mahmud_exterior

mahmud_optimization according to the topography

The significant feature of the site is its rocky profile. Now the structure penetrates into the site( 4m from the entry level) so that the overall form will be the integrated part of the hill. The butterfly house main now has the rock surface where butterflies can take rest ( few old butterflies like dark rock surface) . On the entry level there are winding walkways where people can see the butterflies from different perspectives. The structure contains 2 'wings' facing the cityscape. one is bar & cafe with outdoor terrace. The other one is a small insectarium/ museum which contains the images as well as audio-visual facilities of butterfy forming ( from moth to butterfly).

mahmud_before optimization

Living organisms optimize themselves according to a specific situation, location and climate. Here are few radiolarian images of the project before optimization. The project ( structure, form & space) could be optimized according to 2 principles: 1) physical condition of park Guell, topography & specific functional needs 2) climatic issues : such as the thermal condition of the green house which could be determined by the help of softwares like ECOTECT ( if the studio permits).
Then the form and space will optimize according to the output of ECOTECT and specific functional needs.

mahmud_monocoque structure

The intention here is to explore the possibility of monocoque structures using topMod +Maya. Primarily I have taken the structural morphology of radiolaria as a source of inspiration : its structural pattern, propagation, formation of 'thorn', 'needle' & 'spine' whenever it is required , thick struts & thin mesh and so on....

The 'thick strut' of the project could be made of fiber composite material which is used in bulkhead construction of ship building . The 'thin mesh' (membrane) could be made of ETFE foil/ cushion.

mahmud_remeshing 3

mahmud_remeshing 2

remeshing_mahmud