The lift shaft is not central, because it is imposing on functional learning spaces already and making it central would be pushing the limits.
The axonometric here shows all the design principles at play.
This was the final presentation board.
Week 15. Overall arrangement/Presentation
The following images show the spatial arrangement with the structure in place. The columns are placed so that they do not interrupt the placement of the furniture or the movement through the spaces.
The lift shaft is not central, because it is imposing on functional learning spaces already and making it central would be pushing the limits.
The axonometric here shows all the design principles at play.
This was the final presentation board.
The lift shaft is not central, because it is imposing on functional learning spaces already and making it central would be pushing the limits.
The axonometric here shows all the design principles at play.
This was the final presentation board.
Week 14 - Building Resolution
The rooftop shows the partitions of informal space. These are timber stud walls that simply have an external render that depicts a concrete appearance - reminiscent of the Bunkers (Heritage of the site) Once again - this is going back to the Tabula Rasa concept of discovery.
The spaces are envisioned to be interactive/creative spaces, so the walls are quite functional and can have installations such as flat screen TVs and other interactive installations. This is a place where people can connect their technology, with wifi or simply keep it smple & old fashioned and reflect, by writing/drawing etc. The partitions help create subgroups, so people can divide themselves into groups or designate the use of the spaces.
The openings allow for entry and once again help articulate the site. The external edge of the roof is enclosed by a glass balustrade which allows the users to view the city/cliff etc.
The formal area above shows the high set windows, which are used to create a monumental architecture in the design (The opposite of human scale) & it means that views are not direct and it is a process of discovery.
The informal area (below) still has the high set windows which is operable for ventilation and lighting purposes, however there is additional glazing by the river edge which creates a connection with the river, without reverting to the panoramic program. So you basically only see a section of the site and this is a unique perception in itself.
The flooring is supported by exposed (Through the transparency) Universal Columns and beams which span.
The image below shows the resolution of the site intervention area. Essentially the suers are directed to this strip of land and it is therefore dramatic, as stated earlier. The Bridges are cantilevered to allow for a free movement through the cluttered area.
The overall understanding of the site in terms of perception, is that from a distance it does not read much. The rooftop does not appear unique, the building appears to just be placed by the rivers edge. It is only upon visiting the site that the connections and materiality become apparent
Week 13 - Spatial Connectivity/Accessibility & Symbolism
Here I looked at the connection between the formal (Instructional Spaces) & the Informal (Creative spaces) & how the polarity could be used to fuel movement.
In the roof of the design I wanted to create partitions for the informal areas, so the same was more intimate. The internal surface of the partition was going to be a response to the walls of the Bunkers - the idea was that Tabula Rasa...means you don't notice these surfaces until you engage with the space within.
These partitions would not be fully enclosed so they would also serve as a means to frame the city and once again create an association with the architecture and the site.
The 2nd & 3rd level of the building will be fully accessible with the use of an elevator (Shown above) & the external stairs which I mentioned earlier. The entrance to the building with the lift will be accessible with the use of a ramp (Which is shown above) The stairs will lead towards an informal reflection zone.
To get from one building to another. One can use the bridge (Which I showed in the past reflection) or use the external stairs.
The way, the building is designed. Is that the elevators will be in areas of functional spaces rather than in a lobby. So this idea of working within a dialogue environment, working within view of others and working together to form ideas is enforced.
Week 12 - Structural Exploration
The Diagram above shows the placement of Universal Columns. The lift Shaft would also act as a Load bearing structure.
The external walls are aluminum curtain walls that will be braced to prevent racking forces.
The Bridges will be upheld by Masonry columns & Trusses Underneath which span into the interior of the building. In the interior of the building - they will be upheld by Universal Columns
The Bridges are Cantilevered at their ends to allow for the space to be freed below (Which will help flow of movement and emergency services to move through the site without being obstructued)
The cantilever is supported in the interior with Universal Columns and the Universal beam is a continuous span with an increased depth for structural loads.
Week 11 - External Movement (Stairs/Paths)
This week I looked at using the stairs/external paths to increase the magnitude of the site.
Given an area of 500sqm footprint to work with & a narrow strip of land - to create movement through the site with less of a chaotic composition. I decided to use winding stairs.
The design above shows the numerous bridges and dead-end paths (Which I intended to use to create views/informal meeting areas)
The Stair below is a new resolution which shows the four flights of stairs. Using Four Flights of stairs by the cliff edge - creates a dramatic connection with the edge and allows the user to move through the stairs with an undulating view. Going back to my original point (I was expressing that The views/paths are one element of design and the Tabula Rasa concept is the process of discovery)
People will be able to come through Malt Street (New Farm) down from the cliff and into the development.
They might choose to move through the buildings through other set of winding stairs (This time - Spiral stairs)
There are three buildings that wrap around the building. These create a connection between the envelope of the building & the site and directs views towards the river/Cliff & Strip of land.
The idea behind these stairs, bridges that wrap around the site - is to deviate from the generic program of a river edge - which focuses on site placement - rather than a specific interaction with the site.
So the various bridges, views, partitions & stairs create an architecture that is to be discovered much the same way as a city. Rather than just a placement on the site with a promenade, axis, channeled path etc.
