Dixon Mai

HERO & DETAIL SHOTS Render Image 1: Wide Span Hero Shot Render Image 2: Lobby of Central Hub Render Image 3: Detail Shot of Roof Design The design depicts a personal concept of a school of Engineering built in UNSW. It follows the theory that one inherently possesses a desire of upward movement, an ideal exhibited in nature through a plants desire for sunlight. In order to depict upward movement, the bridges meet at a central elevated hub which further expands upward. Additionally, the design of the central hub is inspired from the earlier Engineering article, resembling a plant’s bulb and thus synthesising nature with technology. ANIMATION Fly-through of the Building MOVING ELEMENTS Moving Element 1: Sliding Panels Moving Element 2: 'Blooming' Glass Panels on Roof DROPBOX LINK TO SUBMISSION SKETCHUP MODEL https://www.dropbox.com/s/yl2lkv7j9klhrsb/Exp2%20Model_FINAL.skp?dl=0 SKETCHUP MODEL WITH CONTEXT https://w...

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PLAN INSPIRATION The plan I have chosen from the document is Piranesi's circular building. From this, I adapted it into the ground floor plan on my building, as well as modifying the size to fit the context. ADAPTATION The adapted plan kept the symmetry shown in the original but was changed to accommodate three passages as opposed to four. MODEL PROGRESS

CIRCULATION CROSS MOVEMENT THEORY ARTICLE:  https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/3/18292684/plant-nanobionics-chemical-engineering-light-plant REFERENCE:  Chen, Angela. 2019. "Glowing, Toxin-Detecting Plants Are The Green Engineering Of The Future".  The Verge . https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/3/18292684/plant-nanobionics-chemical-engineering-light-plant. The chosen article detailed innovations in Engineering through revisiting the natural function of plants and adapting them into technology. CHOSEN WORDS:  innovations  starting point trajectory SENTENCE: Movement, alike technological innovations have a pattern of upward trajectory, whilst also remaining faithful to the starting point.

Hero and Detail Shots Hero Shot Detail Shot The above Hero shot shows the main facade of the building, and highlights the many exterior forms which accentuate the comforting atmosphere. The perspective shot draws large attention to the use of curves which aim to evoke similarities to the relaxed posture of chairs and the softness of blankets. Along with these curves, the pastel colour scheme inspired by BernabeiFreeman's works add to the cosiness. The Detail shot also highlights the recurring curved features but focuses on the interior space. The notion of curves is continued in the ceiling of the top floor where it maintains a smooth and flowing aesthetic. Another significant aspect shown is the transparency of the room, allowing the entrance of natural light into the workplace, and thus further connecting the brand's work with nature.

Animations of Sketchup Model Longitudinal Section Plan - Parallel Shot Plan - Perspective Shot Developed Sketchup Model Back Perspective of Building Interior of BernabeiFreeman Upstairs Studio Interior Ground Floor of AutoFabrica Motorcycle Stands Finished Racecourse on Basement Level

Custom Textures Sketches In-Model Examples Metallic Dynamic Refractive Video Inspiration

Sections The following sections are the concepts which were considered during brainstorming. Figure 1: AutoFabrica stairs embedded into the slopes Figure 2: AutoFabrica stairs with hanging steps from ceiling; this design was chosen for the model Figure 3: BernabeiFreeman stairs with slope behind Figure 4: BernabeiFreeman stairs with slope connected to wall; this design was chosen for the model 3D Model AutoFabrica Figure 5: View from basement floor The AutoFabrica stair design consists of pointed steps suspended from the ceiling using metal wires. The design choice of using sharp edges is to reinforce the sleek and Cyberpunk style of the basement. Additionally, the set of stairs create an illusion of movement and depth when viewed from the angle of descent, which reflects the progressive nature of AutoFabrica's work. Figure 6: View on path of descent; the path downwards appears smooth and progress diagonally Figu...

Sections  My choices for the brands were AutoFabrica for the basement studio while BernabeiFreeman occupied the top floor studio. Top Floor 1: this ended up being the final decision Top Floor 2 Top Floor 3 Top Floor 4 Basement 1 Basement 2 Basement 3: this ended up being the final decision Basement 4 Basement 5 Basement 6 Basement 7 Basement 8 Sketchup Model Figure 1: the section of the house drawn into Sketchup Figure 2: an early model of the overall design

INTRODUCTION Designed for my ENGG1000 project, the oscillating wave chamber would be my most creative piece of work, although unconventional. The model allowed for regular and consistent bursts airflow out of the blowhole above by utilising the changing water levels of incoming waves. This is achieved through the oscillating pattern of sealing and opening the entrance. Thus, the model aims to replicate the mechanism of wave-powered generators on a smaller scale. Taken on a pier at Coffs Harbour during a family road trip, the photograph highlights the beauty of the local Australian landscape. The salient image, the glow of the sunlight adds a comforting and hopeful atmosphere, and thus creating a somewhat angelic setting. Designed by Joseph di Pasquale and raised in 2013, the Guangzhou Circle acts as headquarter of the Guang Dong HongDa XingYe Group. Its distinct round design aims to subvert the typical Western vertical skyscrapers, as well as to incorpora...