final composites presentation

Hong CHEN First Task

The link between form of object and type of motion,  as well as the impact of motion on the form of envelope, are the two major topics in my project.

In order that the object has more potential and smoothness in motion, I developed it out of spheres and cylinders. Both ends are half spheres to facilitate the rotate, while the connection part is a cylinder bent along half circle to roll, and they share the same radius to move continuously.

Combining the two basic movement of motion, my choreography of 5 steps and 6 key points is developed. By tracing and snapshotting the motion key lines and points, I created an outer shell generated by the movement of the object.

Hongkai LI First Task

My concept began with tangency in circle ,which control my object could fully attached envelope.Also, envelope is generated from motion path and the geometry shape of object. In short, my object defines its motion path defines its envelope.Choreography of my motion depends on its
geometry. Motion stop could divides the interior space of the envelope. There will be three hierarchy: Motion patch zone,Object zone and Intouchables. Intouchables will be the opportunity to experience the motion show. Learning from 2D, 3D motion is choreographed both horizontally and vertically. By the axis of the sphere, rotation enable the exterior skin fully attach to the envelope.As in 2D motion , 3D envelope was defined by choreography of motion.

DISPLAY - STATE OF THE ART - SHOP VISITS II

MALIBU COUNTRY MART

 MALIBU COUNTRY MART 

 

BEST BUY

 IKEA

DISPLAY - STATE OF THE ART - SHOP VISITS I

NIKE TOWN

NIKE TOWN

PRADA

 

ANDERTON COURT 

CRATE & BARREL

 

TESLA

TESLA

ROBOTIC ENVIROMENTS

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SUPRASTUDIO 2010/2011

robotics in architecture blogspot

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Behrokh Govari FIRST TASK

"The object which shares tangency with the envelope, travels vertically through a cylindrical volume. Along the envelope of the cylinder a void accommodates the movement of the object. Therefore the levels have been changed and the void supports the motion of the object in a rigorous way. The motion path of the objects generates a well-articulated architectural interior space. Up to the 7^th level the object shares tangency with the cylindrical envelope, afterwards the object rotates 78 degrees and pushes through two cut-outs in the envelope. A defined rail system serves as guideline for the objects motion path."

 PLAN

UNFOLDED ELEVATION 

MODEL, EXTERIOR VIEW 

MODEL, TOP VIEW 

Layup

DAVID STAMATIS FIRST TASK

In Task01 a mass moves within an envelope. The movement is categorized into two scales-- macro and micro. The macro scale is the mass moving within the envelope. The micro scale represents small actuating mechanisms that belong to both the mass and the envelope which actuate, along with gravity, the macro scale movement. The mass moves in a loop. Within the loop there are 4 translations along congruent surfaces and 4 rotations along congruent edges. The mass actively, through its position in space, changes the volume and space within the envelope.

Rudy Spiridon - Task 1

Stop Motion

      The relationship between envelope and “moving object” that I explored was related to the complementary of shapes, paths and openings. The moving shape is devised  in a way that allows it to reveal four distinct sides of its surface when it complements a respective opening  within the envelope: when viewed from the interior shell of the envelope, the moving object pops into the volume through different openings that give the former a distinct appearance each time.

    The outer shell of the envelope is refined and smoothed to work with the linear motion of the object. Depending on the path and orientation of the “moving object”, the envelope provides canals with different cross sections to complement the different sides of the object that may be in contact with the surface.

    Three triangular planes (or “buffer zones”) are allocated between the four primary surfaces of the outer shell, allowing the “moving object” a relay point to reach any given opening. Within these relay points, the object is rotated along its local longitudinal or lateral axis (or both), allowing it to fit and travel through the other canals that are connected to that triangular relay point.

Main Diagram

Exterior View

Interior View

"Moving Object"

CELENE LEHRER - First Task

This project investigates the implications of a moving envelope.  The changing skin lent itself to origami techniques, where folding and pleating allows expansion and change.  The final pleating method was chosen due to its ability to fold in line with its own plane, allowing 6 connected triangles, representing the 6 sides of an irregular hexagonal form, to be combined with a triangulated aggregation of the pleated shapes.  As the 6 sides move, the pleats change, add rigidity to the overall form, and help to dictate both the range of motion and the created spaces.

