WINE LABEL DESIGN

DESIGN FOR DEATH ARCHITECTURE

Storey about Design for death architecture

1. Initial Idea and Inspiration

4.July.2013 _ Death what I think..













 어제 동생에게서 연락이 왔다. 6년동안 함께살던 강아지 미주가 죽었단다.

 동네건축

공간의 구분은 내 외부의 반복에 의해 되어야 한다.
주름은 2차원적인 이론. 주름을 3차원으로 배치하여 슬릿을 만들어 슬릿을 총한 외부유.

그것은 시간에 의해 구분된다. 걷는 거리와 빈도에 따라 요소들의 적절한 위치와 갯수가 정해진다.

KOREAN CULTURE CENTER GUARDROOM

 Photo on left is an existing guardroom at KCC in Delhi. There are some issues. First, People who go down steps can see bird's poo on the roof of guardroom. Second, position of window for visitor is too high to fill out visitor's list. And a leakage is the most important issue.
 So I decide to raise height of roof in order to hide bird's poo and extend existing step to the end of the window. I hope that new materials(aluminium composite panel, wood) and patterns match others well.

Command & Shortcut for Rhino 5.0 OSX

Applyplanar :: when we want to relocate texture image, we can match UV position to mass.

maximize viewport :: option + command + M

curve :: interpolate points

fillet

chamfer

edit - rebuild

curve - curve edit tool - curve boolean

setpt

TESTING EACH SIZE OF IMAGES

I figure that proper size of image for Blogger is 800px X 600px with 72dpi.

This is X-Large size image. It means 600 X 480.

REVIT :: HOW TO PRESENT ROOM AREA

Display Room Area in Plan

1. Select Room Tag - RC - Select All Instances, In Entire Project

2. All the room tag selected. And change the properties to [room tag with area]


Add Schedules

1. View tab - Schedules - Schedule / quantities

Revit 2011_Surface Intersects

1. New Conceptual Mass - Metric Mass

2. Make mass

3. [home] - PLANE - SET

4. draw line

5. select mass - INTERSECT - select plane lines

6. Isolate Element at bottom tab

7. New Family - Curtain panel pattern based

8. 

Revit_Project North versus True North

Welcome to this Revit Zone article on “Project North versus True North”. The facility to flip between “Project North” and “True North” exists within Revit to allow you to both draw (and detail) your building orthogonally and yet still display a site layout correctly (ie with North pointing vertically upwards on the page.

This is one of those strange topics that’s much better demonstrated by a quick example that reams of descriptive text. OK, so here goes……

Please note: For the purposes of this demonstration we are going to use an AutoCAD plan that has been imported into Revit. This is quite a good way to demonstrate the concept really, because (if you are like us) there are quite a few times when you will indeed bring a site plan (in AutoCAD format) into Revit and then re-orientate it to suit.

Here is the basic site plan brought into Revit using the “Import CAD” function….

You can see that the building (in the centre of the drawing) is orthogonally orientated- ie the building is neatly aligned vertically and horizontally- so any plan views you create are all fine and dandy. But let’s zoom in on the north point…

  

You will notice that north does not point (vertically) up the page. When you come to produce a view to act as a site plan, you would normally expect to see true north being straight up. If we just select everything in our view and use the rotate command- then we will upset our building plan views.

This is where the “Project North versus True North” function comes into play. It gives us the facility to flip between showing how the building model would actually sit in plan view, with true north being vertical on the page; and having the building plans sitting orthogonally (so nice and neat) on a sheet.

So going back to our example, we have already determined that the building orientation (for the purposes of plan views) is fine- we just need to adjust the display of True North, for site plan views.

For every plan view you create, there is a parameter called “Orientation”. The value of this can only be either “Project North” or “True North”. You will find this parameter if you right click on any plan view and select “View Properties”…

By default, every plan view has this parameter set to “Project North”. Let’s go ahead and create a site plan and adjust it’s orientation so that True North is shown correctly. I will simply duplicate the existing view to create a new view, which I will name “Site Plan”. I then change the Orientation parameter (the one we just looked at) in this new view to “True North”. We are now ready to adjust the view. To do so, we need to access the “Project Location” tab on the “Manage” menu. At the bottom of this tab you will see the “Position” drop down tool- go ahead and open it…..

We need to use the second tool on the drop-down, ie “Rotate True North”. As soon as we select this, we will see the standard “rotate” tool appear on screen. We simply relocate the fulcrum to the centre of our north point symbol…..

and then go ahead and rotate the view so that the North point is vertical. Here is an image of the site plan after we have done this…..

It is important to note that we have only rotate the view and NOT the model itself. If we flick back to the original view we created (which still has the Orientation parameter set to “Project North”) we see that the building is still shown orthogonally….

 

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The Process of Architecture

We’ve received some good questions lately about the process of architecture from the homeowners point of view.  What do the different design stages look like graphically?  When does the process go from diagram to actual architecture? Why do the graphics look the way they do?  How does the imagery evolve and become something you can actually build from and eventually live in?

