MACHINE AGE

JULIANA KEI YAT SHUN

architectural portfolio 2008-2011graduated school of architecture, planning and preservation

columbia university

Cybernetic Serendipity

Atmospheric

Gyroscopic Field

Fluidity

Yoshiko Sato StudioSpring 2010

Keith Kaseman StudioFall 2008

Saturated ModelSpring 2011

Topological Study of FormSpring 2010

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HABITAT ON THE MOON The Lunar environment provide freedom for imagination and exploration. Yet in order survive, man would have to situated in an absolute controlled environment. A new kind of relationship between man and built environment is established with the aid of robotic intelligence.

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HABITAT ON THE MOON Inspired by Cybernetic Serendipity, the first exhibition about interactive arts and robotic intelligence in 1968, THE LUNAR OUTPOST WOULD BE AN ARTIFICIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE COHABITATION OF HUMAN AND ROBOTIC INTELLIGENCE.

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Mission Statement1. To establish and understand an environment under self-governess.

2. A condition of intense control but absolute intellectual freedom.

3. Platform for seamless exchange between human and artificial intelligience.

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3. Platform for seamless exchange between human and artificial intelligience.

INDIVIDUAL CELLS Considering the outpost as an hermitage, it would be self-sustainable in both life support and psychological health of its habitants. A MIXED OF ROBOTIC AND GREEN LANDSCAPE provide the food supply and leisure environment , INDIVIDUAL CELLS ensure a more intimate relationship between human and the immediate surroundings.

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The diagram shows the master plan of NASA’s Constellation Project.

SITE OF ETERNAL SUNLIGHT The site is at Shackleton Crater, the south pole of the Moon, where NASA’s Constellation project was proposed. It is the site of eternal sunlight and potential existence of water

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ARTIFICIAL LANDSCAPE Robotic circulation become part of the habitation, situating between the units ,greehouse and air-locks. This can be viewd from the windows and circulations bridges as part of the virtual landscape.

REGOLITH CONTROL Vertical support is connected to the air lock. A long distance between the airlock and the habitable space ensure the minimum amount of regolith from entering the habitation.

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DEPLOYABLE STRUCTURE The systems are deployable kit of parts to minimized the weight and space of structure sending from the earth.

1. Deployable truss A2. Pneumatic structure for circulation3. AIr lock and foundation4. Joints5. Deployable truss B6. Pneumatic structure and flooring

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Robotic Circulation

HumanCirculation

Habitation

Air Lock andSupport

Solar Tree for power collection

Skylight

Leisure Garden

Hydroponic Farmfor food supply

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH Greenhouse serve as food supply, garden and playground for maintaining physical and psychological health. The structure and the membrane, on the other hand, are participating in the recycling and preservation of water.

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ARTIFICIAL LANDSCAPE From the habitation one can view the leisure garden inside the greenhouse. The solar trees which is used to collected solar energy from the eternal sunlight of the site will give out lights and colours when Shackleton Crater is in eternal darkness.

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CIRCRADIAN RHYTHM A total of 17 capsules provide habitation for 1-2 people in each. The furniture and walls are movable into different configs for variation in the interior space. DIGITAL SCREENS CONTROL THE INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT WITH DIFFERENT LIGHTING EFFECT TO REGULATE THE CIRCADIAN RHYTHM.

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LIFE SUPPORT The robotic circulation system is used also as life support system. Energy and water are transported through the robotic circulation.

Water is stored in the membrane of the living cells. The water storage , with 1m in thickness is used also radiation shield for the habitant.

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HOLLAND TUNNEL The entrance of Holland Tunnel is a place full of flux : vehicular flow, wind, noise and water.Wind and sound has been taken as the majorattributes to define circulation, programaticand enviromental strategies of the design.Wind and sound are both movements that can provoke instant sensations of people.

AIR LAB-research facilities for earth institute

Laboratory for Earth Institute, Columbia University, New York28

Another major inspiration is the movements at the site. The site is a place full of flux : vehicular flow, wind, noise andwater.Wind and sound has been taken as the major attributes to define circulation, program-atic and enviromental strategies of the design.Wind and sound are both movements that can provoke instant sensations of people.

Appendix: Thermoacoustic studies

porosity to context

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funnel of strong windand sound on site

piezoelectric device generate small amount ofelectricty for maintainence

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air inletresonator pumpingwarm/cool air into the roomby sound energy

outside temperature

sound source

the sound source will create a thersholdthe pump the outdoor air. The membrane willthen become an active system of air inlet. The ‘pores’on the membrane will be an array of small air handeling units

Technical dataOperating Frequency : Audio to Ultrasonic(2.5kHz-48kHz)

Basic Equation: Heat + Resonator –> Sound = Prime Mover Sound + Resonator –> Pumps Heat = Refrigerator

‘stack’- fiber glasspanel

resonator

indoor temperature

prevailing wind

reference to historicalfacade

perforated existingbrick wall withgreenery

major circulatin flow

along canal streetstrong wind and sound

west facingfacade

preforated skin to allowlimited visibility from outside (privacy)

constant shadowing of the tower

upper levels are more porousto outside environment such as sun,sound ,wind and view.