The sketch & Diagram above show the generic program of the river edge which features a riverwalk, promenades and open spaces directed towards the river
The image below shows how the bridges would wrap around the building. Because the buildings have varying functions - one of the bridges would help tie the buildings together.
Given an area of 500sqm footprint to work with & a narrow strip of land - to create movement through the site with less of a chaotic composition. I decided to use winding stairs.
The design above shows the numerous bridges and dead-end paths (Which I intended to use to create views/informal meeting areas)
The Stair below is a new resolution which shows the four flights of stairs. Using Four Flights of stairs by the cliff edge - creates a dramatic connection with the edge and allows the user to move through the stairs with an undulating view. Going back to my original point (I was expressing that The views/paths are one element of design and the Tabula Rasa concept is the process of discovery)
People will be able to come through Malt Street (New Farm) down from the cliff and into the development.
They might choose to move through the buildings through other set of winding stairs (This time - Spiral stairs)
There are three buildings that wrap around the building. These create a connection between the envelope of the building & the site and directs views towards the river/Cliff & Strip of land.
The idea behind these stairs, bridges that wrap around the site - is to deviate from the generic program of a river edge - which focuses on site placement - rather than a specific interaction with the site.
So the various bridges, views, partitions & stairs create an architecture that is to be discovered much the same way as a city. Rather than just a placement on the site with a promenade, axis, channeled path etc.
The sketch & Diagram above show the generic program of the river edge which features a riverwalk, promenades and open spaces directed towards the river
The image below shows how the bridges would wrap around the building. Because the buildings have varying functions - one of the bridges would help tie the buildings together.
Week 10 - Form Exploration
I thought about the context of the site, as a flood zone and I opted to raise the building above the ground plain. This decision also incorporates the flow/movement outside of the building in the architecture. Rather than have an isolated building anchored to the cliff, people move through the building & there can be a series of these forms
I spoke with Nuno and he argued that I should retain my original form, rather than deviate into this new resolution. However I was planning on retaining the concept of glass/steel in the design. The Steel would be universal columns that uphold the structure and the glass would be for the balustrades and windows. The walls would not be load bearing, they would simply be internal partitions and external curtain walls which are protected from lateral forces by aluminum braces.
Nuno made it clear that he wanted a site intervention area where the building reveals the street level, the river & the cliff edge.
My Original Design had a path extending over the Building, which did not lead to the ground level, as such there was no connection between the river/walk the/cliff & the Street edge. There was visually but not physically.
So the design development....meant that I was going to shift the smaller building from its original location - by the river. This creates a direct connection with the river and directs the users to move through the corridors of both building into a strip that shows the cliff, the river & Street level and there is a direct connection with stairs.
Week 9 - Enforced Architecture
This week following on from the last submission, I explored the idea that people would engage with the site/environment and become accustomed to their environment - by combining the connection with the site & their placement within the site. So they have to negotiate their movement
The reason why the building is stepped - is because it allows for seating around the edges & paths/circulation in the core of the building. So the external surface of the building has a connection to the site (Through glass stairs - which act as a conflict point) Between views, natural sunlight/seating etc. The conflict was intended to create a Tabula Rasa - because they end up determining how to use the space.
So the picture below shows the Hemisphere - which will be placed by the edge of the cliff. Providing a direct/physical connection to the cliff's edge & providing a visual connection to the river.
The Hemisphere is bisected by a formal space - square in shape to provide the building with more functionality.
The following sketch below shows a representation of the hierarchy. The reasoning behind the internal pathways as opposed to the external pathways that I had in project 2, was to make the form more refined externally. Bisecting all the various spaces in the building with these corridors that can be used as informal learning aisles - creates a forced connection between formal learning outcomes and informal learning outcomes.
The glass stage depicted in the sketch is the largest informal space. The reasoning behind the use of glass in this flooring and in other locations - is to allow natural daylight to permeate through the building.
The other benefit of using an hemisphere in as the form of the building is that it wraps around the site and there is movement/sight. Rather than an axis which is a directed movement. Basically I am thinking of Tabula Rasa as a method of discovery.
The reason why the building is stepped - is because it allows for seating around the edges & paths/circulation in the core of the building. So the external surface of the building has a connection to the site (Through glass stairs - which act as a conflict point) Between views, natural sunlight/seating etc. The conflict was intended to create a Tabula Rasa - because they end up determining how to use the space.
So the picture below shows the Hemisphere - which will be placed by the edge of the cliff. Providing a direct/physical connection to the cliff's edge & providing a visual connection to the river.
The Hemisphere is bisected by a formal space - square in shape to provide the building with more functionality.
The following sketch below shows a representation of the hierarchy. The reasoning behind the internal pathways as opposed to the external pathways that I had in project 2, was to make the form more refined externally. Bisecting all the various spaces in the building with these corridors that can be used as informal learning aisles - creates a forced connection between formal learning outcomes and informal learning outcomes.
The glass stage depicted in the sketch is the largest informal space. The reasoning behind the use of glass in this flooring and in other locations - is to allow natural daylight to permeate through the building.
The other benefit of using an hemisphere in as the form of the building is that it wraps around the site and there is movement/sight. Rather than an axis which is a directed movement. Basically I am thinking of Tabula Rasa as a method of discovery.
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