PORTFOLIO RACHEL CHADWICK
DESIGN REPRESENTATION AND MODELLING DESIGN STUDIO INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE 1
20 21
#ONE / KIT OF PARTS _ITERATIONS 1 TO 5 _ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS _PLAN VIEW _FUSION 360
#TWO / MICRO STUDIO _SITE ANALYSIS _PHOTOS OF SITE _PRECEDENT STUDIES _PRELIMINARY DESIGNS _DESIGN DEVELOPMENT _DESIGN _ELEVATIONS _PHOTOSHOP SECTION ELEVATION
CONTENTS
#THREE / CINESPACE _EXPLORATION OF RELATION _FILM STILLS _CAD PLAN _MODEL
#FOUR / ADDITIONAL PIECES _SKETCHBOOK _CAD _VIDEO
KIT OF PARTS
KIT OF PARTS / ITERATION ONE
INTERACTION WITH SPACE; The model begins to explore the design brief of observing the relation between space, between and beyond the model. Incorpriating interlocking pieces positioned at multiple angles. the model appers chaotic in the arrangement of shapes. Despite this, as the plan view (top right) presents, the shape is fairly confined, with an overall almost pentagon shape being created. this outline of the shape is not interrupted by corners of lower pieces poking out beneath. Giving the model an element of simplicity, in contrast to the first apperance.
Image (left). Close perspective shows the overlaping aspect of the pieces in detail.
OBSERVING LIGHT; Through all of the iterations towards the Kit Of parts Projects, an appreciation is given towrads the interaction between light and dark, and the space created. Iteration one, first observes depth created through angled surfaces. This is best seen in the plan perspective photo (right). The light hits the top section, of the angled large piece of cardboard positioned at the highest point of the model. The opposite side of this shape is darker, because of the angle given to the surface. Light is also played with in this design through the shadows created by the shapes. The horizontal angled rectangles produce an interesting shadow. This shadow is cast onto other areas of the model (image bottom left) as well as the surface beneath the models.
Outcomes; Ideas carried through from iteration one into the final model produced, include the interaction with light. Specifiaclly in regards to exploration between the model and shadows produced by the light source. This will be developed into the following deisgns, enhancing the contrast between light and dark. So that shadows cast appear more obvious than are present in the iteration one.
Observing Light;
KIT OF PARTS / ITERATION TWO Iteration two focuses on the interaction between the space beyond the model. Incorpriating the surroundings into the design. The 'surrounding', potentially a cliff face in the natural world, is represented by a secondary shape featuring a 90 degree angled edge, that the model is shaped around. the model decents below ground level, creating levels of space within the model.
The natural light enhances the model by creating a series of shadows. The shadows are produced from the intential positioning of the pieces. Notably, the horizontal rectnagles ordered by height (image, bottom left) have been positioned similarily to iteration one. However, unlike iteration one where the same pieces are poistioned at an alternative angle to 90 degrees the below iteration is. This development is in experimentation to see how the altered angle affects the contrast of the shadow produced.
Top right image presents a closer view of the shadows cast as an effect of the sunlight passing in between the vertically positioned pieces. Bottom right image. Side profile of the iteration. Further shows how the model connects to the 'surroundings' This view of the iteration demonstrates that the model is confined to an undefined rectangle. With all pieces meeting at one level height. Below, plan view of iteration. To demonstrate the 'areas' created of the space inbetween the model.
KIT OF PARTS / ITERATION THREE Observing light; The below image of the iteration presents the light and dark aspect of the iteration most visibly. Strong shadows are projected infront of the model. This develops on from previous iterations, where the shadows were not as strongly visible. This strength comes from the space between the shadows, an outcome of the fanned positioning of the individual pieces that make up the model.
Exploration of space; The iteration explores how dramatic angles and positioning of pieces, create dimension to the structure. An aspiration towards an emotional response is also achieved through this use of drama. The space inbetween the model carries through these dramatic angles that the external apperance presents. The majority of the pieces are based on the ground level of the model, with several exceptions of elevated pieces. The affect of this is that the internal space appears busy. The pieces almost 'grow' out of the central point of the model. Presenting a link towards nature.
