OVERVIEW

 


Overview of the Project

This project, part of my G1 studio design, focuses on the design of a land port of entry (LPOE) and is being utilized to explore parametric modeling in Revit within the ARCH653 Building Information Modeling course.

The architectural form is defined by two symmetrically arranged canopies that enclose a central plaza and are surrounded by vehicle lanes. The northern canopy covers a closed space, enclosed by glass curtain walls and wooden panels, which serve as offices and auxiliary rooms. The southern canopy shelters an open space intended for parking and inspection.

This design adopts a modular concept; therefore, it is ideal for parametric study. In this design, the two canopies are composed of several funnel-shaped roofs supported by tree-shaped columns. There are two primary modules: a rhombus roof supported by four-pronged columns and an equilateral triangular roof supported by three-pronged columns. 



In this parametric study, various geometric properties of the roof and supporting columns, such as width, depth, height, and thickness, will be parameterized to enable dynamic adjustments and flexible design exploration for the entire canopy system. This approach allows for a deeper exploration of my previous modular design concept, and further demonstrates how parametric strategies can effectively influence large-scale architectural design.



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