Project Matrix- Project 1

Project 1

Architectural precedent: Artscience Museum (Safdie Architects - Moshe Safdie, 2011)

Key Concept:

The shape concept of this museum is related to the connection of building and nature. The whole building with the landscape shows the situation of the lotus in the pool by imitating the shape of lotus and its petals. The architect uses the Biomimicry into the building that represents or has the efficient performance by selecting the feature of nature such as the light and water.

Selected Design elements:

Its petal envelope and the supporting structure

How is the Key Concept Reflected in the Form of the Selected Design Element?

By imitating the nature of lotus, this building creates a connection between the building and nature such as how the rain collection creates a rainfall. The design concept of the petal structure with different height level can collect the sunlight in different angle. Also, the shape of the envelope can collect the rainwater and transform to the centre hole which is with the supporting structure and create a rainfall. The supporting structure can support the different heights of the petal envelopes.

Geometrical Description of the Shape

The shape of the building is related to the lotus petals that each petals with different   heights and curves in different directions. In the centre of the buildings, it has a supporting structure with the columns to support the petal like structure

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Proposed Size: 15-20cm (height) x ~16cm (wide) x ~16cm (depth)

Material: The white plastic (3D printing)

Technique:  3D printing

Time Commitment:

Design/ drawing time: 15 hours

3D Printing: 4-5 hours

Cutting and gluing: 2-3 hours

Finishing: 3-4 hours

Extra: 10 hours

Total: ~37 hours

Cost/Budget:

3D Printing: ~$80-100