EXPERIMENT 3 SUBMISSION

EXPERIMENT 3

MASH UP

18 POINT PERSPECTIVES

36 CUSTOM TEXTURES
THE MOVING ELEMENTS

IMAGE AND CAPTURES
LUMION DROP BOX

IMAGE AND CAPTURES

I tried really hard not to fall for just building another structure which was more of a school than it was a bridge. I know you stressed alot that we are building a bridge where with the school is within and amongst the bridge, "the bridge is the school". So I purposely didn't enclose parts of the bridge because no bridge should feel like a building. The centre allows the bridge to function fully as a bridge and as a school, providing platforms and unique spaces for students and teachers to make the most of.

36 TEXTURES

TEXTURES

18 SKETCH PERSPECTIVES

ONE POINT PERSPECTIVES

TWO POINT PERSPECTIVES

TWO POINT PERSPECTIVES

connection bridging communities | irregular distribution of circulation

dynamic levels of intimacy | contrasting spaces of rectiliniarity

variety of influential spaces | connection through irregularity

THE MOVING ELEMENTS

MOVING ELEMENTS

My bridge is is built upon the concepts which were explored in my mash up. Although all of the articles didn't link together exactly, what i took away from it was that architecture should promote communities and should make some sort of an impact on the environment around it as much as the people. For my first moving element i decided to make a simply moving window frame which allows the blocking of the strong northerly winds which blow down campus. It adds to the bridge's ability to interchange between half building and half bridge, providing shelter to wind and rain.

My second moving element incorporates the major lecture hub which faces the facade of Anzac Parade. The moving parts allows for the lecturer to control lighting, and whilst you may think that that is already possible with indoor lecture theaters, the difference is that this natural lighting with the sun rising from east to west means that the lecture is given the opportunity to also control the ambiance of the theater.

MASH UP

In cities where a faded industrial area exists, a creative community often follows. It’s a well-established cycle of urban regeneration that has played out in Berlin, London, and New York. Attracted by cheap rent and large, empty spaces, the creatives come, building up areas with independent cafés and stores before inevitably being priced out of the market by the very gentrification they helped to bring about."The environment should encourage fortuitous encounter and open community"A new national initiative, which aims to increase green spaces in our cities by 20% by 2020, launched last week with an event at The Goods Line in Sydney near the Powerhouse Museum. “Since Dubai is a relatively dispersed city, having a design district helps create a platform for people in this specific field to interact on a much closer level,” says Ayah Al Bitar, a young designer and graduate of Parson's School of Design who has taken a studio in the district. 
"Our goal is to make a contribution to the landscape of an aesthetic and human value". A sense of community and opportunity for cross-pollination was “nonexistent” in Dubai

“Urban heat islands, poor air quality, lack of enjoyable urban community areas are all poor outcomes when green spaces aren’t incorporated into new developments and large scale building projects.” and"The facility must be able to change with grace, be flexible and non monumental"

http://www.archdaily.com/784690/herman-millers-12-rules-to-design-by

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/more-green-spaces-in-urban-areas-says-new-national

http://www.archdaily.com/785463/heres-how-dubai-plans-to-become-the-design-capital-of-the-middle-east

SKETCHES

EXPERIMENT 2 SUBMISSION

EXPERIMENT 2 SUBMISSION

Experiment two was far more enjoyable than experiment one for me. I found myself able to enjoy the creative process of creating sketches and textures to the form unique shapes and practical uses of shapes which began with no purpose or intention. I've collated all the links below so just click on them to navigate to the specific page.

THE TWO CONCEPTS

THE 18 SKETCH AXONOMETRICS

THE 36 CUSTOM TEXTURES

THE IMAGE CAPTURES AND ARCHITECTURE

ADDITION DEVELOPMENT SCREENSHOTS

THE IMAGE CAPTURES AND ARCHITECTURE

LUMION SCREENSHOTS

CONTEXT & SCALE:

Shot during the early afternoon, showing the surrounding context of the buildling as well as scale, located near the entrance of main walkway. Entrace however has been intentionally moved away from the walkway to prevent overcrowding.

ENTRANCE FACADE:

Demonstrating the main facade, with the stairs extending out to greet the users, and mirror sculpture establishing itself as an icon and point of reference for the tram stop.

LIGHT RAIL ENTRY POINT:

High angle shot from just above the train shows the view which would be seen as a passenger. Here the passengers experience changing perspectives as the sculpture emerges from behind the tree and reflects different images as the tram passes by. We also see a second point of entry, slightly separated from the main entrance so that disabled users may enter at their own pace whilst not feeling excluded or alienated. This is important as the light rail may be very busy at times and should be taken as a safety precaution as well as providing a second point of entry to divide traffic.



