project I:The Structure
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- Two Solutions: Umbrella & The Beast
1. Umbrella
Structure
The edges of the umbrellas are connected and reacting on eachother. Each umbrella has sensors which are reacting on the sun/rain/wind/night/etc... Besides that they can be programmed for special days, for example events. The only disadvantage of the umbrella is that the space underneath the created roofs is 'flat', it has no accomodations.
Situation 1: This image shows how the road divides the site into two spaces. Green used by BK-City, red used by Science Centre and the student residential.
Situation 2: When the road changes its direction the spaces could be divided in different ways. The umbrellas are creating roofs and seperations between spaces.
Situation 3: When the road is at its 'maximum' the site can be used for events or the Mondays when the Science Centre is closed.
Why Choose Solution 2
Solution 2 is a structure which creates spaces and facilities/accomodations in one. The structure itself is formed to create comfortable spaces.
- The Structure
1. Angles & Shape Research
- Angle 30°-60°_Stairs
- Can use seating
- Can use stairs
- Semi wall
- Can´t walk
- Can´t sit
- Can lean over
2. Two Modes
Animal Mode: The Animal shape is fixed.
When it rotates the whole Animal shape is rotating. In this senario we need different Animal shape sizes.
Worm Mode: The Animal shape is like Worm.
Part 01 is always fixed and part 02 is flexible. The shape is like a worm: rotating, streching and rolling.
3. Flexiblilities
4. Sizing
5. Jointment Researches
To create the structure we needed to figure out how the corners of the model will be connected with eachother. Because we have parts which are not fixed but movable, there where adjustable connections needed. On the left you see four options to connect two parts while they can still be manipulated, for example rotated or streched.
6. Supporting the Structure
Previous References
For the further part of the project, there're several possible materials and technics: Steel, Wood, Inflatable Skin or Membrane, and etc.
1. Steel