Image (first left), plan view of the iteration. Photographed from this position the design is displayed in clearer detail. Outcomes; Second image. Shows the individual pieces overlapping arrangement. The interaction between these pieces could have been better thoughout, previous to the models assembley. Ths iinteraction is an area to be improved on through the following models. An aspect largely demonstrated in this iteration to be carried forward into the final design, is the sectioning of space, by creating areas. This aspect of the design produces an intersting space to be observed. Different quantities of light pass through the sections, producing variety in shade, this is visible by the photographs edit to be black and white.
Model explores the space alternatively to previous iterations in the series of deisgns. Focusing on attempting to create a series of sections within the space some of these sections are blocked off whilst others appear passable through, opening out to wider spaces within the model.
KIT OF PARTS / ITERATION FOUR
Exploration of light and space
Few individual pieces meet at 90 degree angles, with no piece straight. There are two levels incorpriated within the model ing connection between the levels. The use of levels enables the design, producing light and dark through shadows.
From the front view (Left), the model appears darker and na through the centre. Creating a clostraphobic feeling, an asp and unexpected of the design.
Various pieces neatly interlock with eachother. notably the right side of the model, the other 'L' shaped piece wraps aro lar shapes. This creates an asthetical finish to the design.
Outcomes Design elements have been incorpriated into this design, alternative to previous models. Aspects of this design to reproduce in the following model includes the interlocking of the shapes. This could be improved on from the current model. One way to do this would be to use angles of pieces of which fit the same angle of other pieces. AN aspect to improve on from this design would be the interactions of space. Porducing a more interesting plan view by observing the space inbetween the shapes better. the height of the design through the use of levels is favoured, however this reduces the quantity of pieces to produce interactions visible by plan view of the iteration. This aspect would need to be removed or developed in the following iteration.
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KIT OF PARTS / ITERATION FIVE
Model possess few pieces positioned at 180 and 90 degree angles. Despite this, the designs' pieces appear parallel to one another. This creates an element of peace among the hectically overlapping pieces. Observing light Light, similarily to previous models, is explored within this model through the shadows cast. The space created within the model, as the photographs show, is dark. The spaces are enclosed, excluding the light from entering the space
Interaction with space Iteration five creates passages through the layered positioning of the abstarct individual shapes. The shapes interlock, by positioning similar angles, this technique creates a more unique outline for a larger shape. By using this method, two arch ways are created, visible in the top left image, at the front of the design.
Outcomes This model will be taken forward as the final model, for additional drawings to be created of. This decision is due to the models favoured apperance, the 'arches' created are asthetically interesting. With the hollow central space inviting the viewer into the space inbetween the model. the exploration to light is more present within iteration five than the previous models. Light became an aspect more important to be a part of the design as the the project progressed. This is in addition to the iterations main focus towards the space demonstrated, both within and beyond the models.
Click above image to be directed to video of making process Above, time-lapse video of making the model for iteration five. This is to show the process and evolution of the individual pieces forming into the model
KIT OF PARTS / ELEVATION DRAWINGS
Displayed (right) are the plan and side elevations of iteartion five. These have been designed using AutoCAD 2021 software. This digital design clarifies the model, in comparison to the cardboard model prebviously presented. The 2D model is also useful because it demonstrates an alternative perspective of the design. Producing drawings that would be easier to replicate, if wished to do so.
plan view
Side elevation
Side elevation
KIT OF PARTS / ELEVATIONS
(Right) Plan section view of iteration five. The section has been taken at 15mm from the base of the model. The drawing has had solid fill and hatch applied. Solid fill represents a solid section of the design where the piece has been cut through for the section. Whilst, the spaced line hatcg has been used to show pieces of the model positioned either above or below 15mm, from the base.
Plan section elevation
KIT OF PARTS / AXONOMETRIC DRAWING
KIT OF PARTS / FUSION 360 Iteration three model design using Fusion 360 software. The designs abstract shapes are elevated through the apppliaction of digitally enhanced material and texture.
