A S T U DY O F FO LD I N G
ROSA POUZINII STUDENTS
CLASS
TUTORS
Nyi Oo Rathin Patel Nicole Farnell Kaitlyn McNaughton
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Fabian Schneider Canhui Chen
I N I T I A L I N V E S T I G AT I O N
PART 1 - A STUDY OF FOLDING
FOLDING
ORIGAMI
P E R F O R AT I O N S
The works of Richard Sweeney are particularly
The folding techniques used in the traditonal Japa-
Perforations can be included to play with the light
focused on folding. His folding has a very repetitive
nese art of origami can be applied to many aspects
in a space. This can completely transform the atmo-
nature which creates interesting deflection of light.
of an architectural deisgn.
sphere of a structure.
PA R A M E T R I C D E S I G N
ORIGAMI PAVILION The diagrams below show how the Origmami Pavilion can be broken up. The deisgn becomes much easier to undertand once it is broken down into quaters, these quarters can be simply constructed using tabs to combine the peices.
IMAGE
Origami Pavilion, Tal friedman
I N I T I A L I N V E S T I G AT I O N
ROSE PAVILION The rose pavillion is located at the Polyterrasse of the ETH in Zurich. The pavilion, designed under the supervison of Dimitry Demerin is a space for multimedia performances.
Image: Rose Pavilion Unkown
I N I T I A L I N V E S T I G AT I O N
FABRICATION
FOLDING
J O I N I N G TA B S
A U T O M AT I O N
The aluminium is first etched and machine cut
The tabs can then be easily assembled. Bolting them
Stages of the process where automated to ensure
into panels, the panels are then folded to create 4
togther is the strongest method. It is also effective if
that the angles where correct. If the peices where cut
quarters.
the pavilion needs to be desembled and moved.
by hand it is harder to ensure they are correct.
I N I T I A L I N V E S T I G AT I O N
MATERIALS
ALUMINIUM
P O LY P R O P Y L E N E
JOINING METHODS
Aluminium appears to be the most ideal material
Aluminium was a very expensive, so we considered
We explored how we can join the tabs to each other,
because it is lightweight and easy to fold. It is also
a material such as polypropylene. However, it just
the strongest and most effective way is by nuts and
stronger then many other materials.
doesn’t have the strength needed.
bolts. Another method we could use is rivets.
REVERSE ENGINEERING
INITIAL DIGITAL MODELLING This model is out initial investigation into perforations. We thought that this type of perforations could be added to one of our concepts in the future.
REVERSE ENGINEERING
CREATING FOLDING PATTERNS
C R E AT I N G T H E F O R M
ADDING THE TEXTURE
W H AT N E E D S T O C H A N G E
Creating the simple form to apply the texture to. This
The triangular texture is added to the form. These
The from is not quite correct, it needs to imitate the
circle to square shape is the base of the design.
triangles are folded at differnt angles to imitate those
quarter sections. Perforations could also be added to
on the origami pavilion.
the design for added detailing.
REVERSE ENGINEERING
CREATING PERFORATED SURFACES
FINAL MODEL
Perforations have been added to the design, and the form has been slightly modified.
REVERSE ENGINEERING
MODULARITY & SURFACE COMPLEXITY
A XONOMETRIC
COMPLEXITY
MODULARITY
REVERSE ENGINEERING
SPATIAL QUALITY
FINAL MODEL
The final model which replicated the engineering and design methods of the Rose Pavilion
REVERSE ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE PA N E L S
The quantity of panels can be changed which influences the final form. Perforations could also be added to the design for added detailing.
C O N N E C T I N G PA N E L S
By connecting five of the original panels, the overall form of the pavilion is created.
FLOW
The panels flow continuously to create a mobius strip like form.
REVERSE ENGINEERING
INITIAL PROTOTYPING
REVERSE ENGINEERING
PROTOTYPING WITH MATERIALITY We used thin 0.5mm aluminium sheets to construct one part of the origami pavilion.
S I T E A N A LY S I S
PART 2 - THE SITE
THE IS BUILDING
W H AT C O U L D B E I M P R O V E D ?
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Wind
The building is currently used by Swinburne students
Currently the building is very dated and the sur-
comes in from a south-west direction. There is
as a photography and editing studio. It also has
rounding yard at the back is poorly maintained. The
multiple sources of vegetation surrounding the site.
various storage and amenities.
structure is still completely sound.
THE SITE
DEVELOPMENT
INITIAL CONCEPTS 1
CONCEPT 1 .3
CONCEPT 1.1
CONCEPT 1.2
This twisting concept was added to the rear court-
This structure was added to the front of the building
This abstract concept uses similar design and con-
yard of the building to create a community space of
to create a verandah and exotic entrance whilst also
struction methods as the previous designs however
meeting, whilst having shelter and light.
using the existing 3 rooflines of the building to create
needs an internal structural frame to hold itself above
a seamless flow.
the front entrance to the building.
DEVELOPMENT
INITIAL CONCEPTS 2
CONCEPT 2 .3
CONCEPT 2.1
CONCEPT 2.2
I preferred to work in the entrance as that is the most
I decided to work with origami pavilion that flows
I considered to follow the flow of the water that links
usable area and it needed a grand entrance.
along with roof
it to the drainage.
DEVELOPMENT
INITIAL CONCEPTS 3
CONCEPT 3.1
Focusing more on the water flow idea, rather then the design. I created a pond-styled seating at the bottom of the concept.
CONCEPT 3.2
This concept has a shelter and seating.
CONCEPT 3 .3
Focuses on expanding the concept, making it bigger and simply flipping another one of it upside down.
DEVELOPMENT
INITIAL CONCEPTS 4
CONCEPT 4.1
CONCEPT 4.2
First concept wraps around the existing structure. I
This concept is located at the back of the building.
This last concept invloves a structure that connects
have included perforations from the first part.
Featuring a wall which then wraps around into a seat.
to the back of the building. Water from the gutter
CONCEPT 4 .3
flows down, and the structure froms a bench.
I T E R AT I O N S
DESIGN REFINEMENT
I T E R AT I O N 1
I T E R AT I O N 2
I T E R AT I O N 3
We created a concept which interacts with the roof
Changed the direction of the openings to work with
The third iteration has been relaxed so that the tabs
and gutter systems.
the light.
flow better.
REFINEMENT
FLOW & BUILDING INTERACTION
Design interacts with gutter and roof
REFINEMENT
WEATHER INTERACTION
Gutter system interaction
Light interaction
REFINEMENT
CURVATURE
Iteration 1 - Rough tabs
Least curved Iteration 2 - Relaxed tabs Most curved
REFINEMENT
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - PLAN
REFINEMENT
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - ELEVATION 1
REFINEMENT
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - ELEVATION 2
REFINEMENT
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - SECTION A
REFINEMENT
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS - SECTION B
RENDERS
REFINEMENT
FROM DIGITAL TO PHYSICAL
REFINEMENT
FROM DIGITAL TO PHYSICAL
C R E AT I N G T H E P A N E L S
CUTTING
JOINING
By printing a flattened version of the panels we could
We then cut and scaled the panels so they could be
Panels were then joined by nuts and bolts into larger
trace them onto aluminium.
folded.
sections, which we connected to create the final model.
FINAL MODEL
COMPLETED MODEL
LIGHT STUDY
FINAL THOUGHTS