Colony
constructed ground
Spring 2022
#rhino
#lasercutting
#vray
The second studio exercise in Spring 2022 works on the generation of a constructed volumetric landform, creating a continuous landscape where transitions from sheltered to burrowed spaces appear, to clearly de-emphasize the architectural object and integrate the architecture within an extensive landscape design.
Primary and secondary operations in deriving each module and aggregation of modules to form positive space
Subtraction of positive model from the terrain
form finding
I made use of secondary operations of merging modules together to form one larger space, and changing the depth of the module to allow for different elevations of the ground.
The resultant modules resemble the shape and orientation of the termite's nest in form and in function, which will provide it's inhabitants with improved ventilation and heat dissipation.
Then, the modules were aggregated using the array method in a grid system to form multiple districts of spaces with different features. The districts were then put together in the same grid system to achieve the final positive model.
The positive model was finally placed into a cliff terrain (provided to us for this assignment) and subtracted from it to form the negative space. As intended, the taller frustums created apertures on the surface, allowing for hot air to rise up and out of the space. Natural light was also allowed in as a result, to illuminate the subterranean interior.
An opening in the cliff face was also created, allowing for inflow of air in the process of ventilation.
The resulting negative space created from the subtractive operation features large public spaces with grand and high ceilings, suitable for community gatherings, or work. Smaller, more personal areas were also created, and could serve as private quarters. Overall, the resultant negative space creates an apt cavern for communal living, perhaps in a post-apocalyptic world, where the surface is no longer fertile, much like a colony.
Primary and secondary operations in deriving each module and aggregation of modules to form positive space
Subtraction of positive model from the terrain
form finding
I made use of secondary operations of merging modules together to form one larger space, and changing the depth of the module to allow for different elevations of the ground.
The resultant modules resemble the shape and orientation of the termite's nest in form and in function, which will provide it's inhabitants with improved ventilation and heat dissipation.
Then, the modules were aggregated using the array method in a grid system to form multiple districts of spaces with different features. The districts were then put together in the same grid system to achieve the final positive model.
The positive model was finally placed into a cliff terrain (provided to us for this assignment) and subtracted from it to form the negative space. As intended, the taller frustums created apertures on the surface, allowing for hot air to rise up and out of the space. Natural light was also allowed in as a result, to illuminate the subterranean interior.
An opening in the cliff face was also created, allowing for inflow of air in the process of ventilation.
The resulting negative space created from the subtractive operation features large public spaces with grand and high ceilings, suitable for community gatherings, or work. Smaller, more personal areas were also created, and could serve as private quarters. Overall, the resultant negative space creates an apt cavern for communal living, perhaps in a post-apocalyptic world, where the surface is no longer fertile, much like a colony.