From Computation to Composition – Hyperbolic Perturbations and Perforations
REACTIVE WALL is a study of hyperboloid arrays and perforation along a surface, this exploration will aim to create a series of iterations that perform under its context of cold temperatures, wind, and frequent precipitation. By using Finland’s southern city of Helsinki as an analysis of weather patterns. An extraction of elements such as sun angles, rain, and wind flow will allow performances to be extrapolated from geometry finding. The main objective is to optimize the amount of sunlight entering the building during the summer and winter months while using the smallest openings to block.
SITE
Helsinki has a baltic climate that is moderately continental.
The city experiences winters with an average temperature of -4.7 C*.
Summers are mild with an average temperature of 17 C*.
Chosen summer angle ray on the surface.
EXPERIMENTS
Hyperboloid Parameters / Iterations – 1
Hyperboloid Parameters / Iteration – 1
- hyperboloid origin
Hyperboloid Parameters / Iteration – 1
- hyperboloid origin
- hyperboloid depth
Hyperboloid Parameters / Iteration – 1
- hyperboloid origin
- hyperboloid depth
- hyperboloid tilt
Hyperboloid Parameters / Iteration – 2
Hyperboloid Parameters / Iteration – 2
- hyperboloid origin
Hyperboloid Parameters / Iteration – 2
- hyperboloid origin
- hyperboloid depth
Hyperboloid Parameters / Iteration – 2
- hyperboloid origin
- hyperboloid depth
- hyperboloid tilt
Hyperboloid Parameters / Iteration – 3
Hyperboloid Parameters / Iteration – 3
- hyperboloid origin
Hyperboloid Parameters / Iteration – 3
- hyperboloid origin
- hyperboloid depth
Hyperboloid Parameters / Iteration – 3
- hyperboloid origin
- hyperboloid depth
- hyperboloid tilt
Grid Composition
FACADE COMPOSITIONS
Rembrant Catalogue / Type – 1
Rembrant Catalogue / Type – 2
Rembrant Catalogue / Type – 3
Rembrant Catalogue / Type – 4
Rembrant Catalogue / Type – 5
APPLICATION
VISUALIZATION
ANIMATIONS
</p>
</p>
FABRICATION
After Gaudi – From Computation to Composition // “REACTIVE WALL” is a project of the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia developed at Master in Advanced Architecture in 2020/2021 by:
Students: Michelle Bezik, Rana Ibrahim, Kajal U. & J. Levy Rodriguez
Faculty: Mark Burry & Rodrigo Aguirre | Faculty Assistant: Ashkan Foroughi