Applying material changed the view of the model. Variation of material and material colour was found to create interest, depth and clarity of the design. The softwares ability to explore material enables the design to be developed.
Image captures have been taken of the model from the Fusion 360 software. This series of images present multiple views of the model.Clearly showing the overlapping shapes the iteration possesses, this would be otherwise less clear with hand-drawings.
the initial applied material gives the apperance of cardboard material, as used in the models previoulsy presented of iteration three, of which were produced using cardboard. Post this model, the appernace will be explored through using different materials.
KIT OF PARTS / FUSION 360 Series of fusion 360 drawings show progression of applying materials to model;
The following two above models present further progression through utilising the learnt skills of Fusion 360.
Exploring the software through application of materials. The above Fusion 360 models. Show the progression of exploring the software through application of materials. The above model has had MDF board applied for material quality.
The first model has been altered through further application of more specific materials. Transparent material has been applied to one of the pieces that make up the model. This is to allow visibility through to the design beyond. Creating interest to the viewer, to look beyond.
Additional materials and texture have been introduced, following the previous model. Shadows have been incorpriated in this image capture of the model. this is to show depth in the design
Additional perspectived views of Fusion model of the original iteration five;
MICRO STUDIO / CASTLEFIELD BASIN
Specific location;
Location The chosen site is the Canal Basin loacted in the Castlefield area of Manchester, Uk. Castlefield is a conservation area, A historical site, being the worlds' first industrial canal. I've chosen the canal basin as the site, within this area there are 3 specific locations i have outlined. This site has been chosen for the peacefulness of the location. Existing uses In terms of land use the area remains fairly open, with multiple pedestrian and cycle routes. On observation, because of the open space, pedestrians don't stick to a particular footpath route, instead walking all over the space. The river irwell and river medlock both flow into the bridgewater canal, the canal being the prodominent water channel at the site. The canal is used by barges, this water use needs to be taken into consideration during the design process, as the canal route cannot be obstructed. User requirements The Micro-studio must be designed with the user in mind. It will be used for art, so features such as an easle should be incorpriated into the design. It should also onset feelings of calmeness to the user, this could be through observing light intensity into the space, the relationship between nature and the studio, and the interior to exterior views - the canal coloud be used as a focal point, so, the position of winodws can draw focus towards the water.
Location one;(yellow) Canal mooring end section Width; 6.593 length; 30m Location two;(red) Under bridge arc Width (from heighest ground level) ; 9.174M Height (of arc); 8.381M height (left wall) 6.167M Height (Right wall) 6.658M Ground level slope; 0.491M Location three; (green) Section of canal under railline bridge Width (land, across canal, to bridge support); 23.350M Height (Ground level, to under bridge); 15.374M Map of locations;
Micro Studio / Site analysis
Chosen site; Post preliminary designs for the above three sites, the final design will be positioned in locatiopn 2.
Photos Of Site / Chosen site - Site Three / Castlefield Basin Left. Loaction one, shown by the yellow icon on the map of locations. As the photo describes, the location has a view directly down the canal of the basin. On the left of the photo the social events space, as the site is currnetly used for is visible.
Left. Location Two, (red icon of map). The bridge the locstion refers to is the central bridge of the three partially visible in the photograph.This location shares similar views to the location one, as it is the end point of the canal visible to the previous location.
Left, presents a wide view of the area, the location is under the arch of the central bridge.
Shown right and below are images of location three. Several angles of the location are presented to better describe the chosen site.
Right, is a closer view of the bridge. Elements of the bridge are more visible in this photograph, such as the vertical wall and slope of Pedestrians are seen under the bridge, presenting an observation towards how the area is used.
Micro Stuio / Precedent studies Conceptual deisgn from Precht Architectural Studios. Originally deisgned to be a tiny house, modular spaces are incorpriated, connecting to the core structure to enable additional space to suit the occupant. The design limits imposition to the surrounding by possessing a minimal footprint. Externally, wooden shingles of varying shades of natural wood, and shaped to replicate leaves, have been utilised. This material blends into the surroundings of the proposed forest location.
