ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO: EARTH S1, 2016 SUBJECT STUDENT BOOK
BRIAN MINH DUY DUONG 761765 Elizabeth Watt - Studio 2
1
2
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
3
4
CONTENTS: 1.0 THREE RELATIONSHIPS 1.1 Point/Line/Plane 1.2 Frame & Infill 1.3 Mass 2.0 HERRING ISLAND. A PLACE FOR KEEPING SECRETS 2.1 Site analysis and Conceptacle 2.2 Conceptacle 2.3 Concept and Sketch Design 2.4 Design Development and Final Design Drawings 2.5 Final Design Model 3.0 Reflection 4.0 Bibliography
5
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
6
1.0 THREE RELATIONSHIPS
The three introductory projects are established to explore various elements and the relationship with earth. These explorations are developed and brought together in the final project. Each element has a different relationship with earth. Mass explores the below ground relationship; frame and infill, the above ground; and point, line and plane is the exploration of the intersection with the ground plane. These elements are used to give a further understanding of the relationship between structures and earth.
7
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
8
D'Angelo, Straight lines of varying width, 2009
1.1 POINT / LINE / PLANE This design has the underlying concept of epicentre. The idea that all outcomes originate from a single source. The form of this design is the manifestation of this concept, each line extending outwards from the centre represents a possible path and outcome. These paths can be a metaphor for developing ideas where various ideas stem from a single idea. Similarly, these paths can be interpreted as journeys in life resulting in a variety of outcomes each influenced by the choices made. In both cases, depending on the path or choices, a single origin can result in a myriad of outcomes.
9
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
10
Gardiner, Stairway to Heaven!, 2011
1.2 FRAME & INFILL In this project, the concept of irregularity is explored. The infill element is arranged in an irregular manner to oppose the regularity and order of the frame. Within the confines of the frame, the various elements of infill are scattered to form an irregular composition. The variation of infill balances with the uniformity of the frame and the irregularity expresses imperfection which is inherent in nature, resulting in irregularity being an organic manifestation.
Left: Work by Brian Duong, 2016 Right: N House Sou Fujimoto Architects, 2011
11
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
12
Pennarroyo, AD Classics: Jewish Museum, Berlin / Daniel Libeskind, 2010
1.3 MASS This mass project explores the concept of contrast. In particular, the contrast between mass and void are developed. By juxtaposing two opposites, each element is greatly emphasised. The resulting composition is a harmonious one, with each opposite balancing each other. Without one, the other cannot be experienced in its fullest.
Rayson, Jewish Museum, Berlin, 2011
13
14
2.0 HERRING ISLAND. A PLACE FOR KEEPING SECRETS
The final project fuses the elements of the introductory projects into a coherent composition while addressing the idea of secrets. The main concept of this project is the burden of carrying a secret. The pavilion extends both above ground giving the impression of lightness and openness experienced when sharing the burden with other people; and below ground where a sense of isolation is found in the confined space. The entrance level lies between the two extremes where a choice is made to travel upwards or downwards, which results in varying outcomes originating from a single epicentre. Either path travels to the extents of the pavilion where, both ideas contrast greatly with each other. As the journey is travelled, the irregularity of the path is representative of the imperfections in life and the choices made.
15
Vegetation Tree and Shrubbery general distribution
N
TIO
A
SECTION A
C
SE
Land Height Above Sea Level 4-10m Proposed Site
Circulatory Activity
Static Activity
16
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
2.1 SITE ANALYSIS
Herring Island lies within the Yarra River, accessible to the public via ferry. The island is used often as a recreational space and has an environment rich in vegetation. The particular site chosen for the project is located centrally on the island. It is for this reason the site was chosen, as the pavilion built in this area should be able to be seen from afar. Furthermore, the pavilion is located nearby to an area with minimal vegetation and quite high activity, allowing easy accessibility and natural attraction towards the structure.
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
17
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
18
2.2 CONCEPTACLE
The conceptacle for this project underwent a number of iterations before being finalised. From the left is the earliest iteration ending with the final conceptacle on the right. The initial concept was about protection, using the surrounding terrain and built structures to obscure the line of sight to the inner pavilion. The next iteration focused on the pavilion structure and was aimed towards the exploration of the relationship between layers throughout the structure, resulting in a developed concept of verticality. The final conceptacle incorporates the idea of protection into the building envelope and further develops on verticality with a greater focus on the human experience and the space within. This creates a hierarchy of space up through the structure with each rising level opening out. The concept developed is the contrast of confined and open.
19
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
20
2.3 CONCEPT AND SKETCH DESIGN
The concept of the final project is the burden of carrying a secret and is expressed through the architecture. The top and bottom of the structure represents the difference between sharing the load of a burden and conversely, carrying a burden alone. The experience at the base of the structure is intended to be intimidating, with the mass of the entire structure suspended above the viewer giving the impression of being crushed by the sheer scale of the structure above.
21
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
22
2.4 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND FINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
23
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
24
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
25
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
26
2.5 FINAL DESIGN MODEL
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
27
28
3.0 REFLECTION Looking back on the semester, and in particular the development of my work, I cannot help but feel accomplished. The structure of the semester and various projects that I worked on helped to refine my overall design process. The main issue I had the beginning would have been developing a strong concept for a design which is an important aspect of the design process. Without a strong concept my designs ended up feeling like they were based of a superficial idea. However I found being in a studio environment and being exposed to a variety of ideas and opinions helped to develop a better understanding of ideas which in turn made for more developed and stronger concepts. In terms of the final project, I think the design is well thought out and has a strong concept. For my style of design, I like to take a strong idea and refine it, while trying to keep it simple and as pure as possible. In doing so, occasionally some aspects don’t meld in as coherently as I would like. In this case, various aspects of the brief were especially challenging to incorporate into the design. These aspects could definitely be improved but overall in terms of the design and concept I think it turned out well.
Work by Brian Duong, 2016
29
30
4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY
Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angelo, K 2009, Straight lines of varying widths, digital art, viewed 7 June 2016, <https://www.behance.net/gallery/Graphic-Design/939357>. Gardiner, S 2011, Stairway to heaven!, photograph, viewed 7 June 2016, <https://www.flickr.com/photos/simongman/6226885837/in/ album-72157625933989478/>. House N Sou Fujimoto architects, photograph, viewed 7 June 2016, <http://www.evolo.us/architecture/house-n-sou-fujimoto-architects/>. Nizam, J 2011, Thought form (fan), photograph, viewed 7 June 2016, <http://jamesnizam.com/works/thought-form-fan/>. Penarroyo, C 2010, AD classics: Jewish museum, Berlin / Daniel Libeskind, photograph, viewed 7 June, 2016, <http://www.archdaily.com/91273/ad-classicsjewish-museum-berlin-daniel-libeskind>. Rayson, R 2011, Jewish museum, Berlin, photograph, viewed 7 June 2016, <https://rebeccarayson.wordpress.com/2011/03/09/jewish-museum-berlin/>.
31
32