Midterm Project: Parametric Modeling Diagram -Project 1

Project 1: Parametric Modeling

1. Introduction

Project: Utrecht University Library

Architect: Wiel Arets Architects

Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands

The library was intended to be a place where people could work in a concentrated manner, to also become the intellectual social center for the suburban university campus, where students and others can come to study and meet at all times of the day.

2. Parametric Mass Modeling

The simple rectangular massing of the library stands in stark contrast to the rich, plastic spatial complexity of the interior spaces.

To get the accurate information about dimension of my project, I first downloaded a 3D model from google earth. Then I created a new mass model based on that model.

3. Creating Parametric Facade

Although the basic shape of my project is really simple, the facade of this project is really complicated. Basically, the facade is covered by a repeated texture, printed on the glass and carved in relief on the black concrete panels. The following pictures show the process of how a component develop from zero to what it is.

Because there are two kinds of material on this project, so I need to create another rectangular component and a glass panel on it.

4. Develop Project In Family File

I applied the facade pattern to the mass model, modified the density and size respectively to get a best form.

5. Upload It Into Project File

After loading my project from family file into project file, there are no floors in this building. I copied level reference lines in one elevation and created each floors by using these lines.