinmotion:
Process:
Find a site that "feels" right for your precedent project. Use Google Earth or Maps as a method of exploration for finding your site. This could be somewhat extreme...somewhat fun...but not too fictional. Cool?
Create your site in FormIt.
Create your 3d diagram in FormIt.
Export FormIt models as a *.fbx file.
Merge everything in Twinmotion.
Begin the process of adding detail in Twin!
Deliverables:
On your website (each team member needs to complete the deliverables independently - no team websites please!).
Your team's concept sketches and diagrams (2-3 with written explanation).
*.stl file of your object to print (correctly scaled and print ready is important!!) via email to: dbeach01@drury.edu.
Images of each schematic 3d form represented on your first pass on the site within Twimmotion. Export a minimum of three rendered images from the software and post them to your website.
Photographs of your 3d prints on your website in: Basic configuration and two options. Provide at least 3 images of your fabricated model in different configurations on your website.
This one is all about the LASER! And working in teams again...so, unless you just loathed your team...keep your team please. THANKS!
Utilizing what you know so far about your building precedent, select an elevation to work through - or even a section. We are looking at what i call a 2.5d model of the project. That is, we are going to be building 3d models using a stacking and building method with the laser cutter by drawing 2d lines in Revit. This will help us understand the design, and the best methods in developing your project as a 3d model for your final. hat we can begin to develop for use in your final visual representation file, as well as use for fabrication with the laser. All details should be approved, and the class methods should be followed:
Draw a 2d view of your elevation or section selected at 1:1 scale in Revit of your detail using the annotation line tools.
Using the 2d line annotation drawing tools, create a series of 12-15 line drawings to create a stack of layers to cut using the laser cutter - these will be stacked to create a physical model of your detail.
Deliverables:
On your website:
One physical model, laser cut and constructed using (probably) chipboard, photographed, with three to four images of the model of your detail on your website.
One screenshot from Revit showing your detail lines to create the laser cut lines.
Revit: Custom Massing, walls, doors, windows, and migrate this information into Twinmotion to replace the diagram model with the early test version of the precedent study developing site, materials, massing and form. Understanding how to use the custom massing tools in Revit is the first step in understanding how to model ANYTHING in Revit. So...that is where we will start.
The Cliff House will be working on the structural elements of the design.
The Horizon Neighborhood will be working on the exterior walls, base, bridge, and lower structure of the design.
Deliverables:
On your website:
Three to five renderings from Twinmotion, Focus on covering the base materials on your project. Build a basic understanding of your project site (are there trees, sand, urban, etc.) and scale (include people).
Two hidden line renderings from Revit.
More information and “how to’s” are on the way at this phase of learning Revit. With this knowledge comes an understanding of why Revit is relevant as a modeling software: While generating the 3d model, we are also developing plans, elevations, sections, and perspectives. This phase of work is about building and exporting working drawings, refining the drawings in Photoshop, and understanding the differences between technical drawing and artistic representation (and the course over between the two forms of architectural communication).
Deliverables:
On your website and via hard copy (printed) - create three presentation ready sets of drawings: Plans, section, and elevation and a series of "thumbnail perspectives" by using the perspective camera tool, and exporting each view as *.jpg file. Each drawing should show further completion of your model in Revit. Line weights, shade and shadow, and additional details are all important in terms of communicating your design. DO NOT ALLOW REVIT TO DRAW FOR YOU!! Take control of the software, and add in the elements that need to be in each view using the detail line tools, hatching, and masking regions. All of these drawings should be displayed in a 24 x 36 print including: Your Name, Date, with each drawing displaying drawing name, scale, and north arrow (where applicable). Also include a paragraph of 200-300 words describing the underlying design principles for the project.
Site Plan including entry floor plan.
Floor plans above the entry level plan.
One elevation including entourage.
One section including entourage.
3 perspectives including entourage.
1 paragraph.
Put it all together – finalize the model in Revit. From here, you need to find your path to final presentation. Ideally, you are pushing the model to Twinmotion, but the assignment will also require you to resolve several modeling issues in Revit. From the list below you will be assigned materiality and a site condition (via the wheel of stuff) on which you are to modify and develop a site, and modify your design. On your website to complete this assignment there should be:
A final page designed to present your precedent project including - decisions made by the wheel of design modifications!!
Deliverables:
A final project page on your website with the following:
ON YOUR WEBSITE:
Written description of the project +/- 250 words. This should include: Architect (or office), location, date, design strategy/concept, and project description. This should be your words – not a copy paste from another website. Provide one or more links to additional sites so your viewer can learn more if they want to within your written description.
A final version of plan, section and elevation. Make sure that you have line weights working well, shade and shadow, entourage, labels, north arrow, and any descriptions necessary. It is totally ok to use the drawing from the previous assignment - make sure you check and edit any changes that might be relevant to clear communication of your designs.
Five (or more) renderings focusing on: interior, exterior, materials, and lighting.
One standard video posted via YouTube in your website at 1:00 minute long (a few seconds more, or a few seconds less is fine - but one minute is the target) connecting the key rendering locations to showcase the quality of your model.
HARDCOPY:
A final 24x36 board with:
A final version of plan, section and elevation. Make sure that you have line weights working well, shade and shadow, entourage, labels, north arrow, and any descriptions necessary. It is totally ok to use the drawing from the previous assignment - make sure you check and edit any changes that might be relevant to clear communication of your designs.
Written description of the project +/- 250 words. This should include: Architect (or office), location, date, design strategy/concept, and project description. This should be your words – not a copy paste from another website. Provide one or more links to additional sites so your viewer can learn more if they want to within your written description.
A minimum of three renderings: Interior, exterior, artificial lighting.
IN CLASS PRESENTATION:
Presentation during the finals review time from 10a-12p May 13, 2021 in the HSA Auditorium. This presentation should be directly from Twinmotion, well organized with images and videos, and should take no more than 3-4 minutes per student as created using the presentation tools in Twinmotion. Be prepared to discuss your material and site decisions, as well as some of the techniques that you used to build the imagery in Twinmotion.
Project Variables:
Featured Materials - Find a way to work 'em in!!!:
Stone.
Wood.
Concrete (rough/raw).
Concrete (refined - Ando).
Modern Composites .
Tech.
Steel (Mies).
High end masonry (marble, polished stone, etc.).
Finished masonry (brick, block, etc.).
Weathered Metals (copper, corten steel).
Urban Industrial.
Structural Glass.
Screening.
Heavy Timber/Glue-Laminated Beams
Sites:
Urban.
Suburban.
Rural.
Forest.
Beach.
Desert.
River.
Lake.
Artic.
Mountains.