Experiment Three: Model Progress

Last week I decided to continue on with the 6th arrangement of the cross. This was then put into Lumion, as seen in the image below. This was done to get an idea of the interaction of the current space to the newly introduced model. 

In the following tutorial. We selected a plan from the works of another architect. The plan I selected was Zahar Hadid's proposed plan for the Irish Prime Minister's Residence.

This was translated into a new inspired design for the experiment. Firstly it inspired the plan for the plan of my experiment, and then using the Hadid's plan rotated at 90 degrees it inspired the section of my experiment. These two images were then taken and transformed into a 3D concept drawing. The inspiration and the resultant drawings also took into account the original 6th arrangement of the cross, as well as the mashup concept from the 1st week. 

This plan took into account Hadid's plan which incorporated the main rectangular mass connected to a triangular form which forms as a junction to the several roads in the area. This idea was similar to the 1st week cross arrangement with the combination of a strong focal element connected to minor arm like elements. In my rendition, I tried to combine this concept of form and placed them within the area between the Square house, Round House, and Block House. Furthermore I also used the idea from my mashup concept of combining irregular, bulbous and natural forms, with more rigid and manufactured forms. 

The drawing above is the inspired section. By rotating the Hadid plan 90 degrees, with the main rectangle mass on the top, with the thinner roads below. It created an image of a large focal mass supported by thin structural supports. This created a circulation where from the ground, narrow stairwells would lead to the majority of the circulation and spaces elevated above the ground plane. 

The image above is the combined result of the two previous drawings. It shows the idea of a narrow stairwell on the right, borrowing the triangular form from Hadid's plan, and using it as a type of junction between narrow pathways suspended above the ground plane. These walkways lead to the major forms of the building. Which are created from natural and curving forms connected to rectilinear forms 

Below is the result of the following work in Sketchup and Lumion

Experiment Three: Initial Model in Lumion

I decided to start with the 6th arrangement of the cross shape. Below are the one point perspectives followed by the two point perspectives

Below are four images of the marker in its context.

Experiment Three: Two Point Perspectives

Model 4

The presence of cliffs 

Redefining the Ground Plane

Escalating form of a mountain 

Model 6

Organic connection between forms

The Monumentality of elevated mass

Branching off like a tree 

Experiment Three: Mash up

 Mashup

To him, a tree is a pure being of obsolete presence; in his simple terms: “Nothing special – incredibly powerful”- Peter Zumthor. Following this ideal, We can replicate the forms of nature and their feeling of presence, of space, of material, creating new organic  connections between the existing hierarchy. Through the inclusion of organic and natural forms as well as the incorporation of ’green architecture’, this new form will bring new green space to urban settings and relieve congestion and open up surface ground for new uses. Furthermore it creates a “living dictionary of the natural heritage” connecting the urban environment to its natural past. Through these concepts the urban setting is now about creating an atmosphere, and this is about creating architecture.

Links

http://www.archdaily.com/452513/peter-zumthor-seven-personal-observations-on-presence-in-architecture/

http://weburbanist.com/2015/05/15/abandoned-highway-to-seoul-sky-garden-new-elevated-park/

http://www.theengineer.co.uk/civil/in-depth/the-only-way-is-down/1020331.article

Experiment Three: One Point Perspectives

Increasing forward into new space

Natural form of a tree expanding in multiple directions

multi-layered horizontal planes create new space

Connecting the present to the distant

Heaviness contrasted by lightness

Form of  the gorge creates protection

Tree like intermediary for multi directional expansion

Trunk brings horizontal forms together

Solidity through presence

Growth of floor space

Canopy form creates shelter

Expanding Peak

Natural bridging between Horizontal planes

Vertical solidarity on the plateau

Recreation of the Datum

Connection between distinct forms

Imitation of the natural tree form

Bridging between the vertical and horizontal axes

Experiment Two: Final Submission

Development

Two Concepts:

The two starting concepts of this experiment came from two esteemed architects Hans Scharoun , and Daniel Libeskind. These concepts are respectively: The ideal of 'centripetal and centrifugal,' and 'interwoven forms create layered space'

Axonometrics:

Hans Scharoun - Centripetal and Centrifugal

Daniel Libeskind - Interwoven Forms Create Layered Space

Parallel Projections:

The Electro-liquid Aggregation Process began by combining the aforementioned concepts and their accompanying axonometric drawings into another entity. 

