MODULE 1
Diagramming Design Precedent
I was tasked to model the MPavilion by Amanda Levete Architects and explore diagrams as a means of communication.
Photo taken from https://www.dezeen.com/2015/10/05/amanda-levete-architects-mpavilion-queen-victoria-gardens-melbourne-australia-fibreglass-forest-petals/
CIRCULATION
THRESHOLD
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CIRCULATION
Although users can access the pavilion from all sides and can freely walk around, they are bounded by the plantations that partially surround the pavilion. The circulation diagram shows the paths users took throughout the day, suggesting paths users would use more often than others. As such, it results in areas of different density around the pavilion.
THRESHOLD
The threshold of the pavilion is defined by where the timber ground and the benches. However, it is not clearly defined as there is no enclosure within. Therefore, the outer ring around the threshold should be blurred.
It can also exist when approaching the benches located under the canopy as it encourages people to gather and engage in an array of activities, creating a temporal semi-public space within a public space. The openness created by the thin poles around the pavilion also draws a blurred boundary between the inside and outside.
FINAL
REFLECTION
This isometric view was taken from the South-West viewpoint. The pavilion consisted of the timber ground, carbon fibre rods, the rib structure and petal panels. Together, they resembled a tree canopy.
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During the first tutorial, Joel showed the class the basics of modelling the MPavilion. This greatly helped me in the process of getting started and accelerated my time needed to complete the petal panels with precision. However, it was still a struggle for me as I have not used Rhino 6 during the long summer break.
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I felt that after putting much effort into modelling the rib structure, I should not hide it under the carbon fibre rods. Hence, by sectioning it into half, I have chosen to show both the carbon fibre rods and the rib structure of the petal in one isometric view.
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After flattening the model into Make2D, I brought it into Illustrator to change the line weights and to begin on the circulation and threshold diagrams. I felt that the line weights should be consistent and they should accentuate the petals.
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I felt that I really had fun throughout modelling the pavilion and doing the diagrams. It has help me get a better understanding of what circulation and threshold are. Organising the information into the diagrams will help viewers to visualise better and it is essential for a student learning architecture to know how to display this information clearly.
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