05.4. UNTITLED by charensiaaa

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table of contents W1 26.7 - 1.8

W2 2.8 - 8.8

W3 9.8 - 15.8

W4 16.8 - 22.8

W5 23.8 - 29.8

W6 30.8 - 5.9

W7 6.9 - 12.9

introduction + spatial verb

spatial verb + gallery visit

inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

design statement + urban massing

urban massing + programmatic diagram

two iterations development

iterations development + mid semester

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W11 11.10 - 17.10

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W12 23.8 - 29.8

131

FINAL PROJECT

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design development

gallery analysis + structural design

W8 13.9 - 19.9

103

W9 27.9 - 3.10

108

form development

3D model development + render

spatial verb + gallery visit

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W10 4.10 - 10.10

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W/1 26.7 - 1.8

introduction + spatial verb In week one, we were introduced to the studio brief and we were given a task to work on 10-15 design iterations/ spatial verb.

week 01 reading /Unfolding Events by Peter Eisenman (1990)

Author “quick sketch on unfolding events” 2021 From the writing by Eisenman, he brought forward his critique on the contemporary media and architecture, where it is somewhat unrealistic that it is starting to form a new reality or a new norm. In Traditional Architecture, the building is about figure and ground, however, he then questioned, what if the figure and the ground are connected in the sense that it becomes a singular element. This question triggers the way I think of building in plan and section through the two-dimension lens. Through this idea of folding, it changes the way you perceive architecture. Folding is something that has to be explored in three-dimensional form. The ground and the wall is continuous that you cannot tell where is the floor or where is the wall. The idea of folding articulates the possible relationship between the vertical and horizontal plane, figure and ground. With this idea in mind, Eisenman proposes possibilities of new urban structures and redefining existing structures. From my point of view, I think folding is a really interesting technique, however, in terms of fabrication and pragmatics, it would cost a lot of time and money. This idea of folding usually results in some unhabitable space that only serves as a design function.

week 01 | introduction + spatial verb

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spatial verb:

/blur

plan view (source: https://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/blurring-spatial-boundaries/) drawn over by Author (Charensia)

Sou Fujimoto “Serpentine Gallery Pavilion” 2013 /analysis Thw blurring in this pavilion is achieved through the use of repetitive elements made of white-painted steel rods that functionally works as a stepped seating and an irregular canopy with polycarbonate discs. /design decision

hero image

perspective view 1

concept drawing

perspective view 2

From the analysis, I figured out that blurring in architecture can be represented through the repetition of elements and the use of materiality. The key to this concept is ‘consistency’ that makes it look ‘random’. I started by drawing a grid with a rule-based approach and then created an organic boolean out of a rectangular box. Regardless of the form that can be seen on the plan view, the structure is still seen as a longitudinal element without a shape. However, one thing that I realise while working on this design is that I achieved this varying density of the structure that is “accidental”. I think this iteration is successful in the way from the perspectives, I am unable to tell what is what, and that is what we call blurring. As a building, I can start imagining how people occupy and circulate around this structure, just like Serpentine Gallery.

week 01 | introduction + spatial verb

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spatial verb:

/negative

elevation view 1

Tadao Ando “Poly Grand Theater” 2014

/analysis Learning from the Poly Grand Theater, Tadao Ando used the idea of negative - organic form boolean into a rectangular box. In terms of programing, the negative space becomes a series of public space that is exposed to the open air. elevation view 2

/design decision

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Using a similar technique, I attempted to create a boolean out of a rectangular box. The original form was inspired by the form that I did for the concept ‘blur’, and when I applied it into the box, I was surprised by the form that it ended up as. The internal space feels like a cave. Looking from the elevation views, I can start imagining myself walking through the internal spaces. It is also interesting how the boolean created a connection between the ground plane and the roof plane, forming like a structural column. In the future, I would like to explore the boolean from the roof space as well.

elevation view 3

week 01 | introduction + spatial verb

Though there is room for improvement, I think this iteration has a good opportunity to be developed. It started with a really simple form, but many possibilities can arise from it.

concept drawing

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spatial verb:

/illusion

plan view (source: https://www.detail-online.com/article/designing-the-seed-cathedral-14225/)

