7QQ2M0 Constructing Architecture - Steven Geertzen

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S.G.J. Geertzen 067854014-04-2016

Tutor: ir. M.H.P.M. Willems


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This booklet is explicitly made for the course“Constructing Architecture” at the Universityof Technology of Eindhoven.

Based on a lecture series, an attempt has beenmade to visualize my personal interpretationof different design approaches from eightarchitects of the Dutch and Flemish buildingpractice. The goal of this exercise is to pointout differences in ways of designing and even

similarities. Also the ways of visualizing andthe (dis-)advantages will be discussed.

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Preface


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Table of Contents

Haiko Meijer 5

(ONIX)

Caro van de Venne 9

(BARCODE)

David Gianotten 17

(OMA)

Felix Claus 13

(Felix Claus Dick van Wageningen Architecten)

Marco Vermeulen 25

(Studio Marco Vermeulen)

Jan Pesman 21

(CEPEZED)

Jo Taillieu 29

(Architecten De Vylder Vinck Taillieu)

Paul Diederen 31

(DiederenDirrix)


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Haiko Meijer (ONIX)


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Haiko Meijer (ONIX)

Focus of design

The designs of Haiko show a strongdependency on craftmanship and workingwith the materials. Experimentation is themain means through which a designconcept emerges. There is also a strongrespect regarding nature which shows inmaterial use.

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initiation phase

project definiton

processing inputof client

- existing structure- proportion- context

sketching

model making

schemes

diagrams

analysis

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manual withrequirements

drawings

1 to 1 scalemockups

materialsamples

manufacturing

constructing

schemesconstructiondrawings

models

- materials- tools

p r e l i m i n

a r y

d e s i g n

producingvariables

prepareconstruction

testing thedesign

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Caro van de Venne

(BARCODE)


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Caro van de Venne (BARCODE)

Focus of design

The buildings designed by Caro and herteam show a strong relation with theirsuroundings. Most of the identity of abuilding is derived from its context. Thefacade is an important means of expressionof this identity. Through testing andmockups the right tectonic means andways of expression are investigated.

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initiation phase

project definiton

analysingproject site

- urban context- client- existing building

sketching

model makingschemes

diagrams

analysis


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schematicdrawings

diagrams

mockups

material selectionmodels

models

mockups drawings

1 to 1 scalemodels

proposals

models

p r e l i m i n

a r y

d e s i g n

developingspatial

concept

variables

andvariations

testing

detailing inpractice

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t h o d s

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d etai l i n g

final design

f a c a d e

v a r i a

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Felix Claus

(Felix ClausDick van WageningenArchitecten)


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Felix Claus (Felix Claus Dick van Wageningen Architecten)

Focus of design

Felix gets inspired by other architects suchas Mies van der Rohe and Rem Koolhaas.This explains his fascination for creatingspaces with clean and precise detailing.The preparation for the eventual executionof the design is thorough. The constructionmethod also greatly influences the designso it is done in an early stage.

initiation phase

project definiton

investigating site andclient demands


sketching

model makingschemes

diagrams

analysis

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drawings

buildingstyle

diagrams

checkdetailing

calculations

constructionmethod

manufacturing

reflect

only a fewimportantdetails

models

p r e l i m i n

a r y

d e s i g n

developingconcept

determineconstruction

materials

monitor andscrutinize

execution ofdesign

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a n d s

final design

p r e p a r e c o

n s t r u c t i o n

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David Gianotten (OMA)


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David Gianotten (OMA)

Focus of design

For David, working with multiple teamsacross the globe is an everyday practice.There is a lot of attention for specific needsof the client and the integration of projectsin different cultural contexts. Conceptualdesign that works on a practical level is insome cases prefered over beautifulbuilding designs.

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project definition

developing strategy toconvince client

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design team OMA

- client background- motives/ambitions- context

analysis

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P M E N T

p r e l i m i n a r y d e s i g n

analysis

maps

dataculturalmapping

diagrams

schematic

drawings

researchingproject

themes/issues

developingconcept/

schematicdesign

mockups

small

models

materialselection

testdetailing

Testing designsolutions in real

environment

final design

AMO research dep.