The motion posibilities were explored via physical model and from this study, the derived shapes full movement potential was realized.  It can transform from roof structure to courtyard like enclosure.  A closer analysis of the movement proves that the entire range of motion can be actualized through the tracking of the top most triangle of the form in relationship to a fixed triangle at the ground plane.  By programming the locations of the 3 points of the top triangle, the pleats consequently fold, compress and expand in order to achieve a range of spaces within the object.


Plan Drawing:

Axonometric Drawing:

Animation Still Frames:

ANDREW RAFFEL FIRST TASK

An object with 3 points of possible rotation travels through a rectilinear volume. The envelope of said volume becomes manipulated to both provide points of contact for the rotating object as well as become a literalinterpretation of the entire spectrum of motion that happens through the volume. The space left within the volume is only that which is needed for the object to travel through space along the desired motion path.

The goal is to understand the relationship between themoving object and the dissimilar envelope in which it travels. The smoothnessof the object becomes lost in the volume yet is reintroduced when the motion is transcribed onto each surface of the final bounding envelope.

Physically the object always rotates around one of the three contact points all of which are equidistant from each other. Rotation occurs in 2 axes simultaneously with rotation in one axis restrained to a 120-degree sweep while being unrestrained in the accompanying axis. 

Motion

Object

 Object with Envelope

Interior Volume

MATT CORBITT - FIRST TASK

An object takes a looped path within an envelope sliding, rotating and traversing along the perimeter. The envelope has been eroded to a series of necessary surfaces that facilitate the motion of the object. The subsequent motion study implies possibilities for new ideas in passenger mobility.

motion loop diagram

physical model - exterior

physical model - exterior

physical model - interior

physical model - bird's eye 

Soft Machines

The journal Science recently published work by scientists at Harvard University involving soft-body robots that can change color.  Although the movement of the robots still seems somewhat awkward, there is a lot of potential for these robots, both due to their flexible structure and the possibility of using their coloration characteristics for new modes of camouflage and display. 

More information from Science here.

LAUREN RATH - FIRST TASK

A polyhedron moving object dips and dives through a series of limbo-style dance moves around the perimeter of a larger container mass.  The continuity of linear translations is disrupted when the points of the moving object encounter the envelope, triggering an eruption of rotations that carve and eat away at the stationary mass.  Carefully constrained geometric relationships force the moving object to pierce through the envelope at three inflection points. 

The object’s mechanism of motion is constrained to tracks along the perimeter envelope and sweeping interior rotation tracks.  At the junctures in which it pierces the envelope, the moving object attaches to door mechanisms which aid in the rotation.   Along the interior volume of space, the object is forced to tilt and lean to move underneath the network of inner tracks, at times precariously tipped on-end, at others seemingly plummeting downwards by its own momentum, all the while challenging the continuity of its own looped motion with inherent disruptions. 

 PLAN

UNFOLDED ELEVATION

MODEL, EXTERIOR VIEW

MODEL, INTERIOR VIEW

STUFISH ENTERTAINMENT ARCHITECTURE

http://www.stufish.com/

Stufish specializes in the architecture of entertainment.  Our clients include some of the most famous names in entertainment and sports: Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, U2, Cirque du Soleil, the NFL and the IOC.  We work on a wide range of projects including rock concert tours, portable architecture, temporary and permanent theatres, outdoor installations and one-off events.  Our work is international, including the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics 2008 and the Asian Games 2010 in Guangzhou, theme park openings in Hong Kong and the USA, entertainment venues in the UK and China, and twelve of the most complex stadium rock tours ever staged.

REVIEW 7th NOVEMBER 2012

REVIEW OF THE FIRST TASK
UCLA PERLOFF HALL ROOM B222
GUESTS: Dennis Shelden (Gehry-Tech), Hitoshi Abe (UCLA), Kevin Daly (UCLA), Mohamed Sharif (UCLA) , Nefeli Chatzimina (X-Atelier)