Heatherwick Studio “Seed Cathedral” 2010 /analysis When I was doing this iteration, I had a look at the Seed Cathedral where they use repetition of rods to create an optical illusion, as well as blurring. The rods are used to represents the building form with the texture and materiality that move as the wind blows through these rods. /design decision

hero image

perspective view 1

concept drawing

perspective view 2

Using a similar strategy as my previous iterations, I used a rectangular box and an organic boolean form to create the surface. Learning from ‘blurring’, I think this idea of using repeated elements help in translating a shape that you want. Through this attempt, I also achieved the ‘transparency’ effect, which can be seen from the elevation view. From the sides, it looks like the rectangular box are solid, however, when we see from the front, it becomes a see-through structure. It feels like it is showing different densities, although it is using the same repeated elements. The minus part of this attempt is that it is only working on the top side. I feel like I still need to explore more with this theme. In the future, I would want to do my attempts with deep reasoning and purpose so that it can actually function as a building.

week 01 | introduction + spatial verb

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spatial verb:

/folding

plan view (source:https://www.pamono.eu/after-rene-magritte-la-joconde-surrealist-bronze-sculpture) + drawn over by Author (Charensia)

René Magritte “La Jaconde” 1969 /analysis Inspired from daily object, such as something as simple as curtain, I found that it is similar to the way building works. It is about the idea of hiding and revealing. The crease or fold in this element is unique due to the light and shadow that can be casted in this element. perspective view 1

/design decision

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Influenced by the idea of ‘curtain’ as a motive for hiding, I can start to imagine in the form of a building, a shelter. Instead of treating it as a facade, I tried to connect the curtains to act as an envelope of the building. I used grasshopper to play around with the folding, and it is quite surprising how the plan view turned out into. The crease creates an interesting shadow cast onto the other surface.

perspective view 2

week 01 | introduction + spatial verb

As a building, I can start imagining how people enter the space through the folds, or even as a table sculpture or a vase. As an architect, it feels like you can experience the facade not just from the exterior but also from the interior. However, in terms of pragmaticism, I do not think that it is the best solution. Therefore, I wish to explore this idea further in the future.

concept drawing

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spatial verb:

/transparency

plan view (source: https://www.templeandwebster.com.au/30.5cm-Ikaros-CrystalVase-C69000-305VAS-BOCR1031.html?rec_imp=b08ff36b387f24e7d6f0cc7011a55928&rec_src=recombee#view-image) + drawn over by Author (Charensia

Temple and Webster “Ikaros Crystal Vase” N/A /analysis Another inspiration from a daily-found object is a vase. The vase is a transparent yet, reflective. It adopts the concept of curtain folding. The folding creates a certain characteristic that shows the combination of light that transfers through the layers of Glass. /design decision

hero image

perspective view 1

concept drawing

perspective view 2

Using the idea of ‘transparency’ is actually quite straightforward. Glass is a transparent material, however, I feel like there is more to it than just being transparent. The previous attempt made me wonder what it would look like if I apply transparent material to the form. I was surprised by how it turned out. The folding that was created can be seen through the use of transparent material. The layering makes the form look complex. It feels as if there is more to it than just being a folding form. I can start imagining how the light would transverse through these layers of folding elements, especially during nighttime. The conceptual idea of this object is phenomenal transparency, where you cannot tell what is in front or what is behind. It sorts of look like it is overlapping without an order.

week 01 | introduction + spatial verb

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week 01 reflection /introduction + spatial verb

/design decisions In week one, I worked on a couple of iterations. It was a challenging task for me to develop different iterations within such a short period, especially when I am not familiar with grasshopper. During the iteration process, I started by looking at precedents and then explored my version in Rhino. Some iterations that are designed are non-intentional. /knowledge acquisition It is interesting when working on forms and how you can get a certain result that you did not intend to design in the first place. From these iterations, I feel like I am starting to get my head around this task and how it should work as a building. I feel like it is a good introductory task. /successful - unsucessful I think some iterations that I attempted are successful, however, the only part that I should reconsider is how it will function as a building. I feel like it should have its own purpose. /future decisions In the future, I would like to consider these iterations as an actual building with an appropriate scale, especially with circulation and threshold. I found some forms may look good and interesting, however, it does not actually work in real life. I feel like it is becoming like a critique of how designers using a form just for the sake of form. I wish to pursue my design, not just with form but the way it functions as a building.