Overview of elements of the precedent to include into preliminary designs; - little disruption to surrounding - materials blend into surroundings
Design shares similarities, in form, to the nest egg of a spider. This inspires exploration of insect habitats/ organic shapes to be involved in preliminary designs. The entrance is via a pivotting glass door, incorpriating an element of interaction between the user and architecture.
Overview of elements of the precedent to include into preliminary designs; - Organic shape mimics nature - pivot door
incorportaion of stilts in the design elevates the space to view the surroundings in an otehriwse un-reachable way. this feature also enables the deisgn to be less intrusive on the surroundings, because the ground beneath is left relatively unidistrubed.
Overview of elements of the precedent to include into preliminary designs; - Minimal imposition to environment - elevation (stilts)
Micro Studio / Preliminary Designs / Design One
Design Requirements; - Must be 12-15 m2 - Designs should observe path of light into design - Design could respond to water level change - Structure should pose little imposition on surroundings - Materials should compliment enviornment, material could blend in to surroundings throiugh use of materials with similar qualities - Design could be an organic shape - Could incorpriate a pivoting door Investigation into organic forms; Taking inspiration from precedent study two, of which shares similarities in form to an insects nest. This lead to investigating other organic forms in nature. (Left, Top) Image of a spiders nest. One element to incorpriate would be how the nest stretches across, attaching to the surrounding environment for support. This would suit the site of location 2 and 3 because the design could be suspeneded under the bridge. (Left, Bottom) Image of a wasps nest. The geometry of this design creates asthetical interest. This pattern could be replicated into preliminary designs, secondary use could be created here, by positioning windows or translusant material inside the shapes, allowing light to pass into the studio space.
User Requirements; - Should aid artistic use - this could incorpriate; an easle, art material storage - Could be used for listening to music - Must be light - Should have a seating area
Sketches of the images of organic forms, presented left;
MICRO STUDIO / PRELIMINARY DESIGNS / DESIGN ONE
This design would suit location one. the shape would be able to float on or suspend above the water. above sketch illustrates this.
Select hexagons on the right wall are windows with the remaing being closed. The door is within these external hexagons. The hexagonal exterior of the design mimics the form of the wasps nest, explored thorugh the investigationinto organic froms.
Internally the bottom sketch presents the interior of the left wall. Seating is incorpriated above ground level, with a central gap to provide space for an easle, the easles' legs fit within the depth of the seating to be less intruding on the floor space infront. A large hexagonal window is showcased behind the easle, making a feature of the wall, whilst allowing for external views and a source of natural light.
Micro Studio / Preliminary Designs / Design Two The design is positioned in the top arc section of the bridge. This lead to resrach into anthropometrics, because the height is reduced in some points of the design. The findings here being the average height of a female is 1.66m - below the ceiling height of the design at roughly 2m.
(Left) sketches of initial idea - Window has been positioned to allow light to flood the space - is also able to fold down, creating an external space. Design process revealed the design would have limited width due to m2 requirement of max 15m2. (right) illustrates a solution to this by changing the geometry of the floorplan, from rectangle to triangle.
MICRO STUDIO / PRELIMINARY DESIGNS / DESIGN Three
height - 4m length - 6m Width - 2m
Design would be best suited for location three. The vertical back wall of the studio is parrallel to the wall of the bridge. The studio is positioned above 3m from gound level, this allows canal barges to travel underneath the studio on the canal without being obstructed. The design is of a prisim shape, thus internally the left side has reduced head room - this creates usuablity for seating and storage. whilst the right side remians open for travelling throughthe space.
Constructed to scale 1:50
MICRO STUDIO / PRELIMINARY DESIGNS / DESIGN THREE Investigation into the history of Location; Castlefield is the first recordeded settlement of Manchester. The area holds a significant industrial and railway history, being the location of termination for the worlds first passenger railway, in 1830. In 1831, the first railway wearehouse opened. Externally, the structure uses a hydraulic lift system to seperate specification. by moving vertical position. The studio is then less impactful on the space below. The location has pedestrian access, with the ability for the studio to be raised, people are able to walk underneath the studio. In addition, the rollers link to the appearnce of train tracks, in connection to the sites rail history. Internally, the design uses built in features, by incorpriating the furniture into the main wall. The angled window allows natural light to flood the space. there's an easle attached to the right window, this can be adjusted to be used or attached vertically - covering over the window to allow privacy and reduced light when the bed is in use.
