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Architecture 101
FINAL PORTFOLIO
CHING HUNG (BRIAN) TSENG
Site & Ideas & CorrespondingsThe site that my group picked is the slope area next to the staircase, the reason we pick
that particular site is because we like the slope since it’s not just a flat surface like all the
other sites. We found the site special because we can construct something along side the
slope or create something not just from ground up. The initial idea was to create a viewing
stage for people to gather and enjoy the view between two mountains and the soccer
filed. To do that, we decide to correspond our site to the tree, the slope, and the view.
First Physical ModelThe first model I did was using the concept of
old Japanese style roof top to void the strong
wind since our site is always windy. Inside
the ceiling, There are 5 poles with ropes
between them to create a path that leads the
people to walk into the private and peaceful
area next to the tree. Besides, I created a
stage that is on the slope for people to gather
while enjoy the beautiful view. However, this
model is a failure, because it does not
“guide” the people to what we try to
emphasize about our site the most, which is
the view. Simply making it wide open for the
entrance and the stage does not help to
represent anything. Therefore, the whole
idea needs to be reshaped in order to
correspond the 3 main focus for our site. Pros: The stylish roof top (at least that’s what I
think…)
Cons: Not responding to the site enough, no path
created, lack story/journey
Final Physical ModelThe final model I made has a huge
improvement compare to the first one,
it correspond to the site, has a clear
emphasis, most importantly, it draws
attention. The entrance is one and
only which tells people this clearly
where they supposed to enter the
journey. The gathering area has
purposely uneven deck to form the
natural feeling of walking up the
mountain. The private spaces
successfully block the wind while
letting the sunshine come through
and let tree shade created peaceful
environment. The point guide people
to enjoy the specific view between the
mountains only, and the slope make
the point vacant to create a danger
feeling yet a journey to the closet view
of the beautiful scenery.
Final Physical Model 2The reason this is also a final model is because I
can’t choose between this and my previous. What I
did different is the gathering area and the point. On
this model, the meeting area becomes a circular
geometric shape that is high up the ground that
people have to climb up from the 5 poles in order to
be seated. The point I added 2 more points on the
sides to even focus the view that people can’t look
else where from the meeting area. Overall, I think
both of my final models are doable and I really like
them both. However, I think for this on, the skin can
be replaces by clear pvc so the structure can be
seen without sacrificing the wind block function.
How to make the point stay vacant and sturdy the same
time? -Bracing
Material cost? –Cheapest wood
What material use to block the wind? –PVC sheeting
How to create non-flat surface for decking? –Different frame level
Are we able to finish it on time? – Team work!
Considerations & Problems & Solutions
Get Down to Business – Week 1-3
For the first 3 weeks, we were mostly working on the framing, the whole structure and
shaping. We figure that the most difficult part wasn’t building the frame or shape or
anything about doing the work, but to stay warm and productive in the cold. I think it
applies to all the team because the site is consistently, always blowing cold wind.
Other than that, we had a really hard time to work together or do things at the same
time because our tools are limited. We only had one power drill and we had to swap
the drill bits all the time. I hope we can find a solution for it as soon as possible.
However, we managed to finish all the work on schedule because we have the die
hard passion for architect!
Get Down to Business – Week 3-6
After framing the whole structure, we finally started to apply decking, we found
that our point has a really hard time to stay stable since it’s vacant, it kept on
flopping once we put weight on it. We decided brace the whole area around the
point twice to see if that helps, the conclusion is it did help, a tiny bit only… that’s
why we decided to add a fulcrum between the point and the rest of the body
secretly so it still stays vacant, and finally it did help out a lot! We were running
out of time to finish the structure because we spent so much time on decking and
solving the flopping issue, but it was all worth it, because at the last 3 days before
presentation, our group really came together, we stayed and worked extra and we
manage to finish it on time fortunately! (even it was right before presenting) ( By
the way, for the power drill problem, we simply bought a new one to solve to solve
it.)
Final Response
I can’t believe we did it! After six weeks or hard work, we finally finished out site. Even though it isn’t quite look like the
model we were going for initially, but similar enough and it certainly respond to our site. Most importantly, I have learned
so much from this project! This is the first time I’ve ever used power tools such like drill and saw, and after the project
I’m so professional using them. Besides I learned how to make a deck and I learned how to make a structure hold itself
by bracing. It’s just so much more that I’ve learned that can go on as a list that never ends. However, there are still
much more I need to learn as well, if there is a next time, I want to try different material for different parts and not just
restrict to two by four, plus we can certainly add different materials to make it looks even more interesting. Overall, I’m
satisfied with what we’ve done though, and I really can’t wait to move one to 102! But the difference would be I’m no
longer the ignorance kid that knows nothing about architect 4 months ago, I’ve grew and I can vision myself to be an
true architect in the near future, and of course it all has to thank to Jerry, because without you, I can never realize I
have the ability to go though everything I’ve gone though so far. Thank you Jerry!