week 01 | introduction + spatial verb

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W/2 2.8 - 8.8

spatial verb + site analysis In week two, we continued working on the iterations (spatial verb) and we also got divided into groups of three to work on the site analysis. I am working with Vineetha and Nathaniel to undertake a site analysis focusing on traffic and circulations.

spatial verb:

/folding

plan view (source: https://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/richard-serra-band) + drawn over by Author (Charensia)

Richard Serra “Band” 2006 /analysis The most interesting part about this sculpture is that you can continuously walk inside and outside within one element. There seems to be a connection between the inside and the outside that is difficult to tell. The idea of folding by Eissenman proves how it creates no separation to one another which is very interesting. /design decision

perspective view 1

perspective view 2

Learning from the sculpture, I think how Serra interprets the sculpture is similar to how Architecture works. It can even start a new trend of blurring the outdoor and indoor space. When I first model this iteration, I did not even look at Serra’s work, however, I feel like we are going in the same direction of blurring the exterior and interior. It kind of tricks the visitor into entering the building. It is continuous and open. The planes are formed from a wall and folding into a roof or a shelter. It is designed in a way that would guide people into the space. I think this idea is successful. It may look very simple, however, it works as a building or even a sculpture. The roof space of the iteration can be further explored with glass to provide shelter and continue this idea of being indoor with an open skylight.

concept drawing

perspective view 3

week 02 | spatial verb + site analysis

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spatial verb:

/negative

plan view

N/A

/analysis For this iteration, I tried not to use any reference and instead use my imagination and rely on the process of modelling. /design decision

perspective view 1

perspective view 2

week 02 | spatial verb + site analysis

I started by using a rectangular box, and then I created a boolean form out of it. I imagined a space where it invites people into the building and acts as a form of shortcut as the site is located right in the corner. In the boolean process, I also consider the light - how it passes through the building and how we can utilise it. To create complexity, I tried to divide the solid form into levels that enable us to think of the form as an actual building.

perspective view 3

Another idea that came to my mind is the idea of solid and void, negative and positive. In contrast to the ‘floor beams’, I kept the solid form as it is. Why? Because if we were to use this as a gallery, we need to consider which area gets enough light and which area needs an enclosed space. Taking NGV as an example, the space where the artworks are exhibited are all indoors with no daylight. This is so that it does not affect the quality of the artwork. Other than the theme negative, I can see this form as chaos - order and disorder.

concept drawing

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spatial verb:

/distortion

plan view

Author (Charensia) “Lifting Paper” 2021 /analysis The inspiration for the concept distortion was from the image above. When I think of distortion, the simplest way is to refer it to a fabric or rubber. In this case, I used a piece of paper and started to imagine what the building is lifted to create this sense of welcoming people into the building. /design decision

perspective view 1

perspective view 2

concept drawing

perspective view 3

I started by creating a surface and lifted one point upwards to create this idea of distortion. From the surface, I extruded the surface to create a solid block. Then, I tried to imagine the solid form as an actual building by adding layers in. Using a similar idea from the previous iteration in negative, I can imagine this building as a shortcut for people from one side of the road to another side of the road, where the ground floor can be the public space where people can pass through easily. This idea can also attract more visitors to the building. Another idea that I explored when designing this iteration is where the lifted point acts as a landmark at the corner of the road. Therefore, from afar, people can easily recognise this building through its icon.

week 02 | spatial verb + site analysis

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spatial verb:

/embed

plan view (source:https://www.archdaily.com/768565/ad-classics-v-and-a-spiral-daniellibeskind-plus-cecil-balmond) + drawn over by Author (Charensia)