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Jan Pesman (CEPEZED)


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Jan Pesman (CEPEZED)

Focus of design

Building concepts are generated quiteintuitively by Jan. The presence of daylightin buildings is one of the key elements thatfurther influences design decisions. Also

the use of technology and innovativedesign solutions play an important part inthe design process. The detailing is alsoput to the test by making mockups.

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initiation phase

project definiton

analysingproject site


hand sketching

model makingdiagrams

analysis


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daylight

drawings

diagrams

materialselection

constructionmethod

manufacturingproducts

models

models

technicaldrawings

technicaldrawings

1 to 1 scalemockups

monitoringconstructionproccess

models

p r e l i m i n

a r y

d e s i g n

developingconcept

define

strategy forconstruction

testing

detailing inpractice

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g n

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’ t m e e t

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Marco Vermeulen

(Studio Marco Vermeulen)


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Marco Vermeulen (Studio Marco Vermeulen)

Focus of design

The focus for Marco lies on integration ofbuildings in their surroundings. Thereforelandscape design is a major activity in hisStudio with special attention for self

sustaining environments. Before anydesign decisions are taken, a vast amountof research and data collecting is done tomap the impact of a design.

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infographics

initiation phaseproject definiton

gathering data

- urban context- ecosystems- water- and energy cycle

mapping

data sheets

theoretical modeldiagrams

analysis


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drawings

technical

drawings

1 to 1 scalemockups

testsdata

data

maps

models

large scale

small scale

drawings

diagrams

models

maps

z o o m i n

exploringdifferentscenarios

definingbuildingconcept

preparing

construction

process

d e s i g n

d o e s n ’ t m e e t

d e m a n d s

a n a l y s i s

p r e l i m i n

a r y d e s

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t a t i o n

infographics

final design


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Jo Taillieu

(Architecten De VylderVinck Taillieu)


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Jo Taillieu (Architecten De Vylder Vinck Taillieu)

Focus of design

The way of designing is intuitive in thesense that Jo documents what he discoverswhile he explores and tackles a project.The (type of) drawings are an important

way of communication in this process. Thedesigns need time to fully adapt to theirsurroundings. After construction thedesign comes to life by its ordinary use.

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investigating aboutdesign questions

- urban context- theoretical background- existing building- client

mapping

models

drawings

physical objects

thinking

discussion

diagrams

analysis


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drawings

technical

drawings

materialselection

materialsamples

theory

discussion

models

diagrams

models

drawings

findingdesign

solutions


preparing

construction

process

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Paul Diederen

(DiederenDirrix)


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Paul Diederen (DiederenDirrix)

Focus of design

According to Paul, technology, economicsand design are 3 important factors to keepin mind during a building process. NewBIM technology has allowed for more focus

on the initial design phase, reducingmodification costs. A lot of attention goesto choosing the materials and theirperformance quality, as well as detailing.

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analysis of the project site

- urban context- existing building- client

mapping

models

drawings

diagrams

analysis


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discussion

technical

drawings

detailing

materials

selection

explodedview

explodedview

data

theory

calculations

charts

drawings

diagrams

models

mockups

mapsdefiningdesign

approach


preparing

construction

process

d e s i g n


d e m a n d s

a n a l y s i s

p re liminar y d e s i g n

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meetings

final design

BIM

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The circular design of the diagrams isdeliberately chosen to represent the designprocess as a non-linear process, because it can

go back and forth and sometimes a huge stepback must be taken to move forward.

The advantage to this type of flow chartdiagram is that it allows for different influencesand external factors to come into the process,as shown with the arrows. The terms in black

represent actions or products that come intoplay at a specific phase of the project.

A possible disadvantage that I found was thatthe circle still suggests a kind of completenesssince “final design” marks the end of the circle.

The circular movement can only be complete ifyou take a big step back. It was not myintention to suggest that a design process canever be complete or finished. Even when thebuilding is completed, the architect still holdsresponsibility for the design decisions thathave been made, because it will impact its

users for a long period of time.

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