Void Stereotomy
Location: Vienna, Austria
When: Summer, 2023
Supervisor: o. Univ. Prof. Greg Lynn, Maja Ozvaldic, Bence Pap, Kaiho Yu
In collaboration with: Tomaž Roblek, Leon Mackowski
In the context of Baroque architecture, the floor plan served as the focal thinking tool for design, allowing the sources of geometric forms as well as mathematical operations to take center stage. Space is seen as the empty part after the cutting operation (boolean and trim) from the monolithic volume, and the remaining entity becomes the Poche. The thickness of the wall is a combination of structural, internal and external surfaces, holes and geometric forms. Here, the interior and exterior surfaces are in focus.
Venturi's 'Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture' provides more observational weapons to interpret architecture. The decomposition of surfaces into UV panels in modeling software, the manipulation of Loft in Rhino to form continuous surfaces, and the dependence of substructures on the primary structure are all tools of specific significance that are also shaping our way of thinking, making the various systems of contemporary architecture more and more independent and recognizable. The modern layering of planes is gradually dissolved, and what emerges are sculptural objects, discrete entities constructed by objects with multiple semantic meanings.
through the analysis of Bagsværd Church, we explore how to differentiate the interior and exterior surface in architectural envelope by multi-layering system.
Directionality and Dynamics
They are the two key concepts that transform dynamic movement into static architectural forms while delivering an immersive experience.
Multi-Layering
Multi-layering allows for the insertion of more voids into the architectural entity, enabling a dynamic and engaging viewing experience.
Part and Whole
Intricacy is the fusion of disparate elements into continuity, the becoming whole of components that retain their status as pieces in a larger composition.
[0] Entrance
[1] Entrance
The entrance attracts visitors by the dynamic form and the subdivision of facade cladding, which shows the existance of inside layers.
The entrance attracts visitors by the dynamic form and the subdivision of facade cladding, which shows the existance of inside layers.
[2] Lobby
The lobby simulates the experience of getting into the inside of Puch 8/9 PS, and transform the "dust space" into the void.
The lobby simulates the experience of getting into the inside of Puch 8/9 PS, and transform the "dust space" into the void.
[3] Suspended Walkway
Some visitors step onto the narrow suspended walkway, experiencing the "Multi - Layers" languages from the design of Puch 8/9 PS.
Some visitors step onto the narrow suspended walkway, experiencing the "Multi - Layers" languages from the design of Puch 8/9 PS.
[4] Fixed Viewing
Looking through multiple layers of architectural tectonics, visitors acquire the knowledges of the car by integrated information panels.
Looking through multiple layers of architectural tectonics, visitors acquire the knowledges of the car by integrated information panels.
[5] Dynamic Viewing
People can view the car from various angles. As approaching to it, different description infomation is offered by the layers between visitors and the car.
People can view the car from various angles. As approaching to it, different description infomation is offered by the layers between visitors and the car.
[6] Car Exhibition
The surrounding architectural form language (Screens, Air Diffuser and Lights), as the most inside layer of tectonics, helps to represent the dynamic of car.
The surrounding architectural form language (Screens, Air Diffuser and Lights), as the most inside layer of tectonics, helps to represent the dynamic of car.
[7] Structural Layer
The last glance comes from the ramp under the hanging structure, showing the fact how the suspending structure works.
The last glance comes from the ramp under the hanging structure, showing the fact how the suspending structure works.
[8] Outside In
The aperture on the facade exposes tectonics details from the interaction of multiple systems, emphasing the contrast of inside and outside.
The aperture on the facade exposes tectonics details from the interaction of multiple systems, emphasing the contrast of inside and outside.
[9] Outside