Experiment 3 - The Bridge

Peer marking

Week 1 - The Theory

Chosen words from architectural article:

1. Oculus
2. Communal
3. Atrium
4. Vibrant
5. Interconnected

Theory:
Communal spaces within architecture are often interconnected in a vibrant and distinctive way. This can sometimes take the form of an atrium or oculus-like design, in the case of 'The Bridge', communal spaces are significant in contributing to a community-driven space that can lead to enhanced educational collaboration.


Architecture Article:
Editorial Desk AAU. "ArchitectureAU". Hayball design student housing (9th May 2018). Source: https://architectureau.com/articles/upside-down-backyard-proposed-for-melbourne-student-housing/

The 18 Sketch Axonometrics

 

  

 

The 36 Custom Textures

The textures with a red box were the textures I chose to map onto parts of my final design as I think they best represented movement for the particular purposes of the spaces

Plans reimagined as sections - Experimenting with designs

For my final design, I used a combination of Zaha Hadid's Riverside Mueseum along with a hint of Frank Gehry's Guggenheim building in addition to various other unique floor plans I found on Google Images to create an imaginative section

Inspiration from existing buildings

1. Zaha Hadid's Library and Learning Centre University of Economics, Vienna:

The combination of complimentary shapes from the building and the windows stood out to me as very interesting and unique. Hence, I wanted to incorporate something similar in my own design

The main design idea I took away from this building were the shapes of the windows and the slanted facades that the building had

The slant of the building also gave off a unique perspective from the ground and from within as it towers over viewers on the ground and encapsulates their entire view as they look up

2. Atrium designs (conceptual and existing):

This design is interesting as the ceiling is exposed along with some of the room windows giving a view into the central atrium space

This design is interesting to me as it features a more narrow atrium (which is more suited to my design) and uses glass and white walls and ceilings to create a very light atmosphere

This design inspired me to incorporate some type of sitting area in the atrium space for leisure before classes begin. The stairs also stood out to me as being unique in its design

Draft Models

First draft:

I combined Zaha Hadid's riverside museum along with her university of economics based in Vienna to create the overall shape of the building

The bridge part of the building is an extension of the part of the building that merges together somewhat, creating a distinctive link to the squarehouse for architecture students

Second draft:

I added in pylons as a place holder for some kind of support structure underneath this part of the building that juts out

I also increased the overall length of the building after realising that the recommended areas for each space was unable to fit within the floor area in the first draft

I decided to add exterior shading spaces for students wanting to experience fresh air whilst doing work or doing group meetings. These could possibly become a moving element later on

Inspiration for the bridge connecting to squarehouse

I found this bridge connecting two buildings across a street which I believe would show a distinct connection between my building and the squarehouse. The bridge allows people walking across to observe the proposed building in a unique perspective, which can be further enhanced when textures are applied

Draft model of the bridge

Draft ideas sketches

The moving elements

1. Roofs of the student and staff leisure spaces on level two

They can open to specific angles to allow fresh air and gentle breezes to enter. A 'movement' texture can be applied to the roof in order to signify its movement

These areas would probably be used for group tasks or casual staff meetings.

2. Exterior shading on the curved façades

These can be useful during the day when excessive sunlight may enter the window. This can be applied to all the curved façades, and will be especially useful for the library and gallery area where shading is needed for activities there

3. Other moving elements - Automatic sliding door

Lumion Images

1. Exterior shots

The main shape of the building curves toward the bridge to the squarehouse to emphasise an interconnected and vibrant space

The communal spaces are interconnected in a vibrant and distinctive way as evident by the use of textures mapped onto key areas of connected areas such as the bridge to the squarehouse

The curved façades give people inside a unique perspective of the campus relating to the oculus-like design suggested in the theory to create a community driven space

The movement textures are applied to the moving elements themselves to signify their purpose

2. Spaces inside

Administrative office

Gallery

Library (1st floor) - I applied this particular texture to the first floor to emphasise the change in views and spaces on that floor that create a more vibrant space

Library (Ground floor)

Student and staff leisure areas (moving element)

Staff meeting and research areas

Staff research studio

Student meeting rooms

Studio 1 - I adopted the idea of the slanted façades from Zaha Hadid's University of Economics Library in Vienna (see inspiration images) to enhance the view and perspective of the communal spaces inside

Studio 2 - The slanted façades also assists in shading the collaborative learning areas

Toilets

Underground lecture theatre

Workshop

3. The bridge to squarehouse

Here, you can see the three textures applied converge into one unique perspective emphasising the bridge's unique connection to the squarehouse in a vibrant and distinctive way

The different textures mapped onto the surfaces here emphasise the significant transition from the bridge to the squarehouse

'The Bridge' flythrough animation

Link to SketchUp model in 3D warehouse:
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/afab5114-afe4-4289-a263-c558104b544e/ARCH1101-Experiment-3-The-Bridge-Kelvin-Li-z5206045

Link to Lumion file for experiment 3 via dropbox:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fsnu6qbtoblouk2/ARCH1101%20-%20Experiment%203%20-%20The%20Bridge%20%28z5206045%29.ls8s?dl=0