树系列 “是一系列重现东亚建筑的木制支架系统的设计项目。该系统在结构和美学方面都是东亚木制建筑最具代表性的部分。在结构上，该系统通过将屋顶结构、柱子和梁全部连接成一个单一的系统，并通过分配负载和确保连续的负载路径来发挥关键作用。在美学上，该系统通过木质元素的复杂组装和拼接，提供了三维的效果。树系列 “的目的是分析传统的支架系统，并为结构和制造过程重新创造它，使之与当代的建筑行业相适应。然而，”树系列 “拒绝一种被称为传统建筑 “现代化 “的过程，这种过程只是为了提高建筑的效率和模仿传统风格。相反，”树系列 “的目标是对传统系统进行全新的、实验性的、彻底的重生。
The “Tree Series” is a series of design projects that recreate the wooden bracket system of East Asian architecture. The system is the most iconic part of East Asian wooden buildings in both structural and aesthetic aspects. Structurally the system works in a critical capacity by connecting the roof structure, columns, and beams all together into a single system and by distributing the loads and assuring continuous load paths. Aesthetically the system gives three-dimensional effects through the complex assembly of wooden elements with joinery. The purpose of the “Tree Series” is to analyze the traditional bracket system and recreate it for the structure and fabrication process to be compatible with the contemporary industry of architecture. However, the “Tree Series” rejects a process called “modernization” of traditional architecture, which merely aims at the efficiency of construction and imitation of a traditional style. Rather, the “Tree Series” aims for a totally new, experimental, and radical rebirth of the traditional system.
木制支架系统的潜力来自于它在尺寸和形式方面的灵活性。与其他结构体系不同，木质支架体系是由离散的木质构件之间的连接方式组合而成。这种多功能的组合理论上可以应用在不同的规模上。也可以通过改变连接件的角度来创造各种屋顶形状。支架系统的形态变化，从柱子的顶部开始，产生一个悬臂，通过分形（或树形）的扩散来支撑屋檐。具有这种几何变化的支架系统与屋檐的弧形元素相结合，构成了东亚木结构建筑的特征。树系列 “是为了寻找新的机会来发展这个系统，通过使用算法设计和数字制造技术来利用其数学变化。
The potential of the wooden bracket system comes from its flexibility in terms of size and form. Unlike other structural systems, the wooden bracket system is made of a combination of joinery between discrete wooden members. This versatile combination could theoretically be applied on different scales. It is also possible to create various roof shapes by changing the angle of the joinery. The morphological variation of the bracket system, which begins at the top of the pillar, produces a cantilever to support eaves by fractal-like (or tree-like) proliferation. The bracket system with this geometric transformation combined with the curved elements of the eaves makes up the character of East Asian wooden architecture. The Tree Series is about finding new opportunities to evolve the system, taking advantage of its mathematical variations by using algorithmic design and digital fabrication technologies.
在这种情况下，”树系列 “有三个目的。第一个目的是形成性自由。传统的细木工法在东亚每个国家都以多种方式发展成各种形式。尽管如此，传统建筑的形式主义阻碍了其更加多样化的自由。然而，参数化工具的使用，如Grasshopper，克服了以前对系统的形态限制。第二个目的是对结构性能的考虑。最初发明这个系统是为了结构上的原因，保留这个初衷是很重要的。此外，结构性能将是确定在第一个目标中实现的不同形式中哪一个是合适的标准。在这项研究中，对发明结构的分析应伴随着一对一模拟的实验以及计算。然而，通过设计计算工具实现的结构分析可以为模拟试验和计算带来时间效率。最后一个目标是开发新的连接点。在木质结构中，连接处是最重要的部件，它同时接受拉伸和压缩力。该项目旨在仅通过摩擦创造足够的结构性能，而不使用金属接头和螺栓等附加元素。
In this context, “Tree Series” has three aims. The first aim is formative freedom. The traditional method of joinery has developed into various forms in many ways in each country of East Asia. Nevertheless, the formalism of traditional architecture hindered its freedom to be more diverse. However, the use of parametric tools, such as Grasshopper, overcomes the morphological limitations previously imposed on the system. The second aim is the consideration of structural performance. Originally the system was invented for a structural reason, and it is important to retain that original intent. In addition, structural performance will be a criterion for determining which of the diverse forms achieved in the first goal is appropriate. The analysis of an invented structure in this research shall be accompanied by experiments with one-to-one mockups as well as calculations. Nevertheless, the structural analysis achieved by design computation tools can result in time efficiency for mockup tests and calculations. The last aim is the development of new joints. In wooden structures, a joint is the most important component that receives both tensile and compressive forces. The project aims to create sufficient structural performance through only friction, without using additive elements such as metal joints and bolts.
最后，”树系列 “显示了数字设计和施工方法的潜力，可以取代过去只有熟练木匠才能完成的工作。
Finally, the “Tree Series” shows the potential of digital design and construction methodologies to replace the work that only skilled carpenters can accomplish in the past.
Architects: JK-AR
Year : 2022
Photographs :Rohspace
Lead Architect : Jae K. Kim
Research And Design : Jae K. Kim, Gyu Tae Kim, Seung Hoon Lee, Yesol Lee, Young June Lee
Country : South Korea