atom07:Concept03

Problems and Opportunities:

Based on the investigations,we discovered both problems and opportnities of the site.Generally speaking,the main issue of the site is the inappropriate and inadequate uses of the plants and space.On the other hand,the site does have the potential of becoming a comfortable space for communication of the actors who are from different departments, because of its good location.

Therefore,how about taking advantages of its opportunities to address the problems?That is my strategy.

Guidline of my Concepts:

To articulate my concepts,I find some keywords to guide them

keywords:dynamic, adjustable, interactive, adaptable functions

1.Instead of some stable programs,I look forward to a dynamic and adjustable functionality for our design.Although we will determine a main connection(it will probably be the board of TOP technical meeting point delft ) among all the influential actors and potential actors,nevertheless the site will also be used by other actors based on their demands.We will enable the design to adapt to the variable programs by changing its shape or composing its components,which also means the building has the potential to become an exhibition space,a gallery,a platform for groupwork and communication,or a outdoor cinema based not only on what we hope it to be,but on what the users hope it to be. In result,the design will take on the flexibility and adaptablility with respect to function.The relationship between the building and people who use it will be in an active status of interactivity rather than a passive one.

2.A dynamic and changable form of the design will raise the interests of local people to explore the building over and over again,which will also help to increase the publicity of the site.

Methodology

keywords:honeycomb system, evolution, morphing, soft grid

1.Prototype of the Concept:Honeycomb System

Honeycomb system is a natural or man-made system that have the geometry of a honeycomb to allow the minimization of the amount of used material to reach minimal weight and minimal material cost. Actually,honeycomb system has been used in numerous engineering and scientific applications especially the field of aerospace.Attracted by its advantages,some architects are also in a process of exploration of this specific system and structure.

2.Advantages of Honeycomb System

a.light-weight and saving materials

b.great strutural strength and anti-shock property

c.possibility of evolution and growth

d.possibility of morphing based on the different composition of components

e.flexibility of material choices for the external skin

3.Application of Honeycomb System to the Site

Step 1:determination of the location of the points which will define each unit of honeycomb structure based on people flow, the position of entrances,etc

Step 2:forming a soft grid based on the dynamic points

Step 3:determination of the changeable parts and unchangeable parts based on dynamic functions

Step 4:detailing design for interactive manner (such as LED design,media design,Artificial Intelligence design,etc)