Project -2 BIM(Dynamo) | Saranya Gunasekar |ARCH 653

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PROJECT -2

For this project, I have chosen to model one of the proposed design for Vikings football stadium in Minnesota, Minneapolis.

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2012/09/28/vikings-texas-firm-to-design-new-stadium

The design was created by HKS Architects, based in Dallas in 2012. This was the second concept for the new Vikings stadium, which included ribbon-like roof panels. Unfortunately, this concept was rejected due to practical considerations and cost factors.

Project Considerations and Objectives:

The primary objective of this project is to design a conceptual mass. Although this is not intended to be a real building, I envision it as a museum. Due to the lack of specific architectural details to reference, I created the mass using my own geometric concepts.

I planned to construct this model entirely using Dynamo, where I will also design adaptive curtain panels that can be controlled and adjusted through Dynamo. This method enables me to explore parametric designs while achieving the desired aesthetics and functionality for the structure.

Modelling Process:

Step 1: Creating the Mass Using Dynamo

As mentioned earlier, the structure features a ribbon-like design composed of different segments. I decided to create five segments to achieve the desired ribbon shape. I began by defining the coordinates for each point in the segments to create polycurves in Dynamo. To facilitate this, I utilized a custom node to generate the polycurves and convert them into solid forms. This custom node also allowed me to create the solid for each segment, streamlining the script significantly. Additionally, I established driving parameters for length and width, enabling me to flex the entire mass as needed.

Step 2: Creating Curtain Panels

I created two parametric adaptive curtain panels one for roof and other one front face of the mass.

Curtain panel 1:

This custom curtain panel features a rectangular pattern with integrated frames and triangular metal panels. The design incorporates offset parameters that allow for flexible adjustment of the height between the frames, enabling dynamic modifications to suit various architectural requirements.

Curtain panel 2:

This foldable curtain glass panel is designed for the front face of the mass. The model is fully parametric, allowing the panels to open and close seamlessly using an angle parameter. This flexibility enables dynamic adjustments to the panel’s orientation, supporting both functional and aesthetic design requirements.

Step 3: Dividing the surface and applying curtain panel

Again I used Dynamo to divide the surface of the mass and apply curtain panel to envelope.

Step 4: Creating parametric facade using Dynamo

I created a Dynamo script to parametrically control the curtain panels on the front face of the mass. The script begins by identifying a reference element and calculating the distance between this element and the curtain panels. Using this distance as a dynamic input, the angle of the curtain panels is adjusted parametrically, enabling seamless control over their orientation in response to design requirements.

Also I have created a Dynamo script to parametrically shuffle the angles of the curtain panels, introducing variation and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the design. This script allows for randomized or controlled angle adjustments, giving the façade a dynamic appearance.