Week 10 - The 10 Best

Week 9 - Preparing for Submissions

Thesis

Perpetuation of Light in Architectural Modelling

The agency conveyed by light in the world of architectural modelling forms the fundamental basis for a means of communication between the model and audiences. Light and its variations operate as a vehicle to facilitate for the discrimination between shapes, contours and details; communicating information to audiences. This is established through my disparate use of lighting conditions in the photographing of architectural models, where an abundance of light produced considerable feedback, shadows, while an absence diminished feedback. In this manner, significant feedback allowed for a clear delineation between facets, details and contours while a deficiency obscured this information. As such, through an assessment of the modelled images, the potential for light to function as a means for communication is validated.

Laser Cutter File

3D Printer File

Video

Week 8 - Rendering Materials

Fusion 360 Rendering

Outside material is polished gold, inside is platinum and ends are titanium oxide; rendered in a cool lit environment.

I chose the three most expensive materials because i know i will never be able to afford them :(

Rendering Materials in Photoshop

Original photo of ideal room

Ideal Room with materials added

Week 7 - Fusion 360 3D and Photographing Models

Fusion 360 3D Model

Face K(evin) of  lofted and shelled model

Face Z(hang) on opposite side

Paper Models

Week 6 - Fusion 360 2.5D

 3D Model 

Transition spaces in my house

Components laid out ready for export

Finalised layout in Illustrator ready for laser cutting

Paper Model

Paper model of the Fusion 360 model using the method of tabs

Week 5 - Modelling

Floor Plan

Floor plan of my workspace

Paper

My workspace (1:100)

• easy to cut with minimal pressure 
• sharp edges and creases can be made easily via folding
• material is flimsy so a smaller scale is required 

Cardboard

Template before assembly

My workspace (1:50)

• corrugation makes it harder to cut
• edges when cut appear rougher, not as clean as paper
• larger scale needs to be used to allow for folding

Folding Techniques

Cutting Techniques

Ideal Workspace

Initial plan of ideal workspace

Ideal workspace

• medium used is 125gsm paper, more rigid than standard printing paper allowing for slightly larger scale without deformations
• still able to produce clean cuts with minimal pressure
• folds and creases can still be formed easily

Week 4 - Illustrator

This is a collage of all 4 previous weeks of work made by the group.