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.