The Application of Voronoi Diagram into the Space Planning for Urban Design
Jongjin Park1, Seoungyeul Ji2, Eonyong Kim3 and Hanjong Jun4
1Graduate Student, Department of Architecture, Hanyang University, Korea
2Researcher, BIMRC (BIM Research Centre), Hanyang University, Korea
3Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Architecture, Hanyang University, Korea
3Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Hanyang University, Korea
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Abstract
This paper presents the unique formation technique of a given area with the support of a digital algorithm developed by Voronoi diagram for the effective distribution of city blocks. By merging systematic parameters of urban situations with digital parametric tools, the interaction and relationships of urban blocks are enhanced through balancing of the spatial structure of the city. The paper discussed how the parametric distributing and zoning system by Voronoi diagram allows the designers to create an innovative urban design language. With the in-depth research on the international waterfront design competition, Magok waterfront design competition, the approaches to the application of Voronoi diagram into urban design process are clarified to be an effective, creative and successful digital tool. The result of the application of the Voronoi diagram improves the design qualities in the sense that it enhances the accessibility of visitors of the site to all the key places in the area, makes district blocks to have more interactive and dynamic relationships, establishes the systematic design process for urban design using parametric system, restores the equilibrium of forces and tensions among blocks, and suggests diverse design alternatives in a balanced hierarchy system.
Keywords: Urban Design, Voronoi Diagram, Digital Architecture, Parametric Design Tool
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