Daniel Libeskind “Cecil Balmond” 1996 /analysis The idea for this iteration was inspired by Daniel Libeskind’s Cecil Balmond. The way he uses multiple box that are stacking and overlapping on top of one another creates a dynamic space, not only externally, but internally as well. /design decision perspective view 1

perspective view 2

week 02 | spatial verb + site analysis

perspective view 3

At first, I thought this concept was a jump-cut with no order, especially with the weird angles and connections. This concept does look like a quotation, however, the process does not. Libeskind uses a singular plane, meanwhile, the one I have is a couple of rectangular forms embedded in one another. I first started by creating a rectangular box and tried to locate it to any angle. If I were to refer to this as a building, I would say that three boxes can accommodate different programs and one hollow box that acts as a shelter. These three boxes met in the centre, forming like an atrium where the atrium is protected by another hollow rectangular form above embedded to the boxes. These intersections of geometry inside the space can result in an unpredictable form, especially light.

concept drawing

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spatial verb:

/order and disorder

plan view (source: https://www.archdaily.com/876688/house-cylinder-town-and-concrete)

Town and Concrete “House Cylinder” 2019 /analysis This precedent was mentioned by Anna after my presentation in which I could use to further develop this idea of repetition and varying heights to create complexity and dynamic space. /design decision Before I found the precedent mentioned by Anna, I had a really simple idea in mind. Order and disorder. Through its literalness, I explored using cylinders in the plan that are distributed evenly. Next, I used the cylinders on the ceiling to offer different heights to create a dramatic ceiling space. The outer cylinders are designed with a similar organisation to further elaborate the idea of “order” in juxtaposition to the “disorder” of the cylinders within the space.

perspective view 1

perspective view 2

concept drawing

perspective view 3

As a building, I can imagine how the light transfers through the gap between each cylinder, where sound can also be another interesting point (referring to a bamboo pavilion that moves according to the wind and start to play a sound as it touches the adjacent objects).

week 02 | spatial verb + site analysis

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spatial verb:

/fragmentation

plan view

Author (Charensia) “Fragmented Sketch” 2021 /analysis The intention of the sketch above is to try to break this rectangular box into a series of fragments. Another concept applied to the sketch is juxtaposing the rigid form with the sphere that creates a boolean within the form. The form is designed from four sketches that connect to one another, unlike a twodimensional drawing. perspective view 1

perspective view 3

/design decision From the sketch, I then started modelling it into Rhino and imagined the space in three-dimensional form. From the final model, it looks like these fragments formed the rectangular box, however, it is up to your interpretation.

perspective view 2

week 02 | spatial verb + site analysis

As a building, I can start imagining people walking through the sphere to enter the building and how the sphere can form open space within the interior arrangement. Unlike normal buildings, this one accommodates different levels with no fixed number of levels 1, 2 3 as usual. These differences in level height can also create a dramatic space where each fragment would accommodate different programs. At the top, I created this extension that gives this idea of an extension that can be seen as always growing, always evolving around the centre core.

concept drawing

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spatial verb:

/quotation

plan view (source: https://www.archdaily.com/108054/ad-classics-church-at-firminy-le-corbusier) + drawn over by Author (Charensia)

Le Corbusier “Church at Firminy” 1963 /precedent The model from this precedent is being applied and modified into a design iteration. /design decision One thing that I found interesting with the building is the shape of the ceiling that tapers with additional skylight. Therefore, using Church at Firminy as a reference, I tried playing around with the form by repeating the form through rotating and moving the form. With the art space, I feel like it is crucial to control how much light gets into the building. Therefore, this reference is ideal for this art program.

perspective view 3

perspective view 1

While facing different directions, the skylights aim to allow sun penetrations through different times, as well as daylight. The size of the building is quite monumental, therefore, I lifted some of the forms to create an opening to the site.

concept drawing

week 02 | spatial verb + site analysis

perspective view 2

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spatial verb:

/fragmentation

plan view (source:https:https://www.midcenturyhome.com/oscar-niemeyer-das-canoas-house/)

Oscar Niemeyer “Das Canoas House” 1951 /precedent The model from this precedent is being applied and modified into a design iteration. /design decision

perspective view 1

One of the most interesting aspects of Das Canoas House is the organic roof shape and the glass curtain wall. My initial idea was to create a mutation of the original roof shape and extend it to a few levels above. I thought this is an embed, however, it is more like attach/ stack.

hero image

As a building, I can start imagining how the ground floor can create a transition between the public and the private space. For example, the ground floor can be the lobby or cafe, and as it progresses upwards, it becomes more of a private space where the art projects are exhibited. In the rendered view, I used glass to create a visual representation of lightweight material, however, as an art space, I think the openings will be very important and needs well consideration.