traffic flow ofthe west sidehighway

prevailing winddirection

atrium

gradiention of porousity across the site.(Bigger, more enclosed functionalong the north facing part and WestSide Highway. Smaller and more openspace on the Canal Street, with an openatrium space)

porousity of function(for circulation) porousity of membrane

porousity =thickness of membrane

air tunnel

operatable skin for avoidinghigh angle sun and glare

aperature alongthe building

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funnel of strong windand sound on site

piezoelectric device generate small amount ofelectricty for maintainence

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air inletresonator pumpingwarm/cool air into the roomby sound energy

outside temperature

sound source

the sound source will create a thersholdthe pump the outdoor air. The membrane willthen become an active system of air inlet. The ‘pores’on the membrane will be an array of small air handeling units

Technical dataOperating Frequency : Audio to Ultrasonic(2.5kHz-48kHz)

Basic Equation: Heat + Resonator –> Sound = Prime Mover Sound + Resonator –> Pumps Heat = Refrigerator

‘stack’- fiber glasspanel

resonator

indoor temperature

prevailing wind

reference to historicalfacade

perforated existingbrick wall withgreenery

major circulatin flow

along canal streetstrong wind and sound

west facingfacade

preforated skin to allowlimited visibility from outside (privacy)

constant shadowing of the tower

upper levels are more porousto outside environment such as sun,sound ,wind and view.

traffic flow ofthe west sidehighway

prevailing winddirection

atrium

gradiention of porousity across the site.(Bigger, more enclosed functionalong the north facing part and WestSide Highway. Smaller and more openspace on the Canal Street, with an openatrium space)

porousity of function(for circulation) porousity of membrane

porousity =thickness of membrane

air tunnel

operatable skin for avoidinghigh angle sun and glare

aperature alongthe building

Atmospheric: Air Lab 29

AIRLAB - EARTH INSITITUTE Starting from a serious of model investigation, the Air Lab use porosity in space and membrane for the Air Lab , a science facility for studying climate change of the Earth Institute, Columbia University in downtown Manhattan. Inspired by the sponge material exploration the building seek to brought in information and visitors into the facilities while ensure the privacy for the scientists.

SOUND, AIR AND SPONGE The project is started from two different side of investigation: Material Studies and Site Strategies.Material: By studying the performance of soft and hard expandable foam with balloons. The performance of the solid and void can the suggest program and membrane possibilities.

Site: The sponge like material performance is associated with the character of the site: The building is interpret as a sponge of absorbing and dispersing the sound and air of the site.

Laboratory for Earth Institute, Columbia University, New York30

solar cells

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context content

enviroment

think tank

environmental

‘surrounding cells’service/support

leisure/cultural

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cell: Small

cell: Small

cell: Small

spped of circuation:slow

energy consumption

NO2/CO2 circleparticipationsolar explosure

transparency

suggestion ofhybrid zone

scientist

‘THINK-TANK’participlant

public

accessibility

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bodywall

(wall with knowledge?)

service zone

same ?

flagella(pump on porous surface)

flagella(pump on porous surface)

cell: Large

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rest roomnoise insulation: intermediate

cell: Large

Data Storage Hub

noise insulation: intermediate

cell: Large

?

vehicles garagenoise insulation: high

cell: Large

shopenergy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid

noise insulation: high

cell: Large

toiletenergy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid

cell: Large

waste storage

cell: Large

tools garage

cell: Large

pantry

cell: Small/None

Farm

monitorcell

energy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid

cell: Small/None

Solar Generatorenergy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid

cell: Small/None

Piezoelectric generatorenergy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid

cell: Small/None

greenhouse gas regenerator energy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid

linering path

with activities

chambers?(collar cells)

organic farm

circle

converting harmful

nitrogen oxides into

useful nitrogen gas

(sponge mechanisom)

or have activities

cells in the public

access area

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reception+public access

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???reading room

energy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid???

game roomenergy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid???

7.2m

noise insulation: intermediate

noise insulation: high

noise insulation: high

noise insulation: intermidiate

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: high

immidiate adjucancy suggested

laboratory

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disperse and

high absorption performance

the outside surface should

be concave with focal point:

hint of activities

as an exhibition space

POROSITY RELATIONSHIP Concept map showing the relationships between wind, sound, light, energy, science activities ,public activities and all kinds of porosity that would happen in the Air Lab

Atmospheric: Air Lab 31

solar cells

time

sceince lab

context content

enviroment

think tank

environmental

‘surrounding cells’service/support

leisure/cultural

cell: Large

cell: Small

cell: Small

cell: Small

spped of circuation:slow

energy consumption

NO2/CO2 circleparticipationsolar explosure

transparency

suggestion ofhybrid zone

scientist

‘THINK-TANK’participlant

public

accessibility

???

bodywall

(wall with knowledge?)

service zone

same ?

flagella(pump on porous surface)

flagella(pump on porous surface)

cell: Large

???

