ARCH1101- Brandon Pearce: March 2012

Saturday, 24 March 2012

Experiment 1 The Datum: Final Submission

BIKE (Weiwei)/ SOAP (Bourgeois)

My final submission of Experiment 1 is a mixture of abstract architecture, creative contextual environment and great spacial awareness regarding the model itself as well as its unique staircases connecting various spaces within.

Throughout my entire design concept i have moved with the concept of transparency above the datum and dense 'bubbliness' below. A few additions of detail have been added to the model from the previous week including a transparent roof which accentuates the pointed and edgy section above the datum drawn in week 1.

In relation to the contextual environment created i have made the circular walls of my model transparent so one can fully appreciate the views the environment has to offer. I have sat my final model within hills and mountains; setting it into the land to give the impression that the land and model are one and that a connection is shared between them. The wooden texture and finishes in the gallery space as well as the stony textures of the underground studio further accentuate its presence in and connection with the surrounding land.

Final Design Section for Staircase to Above Ground Studio

The transparency of the above ground studio as well as the staircase leading to it give the impression that the structure is merely floating in mid-air therefore providing a unique point of interest within the design.

Final Design Section for Staircase to Below Ground Studio

The trickling water down the mountainside adds to the tranquillity and peace of the model and the large opening to the gallery space demonstrates its openness with its environment. The marble and granite staircase between the gallery space and bottom studio provides a natural connective path between the two as well as being visually appealing.

Large quantities of light are allowed into the model from the unroofed gallery space to the transparent windows and covering on top of the above studio therefore allowing ample light to trickle down to the enclosed underground studio below.

The created textures used have highlighted specific unique features within the model through their placement and creativity of design therefore complimenting the materialised abstract elements of the two staircases which provide a unique and dignified way to enter the studios from the gallery space both above and below the datum line.

Model Animation Links

Animation 1: Section Animation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmOY-RAy3dc&feature=youtu.be

Animation 2: Above Ground Studio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgkTK2M28vg&feature=youtu.be

Animation 3: Below Ground Studio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEiwAudY2Rw&feature=youtu.be

Final Submission Google Sketchup Model Location

3D Warehouse Tag: Brandon Pearce ARCH1101 Experiment 1 2012

Toyo Ito - Sendai Mediatheque

Below is the link to the youtube video of Toyo Ito's Sendai Mediatheque which provided inspiration for my final submission.

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Week 3 Progress Model

Artist Artwork in Studio

Weiwei Artwork in Above Ground Studio

Bourgeois Artwork in Below Ground Studio

Progress Model with Textures Applied Throughout

Through the applying of textures onto my progress model I continued with my concept of transparency above the datum; using materials including glass and density below the datum; using materials involving stone. The gallery was generally textured to compliment surrounding spaces and further the overall concept of design. Created textures to be used within the model had to also correspond to concepts portrayed through design.

Gallery Texture: "Hollow"

Above Ground Studio Texture: "Reflective"

Below Ground Studio Texture: "Grainy"

Above Ground Studio with Textures

I applied my created texture as a feature of my transparent staircase; altering the size and colour slightly to allow the texture to blend in properly. The added texture allows an abstract but intriguing view as one approaches the above ground studio.

Below Ground Studio with Textures

I applied my created texture as a feature to the spherical walls within my 'bubbly' underground; using it to light up the space and make it more abstract and interesting therefore providing inspiration to the artist in the studio.

Week 3 Activities

36 Textures

Gallery Space

Above Ground Studio

Below Ground Studio

Week 2 Sketchup Models

Google Sketchup Model based on Step 3 of Week 2 Activities

Based off section "Sleeping (Stelarc)/ Round (Weiwei)" which i chose due to its abstact spacial properties.

For the design of my 2nd draft sketchup model i tried to incorporate a more direct feeling of created space and to make my model less geometric and more abstract. The placement of possible stairs had a large impact on the design of the sketchup model and with new found sketchup skills i was able to try new things and achieve a more abstract look than my first draft sketchup model the previous week.

Evolved Google Sketchup Model with Stairs

The section which i chose to evolve my sketchup model design from was the "Bike (Weiwei)/ Soap (Bourgeois)" section used in week 1 and my first draft sketchup model. I found that it had the most potential through its diversity in shapes and options regarding its future design. Since my first draft sketchup model i have split the bottom studio from the body of the model and made it a separate entity only joined to the rest of the model by the below ground staircase. For my bottom studio i have worked with the concept of of pressured bubbles and therefore hollowed out space accordingly. Evolving from the concept of transparency above the datum i left the top of the model open to the elements and created a large opening at the foot of the stairs.

The stairs leading from the gallery space to the above ground studio (Weiwei) would consist mainly of transparent materials such as glass. The shape of the stairs consist of straight edged surfaces to emulate the chosen section and its attributes.

The stairs leading from the gallery space to the below ground studio (Bourgeois) would consist of mainly natural stone-like materials and be curved to symbolise the curves in my chosen section below the datum. The stairs would compliment the dense feeling of the underground studio therefore further reinforcing the concept of pressured bubbles.

Week 2 Activities

Two Sets of Stairs based on Sketchup Model Draft 1

Stairs from gallery space to above ground studio (Weiwei)

Stairs from gallery space to below ground studio (Bourgeois)

Two Sets of Stairs Based on Consultation with Tutor

Stairs from gallery space to above ground studio (Stelarc)

Stairs from gallery space to below ground studio (Weiwei)

Friday, 16 March 2012

Week 1 Progress Model

Chosen Section

Bike (Weiwei)/ Soap (Bourgeois)

I chose this section to be the base concept of my sketchup model because i found the design to be very abstract while still keeping a spacial flow about it. The foreground and background within the section provided many options through the creation of its corresponding google sketchup model.

Google Sketchup Model Draft 1

Throughout the creation of this sketchup model i tried to reflect the chosen section quite accurately. Being new to google sketchup it took a while for me to get my head around using the program. I added the materiality of transparent materials above the datum and stone-like materials below the datum to give the model a more realistic look.