Hans Scharoun - Centripetal and Centrifugal

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Daniel Libeskind - Interwoven Forms Create Layered Space 

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 Through the Interwoven forms of the building vivid spaces are created, this notion is parallel to how multicultural environments bring greater richness to the community, reflecting how divergent elements in society eventually resolve towards a single direction.'

This combined design concept, brought the two separate architects concept together, by distinguishing their similarities. These ideals were then applied to the brief taking into account the themes surrounding the Sports Park and the Blacktown Council community, including: technology, sustainability, multiculturalism and the Aboriginal past. 

Textures:

Light

Curvilinear and irregular texture, inspired by the forms of nature

Medium

Tile - like pattern texture, utilizing symbols inspired by aboriginal art and culture

Dark

Linear and compact texture, creating an emphasis on darkness, through the contrast of lines against a white background. 

Final

The final result was a marker situated near the overlapping of the Eastern road and the West link M7. 

The Marker was designed to be situated on top of the hill next to the road. With a proposed park in the adjacent area. In this location the Maker provides a monumental sign indicating that the Blacktown International Sports Park was nearby, it would also serve as a sightseeing platform of the proposed park lands with its elevated position. 

 5 Images:

The image above is a high angle shot of the Marker along the M7. This shows the Markers relation to the Blacktown International Sports park, and how it will be easliy seen from the road, indicating the location of the sports park. This image also shows the basic form of the structure, with a pivot and a massive weight balancing the viewing platform. The Marker also is reflective of its natural surrounding, with a similar shape to the natural form of a tree. 

This is an image taken from the Eastern Road, this image once again shows the monumental size of the Marker, while also demonstrating the dramatic balance of the two main components of the building: the viewing platforms and the main mass of the structure.

Here the immediate site also further reflects the simulation of  natural forms by the Marker's overall form. 

Here is the main interior space of the marker, during sunset. This image demonstrates the main spaces various features. First of all it shows hows the individual components of the markers main mass all comes together into one interior space. This interwoven nature is further enhanced by the circulation of the room, where it is composed of 4 levels layered within the room and connected by criss - crossing stairs. This image also shows one of the special features of the room, where light from sunrise and sunset can enter from the east and west wings of the building, respectively. Creating a stunning visual effect during certain times of day. Finally the image also shows on the right, one of the three custom textures utilized. Here is the texture designed in a mosaic like pattern composed from aboriginal cultural symbols, while the rest of the room uses a sandstone texture, which reflects Sydney's natural environment. This relationship between the two textures reflects  the aboriginal connection to the land, similar to how the forms of the building are connected in this internal space

This image shows the initial exit from the Marker's main interior spaces and out to the viewing platforms. This image reflects the contrast of space utilized to enhance the persons experience of the surrounding environment. As people walk up the stairs and on to the connecting platform, the walls of the main interior space contract to a small square  space shown in the image above. This space around people them explodes to infinite, as they leave the building, with the open expanses of the area visible to them, while the exposure from the sun radiates upon them. This dramatization of movement is designed to create an overwhelming feeling, as they walk onto what seems an impossible floating structure lifted above the landscape. 

The two images above reflect the interplay of form between the 5 blocks , following Hans Scharouns concept of centripetal and centrifugal. The central beam utilizes one of the custom textures. With a pattern of unidirectional lines, enforcing the central elements importance and linearity, among the other forms, while also symbolically reflecting how Blacktown's future is forwards. This central form supports the 4 other elements, which in relation to the design concept, are reflective of the divergent elements of the community. With the horizontal beams reflective of more natural elements, with its smooth and curvilinear forms, with  a natural and irregular texture, inspired by the form of leaves. Contrasted to the vertical beams reflective of the more technological and mechanical elements, with its rectilinear forms, and rigid diagonal cuts into the structure. These contrasting forms although centripetal, all return towards the central beam. Enforcing the design, where divergent elements all resolve towards a single direction.

3D Warehouse upload:

Lumion Files:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/36k3duqdiodnehc/AAAVqx9V0mcJ3uHFdJzJbEQpa/Wills%20-%20Lumion%20and%20Sketchup?dl=0

Links: 

Axonometrics

Parallel Projections

Textures

Notes on Circulation