WILDEN HOW . ARCHITECTURE
SHAPE GRAMMAR
Exercise 1a, 1b, 2, 3
To facilitate our understanding of shape grammar and to develop our skills in producing designs using shape grammar, several exercises will be given and to be conducted during the class.
Project 1
In a group of 3, we are required to find ONE natural or man-made element from actual observations, books or internet which is believed to have certain underlying design principles. Then, analyse and explain the underlying design principles in terms of shapes and forms, i.e.: prediction of how the forms or shapes in the natural or man-made element were formed and translate them into shape rules.
We then needs to produce FIVE pavilion designs using the shape rules derived from the element. Finally, choose ONE pavilion design and show the development process of creating it and include 3D renderings of the final design.
By completing this project, I have learnt to closely observe a natural or man-made elements and identify underlying design principles that formed them. Moreover, I am also be able to create and explore new designs using the same or modified design principles through shape grammar method
Project 2
In this final project, we were employing multiple rule shape grammar to produce new architectural designs from their own set of rules or rules derived from an existing building which inspires us. We needs to recall and creatively apply all the knowledge that we have acquired from lectures and exercises to produce a good grammar. The shape grammar will allow us to create multiple design alternatives of the future house and subsequently choose the best design to be further detailed.
By completing this project, I have learnt to produce and work with multiple rule shape grammar . Moreover, I am also be able in producing architectural designs using shape grammar method.
