Remodeling Esplanade by Bonzai 3d and Rhino grasshopper

The building was designed by two architectural firms working in conjunction: by DP Architects (DPA) of Singapore and the London-based Michael Wilford & Partners (MWP).The design is insensitive to Singapore's location and climate as it would have created a greenhouse in the tropical climate of Singapore. According to DPA director Vikas Gore some form of shading was always intended, and a cladding of aluminum sunshades was added to the final design. The unique architectural design has been said to have an appearance similar to either a durian (a tropical fruit) or the eyes of a fly. Many Singaporeans casually refer to the Esplanade as "The Durian".

The software i used:

Bonzai 3d is a new 3D modeler developed to make 3D model easily, simple and quickly.The bonzaied 2.0 brings a number of new features including advanced NURBS modeling tools. According to the facade of Esplanade, this is the one way to generate 3d model.

Rhino grasshopper could be used as generating components of the Esplanade 's surface.

first presentation:

http://designinterfaces.blogspot.com/2010/01/alibre-design-v12.html

software links:

http://designinterfaces.blogspot.com/2009/12/bonzai-3d_23.html

http://designinterfaces.blogspot.com/2009/12/rhinoceros-4.html

Remodeling Nakagin Capsule Tower with Bonzai 3D & BIM exercises with Allplan

The Nakagin capsule Tower is the pioneer of capsule architecture built for actual use.

Kisho Kurokawa introduced the idea of metabolism, the architecture which based on concept “plug-in” building.
Metabolism building is designed with characters of recyclable, exchangeability, is prototype of sustainability architecture.

These capsules are clustered around two cores, each with diagonal sloping roof and pointed top. Each box shaped living unit was designed with built in stereos and calculators for single business workers.
The capsules were prefabricated complete with furniture and appliances.
Each capsule was connected to the main shafts by only 4 high tension bolt and are designed to be replaceable.