ARCH-340VISUALIZATION 3NYIT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

INTRODUCTIONThe three course visualization sequence seeks to position itself within an academic and professional environment of constantly changing design tools, representational methods, and technologies. Through the careful introduction of appropriate tools and methodologies, these courses are meant to equip students with a digital and analog framework that supports fluidity in process and reinforcement of the benefits and value of each through an exchange and overlap.

Visualization III is designed to accompany and support concurrent Third Year curriculum. It offers advanced instruction of digital design, multimedia rendering, animation, and presentation techniques. These skills, much like those introduced in the earlier visualization courses, offer not only new tools for visual communication and representation, but also new methodologies for design and abstraction. A discussion of the way in which emerging tech-nologies are affecting contemporary practice and process will act as a theoretical underpinning to all exercises.

COURSE OBJECTIVESLab 1: Review principles of parametric modeling (Revit)Lab 2: Review of soft-lead rendering techniques (lead on trace) & Introduction to surface modeling (Rhino)Lab 3: Introduction to principles of rendering and animation (3DStudio MAX)Lab 4: Introduction to techniques of digital presentation (Photoshop, Power Point)Lab Lectures will be followed by a series of weekly assignments and review to attain high competence in both skill and concept.

PRE-REQUESITESStudents are required to successfully complete Vis I (AAID-140), Vis 2 (AAID-240) and ARCH-327 before registering for this course. Portfolio work from Vis 2 must be submitted to the instructor prior to the beginning of class.

ATTENDANCE + LATENESSAttendance will be taken at each class meeting and lab lecture. As per NYIT policy, more than three unexcused absences will result in withdrawal from the class. If you fail to withdraw, your instructor is required by the School of Architecture and Design, to issue an F for your performance. Students ar-riving more than 15 minutes late will be marked absent.

EVALUATIONWeekly assignments will be given and progress will be evaluated by your instructor based on how well you demonstrate the skills and concepts in-volved. A formal mid-semester review and final review will also be held as culminations of Labs 1 + 2 and 3 + 4, respectively. At the end of Visualization 3 course, you will be required to document and record your work in the form of a semester portfolio. The portfolio should be assembled as per requirements from your instructor and will be due following the conclusion of the semester.

MATERIALS LISTCharcoal or soft lead pencil (6B), 12” roll of traceComputer [please refer to laptop policy for recommended hardware]Essential Software [AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, 3D StudioMax, Photoshop]

ARCH 340 VISUALIZATION 3

SYLLABUS 3V

ARCH-340VISUALIZATION 3 NYIT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

1. IntroductionYou have been commissioned to design a ‘Supertall’ mixed-use tower (1000’+) on a hypothetical open site in an unnamed metropolis in the Middle East. In the first assignment, you and a partner will be challenged to construct 3D models of the structure and core of a precedent. These models will be used throughout the semester to assist in the design of the tower.

2. Required Tools AutoCAD, Revit

3. Instructionsa.) With a partner, select a precedent from the list below, or one of your own choosing that meets the approval of the Instructor. Gather all of the documentation necessary to visualize and model the structural system and core.

1. 7 South Dearborn Chicago, USA S.O.M 19982. Kowloon Station Tower Hong Kong, PRC KPF 20033. Turning Torso Malmo, Sweden Santiago Calatrava 20054 Xujiahui Tower Shanghai, PRC John Portman & Assoc. 20105 Burj Dubai Dubai, UAE SOM 20096 Lotte World II Busan, South Korea Parker Design 20127 Taipei 101 Taipei, Taiwan C.Y. Lee & Partners 20048 Shanghai World Financial Ctr. Shanghai, PRC KPF 2008

b.) Generate a diagrammatic, 3D vector model of the structural system. Include all essential components (i.e columns, walls, slabs, beams, girders, trusses) Model systematically and repetitively: group similar elements, use layers to distinguish between families of elements.

c.) Generate a diagrammatic, 3D vector model of the core. Included only the primary circulation components. Model systematically and repetitively.

d.) Create a visual analysis of the building for presentation to the class. Format the presentation as a PDF docu-ment. Organize the presentation in two parts, per the assignment.

NOTE: Do not include facade elements (i.e. curtain walls, glazing, louvers, etc.) in your models.

