PATTERN MAKING
Façade pattern studies of Pyeongchang-dong Museum(BYUN Hyojin architects). Facade pattern is composed of Asian traditional cloud pattern infill and a recently discovered paving pattern based on convex pentagons. The 15th solution was discovered by the Washington University in 2015. This pattern also had coincidentally a graphic relation with the site.
TILING
Type : PRODUCT/PROJECT
Patent : -
Year : 2015→
Status : R&D
Studio : VS-A.DESIGN
Next Phase : SEEKING INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OR APPLICATION ON SITE
The subject is a classical one. It generally consists of forming a plane from one or two blocks which are assembled in a controlled manner to form a regular geometric pattern.
Our thinking was first of all to make a quick turn around by using triangular or quadrangular shapes. Then we are inspired by the likes of of ESCHER (Architect), Muslim geometric art, Alhambra, and then we came to realize that we are dealing with a branch of the geometry that shares a common reference with many mathematicians.
Such a study comes with sometimes surprising results. The paving becomes especially interesting when some additional constraints are added. For example; the use of a single pavement; the discovery of a pattern that corresponds with the direction of a project; ideal tile shapes (orthogonal shapes make for easy connections); the creation of a pavé convex; increasing the number of tile sides; to finally create a texture whose repetitive side disappears as much as possible.
Geometry plays a massive role in facade design and we enjoy playing with. It’s decorative yet can be economical. When the cost of manufacturing tools is expensive or when it is possible to eg optimize material drops. Then there is only the ideal application.
3 examples:
Pentagon tiling (architectural competition)
Curtain-wall patterns with discontinuous mullions and transoms (as was developed for Cecil BALMOND’S Waterfront project)
Study for solar-protective ceramics tiles.