Micro Stuio / Design Debeloped
Design three has been chosen as the final design to poceed the design process with. Developments to this design have been made. These changes are described below, (bottom left text). The preliminary design has been chosen to move forward with becuase of the space created by the angles. In terms of the light created, privacy and open space. Height = 2 m
Sketch, left. Developed plan design, changes include an additional window on the far side, CAD drawing of this window is shown (right of sketch). The entrance has been inverted, the angles of this triangular porch have been designed for privacy and protection from weather prior to entering the space. Models (left) constructed to scale 1:50.
MICRO STUDIO / DESIGN / Detailed Elemets
Hydraulic lift system. The main studio structure bolts onto the central section, of which extrudes 200mm from the interlocking holders. This is moverable, to adjust the height of the structure.
Diagram explains window, through front elevation of closed window and perspective view of closed and open. The top section is glass, allowing natural light to enter the space from above. The lower section is clad for privacy, as from an external perspective the internal space is not visible.
Micro Studio / Elevations Spread presents elevation views of the micro studio design. Two section views are present. Section drawing, shown right, presents scale and relation with the inclusion of drawn people and on the left is the vertical side wall of the bridge. Whilst the below section drawing, is larger in presentation. This is to show details more clearly than the previously discussed section does. Section AA View, with wall and figures for perspective Scale 1;75
Section AA View
Scale 1;40
Axonometric view
Perspective view
Right elevation
Scale 1;75
Scale 1;75
Scale 1;75
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Plan view
Scale 1;50
Micro Studio / Elevations
Photoshop of section AA view
(Left) Section elevation of the striucture shown stylised below, thorugh use of photoshop. This section view is shown without the bridge the design sits within, althpugh the side wall is shown for representation purposes. This is to show the surrounding area. The rail bridge is shown in the background..
Drawing right, is an additional photoshop of the section AA. This photoshop drawing shows the section of the design in the intended site location, within the bridge.
Micro Studio / Model Making Model of final micro studio. The hand made model enables clear perspective of the space. Using combination of materials to represent the final building. Wooden strips have been applied to the right elevation. This is to show material aspect of the design. These strips have been used vertically, giving the asthetic of wooden classing.
Internally, the bed and easle have been incorpriated into the model. The bed is shown attached to the internal wall, this wall is used for furniture to fold inside of to be neatly put away. The easle is also shown, positioned internally inbetween the two windows. This is to show perspective aswell as the main use the studio has been designed for.
Modal has been photographed from multiple angles. These are presented on this page. Includes plan view (Left, Bottom), FRont view, left side view.
CINESPACE / 'EXAM'
Cinespace / The film scene The architecture;
The Scene;
Interaction;
The architecture of the scene is presented in the following CAD drawing.
The relationship between the architecture and the film is the reason why the film 'Exam' has been chosen.
The films relation to the set is profound. with the actors interactions being stronger with the set than to eachother. The film does not leave the room.The architectural elements of the set, such as the lighting, become part of the suspense filled 'game' the film plays out.
The scene is set in one single room, with a thin corridoor enabling the only entrance/ exist to the space. It is implied in further scenes of the film that a two-way mirror is present on the wall at the front of the room, (the south side of the CAD floorplan). Internally, the main room possess a rectangular floorplan. The prodominet material is concrete, the impression given by the use of the material is that the room is potentially positioned underground. the emotional respone, alonside the use of dark lighting , is a sense of confinement and eariness, adding to the acting within the scene.. The internal walls are faced with a series of concrete pillars, of which widen at the ceiling. inbetween the pillars are two parlell inverted spaces. Within this space are lights. Additional spot lighting is present on the ceiling, positioned directly over each of the six tables.
