Mix used development at Bennelong Point

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 While I was doing assignment 1, I did not quite get how I should approach to the course because, I had never thought about my favorite design system, shape, process or even phenomenon. So I was a little indecisive for the design system for assignment 1. However I found my favorite shape that keeps me pumping. I notice that I am fascinated with curve lines that create smooth surfaces. Smooth wavy shapes are captivating and I cannot lose interest from it. Round architecture is hard to be built. That is why it is more attractive. This course is rather experimental. So I figured it would be perfect to explore the concept that I like for the final assignment.

 I kept bumping into Zaha Hadid’s architecture while I was researching my shape. Her design is world-classily cutting edge where she often uses the form of dynamic and fluid tectonic system. Many of her building have fluid motion in it. Her architecture is the ultimate combination of what I was looking for in the assignment. So I went about researching of her and came across to some facts. She likes experimenting. She knows how to objectify the design that has been modeled by using 3D design tools and she knows that geometric buildings are the next thing that will come to the top of the era of the modern architecture.

 My design has been greatly influenced by zaha hadid’s architecture. I was starting with the curve line and it is now developed to fluid motion. Fluid motion in design mesmerizes people. Only few people know what it actually is and how it is made. However, everyone knows it is beautiful and wondrous. It looks familiar and feels somewhat that it is close to the nature. It seems like it is part of nature where you can enter in and dwell.

 The Theme I chose for this assignment is about the sea. The site that I chose is at Bennelong point where Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge are located. My building has a sense of kinship to the Opera House since they both have smooth surfaces and both allude to marine creatures. So I can say my design is appropriately modeled and well matched to the site.



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Dear Alan,

You've sold models that unfortunately can't be produced. Our apologies for the fact that our validation software did not catch this earlier.

The following models have been rejected:

- WHALE in White Strong & Flexible: Thin walls : min thickness is 1.46 mm - big parts rules 
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See the attachment(s) for further explanation! This image has only been checked on a few points so there can be more thin walls in more places than indicated.

Please check if it is possible to fix the the mentioned flaws in the file. At the moment this/these model/s is/are not printable with the available techniques. Bear in mind that it has no use to send us the remodeled files, you have to re-upload yourself.

Useful tutorial on fixing STL's: http://www.shapeways.com/tutorials/fixing-non-manifold-models.

The minimum wall thickness for our different materials are:

White Strong & Flexible = 0.7 mm But we advise you to use at least 1 or 2 mm, depending on the size of the area.
White, Transparent & Black detail = 1 mm
Cream Robust = 1 mm
Stainless Steel = 3 mm
Full Color Sandstone = 3 mm
Milky White Matte Glass = 3 mm
Alumide = 0.8 mm
Silver = 0.6 mm
Frosted Detail = 0.5 mm
Frosted Ultra Detail = 0.3 mm
Glazed Ceramics = 3 mm


Kind regards,

The Shapeways Service Team
Ralph, Maartje, Kevin, Christel, Joost, Michon, Mitchell and Gary
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I was dumbfounded when I saw this email today.. so i re-ordered it immediately and it says my model will be shipped on or before 21th of June...

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