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.
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.
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