INTERIOR SHOTS:

Eye-level interior shot of the station from entry point, showing the ample space for waiting whether it be standing or sitting. The two points of entry can be seen in the middle and on the left whilst the eclipse moon shaped columns provide a balance between lightning and shade.

Low-angle shot of the reflective mirrored roof which ties in with the concept of "changing perspectives", as a passenger moves throughout the stop the view above can be interesting whilst they part to the exit as the curved surface provides distortions as well as reflective lighting.

Eye-level shot of a user entering via the main entrance, we can see how the entrance is kept well lit at night, as well as the dispersion of the entrance tiling to ease them from the welcoming stairs onto the platform and to encourage movement away from the entrace shown by the applied texture to the floor.

SOCIAL SPACES:

Eye-level shot of the social areas outside the stop we can see the atmosphere created by the sculptures amplifies the relaxed mood of conversation and relaxation. The spaces vary from open, to more personal and private areas even though they remain open to the public. This allows the stop to suit to every individuals needs, whether they be student or teacher.

High angle shot of the light rail stop at night shows how some areas are more well lit than others, giving a range of choices. Whilst it may be easy to assume everyone prefers well lit areas at night I felt like a station entirely lit would subtract away from the stop's mood changing with the time of the day. The stop is designed to offer different moods during the day, rather than always well lit quite like a 7-11 store.

TWO CONCEPTS

TWO CONCEPTS

The two concepts i'm working with for experiment two are "changing perspectives for the viewer" and "an appearance influenced by activity". I'd like to discuss both in a little more detail before talking about my choice for the electroliquid aggregation. Through inspiration through Anish Kapoor, in-fact I visited his exhibition when it was open at the MCA, i've conceptualised an idea that involves his use of mirrors to bring about the change in perspectives for the viewer. As the mirrors are all curved and distorted, I believe it fits it well with the idea that wherever one walks, he is seeing new types of shapes and distortions which maybe equally refreshing and infinitely distinct.

 I've also picked up some influence from the Rose Seidler House, which we modelled in ARCH1142. I understand as a cohort we've all studied this modern domestic piece of architecture, but to follow his bold use of vibrant colours on walls and doors has allowed me to create my own sense of bright energy of acceptance and querky aesthetics.

CONCEPT ONE: CHANGING PERSPECTIVES FOR THE VIEWER

The idea of changing perspectives allows for my light rail stop to be spacious and interactive with its users, to always generate new perspectives depending on the weather, people, time of day and overall social atmosphere. I believe that through this implementation of changing perspectives, my architecture has the ability to amplify the energy brought to the light rail stop; for example if the stop is fairly empty, the mirrors will reflect that emptiness and can provide a sense of calmness and stillness. However, if the tram stop is lively at peak hours, the mirrors increase that feeling of busyness and activity. This concept in particular helps situate the light rail in its urban context, with the large mirrors serving as an icon and solidifying its place within UNSW.

CONCEPT TWO: AN APPEARANCE INFLUENCED BY ACTIVITY

My second concept, "an appearance influenced by activity" is one which explores how the purpose of the station can drive its appearance. The light rail stop in its basic form is for shelter and transit of passengers on and off the light rail; however I've used this idea to create the back bone of the stop. In addition to developing my light rail stop with this concept, I've applied it to small details such as the chairs and smaller mirror sculptures within the stop. This design for the stop fits in perfectly with axonometrics I've drawn which is dominated by the rectilinear  components, where aesthetics never takes precedence over its function. This overly bland, concrete structure juxtaposes itself to the sculptural mirrors and as a result, magnifies their glory and beauty. Somewhere between the plain and extraordinary, I will find a medium which speaks to the users to feel an appreciation for both. 

CHOSEN THEME: MULTICULTURALISM

With these ideas in mind, I've constructed my electroliquid aggregation to form "activity influence the change in perspective" which ties in with my theme of multiculturalism, by providing interesting spaces and unique experiences for all different types of people. I've interpreted multiculturalism as means of providing a medium for people of all cultures and personalities to feel a sense of affinity and welcoming to the stop. The reflections from the mirrors which cause changing perspectives help encourage the idea of acceptance and an appearance which is influenced by activity emphasizes how the aesthetics of the light rail stop is not fixed in time, but rather flexible and changes depending on the events which occur there. 

Additionally, the light rail stop may feel a little awkward at first glace, but with a thorough understanding of how I've intentionally used the concepts to created vibrant colours and chosen wild textures to convey the sense of multicultralism and non-conformity, the light rail will slowly emerge as something beautiful, in a weird but wonderful sort of way.

ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCREENSHOTS

PROGRESS

Just some extra progess screenshots that I took whilst i was working on the model and applying textures. Wish i had taken more whilst in lumion but got carried away. You can see how i've gone from the original combined axonometric and developed it without straying too far from my original shapes and implementing the electroliquid.