rest roomnoise insulation: intermediate

cell: Large

Data Storage Hub

noise insulation: intermediate

cell: Large

?

vehicles garagenoise insulation: high

cell: Large

shopenergy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid

noise insulation: high

cell: Large

toiletenergy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid

cell: Large

waste storage

cell: Large

tools garage

cell: Large

pantry

cell: Small/None

Farm

monitorcell

energy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid

cell: Small/None

Solar Generatorenergy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid

cell: Small/None

Piezoelectric generatorenergy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid

cell: Small/None

greenhouse gas regenerator energy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid

linering path

with activities

chambers?(collar cells)

organic farm

circle

converting harmful

nitrogen oxides into

useful nitrogen gas

(sponge mechanisom)

or have activities

cells in the public

access area

?

reception+public access

???

??

??

???

???reading room

energy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid???

game roomenergy consumption

accessibility

harmful gas re-use

solar explosure

transparency

knowledge/info

suggestion ofhybrid???

7.2m

noise insulation: intermediate

noise insulation: high

noise insulation: high

noise insulation: intermidiate

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: low

noise insulation: high

immidiate adjucancy suggested

laboratory

M a p

disperse and

high absorption performance

the outside surface should

be concave with focal point:

hint of activities

as an exhibition space

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5.Observation deck and seating6.Reception and public access7.Laboratory8.Accessable roof (traininggym below)

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5.Observation deck and seating6.Reception and public access7.Laboratory8.Accessable roof (traininggym below)

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Wind and Sound

Programmatic Adjacency

POROSITY Membrane of the Air Lab create spaces with different porosity and thus different degree of privacy.

Visitors, on the other hand, could be informed by the air and sound passes through the membranes for the science activities behind the enclosed spaces.

below: Exploded axonometric drawing showing the porosity membrane interact with major functional spaces and create in-between spaces for programmes and environmental strategies.

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Work Station for One Person for 24 Hours Shift in Extreme Condition36POROSITY A cell for climatologist working in extreme environment for a 12/12 hours shift, the climatologist station is a space that would change with the environment.

Inspired by the term ‘phenomenological’, the cell is constructure by overlaying spheres of different contents which monitor the temperature, light and colour of the space.

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Work Station for One Person for 24 Hours Shift in Extreme Condition38

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS The spheres of different size will be transported to site hollowly. The spheres can be filled elements that is abandon: water or sand to become structural.

The combination of different material enhance phenomenological effect inside the station.

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40 Model for Magnetic, Gravitational and Air Field

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Model for Magnetic, Gravitational and Air Field42

Gyroscopic Field

1. There will be 3 constant fields acting on the object

a. Gravitational fieldb. Magnetic fieldc. Air Pressure

2. The object rotates due to the field. The space occupied by the object remains the same.

Nylon rings joined bysimple rods allow for 360 degrees of rotation.

Printed resin capsattached to the centerof each series ofrings provide colorvariation.

3. Another volume is formed when several of the objects aggregate. The performance of the field is the same between the original object and the aggregated model.

4. To intensify the performance of the fields multiple scales of the object are constructed to perform at different dimensions

5. The movement of the object induces new magnetic fields and air pressure that start to affect the neighbouring object, which a feedback loop is created between them.

6. The observation of the object is unrelated to the visual angles but only in relationship to the area that the fileds are acting upon.

Steel wire wrapped around the outer edge of eachring adds a third materialquality to the object andacts as a force attractor.

Activated by the force of a magnet the rings open and rotate creating a three-dimensional surface transformation.

The rotating rings are printed within a nylon connection system that joins the rings together and also houses the rails and joints that allow for the gyroscopic movement.

The nylon connection system has points for object to object connections. These points allow for connections in multiple directions.

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Gyroscopic Field

1. There will be 3 constant fields acting on the object

a. Gravitational fieldb. Magnetic fieldc. Air Pressure

2. The object rotates due to the field. The space occupied by the object remains the same.

Nylon rings joined bysimple rods allow for 360 degrees of rotation.

Printed resin capsattached to the centerof each series ofrings provide colorvariation.

3. Another volume is formed when several of the objects aggregate. The performance of the field is the same between the original object and the aggregated model.

4. To intensify the performance of the fields multiple scales of the object are constructed to perform at different dimensions

5. The movement of the object induces new magnetic fields and air pressure that start to affect the neighbouring object, which a feedback loop is created between them.

6. The observation of the object is unrelated to the visual angles but only in relationship to the area that the fileds are acting upon.

Steel wire wrapped around the outer edge of eachring adds a third materialquality to the object andacts as a force attractor.

Activated by the force of a magnet the rings open and rotate creating a three-dimensional surface transformation.

The rotating rings are printed within a nylon connection system that joins the rings together and also houses the rails and joints that allow for the gyroscopic movement.

The nylon connection system has points for object to object connections. These points allow for connections in multiple directions.

POST PRODUCTION Nylon 3D printing allows post production of attaching metal wire and resin capping. The post production is crucial for the object by bring megnetic properties to it.

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