| Circulation and Program Diagrams | |
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| Course | Arch 200c |
| Date | 2012/08/15 |
| Learning Objectives | In this workshop we'll be discussing the importance of program and circulation diagramming as a conceptual reading of architecture, as well as the intersection of the two types of diagrams. Then, we'll complete a workflow on how to create a program diagram in class using Rhino and Illustrator. |
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| Uses Tool(s) | Rhinoceros , Illustrator CS5 , AutoCAD 2012 |
Introduction to Circulation and Program Diagrams
Beyond the essential orthographic representations of architecture (plan, section, and elevation) lies the more conceptual of representation - the experience of architecture and the interconnection of space we can read in diagrams. Two of the most common diagram types are the program diagram, which shows the spatial relationships within an architectural space and most often organizes spaces by relative function, and the circulation diagram, which shows how occupants move through a space. Oftentimes these two diagram types overlap in their utility, where we can read the movement through space via the building's programmatic relationships, and vice versa.
As important as these diagrams are, it is imperative to remember their role in the construction of architecture: they share a symbiotic relationship with the architecture itself, constantly re-informing each other and not living as static representations. Architects are not merely spatial organizers and flow analysts; at the end of the process is a piece of architectural space that must live on in its own right outside of the conceptual diagrams.
Historical Reference
Circulation Diagrams
- Louis Kahn - Philadelphia Planning
- Kevin Lynch - Image of the City
- Guy DeBord - Situationist City - Map of Paris and Psychogeography
- FOA - Yokohoma Port
Programming Diagrams
- Giambattista Nolli - Nolli Plan
- Frank Ching - Bubble Diagrams
- BIG - National Gallery of Greenland
- SANAA - 21st Century Museum
- REX - Wyly Theatre
- OMA - Seattle Public Library
Circulation/Programming Diagrams
- BIG - 8 House
- UN Studio - Mercedes Benz Museum
- OMA - Kunsthal
- OMA - Yokohama Port Terminal Proposal
Workshop: Intro to Illustrator
Workflow – Exploded Axonometrics from Digital Models
Using a provided Rhino 3dm file, this workflow demonstrates how to develop 2D axonometric drawings from 3D models exported into Adobe Illustrator. We will discuss the proper procedure of turning a 3D model into a 2D drawing, then manipulating lineweights, adding notations, adding color via the pen tool,
Other Associated Workflows
These workflows may help further develop skills in Rhino and Illustrator that are learned in this workflow.
- How to create a clean drawing from a 3D Model in Rhino
- This workflow details methods for the creation of a section and plan drawing from a 3 dimensional model in Rhino and the process for cleaning up the output, deciding what information to keep / delete and what needs to be drawn to complete the understanding of the space.
- Tracing 2d Drawings in Rhino
- This workflow explores the best practices in tracing existing drawings for presentation or cast study projects. Some of these steps may also be helpful for tracing site photographs, maps or re-working drawings that may have lost vector information. Emphasis is placed on precision, organization and efficiency.
- Developing Site Plans in 2D Rhino + Illustrator
- This workflow explores the best practices in tracing existing maps for generating site plans. Some of these steps may also be helpful for tracing existing drawings, or re-working drawings that may have lost vector information. Emphasis is placed on precision, organization and efficiency.
Associated Software
This an overview of the types of software we'll be using in this workshop that are also commonly used throughout the architectural profession.
- Illustrator
- Used to manage linework and vector based work. Very difficult to be precise and detailed – so work is often exported to Illustrator from Rhino, AutoCAD or other CAD software.
- Rhino
- 3d modeling software used for both precise line drawing and 3d modeling. Easy to transfer 3d modeling work into 2d orthographic work as well as send to rendering software (Vray, Maxwell, etc) Other examples of similar software include Maya, Modo.
- AutoCAD
- the most used CAD software for Architects. Very precise drafting and easy to transfer / share files with other users. Other examples of similar software include Vectorworks (not very popular... )