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Pavilion 6

By: Dr. Hussain Dashti

Department of Architecture 

Kuwait University 

         

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The same platform was used as a feedback loop emphasizing the need for a re-consideration of the design process, where the creation of computational mechanisms become an integral part of designing – not a task done prior to or separate from, the process, the fabrication, and construction of a free form. This project deciphers a method of drawing that has a reciprocal relationship with making. It is a prime illustration of “size matters,” where we break scale between a one-to-one larger structures and a miniature model. What works in one scale does not necessarily work on another. Different exigencies occur on different scales, and techniques that we use on smaller scale projects often end up informing other projects down the road. In addition to engineering and fabrication detailing, the physical one-to-one scale of the pavilion allowed to experience drama on the volumetric space, geometry, materials sensibility, and light originally targeted in the curated design intent. Live visits to the pavilion yielded highly interactive experiences. 

A scaled model usually enables a calibrated and useful extrapolation between dimensions of space or time. Thus a “cartographic scale” describes the ratio of distance on a map to real distances on the earth’s surface. To move from a large to small scale or vice versa implies a calculable shift of resolution on the same area or features, a smooth zooming out or in. In building industry, however, what works in one building scale does not necessarily work on another. Different exigencies occur on different scales, and techniques that we use on smaller scale projects often end up informing other projects down the road. In addition to engineering and fabrication detailing, the physical one-to-one scale allowed to experience drama on volumetric space, geometry, materials sensibility, and light originally targeted in the curated design intent. This scale often contributed to reduction of uncertainties.

 

It incorporates the creation of a non-conventional free form pavilion in order to unleash the computational thinking capabilities in architectural design. The same platform was used as a feedback loop emphasizing the need for a re-consideration of the design process, where the creation of computational mechanisms become an integral part of designing – not a task done prior to or separate from, the process, fabrication, and construction a non-conventional free form.

The physical one-to-one pavilion construction is intended to encourage the development, discussion and experimentation of digital design techniques driven by the design intent (Curation) and physical construction specifications. This paradigm of design thinking led to the use of new parametric design oriented software (Rhino and Grasshopper) to reflect the nature of the challenging pedagogical objective. In recent years, the ecology of these design environments has diversified to include multiple software platforms, as well as innovative fabrication techniques and interactive environments. This project resorted to numerous experts in different fields.  Structural performance was speculated using finite element structural analysis software and mechanical engineers to discuss the material behavior characteristics and assembly connections details. Different software and plug-ins were used for automated CNC and laser cutting fabrication purposes.

A scaled model usually enables a calibrated and useful extrapolation between dimensions of space or time. Thus a “cartographic scale” describes the ratio of distance on a map to real distances on the earth’s surface. To move from a large to small scale or vice versa implies a calculable shift of resolution on the same area or features, a smooth zooming out or in. In building industry, however, what works in one building scale does not necessarily work on another. Different exigencies occur on different scales, and techniques that we use on smaller scale projects often end up informing other projects down the road. In addition to engineering and fabrication detailing, the physical one-to-one scale allowed to experience drama on volumetric space, geometry, materials sensibility, and light originally targeted in the curated design intent. This scale often contributed to reduction of uncertainties.

 

It incorporates the creation of a non-conventional free form pavilion in order to unleash the computational thinking capabilities in architectural design. The same platform was used as a feedback loop emphasizing the need for a re-consideration of the design process, where the creation of computational mechanisms become an integral part of designing – not a task done prior to or separate from, the process, fabrication, and construction a non-conventional free form.

The physical one-to-one pavilion construction is intended to encourage the development, discussion and experimentation of digital design techniques driven by the design intent (Curation) and physical construction specifications. This paradigm of design thinking led to the use of new parametric design oriented software (Rhino and Grasshopper) to reflect the nature of the challenging pedagogical objective. In recent years, the ecology of these design environments has diversified to include multiple software platforms, as well as innovative fabrication techniques and interactive environments. This project resorted to numerous experts in different fields.  Structural performance was speculated using finite element structural analysis software and mechanical engineers to discuss the material behavior characteristics and assembly connections details. Different software and plug-ins were used for automated CNC and laser cutting fabrication purposes.

On the Geodesic 'Type'- Dividing the Task into Sub-Patterns:

 

This paper explores through the use of the Grasshopper/Rhino propagation-based parametric software, how to work with the embedded patterns within the “crude” Geodesic surface “type” in order to explore the intensive potential within the Geodetics and extensively allow it to unfold in response to force fields (attractors).  Parametric designers are turning to new geometries in order to produce new spatial modes that achieve “new models for organization, changed conceptions of geometry, geometry's relation to matter and new conceptions of universal space.”[1]

 

[1] Reiser + Umemoto, 132.

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Hosted by  

A Property by Salhiya 

 

Thank you Arraya Centre for hosting the project and continuously supporting Kuwait University students and society.  

 

 

 

 

 

Sponsored by

 

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (Palinum Sponsor) 

SSH International (Gold Sponsor) 

Gulf Consult (Silver Sponsor) 

Pace (Silver Sponsor) 

Bayan National Trading CO. 

Kuwait Finance House 

Massive Order 

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