Architecture Design Studio: Earth Subject Student Book Annelies Crone 836 261
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Contents:
1.0 Three Relationships 1.1 Point Line Plane 1.2 Mass 1.3 Frame and Infill 2.0 Herring Island Something Like a Pavillion 2.1 Site Analysis 2.2 Conceptacle 2.3 Concept and Sketch Design Development 3.0 Final Design - Secrets 3.1 Final Design Model 4.0 Reflection 5.0 Bibliography
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Three Relationships
Three architectural tectonics combined form the building blocks for complex architecture. Over the course of semester we have explored the relationship between Point/Line/Plane, Mass and Frame and Infill. These design exercises undertaken formed a clear connection to aid us in our development of a concept for the “Secrets� project.
1.1 Point Line Plane After examining a range of precedents, it was clear that point/line/plane predominately affected the ground surface. A connection between the three elements conveys a form of progression from a point to line to plane. In Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water building all elements work together to create a structure that propels the conventions of architecture in the early 20th Century. By extending the constructed planes over the natural waterfall it develops a sense of levitation.
When exploring the idea of a progression from a point to a line to a plane, I came across the concept of a domino effect. When one piece falls onto another they meet at a point where lines are then intersected. The consequent actions of multiple pieces falling over then creates a plane. Additionally, when viewed from a distance this plane can be seen as a line again, ultimately showing a regression is possible between the elements too. My model aims to abstract this idea in the form of irregular polygons that all work together to produce a plane where light and shadow are key themes. By using a perspex base, I was able to convey this progression and regression of the elements within and around the model.
1.2 Mass Mass looks at the solid ground with spaces carved out of or within it. When surrounded by these spaces they engage a body both visually and sensually. This space can act as a place of secrecy and isolation, a place for contemplation or simply a place for social experiences. The sanctuary within Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne is place that is illuminated in a unique way. Once a year on the day of remembrance the shrine within this mass is lit. This place is one of reflection and has significantly informed my mass design.
This final design explores the way light enters a mass and creates an atmospheric and sensory experience. The space within the ground surface is hidden yet, when found, a very inhabitable space that is illuminated uniquely at different times of the day.
When looking closely at the impacts of light within a mass, I decided to create an abstract drawing of different shades of lead that intersect through angular shapes. I then extracted these shades from the drawing as they were to form the basis of the way I wanted light to enter a mass. The images on the right show the development behind a section of my mass drawing. The open spaces act as skylights to let light in while the solid ground between these acts as barriers that prevent light from entering, creating evocative shadows within the space.
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Frame and Infill
The architectural tectonic of Frame and Infill aims to show quality through its form above ground. The frame aspect can be associated with a permanent structure that contains the infill. However, these can be altered to show how an infill can protrude further than a frame and thus is not limited by a perpetual grid. The House IV Falls Village shown above exemplifies this notion where the infill can extend past the frame or create its own form within.
Following on from alike structures explored in previous exercises, I used a triangular form - similar to that of Herring Island itself - to explore the concept of Frame and Infill. A key theme within this model is the way it impedes and blocks light using the infill. This fan-like shape allows atmospheric shadows to be formed within inhabitable spaces. The fan structure itself can be viewed as the stepping mechanism to move through the space and experience the light in different ways.
2.0 Herring Island: Something Like a Pavilion In order to develop a design for “Something Like a Pavilion� located on Herring Island, I have extracted elements from the previous design exercises in order to create a coherent design. The developmental stage of combining these elements was one of experimentation that saw me constantly changing my ideas. A tangible space was to be created through the relationship of the elements that was bound but not limited by the design brief.
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Site Possibilities
2.1 Chosen Site Location
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Site Analysis
My first site visit to Herring Island gave me an overall understanding of how the location operated and fit within its context. This manmade Island is a contrast to its industrialised surrounding environment, in turn making it a place of escape from the city life. The foliage on the island is overgrown which creates a sense of surprise or revelation of secrets after every turn you make. My second visit to the Island allowed me to become more familiar with the space and really examine the way people move about this triangular shaped island. I noted that the Island incorporated many art installations that I would like to include within my project. I was particularly drawn to the west side of the island and the depression in ground plane.
2.2 Conceptacle My conceptacle model aimed to merge the ideas I developed through the three architectural tectonic design exercises. This model has formed the basis as my initial ideas for “Something Like a Pavilion� to be located on Herring Island. Each tectonic provided different elements I could extract and develop further to all work together seamlessly.
Using my Point/Line/Plane model I derived the notion of a domino effect wher fall on top of one another. This can be seen through the layering of triangular s organic manner. With my mass drawings, I chose to utilise the concept of how a space. This was developed through the spaces between the layered triangles t void for light to penetrate within. Additionally, this concept was extended upon below ground aspect of this model where a human could explore. Lastly, the vis from my Frame and Infill model was used to regulate the domino effect from Plane. This creates a more seamless and continuous design of the collapsing pl
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2.3 Concept & Sketch Design Development After looking closely at my three tectonic exercises and my conceptacle, the design development process began. I set out to experiment with different ideas and push the boundaries of the rules I had previously set for myself in my designs. I looked in great depth at this stage how mass could influence my project - whether I would use the underground itself or cut into the existing ground plan. The way light penetrated a space was also a key aspect I continued to explore through my development.
I experimented with the way triangles intersected at points with collapsing on one another. However, I was finding it difficult to establish an inhabitable space from these designs and so I began looking more precisely at the ways a shape can join or intersect one another.
When drawing sections of how these abstractly placed triangular shapes collapsed on one another I came across an interesting arrangement of line-work that appeared to take the form of a pyramid sliced. From here I developed these forms further to establish a design.
3.0 Final Design - Secrets The final design strategically places the pyramid structures on one another to demonstrate the domino effect I explored during the architectural tectonic exercises. Each pyramids’ base is open to create spaces that one can walk through to discover the hidden secret.
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Final Design Model
This design can be seen as an abundance of secrets around every corner of the structure as it allows people, possibly children to duck and crawl through smaller spaces. It challenges the occupier to observe and find where the hidden secret is located.
These structures fit together to form “Something Like a Pavilion� that sits within a geometric cut through the ground plan acting as the mass. Similar to the way a line can progress to a plane, a triangle can progress to the three dimensional object of a pyramid. As the ground surface rises, the design alters to be more flexible in its design, and shows a regression of form - whereby the triangular shape is extracted from the side of a pyramid.
The hidden secret is located within a pyra allowing light to penetrate and illuminate reflects the works scattered around the is person to view at a time. There is only one concealed behind other structures. This ch by my mass tectonic exercise.
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4.0 Reflection The architectural tectonics - Point/Line/Plane, Mass and Frame and Infill - offered great design exploration techniques. These designs were abstract in their approach but were able to be developed in a concise proposal that was a pragmatic response to the brief. I thoroughly appreciated the “Secrets� project as it allowed me to be experimental in my ideas and allowed me to further my design skills. I enjoyed following a concept through the entirety of the process and extending or manipulating it to suit different exercises. This gave me the capability to develop a final design that was well refined both physically and conceptually.
5.0 Bibliography House IV Falls Village image sourced from Pinterest: (https://www.pinterest.com/ pin/560205641125069577/) Shrine of Remembrance image sourced from Pinterest: (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/ AROjblCvkQxl_yPJGvX-TaDfdf6hn6ECxx9qPmNgKXRnxrsv_m_XgBE/) Wright House, Falling Water Pictures, 16 Jan 2012, Webmaster, (http://www.wright-house.com/ frank-lloyd-wright/fallingwater-pictures/F1SW-fallingwater-in-fall.html).