Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Experiment 2: The bridge

1 Theory



"Architecture is an fluid organism in a constant state of destructiongrowth and rebirth as it continually adapts to the needs of modern society. "

3 sketch perspective drawings

right side view

top view

left side view

36 custom textures



2 animated drawings

1 Sketchup model


1 Lumion environment




https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bE0qlS6ALg-5HeKdODpu8kiYsgCxfD_4

5 real time image captures


Pathway towards refurbished square house from gallery

The curvilinear circulation of movement promoted through this architecture evokes a sense of fluidity and motion when one ascends the staircase, through layers of the architecture. The form is organic, yet structural, as classical architectural features are deconstructed and reconstructed to create a modern, yet timeless structure.

Bridge towards Tyree from the Squarehouse

Traditional, gothic style architecture has been deconstructed and repurposed into a more modern structural adaptation. 


gallery space

Interior of refurbished squarehouse

Individual rooms open onto a large communual space. These rooms serve multi functional purposes as meeting rooms, offices, study spaces and studios as they adapt to the needs of the students at different times of the day.

Multi functional Passageway with moving elements

The architectural theory of adaptative and multi functional spaces continues into the passageways of the bridge. When activated, a sliding wall divides the space off from the adjoining building and seating elevates from the floor. This transforms the passageway into an amphitheatre. The seating elevation activates independently from the sliding wall so the space can be additionally utilised as a meeting room when only the sliding wall is active.


Sunday, May 10, 2020

Week 9: Moving elements

Rotating library roof

interior view




exterior view

Refurbished Square House Rotating Roof




Elevated Amphitheatre seating

Seating and soapbox elevate when activated. Sliding wall seals the space off from adjoining building, creating a multifunctional meeting room, lecture theatre or passageway space. 



Friday, May 8, 2020

Week 8: 36 textures inspired by movement


Above: 18 sketches inspired by prescribed words relating to movement




Above: 18 sketches inspired by chosen words relating to movement

Application of texture to model


Minimalist texture applied to dome shaped gallery ceiling, guiding the gaze towards the skylight
texture: rotate




circular, tandem-like texture navigating the gaze from the pathway towards the refurbished red centre


texture: fluid



Rotational texture creates intimate feel within the library space

texture: rotate

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Week 7: Utilising plans to inspire interior spaces within my bridge

The building I have used as a precedent for my school is the Pantheon.
During the tutorial, I spent an hour modifying the above image in photoshop.

Further sketches and studies in which I've adapted the above image into my circulation cross




Monday, March 30, 2020

Week 6: EXP 2 introduction

One point perspective sketches


I found these sketches helpful in understanding the manipulation of space within a circulation cross. I used aspects of these sketches to inform my creation of massing elements.

Circulation cross and massing elements modelled in one perspective sketches

right side view

top view

left side view

Circulation cross and massing elements modelled in Sketchup





Lumion rendering of circulation model



Article

The City in the Air by Arata Isozaki


''The City in the Air by Arata Isozaki''. 8 March 2019. ArchDaily. Accessed 4 April 2019. https://www.archdaily.com/912738/the-city-in-the-air-by-arata-isozaki

Quotes from the Article

"The Metabolism emphasized the concept of biological growth in architecture, implying that the city, as well as its structures, are living organisms that develop together. "


"“Future cities are themselves ruins. Our contemporary cities…are destined to live only a fleeting moment. Give up their energy and return to inert material. All of our proposals will be buried. And once again the incubation mechanism is reconstituted. That will be our Future”



"These structures permit the expansion and the reorganization of the urban space, incorporating or removing units of capsules in order to satisfy in real time the necessities of the residents."

My 5 words

organic
destroy
adaptation
growth
rebirth

My Theory


Architecture is an fluid organism in a constant state of destruction, growth and rebirth as it continually adapts to the needs of modern society. 

Monday, March 23, 2020

Week 5: Lumion Cross Tutorial

BASIC SKETCHUP 3D CROSS

I designed my circulation cross with the intent on encouraging circulation and movement throughout the site. As evident, each arm of the cross represents a graduated level which guides the pedestrian throughout the structure without obstructing the views from the ground. 

3D CROSS WITHIN SITE


The bridge I aim to design connects the squarehouse, the roundhouse, the MCIC, the Hilmer building and the law building. As this bridge is designed for both the school of engineering and the school of built environment, I saw that it was necessary to connect the squarehouse to the MCIC to facilitate interactions between the creative spaces within the squarehouse and the innovative, high tech facilities of the MCIC. Additionally, I saw great potential in connecting the study spaces within my proposed structure to the study spaces within the Hilmer building and the law library. Keeping in mind that this building was designed for uni students, I endeavoured to incorporate a social element within the structure by connecting the building to the roundhouse, a place for catching up over lunch or unwinding after class.

VIEW FROM THE STREET 

It's important to me how the building is percieved from the light rail stop at ANZAC parade. This viewing angle will inform my construction of the bridge's 'facade'. From this angle, I'd aim to capture the attention of pedestrians.

LUMION RENDERING


Tuesday, March 17, 2020

week 4: EXP 1 submission


Three views




Three sections