During the scene there is one prominant character. he takes it upon himself to be the leader of the group, holding a vote at the scenes start. This vote is to break the lights in the room, tying in with the films storyline of a test. The characters realise that breaking the current lighting will reveal a blue light. The main character and one of the females of the opposite side of the room move simultaneously from the back of the room to the front of the room, breaking the lights with a chair. This movement is shown on the following floorplan. Thriugh the various coloured paths of movement. The main character is shown as the colour orange.
During the chosen scene, as previously explained, the actors break the lights with chairs. This is a strong interaction present between the film and archietcture. Without certain architectural elements of the set, the scene would not make sense. Arguably there would not be a storyline to the film, as the story relies on the actors responses and interactions with the set. Thus the architecture strongly adds to the scene.
Cinespace / Series of film stills from 'Exam'
The above film stills are taken from the chosen scene in the mystery/ thriller film 'Exam'. Still one (Top, Left) shows the mentioned main character during the scene. With the following scene still showing the character breaking the lights with a chair. The scene ends with the room flooded with Black light.
CINE-SPACE / FLOORPLAN OF INTERACTIONS
Plan (left) has been produced using AutoCAD 2021. The plan represents the actors interaction with the architecture during the scene. During the sceen eight actors are present. Their movement is represented by a different colour line for each individual. Two of the actors, positioned at the bottom right of the main room floorplan, do not have any movement during the scene, thus no colour has been usused to indiacte their interactions. The plan has been created by observing the film scenes. The majority of the set is shown during the opening scene of the film, providing a good indication of the internal architecture of the space.
Cinespace / Model of film scene
Model of the scene; This model only includes the architectural structure features of the scene, and few other elements necessary for dictating the scene. This choice means the tables, majority of chairs, and non-key actors aren't included withing the scene model. Whilst the concrete pillars surrounding the internal space, lighting are included. The main character within the scene is shown with a chair, breaking the last ceiling light. This is the key moment of the scene, and so the model focuses on this. The model has been photographed from several angles, with the aim to photo the model from the same if not similar camera positions as the film does.
Shown right, glass has been cut into pieces and glued to the ceiling of the model, to shown the glasss breaking, as it does in the scene.
The model has been designed so that the walls are movable. This enables the model to show various angles of the scene easily. A plan view is possible from the model bevcause of this. This plan view is shown (Far right).
Plan view of scene.
ADDITIONAL WORK / SKETCHBOOK INSIGHT AND CAD SESSIONS
Sketchbook / Promarker sketch observing light and dark
Sketchbook / Promarker and ink sketch Sketch (Below) is of inspiration resdiential design, 'Vistas' by Rodic Davidson Architects. Located on the Kent see front, the beach property replaced an existing old fishermans' cottage. The exterior is a striking dark stained wood cladd. Sketch has been made from a secondary image from Kevnin McClouds book 'Grand Designs Handook'.
Sketchbook / Promarker and ink sketch
Promarker and ink en plein air sketch of St. Phillips Church, Salford. Sketching from sight enabled an alternate interation to the architecture. The close perspective forced a narrowed view of the building. IG4 and IG6 promarkers have been used in this sketch to introduce depth. Howver, natural lights incorpriation is limited as the sketch was drawn after dusk.
Sketchbook / Promarker and ink skecth design Promarker sketch. Re-designing the floor plan of the standard multi-storey building one bedrrom flat. The design features sliding doors to seperate the kitchen and living areas, with a pivot door, to allow complete seperation of the kitchen area. The exterior wall presenents an expansious window, out to the external space. A living wall has been used along the corridor, providing an internal 'garden' space, making an asthetical use of the otherwise unpourposeful corridoor. One of the bathrooms walls is angled, this is to make the entrance space appear more
CAD SESSIONS / Elevations
CAD drawings taken from CAD session. Drawings of two storey residential building. Drawings include drawn furniture blocks. The session taught basic use of AUTOCAD.
Front elevation
Side elevation
Ground floorplan
First floor floorplan
Axonometric View
VIDEO /
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