Yuchen Zheng Contemporary Fabrication Techniques Blogs: Assessment 2—

Assessment 2——The Fabrications

1. Pavilion in Shanghai Expo 2010

Scale:125mm(L)x250mm(W)x115mm(H)

Material: Plywood, Acrylic

Technique: Laser cutting, Painting, Sanding

Facade 1:200

The China pavilion is the main pavilion of the 2010 Shanghai world expo. The building contains many elements with Chinese characteristics and traditions. One of the most important elements in this model is the DouGong structure used in traditional wooden structures.

The structure of Dou Gong

The shape of the China pavilion is like a big hat, and the pillars fit together, getting bigger and bigger. The entire model is stabilized by beams and columns alone.

overview

Detail

I made a 1:200 profile model to study the relationship between his structure and shape.

Column and Beam

Beam of roof

2. Vessel (TKA)

Scale:165mm(L)x165mm(W)x190mm(H)

Material: Plastic

Technique: 3D printing，Sanding

Repeating elements take on different forms through the logical organization. In this building, I mainly study the changes of forms, connections between different levels, and three-dimensional modeling.

PRINT

OVERVIEW

TOP VIEW

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAYERS

SHADOW

STRUCTURE

3. CHURCH OF THE LIGHT

Scale:396mm(L)x195mm(W)x110mm(H)

Material: Plaster, Plywood

Technique: Laser cutting, Casting, Sanding

The combination of concrete and church subverts the grand image of the classical church. The cross formed by light and shadow gives people a visual shock. Therefore, in this model, we mainly explore the relationship between light and architecture, and the correct expression of concrete materials in the model making.

FACADE

I repeatedly compared several materials. The effect of plaster is closer to the effect of the building itself, and it is easier to control. The mold was first made of plywood and then cast in plaster.