Introduction
The main objective of this project is to allow to explore ourselves and understand the solid and surface structure in buildings. The building that we chose was Hishhorn Bubble Museum, which is a pneumatic building. The round building acts as the solid surface and the bubble acts as the surface structure. We used resin and plc foam board as our material for this project.
Group Task
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You are to propose a building (solid construction or surface construction) and identify the different types
of structural systems used in the construction of the building of your choice. You are to ensure that the
building you select is using at least TWO (2) different types of structural system.
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Describe each structural system identified in terms of Function, Material and Load distribution.
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Produce a model showing the different structural systems used in the above building. Suitable scale
and material to be used for the construction of the model shall depend entirely on you. However, do
take note that quality and workmanship of the model produced will be considered in the assessment of
this project.
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You are then required to prepare ONE (1) A4 size booklet, analysing the success or failure of the model
together with the mitigating measures. You are to include a brief introduction of the building, construction method, modelling process as well as detailing of different parts of the buildings to show how it is constructed.
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Students are encouraged to use annotated sketches / diagrams to explain the forces, structural
movement experienced.
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Photographs of the model and the process in making the model should also be incorporated into the A4
booklet.
Individual Task
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Individually, each student is required to do a 2D detail drawing (isometric, section) to show different
parts of the selected buildings complete with annotations and specifications to show understanding on
how the building is constructed.
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Student must include a key drawing to show where the detail is taken from the building.
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The drawings should be formatted in A3 size sheet complete with title block. Use appropriate scale for
the detailing.
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The individual drawing will be submitted separately from the booklet in a brown envelope
complete with group member’s name and student ID.
Completed Model
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- A3 sized model of the solid/surface construction (students name and ID should be clearly pasted onto
the base)
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- An A4 booklet(landscape format) complete with visuals, sketches and inclusive of the detailing and
progressive documentation of your project (group task)
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- 1(ONE) A3 size sheet to show construction detail (individual task)
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- Visuals / Photos used in the submission must be clear and well communicated.
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- Sketches are meant to provide visual documentation and communication. Therefore sketches are
required to be neat, clear and annotated.
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- Assumptions can be made through reference from book/drawings. DO NOT PLAGIARISE.
Reflection - Reflection
This is so far one of the most interesting project that I have done because we've tried a very special material to build the bubble, which is the Resin. The intention of using Resin as the bubble is to form a shape of it and also transparent at the same time. I've got to know that time management and work distribution is very important in a group work because there are too many things to do and it would be easier if the work load distribution is divided wisely. I have also learnt to not give up because we've been through about 20 trials to get the final resin balloon because the process of it is not easy and very hard to get the shape maintained. We've been through a lot of failure but we didn't give up and we succeeded in the end. This has thought me not to give up on anything that we want to achieve.
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