Week 8 The TWO CONCEPTS

THE TWO CONCEPTS

Design of building is created from inside out:
This concept is developed through the visualisation of the works of Walter Gropius, an architect who developed structures from the interior out. The "Bauhaus School Building" illustrates the notion well, that the function of the building is the most important aspect in designing a building or any site rather than the external appearance. To apply this concept to the light rail station, the purpose of the light rail station must first be determined, an environment for passive movement and recreation for the people of UNSW while waiting for the light rail. This is developed within the light rail station model and is displayed by the sitting zone, which is simplest aspect of the site. This concept further addresses the overarching theme of the site, multiculturalism of the UNSW staff and students. The materials used, concrete and metals further demonstrates the simplicity that Gropius provided in his own designs.   

Reliance upon glass to contrast with different to filter light: 

This concept is exhibited through the architecture from Herzog and De Meuron, a partnership who has developed countless of buildings with a reoccurring notion. The "Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall" and the "Tate Modern", are both structures which illustrate the effectiveness of glass' ability to filter light whilst simultaneously contrasting itself with its surrounding materials. This concept is placed into the light rail station through the larger island zone which contains faces which are prominently made of glass allowing natural light to enter from a majority of sides. And to provide a relationship with the other concept, areas for recreation are developed behind the glasses. Furthermore, the enormity of the zone (common design for Herzog and De Meuron) allows for the light rail stop to be fitted in the UNSW urban environment with a bridge being connected through the design in order for people to maintain movement in this area.

WEEK 8: THE IMAGE CAPTURES AND ARCHITECTURE

Dark Texture/ This area shows the concept derived from the work of Walter Gropius. The interior function is created first, a sitting zone then the shelter. The glass seating and texture divides the platform whilst simultaneously maintaining openness relating to the theme.

Light Texture Inside Building/ This demonstrates the area developed from the concept of Herzog and De Meuron, who used glass to filter natural light. By doing so the shadows throughout the days alter creating a different experience at different points in time.

Illustrates the interconnection between both components and concepts, with both being distinctively capable of illustrating ideas from the other. This is seen by glass being incorporated in the sitting zone and leisure areas being created in the larger zone.

Medium Texture

Sitting Zone refers to Concept 3

Larger Zone refers to Concept 5

Week 8: 36 CUSTOM TEXTURES

Week 7: 18 SKETCH AXONOMETRICS (6 SKETCH AXONOMETRICS)

WEEK 6: 18 SKETCH AXONOMETRICS (12 SKETCH AXONOMETRICS)

Concept 6- Capture two images and upload with page of concept

WEEK 4: Animation

Sections 

Exterior/ Sections of Building 

Videos demonstrates the exterior view, whilst simultaneously highlighting the significant sections of the building. The initial section cut exhibits how the original sketch in week 1 has been developed into several work spaces and a showroom.

Upper Staircase/ Workshop (Issey Miyake)

The staircase leading to the upper floor demonstrates the idea of radiating as they are placed against the wall like an artwork wanting to be seen. The notion of radiating is continued in the upper work space through the large glass windows and the two rooms extending themselves away from the building. 

Lower Staircase/ Workshop (Magnus Walker) 

Similar to the staircase above, the staircase leading to the lower level supports the notion of the room as it too is turning. On entrance, the audience is confronted with a compressed texture highlighting that they are below ground and encouraging movement to a lower and larger work space. 

Images