EXP3 Submission

Theory

(Self-designated theory based on words from article)

24 Sketch Perspectives

(18 1-point perspectives)

(6 2-point perspectives)

36 Custom Textures

(Textures based off movement vocabulary)

SketchUp Model

(SketchUp designed model)

Draft Lumion Renders

(2 modular renders)

(2 basic movement renders)

Developed Lumion Environment

(Design for draft presentation)

Fully Developed Lumion Environment

(Renders)

(Lumion scene)

Fully Developed Lumion Environment

The two main focal points for the final design rested upon Herzog de Meuron's House for a New Media Collector, and my developed theory,

"The sprawling nature of true architecture will always be controversial, a contrast between the intimidating and the vibrant".

The essence of the main floor-plan is a simplified version of Meuron's, while the side elevation follows more to my own interpretation from the draft presentation. Each central building flows onto the next, sharing curvature and resonance with each iteration. Similarly, the lecture theatre can be walked over as well as through, enabling that sense of a singular flow of landscape. The main flooring is a firm grass base to reinforce the rolling landscape, with bursts of revolving textures to symbolise the rotational nature of the circulation of the bridge.

As a lecture hall, it must have both the capability to allow students to absorb the exterior from within while also blocking the excess light when necessary (i.e. when projectors are in use). Hence, by creating a shutter effect along the window, both can be achieved simultaneously. The flooring changes from the rotational texture outside to a balance of calmer, reaching tendrils that don't steal the attention away from the topic of the lectures. Seating is curved to face the lecturer and follows the curvature like the rest of the form work.

The gallery must be a shared space between both the school of Architecture and that of the dramatic arts. As such, the sails, while sharing a curve when side by side, can be moved so that either side can be isolated for specific needs such as presentations or recitals. This also serves to allow varying degrees of vibrant light to enhance the work showcased within due to the perforated portion of the sail.

The studios and workshops are placed so that they constantly have a view of the exterior through a floor to roof window, not holed up away from influences to their work. Kept to one side of the building, it also helps to positively isolate students where they are able to hone their skills more precisely.

All supporting poles were developed from a single tangential fluid line that splits at the ends. Under the bridge, traffic partakes in the twisting texture, intensifying the relationship between the above and below. The bowing of the connecting forms above may be intimidating, but the gentle sloping reduce this into a smooth journey through more than just a simple flat roof or arch.

While an overall serene draping building, it can be broken down into its components when necessary. The sprawling nature is brought in by the various outstretched limbs of the bridge allowing circulation across, while the contrasting element designs are elegantly brought together by the vibrancy of their geometry. In this way, the intention of sprawling architecture are found both in the metaphorical as well as the mathematical and structural.

E3 Week 5 - Marking Schedules

The 2 Marking Schedules from the Last Lesson:

E3 Week 4 - Textures

36 Movement Textures:

Linear

Rotational

Scalar

Twisting

Explosive

Erratic

Draft Presentation

E3 Week 3 - Sections and First Draft

Sections:

The plan that the following sections were based off, Herzog de Meuron's House for a New Media Collector.

Cross section elevation (across Anzac Parade).

Floor plan section. The walls will be a contrast between heavy, opaque materials, and transparent glass both crossing past each other.

The theory following Meuron's design was to create a flow from one room to the next with continuous walls across the structure. In comparison to my own theory,

"The sprawling nature of true architecture will always be controversial, a contrast between 

the intimidating and the vibrant".

having these flowing spaces along a bridge which is spanning a major road will be intimidating, showing a unique pathway from any viewpoints.

SketchUp Draft:

A simple draft focusing on the aspect of the building that shares curves to create spaces, and more of a test rather than a definite idea. More based off the cross section than the floor plan, the planis to integrate this better later on.

E3 Week 2 - 2 Point Perspectives and More

2 Point Perspective Sketches:

Modular attachments and detachments.

Hanging shells form open spaces.

Deconstruction leads to new pathways.

Large arches create simple serenity.

Domed in the center of bustling movement. 

Hanging floors by a thread.

The Moving Elements:

 

I had an idea to have the central lecture hall become a real focal point of the structure. As far as the movement goes, the lecture can either be completely closed off, or open to the sky during which the layers can now serve as shelter for seating areas around the hall. Movement in Lumion was a struggle with this one so I gave up and just exported from SketchUp.

E3 Week 1 - 18 Block Configurations and Theory

The 18 Blocks

Set 1:

Set 2:

Set 3:

Set 4:

 

Set 5:

 

Set 6:

 

Theory

Words: Sprawling, controversial, intimidating, vibrant

Theory: "The sprawling nature of true architecture will always be controversial, a contrast between the intimidating and the vibrant".

Sourced from this ArchDaily article.