4. Deliverables1.) Graphic presentation in PDF format (minimum 6, maximum 10 pages)2.) CD-ROM with .DWG or .RVT file of models AND PDF file of final presentation

5. ScheduleAssigned:Due:

6. ReferencesTALL BUILDINGS: http://www.moma.org/interactives/exhibitions/2004/tallbuildings/index_f.htmlNAAB Student Performance Criteria: A.3

SUPERTALL 1:STRUCTURE & CORE

LAB 1 3V

S.O.M

Gensler

ARCH-340VISUALIZATION 3NYIT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTUREAND DESIGN

LAB 2 3V 1. Introduction

The next task is to design the skin of the new tower. Your exacting and eccentric client insists on only one con-straint: NO LESS THAN HALF of the total surface area of the facade surface must be CURVED.

Using the structure and core of your precedent model as an underlay, you will begin by generating a series of ‘gesture’ drawings with charcoal or soft lead. These drawings will be scanned and manipulated in Photoshop. The resulting images will serve as guides for the construction of the facade in Rhino.

2. Required ToolsRevit, Rhino, Photoshop, charcoal or soft lead, trace paper (for 11x17 format), flat-bed scanner

3. Instructionsa) Generate a minimum of two (2) perspectival, wire-frame views of your structure/core models. Print them on 11x17 paper.

b) Overlay trace on wire-frame prints. With charcoal or soft lead, create at least (3) unique designs for the skin. Provide a minimum of two (2) renderings for each design (for a total of six (6)).

c) Select one (1) design. Scan the two (2) renderings of that design, save as JPG’s.

d) Build a 3D model of the design in Rhino. Use the images and precedent models as references.

4. Deliverablesa) Photocopied renderings (charcoal or soft lead on trace), minimum of six (6) on 11 x 17 paperb) CD with Rhino file containing model of building skin

5. ScheduleAssigned:Due:

SUPERTALL 2:SOFT SKIN

Hugh Ferris

MAD Architects

ARCH-340VISUALIZATION 3 NYIT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTUREAND DESIGN

LAB 3 3V 1. Introduction

The next challenge is to create an animation that demonstrates the structural logic and construction assembly of the tower. To do so, it is imperative to first learn basic principles of rendering, with particular emphasis on lighting and materials. This exercise challenges students to explore the vast potential of 3DStudio MAX as a conceptual design and visulatization tool in three and four dimensions.

2. Required ToolsRhino, 3DStudio MAX

3. Instructionsa) Export your completed tower model (with structure, core and skin) from Rhino into 3DStudio MAX.b) Create three (3) still-frame renderings of your tower (in daylight) with three distinct cameras. (For full credit, these images must have compelling shadows and materials with properly-scaled textures. For extra credit, do the same for a night scene.) Save these still images in JPG format. c) Create an animation that approximates the sequence of structural assembly for the tower. d) Render the animation and save in AVI format.

4. DeliverablesCD with 3DS file (containing completed model, three rendered JPG’s & animation set-up) and AVI file (of final ren-dered animation)

5. ScheduleAssigned:Due:

6. ReferencesSAMPLE ANIMATION: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvujGPwsX2E

SUPERTALL 3:LIGHTS, CAMERAS, ACTION

O.M.A

S.O.M

ARCH-340VISUALIZATION 3NYIT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

LAB 4 3V 1. Introduction

The final task is to format and present your semester’s work in a concise visual presentation. The portfolio should be composed of only the best images, and should document the full process of design.

2. Required ToolsPhotoshop, Illustrator, Power Point

3. Instructionsa) Collect images from each stage of the design processb) Use Photoshop to manipulate the images for final presentation.c) Create a template file in Power Pointd) Using the images and the template, create a sequence of no less than eight (8) slides. For full credit your ani-mation (from the previous lab) must be included within this 8-slide sequence.

4. DeliverablesCD with Power Point file of final portfolio

5. ScheduleAssigned:Due:

6. ReferencesPower Point Tutorial:http://www.cof.orst.edu/net/software/present/powerpnt/ppguide.sht

SUPERTALL 4:PRESENT IT

TURNING TORSOSANTIAGO CALATRAVA

MICHAEL FRUDAKISTIM KUHLFERNANDO

Shanghai World Financial Center Christine LocheFranco, Vianney S.