This is an attempt to use Autodesk Revit to model a complicated form in a parametric way. Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, in Baku Azerbaijan, was selected as a case study. the normal method for modeling these sort of forms is obviously NURBS modeling or other flexible methods. But, this is really a challenging experience.
The Heydar Aliyev Center is a 57,500 m2 (619,000 sq ft) building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, a curved style that eschews sharp angles. The center is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (retrieved from Wikipedia, Oct 2017)
Step1
-Collect Building Information
All drawings and pictures were extracted from these two websites:
Step2
-Mass Modeling
Refer to the complexity of the form, mass modeling was started through creating different curves from West to East.Here is the process of mass modeling based on lateral views and elevations in Revit.
Controlling the curves in different views:
Using "Create Form" command to create the conceptual mass:
Step3
-Parametric Mass
Based on the characteristic of the form, it was not easy to make the mass into a parametrically-controlled mass. The East entrance was chosen to be parametrically-controlled.
To avoid deformation in the mass, a restriction formula was devised to control the location and the height of the entrance:
Based on the characteristic of the form, it was not easy to make the mass into a parametrically-controlled mass. The East entrance was chosen to be parametrically-controlled.
To avoid deformation in the mass, a restriction formula was devised to control the location and the height of the entrance:
Step4
-Parametric Envelope
Heydar Aliyev Center has unique surfaces that freely fly in the space. Making a parametric structure and envelope was fulfilled through "Generic Model pattern based" family. All parts of the family were flexibly designed in order to match with the irregular geometry of the mass.
Heydar Aliyev Center has unique surfaces that freely fly in the space. Making a parametric structure and envelope was fulfilled through "Generic Model pattern based" family. All parts of the family were flexibly designed in order to match with the irregular geometry of the mass.
Here is the abstract result:
The pattern can evolve into a 2-sided pattern and materials, the thickness of the structure and height of the module could be modified through its parameters :
Here are the family type parameters:
The final outcome and renders are as follows :
(Note: because of the surfaces complexity, the number of U-V grids should increase in order to have smooth surfaces. However, it can not be achieved without high processors)
thank you so much :)
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