EXP 2 Submission

The model was placed onto the 3D Warehouse. The model's name is "ARCH1101 EXP2 2020 Zahraa Kachwalla".




Five Lumion Rendered Images

Image of the model itself. It consists of three main parts, the school, the bridge and added workshop and academic spaces. Blue is used as it enhances focus, improving study.

An opening in the top of the school allows for light to filter down the central cavity, in which the staircase is located. The staircase connects the main school by running through its center, as relating to my theory. 

View from an outdoor area, located on the second level of the main school.

When looking out from the academic offices, you can see the main school.

Window from one of the workshops, located on the lowest branch of the bridge, showing the diagonal elevator, the opposite branch of the bridge.

Week 11 - Peer Reviews

Peer Review #1

Peer Review #2

Week 10 - Moving Elements

Moving Element #1 : retractable studio wall extensions

Before extending walls

After extending walls

The walls can retract and extend depending on the needs of the user. This is possible for all four studios.

Moving Element #2 : diagonal elevator

The compartment starts at the bottom

Before sliding up and connecting to the bridge, at which point the people inside can exit

This elevator makes access to UNSW buildings, such as the squarehouse, easier.

Week 10 - Textures

Textures
        =>  Words used: Linear, Rotational, Scalar, Opposing, Shift and Fluid <=

Note: all textures are within a 6x6 square, due to some of the designs having white area, they look as though they aren't. Also, the final shift design does fit into a 6x6 square, however when drawing it I accidentally went over. It should be cropped in line with the the texture next to it.

Application of Textures

These three textures chosen as they contain shapes used frequently throughout the model. They also are similar, and as such work together, but also unique in their own way.

Texture #1:

Image of texture sample

Located in the library - highlights separation between library and gallery and also shows intended path of movement

Texture #2:

Image of texture sample

On the edge of central cavity - highlighting the progression of levels, signifying upward movement

Texture #3:

Image of texture sample

On platform of stairs - to highlight progression of stairs, upwards movement

Week 9 - Animated Drawings

Planning for the Axonometric Animation

Axonometric Animation

2 Point Perspective Animation

Week 8 - The School

Selected Plan - Carlo Scapa

Planning for School

Re-imagined Section

Version 1

Version 2

Images of School/Bridge

Week 6 - Article and Theory

Key words are:
Unites, connects, expands

Theory:

A large continuous structure spanning the height of a building, connecting both the interior and exterior, unites the interior spaces whilst also expanding it into the external environment.

Reference:

Levy, Natasha. “Steel and concrete steps cut through facade of Stairway House by Nendo.” Dezeen. Published April 3, 2020. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/04/03/stairway-house-interiors-tokyo-architecture-nendo/

Week 6 - Massing Elements

One-point perspective drawings (of circulation model):

One-point perspective drawings (of bridge with massing elements):

Images of Bridge with massing elements:

Bridge model with massing elements (sketchup)

Bridge model with effect and massing elements

Week 6 - Bridge Precedent

The Golden Bridge

Location: Da Nang, Vietnam
Completion: 2018
Architect: Vu Viet Anh (TA Landscape Architecture)
Bridge Type: Footbridge
Length: 150 metres
Width: 5 metres
Height: 1400 metres above sea level
Supports: Bridge columns
Decking: Timber
Handrail: Stainless steel (coloured gold)
Hands: Fibreglass and mesh with steel supports
Construction: Part of a $2 billion project to transform the area







References -
https://www.archdaily.com/898916/vietnams-daring-golden-bridge-takes-a-hands-on-approach-to-tourism
https://www.dezeen.com/2018/08/09/golden-bridge-vietnam-hands-ta-landscape-architecture/
http://www.infrastructure-intelligence.com/article/sep-2018/hands-approach-designing-vietnam%E2%80%99s-golden-bridge

Weeks 5 - Positioning the Bridge

I chose to connect areas of UNSW that would have some relation to the Squarehouse or are visited relatively frequently. As a result my bridge has been positioned to connect the Squarehouse, Blockhouse, Tyree Energy Technologies Building and the Hilmer Building. I thought this would provide useful connections for students who visit the Squarehouse, connecting study areas with labs and workshops.

Week 5 Submission

In order to make the building more interesting, the design was changed, particularly in relation to the top studio. However, as a result of this the structure became very twisted with no stable floor, so floors on different levels were added to maximise the utilisation of the space (as was done on the bottom studio). Each floor can have a different function, the highest two could possible be used as workspace areas for the creation of jewelry, one of the lower ones as an area with seating, the other an entry way and the final middle area a space for brainstorming of ideas. The top studio was intended to be for Mountain and Moon, and the bottom for Trent Janson. Since Trent Janson is a designer, the space was left mainly open so as to allow for flexibility of use of the space. The stairs leading to the bottom studio are intended to create a sense of separation from the public gallery above.

3 Perspectives

Material Selection

In keeping with the location, the materials selected are all mainly earthly colours. Also in keeping with this concept, stone and wood were respectively selected for the exterior and floor of this building. Glass is used throughout to create the illusion of floating. To create an open atmosphere, a lot of light colours were selected as well. The extra windows and skylights were to ensure that light reached as much of the studios and gallery area as possible. 

Selection from own sketches:

- Ethereal was used for the top studio to highlight the middle floor.

- Rigid was chosen for the gallery to allow the edges surrounding the gallery to blend more into nature due to its resemblance to stone.

- Efficient was chosen for the bottom studio to highlight the wall separating the stairs, and the division of spaces.

The clients work was placed on what can be used as information tables for visitors to the gallery. 

Mountain and Moon

Trent Janson