All admirable questions and ones that should be better explained by us architects.  Given that it takes an average of 6 years to learn the architectural design process in school and another decade to really learn how to implement it in the practice of architecture – the process can be a bit esoteric.  This blog aims to communicate architecture in such a way that it’s more understandable and accessible to people.  So here goes… the quick and dirty guide to the architectural process.  Now take this with a grain of salt – this is just our process, it’s not the right way or the wrong way to design, it’s certainly not the only way.  Put ten architects in a room together and you’ll get ten different processes (in addition to a bunch of black turtle necks and acronyms you’ve never heard of).

Step 1: Interview and initial discussions 
Often a couple of architects are interviewed, the homeowner(s) and the architect(s) figure out if there is a good fit with one another.  Sometimes a homeowner just knows who they want to partner with (based on a raving recommendation or a specific design philosophy, etc.) and they skip the interview step.  Typically the architects have a portfolio of past projects to review and possibly examples of their process.

Step 2: Information gathering + documentation 
Homeowner goals, needs and requirements are discussed.  The architects visit the site, review the existing conditions and take as-built measurements of what is there (existing home/property).  A set of as-built plans are created and a copy is given to the homeowner for their records.  These are simple floor plans and exterior elevations – a minimal set showing what currently exists on site and nothing more.  A surveyor is typically contacted at this stage and scheduled to produce a site survey – this survey is eventually incorporated into the as-built documents.  The architects visit the city/county building department to review applicable records which may include as-built drawings of an existing home; previous surveys; public records such as previous liens on the property.  The architects gather information from state and city agencies regarding specific land use and building code requirements as well as pre-submittal and pre-permit procedures.  The architects also create a work plan to outline what will be done and by when.

Gathering information with the homeowner(s):

Survey:

As-built drawings of an existing home:

Step 3: Schematic Design and Feasibility
The architects generate 2-3 preliminary designs incorporating the information from step two.  At this stage the architects are also bringing design concepts to the table (the stuff architects learned in school).  Maybe there was a specific site feature that could be enhanced with the new architecture or opportunities within the project not previously discussed.  The architects explore the sequence of how you approach the house and move through the house.  How the home is experienced is a focus of this stage.  The general locations of the functions within the house are considered and graphically represented in diagram form.  The graphics, illustrations and sketches are just diagrams at this stage – it’s not architecture yet.  Features like windows may be added schematically or not at all.  Simple plans and elevations are produced to represent relationships among spaces and the basic envelope shape (think about it like carving a simple, dumb model out of a block of clay).  Material options start to become part of the discussion and a target budget is established/confirmed for the overall project.  There are typically 2-4 homeowner meetings involved with this step.  The homeowner makes decisions with help from the architects regarding the various schematic options.  An overall design strategy is chosen.

Code analysis and envelope possibilities:

Relationship of functions, site considerations, massing studies:

Relationship of functions, massing studies:

Circulation studies, light studies:

Step 4: Design Development + Permit Documents
As decisions continue to be made, the architects develop the schematic drawings into permit documents.  The graphics evolve from diagrams to actual architecture at this step.  The drawings are refined in regards to details and methods.  Materials are decided on and the architects figure out how everything fits together (how does the floor meet the wall: base trim, flush trim, no trim).  Window openings are further defined with mullions and opening locations.  Information from other consultants, like the structural engineer, is developed and coordinated with the design drawings. Specifications for materials, fixtures/ appliances, assembly details, and relevant code information are incorporated into the project.  Recommendations from trades, suppliers, and manufacturers are added to the drawing set.  The homeowner continues to make decisions at a more specific level of detail (four or six burner gas range, which direction do the windows open?)

Material studies and furniture layouts:

Comparative material options:

Building assembly and material breakout:

Elevation and material studies:

Step 5: Construction Documents + Permit Acquisition 
A set of permit drawings is a simplified construction set.  The permit documents are used to submit, coordinate, and obtain the building permit from the city or county.  The city/county doesn’t typically care to review each and every detail of a home – they just want to make sure you’re meeting state, city and local codes.  It is typically an effective use of time to turn in a permit set early, covering the requirements, to get the ball rolling with the city while the architects continue to work on a more thorough drawing set required for construction.  The drawings continue to develop down to the very last details (how the handrail bracket connects to the wall, how the tile floor in the shower is sloped to drain…)

Construction documents:

Step 6: Selection of a General Contractor
General contractors are interviewed and a good fit is established. Sometimes a homeowner just knows who they want to partner with (based on a raving recommendation or a specific building philosophy, etc.) and they skip the interview step.

Step 7: Construction Administration 
The documents and drawings for the project are now complete and construction begins.  Typically with a project of any complexity the architect is retained to answer questions, deal with clarifications and administer revisions if necessary.  The architect also protects the interests of the homeowner and the integrity of the design.  The architect reviews the invoices, overall costs and scheduling. There is also the option for a homeowner to go the design-build route – but that’s another post…

[all skteches, diagrams, drawings and photos by BUILD llc]

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