EXPRESSION OF TRUTH AND BEAUTY
Since the enlightenment, the relationship between form and function has been a central architectural theme. The main objective of this project is to explore the analysis and transformation of existing prototypes (forms and patterns) based on new functions.
Form & Function
Span Prototypes
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_9f560f378232454590ddba4dee33a2ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_390,h_219,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7488fb_9f560f378232454590ddba4dee33a2ca~mv2.jpg)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_0d72a3ae19664db4b1af8f3a8ef5cefe~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_541,h_207,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7488fb_0d72a3ae19664db4b1af8f3a8ef5cefe~mv2.jpg)
Minato Bridge - Osaka, Japan
Type: Double-deck Cantilever Truss Bridge
The Minato Bridge is a double-deck cantilever truss bridge in Osaka, Japan. It is the third-longest cantilever truss span in the world, behind the Quebec Bridge and the Forth Bridge.
![Sydney Harbor Bridge_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_410f0b9f8a20493b9a37d5c21555cd0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_390,h_237,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Sydney%20Harbor%20Bridge_edited.jpg)
![bridges traced 2_edited_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_d3ade8c460044fa1b20c64838448a020~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_157,w_1786,h_664/fill/w_542,h_202,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/bridges%20traced%202_edited_edited.jpg)
Sydney Harbour Bridge - Sydney, Australia
Type: Arch Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world's largest steel arch bridge and spans one of the globe's finest natural harbors.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_e40b4f92ed9f4a69866db3232b803d17~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_392,h_229,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7488fb_e40b4f92ed9f4a69866db3232b803d17~mv2.jpg)
![bridges traced 3_edited_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_f6fc1bccec5343adba9c6d8bb7f685c3~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_229,w_1935,h_616/fill/w_540,h_172,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/bridges%20traced%203_edited_edited.jpg)
Øresund Bridge - Copenhagen, Malmö, Malmö Municipality, Sweden
Type: Cable-Stayed Bridge
The Öresund or Øresund Bridge is a combined railway and motorway bridge across the Øresund strait between Denmark and Sweden. It is the longest combined road and rail bridge in Europe.
Movement Analogies
![Movement Analogy Objects_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_aa97651b6133471687ae780fdc5ecf47~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_25,y_0,w_1229,h_998/fill/w_948,h_770,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Movement%20Analogy%20Objects_edited.jpg)
Wine Bottle Opener
Umbrella
Eyelash Curler
Combination Table
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_588687001e1049bda2643bff43973d88~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_32,y_126,w_1865,h_815/fill/w_1355,h_592,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/7488fb_588687001e1049bda2643bff43973d88~mv2.jpg)
Preliminary Design
![Prelim Design_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_07b34428185f486991bbd4fcd02fa312~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_600,h_574,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Prelim%20Design_edited.jpg)
I used the eyelash curler for the moving mechanism of the Minato Bridge. Initially, I only had a single pulley system to help move the roadbed. Later on, a combined pulley and gear system were incorporated into the design to pull the roadbed upwards. The new transformed bridge will have the ability to move a 30'x40' opening for a clear passage for travel. This design demonstrates a clear design transformation while maintaining its beauty and adding a new functional system.
Bridge Transformation Process
![BridgeTP.gif](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_38f6c0021c374849a34d3d1c9953c5db~mv2.gif)
Moving Mechanism
![eye6.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_3d1a62dda8aa46ac9049e2edaab4b2c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_294,h_284,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/eye6.jpg)
![EyeMoving.gif](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_61047dc0eda648a391d42b7154644473~mv2.gif)
Front View: Eyelash Curler and Roadbed
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_43f78344238b457bb859b5c5cffdcf33~mv2.gif)
![ReyeMoving.gif](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_fc719dea568b41ca97cdc798dc01d7f1~mv2.gif)
Front View: Pulley and Gear System
3D Rotated View: Pulley and Gear System
Final Design
Front Elevation: Closed
![Bridge Front Closed_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_11ce7344510f492980776113d11f19c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_975,h_262,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Bridge%20Front%20Closed_edited.jpg)
Front Elevation: Opened
![Bridge Front Opened_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_884efd7625a64aa68033b786073cc8b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_978,h_268,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Bridge%20Front%20Opened_edited.jpg)
3D Rotating View
Final Design
3D Animation
![FAMove.gif](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_28217183471748d78d33a0d9f4a51cd1~mv2.gif)
Final Renderings
![Render2_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_820d31e1f94041f4beb04ebc3aae6d88~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_977,h_802,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Render2_edited.jpg)
![Render1.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_def76a058289497c98b5ef8c114804f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_979,h_629,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Render1.jpg)
![Render5.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_b91f8fc750ce455a9918a3294f1945ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_978,h_834,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Render5.jpg)
![Render3.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7488fb_b26d3aac2a7442579219ff5c83702421~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_979,h_620,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Render3.jpg)