Exp 2 - 5 Images + Moving Elements

Above is the first moving element - Moving Sculpture - Overhanging all 4 levels of the architecture, it creates a sense of weightlessness, conveying a futuristic feel, whilst the shadows cast impresses upon the harmonisation with nature. 

Above is the second moving element - Exterior Facade - With 3 levels in height, the exterior facade alters its height according to time of day, creating a sense of security as well as mimicking the growth of nature. 

Above is an image positioned upon the bridge to the Squarehouse, overseeing the East facade of the building.

Above is an image of the entrance to the building with a small gallery of student work on the Left and Right Aisles 

Above is an image illustrating the top level of the building exploring the central moving sculpture as well as denoting a space dedicated for Studio Teaching

Exp 2 - Peer Review

Review 1 

Review 2

Exp 2 - Application of 3 Textures

The image above is the application of 'Rotational' texture on the lift from ground floor to first floor



The image above conveys the 'scalar' texture implementation to the exterior surrounding facade



The image above portrays the application of 'weightlessness' movement texture to the moving sculpture

Exp 2- 36 Textures

The 3 words chosen were :

1. Weightless
2. Swift
3. Abrupt

Exp 2 - Two GIFS - 3 Positive and 3 Negative Rectangular Prisms

Above is the Axonometric Drawing 

Above is the 2 Point Perspective Drawing

Exp 2 - Draft Model Image from Sketchup

Top View Projected Plan Section

First-Stage Images of Design 

Exp 2 - Section Plan & Top View Site

Above is the Sectional Plan of the Projected Bridge/Building 

Above is the Top View Site Plan of the Projected Bridge/Building

Exp 2 - One Rendered Image of Circulation Cross with Massing Elements

One rendered image of the circulation cross with massing elements in the UNSW lower campus context - (FX : Colour Sketch)

Exp 2 - Three 1-Point Perspective Drawings

Below are Three, 

One-Point Perspective Drawings of the Circulation Cross with Massing Elements

Exp 2 - Theory

Theory 

' By challenging traditional methodologies of architecture and approaching design in a quasi-philosophical matter, can we explore the relationship between the dynamics in form and mediate the tension between the pragmatic and the idealistic.'

Portion of Taken Article

"Whatever the form architects frequently veer into the philosophical terrain... reliance on quasi-philosophical spin is one of the fundamental ways architecture...

Those disciplines are based on structures of knowledge (precedent or code, economics, and science, respectively) that mediate between professional decisions and subjective judgement.

Referring to architectural theory in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Saul Fisher noted that, “…authors in the tradition have been (and are) in the main architects who seek to account for what they and others do, and should do, in architecture.” This to say architectural “theory” is mostly written by architects for architects and, depending on one’s level of belief... While Cramer was celebrating what he believes to be a contemporary replacement of theory with pragmatism, it could easily be argued that the old tradition lives on in the current zeitgeist. This is perhaps most evident through the poster child of today’s visionary architectural pragmatism, Bjarke Ingels, who was once described by Smithsonian magazine as having “elevated problem-solving to a philosophy...”

4 Words 

1. Form
2. Quasi-philosophical
3. Pragmatism
4. Mediate

Reference
"How Architectural Theory Distances People From Design." 2020. ArchDaily. Accessed, March 31, 2020.
https://www.archdaily.com/903947/how-architectural-theory-distances-people-from-design.

Exp 2 - Initial Circulation Cross In Context in UNSW Lower Campus

Above is the rendered image of the cross in context with UNSW lower campus - Round house/Squarehouse

Above is the circulation cross in isolation 

Extra Rendered Perspective Images

3 Rendered Perspective Images

Exterior Perspective 

Interior Lower Floor Perspective (Mountain and Moon Workshop)

Interior Upper Floor Perspective (The Kyza Workshop)

3 Sectional Perspectives

Isometric Section

Front-back Section

Left-right Section

Fill Section Cut with Texture - YOUTUBE VIDEO

This video consists of a tutorial to denote an alternative approach to adding texture into a section cut.

Designer's Work in Model

The_Kyza Workshop with 2 custom textures 

  - Radiating (Roof)

  - Concealment (Curved Wall)

 

Mountain and Moon Workshop with 1 custom texture 

  - Crystalline (Ring Platform)

 

3D Model of Staircase

The following model below embodies the word "slick," where it connects the upper floor, Kyza's workshop, to the ground floor, the showroom.

Front Elevation

Left Section  

Right Section

Two Point Perspective

Point of View From Staircase

Four Stairs

The staircase graphically communicated the definition standing behind the word "enticing." It can be effectively analysed splitting the staircase into two sections, the free standing and the supported. The free standing section, held and suspended from the roof creates a sense of glamour and fascination, symbolic of a door welcoming its guests to a celebration. The supported section, rather, creates a frustum-like shape to evoke privacy yet delivering an alluring sensation. Thus, the word "enticing" is effectively explored by the staircase connecting "Mountain and Moon's" workshop up to the showroom.

 Inspired by the label, "sedate," the staircase features a simple yet unique design. The approach was taken by a thought of taking a "half-step" when going downstairs from Kyza's workshop to the showroom, establishing a sense of reliability. Moreover, the implementation of oak wood exemplifies the sturdiness and simplistic beauty coming from the natural world.

 Heavily stimulated by a futuristic slick design, the staircase illustrates a unique swirl. It modifies the original spiral staircase to reinvent a slightly more complex swirl. Coupled together with the supports coming up and down from each step, it creates harmony and flow throughout the staircase. This sense of flow acts as the key to the future, hence, providing an effective illustration of a staircase connecting Kyza's workshop down to the show room.

"Cold Hearted," was the word inspiring the following design which bridged the connection from the lower ground floor of "Mountain and Moon's" workshop up to the showroom. There exhibits no curved lines, with all straight edges and sharp corners. Further, by utilising cables to suspend the two upper staircases in midair, it evokes a sense of isolation.

Eighteen Sections

For the 18 sections required, the two designers chosen were "The_Kyza" (TOP) and "Mountain and Moon" (BOTTOM). Subsequently, the 6 words relating to the images are as follows, "sedate, slick, future" and "Constellation, enticing, cold-hearted" respectively.

As seen below, this section was decided to be used to create a 3D sketchup model. 

The Upper floor embodies the word "slick" and the Bottom floor involving "cold hearted." The upper floor will encompass more aluminium (Metal) and glass, creating a free flowing effect whilst the lower floor, similarly will embody glass and metal (aluminium) - however, is shaped to be more harsh and straight.