THE KNOT
Architectural Design
Timeline
Nov 2021 - Dec 2021
Collaborators
Individual Project
Matthew Huber (Advisor)
Role
Architectural Design
3D Modeling
Diagramming
Tools
Rhinoceros 3D
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

The project involved designing a pavilion inspired by geometric experiments and the concept of a Chinese knot. This pavilion was modeled in 3D and integrated into the Carnegie Mellon University campus site model. Drawing from Duque Yvan’s illustrations, the pavilion was rendered in a style that mimics his distinctive approach.

Geometry
I first drew a circle, a square, and a square-circle combo shape as the three base shapes. Next, I offset each base shape twice to create more complex forms. Finally, I used the loft command in Rhino to transform the 2D shapes into 3D structures.
Base GeometryBase Geometry
After generating the 3D basic structures, I explored various combinations of these shapes and used commands like loft, revolve, and surface to create more complex structures.
GeometryGeometryGeometry
Pavilion Design
Building on previous geometry experiments and incorporating the concept of a Chinese knot, I designed a pavilion, created a 3D model of it, and placed it within the Carnegie Mellon University campus site model.
pavilion front viewpavilion side viewpavilion top viewpavilion top viewpavilion perspective viewpavilion perspective view
one point perspective siteoblique view site
Illustration-Style Renderings
Taking inspiration from Duque Yvan’s illustrations, I created renderings of the pavilion that imitate Yvan’s style.
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