perspective view 2

week 02 | spatial verb + site analysis

concept drawing

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site visit /248 Gertrude Street, VIC 3065

Author (Charensia) “Site Visit” 2021 /analysis Wednesday, 4th of August 2021 at 10am. My group, Me, Vineetha and Nathaniel, went to the site together to analyse the transportation and circulation. We went by tram route 86, from Bourke Street. It took around 15 minutes to reach there. The weather condition was sunny when we got there, however, after our lunch discussion, it started raining. It is just Melbourne being Melbourne. In site analysis in general, we found out that the size is actually a lot smaller than we thought. The site is surrounded by shops and restaurants nearby. The average building height is about two to three storeys high, with the majority of the style is Victorian rowhouse. The site itself is vacant with only a billboard advertisement. The site is very strategic, located at the one corner of the intersection, where public transport (tram) and bike lanes are available. On-site car parks and bike parks are also provided in this area. The main public transport is route 86, where it stops right across the site, and also other routes nearby would be 96 and 11 with a little bit of walking. The traffic speed around this area is 40km/has it is a busy street and on an intersection.

week 02 | spatial verb + site analysis

quick on-site analysis

panorama view of the site

Author (Charensia) “Site Documentation” 2021 20

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week 02 reflection /spatial verb + site analysis

/design decisions In week two, I decided to focus my iterations on the way building works, especially in gallery/ art project space. From my knowledge, I realised that many art galleries do not have a lot of lighting. It always relies on artificial lighting so that the quality of the artwork will remain the same. /knowledge acquisition From doing the iterations for the past week, I learned that the forms do not need to be complicated. It just needs meaning and narrative to it. I think I can finally get my head around this task. I went to the site visit with Vineetha and Nathaniel. From the site visit, we learned that our site has a high potential, especially as it is located in a busy area and at an intersection. /successful - unsucessful I think the iterations from this week are more successful compared to last week. Once I start to question every part of the design, it makes a lot more sense and is easier to model. The unsuccessful part would be my interpretation of the terminology. I found myself getting confused sometimes as some of the terms are quite complex and difficult to understand in one go. /future decisions In the future, I would like to do more research on the design term before I dive into modelling. I think I need first to understand the concept so that the iteration can be clearer.

week 02 | spatial verb + site analysis

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W/3 9.8 - 15.8 inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

In week three, my group (me, Vineethe, and Nathaniel) worked on the inside out objects of House of the Faun, and then, we worked on the urban massing. Lastly, we had to compile our site analysis diagram focusing on traffics.

inside-out objects /House of the Faun

(source:https://www.worldhistory.org/image/11263/the-atrium-of-the-house-ofthe-faun-in-pompeii/)

N/A “House of the Faun” 180 BC

peristyle

House of the Faun was one of the largest and most expensive residence in Pompei, even now, it is one of the most visited residence among all of the houses on Italy’s western coast. The house was a residence for an elite family, known for its mosaic floor. Due to excavation by the German Institute and several natural disasters, the house had to be rebuilt a couple of times, and some of the artworks, such as mosaics, were preserved for archeology in the Archaeology Museum of Naples. One iconic style of the residence is the peristyle.

peristyle

main atrium

guest atrium

statue of the faun

Information extracted from: https://www.thoughtco. com/house-of-the-faun-at-pompeii-169650 (2021)

entry

plan

Author “House of the Faun, Pompeii, Inside-Out Object” 2021 week 03 | inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

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inside-out objects /iteration 01

section

/blur-framing-repetition-transparency Inspired by the peristyle and the repetition of columns in the House of Faun, I tried to design a form that translates these key concepts into a series of circulation hubs. The biggest peristyle is being used to frame the form, meanwhile, the inverted space of the interior rooms are being used as floor slabs, denoting the key programming within the residence itself. Therefore, it is a combination between the key design concepts and program.

plan

Author “Inside-Out Object - Iteration 1” 2021 week 03 | inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

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inside-out objects /iteration 02

section

/embed-inverse Within the House of the Faun, the interior space is arranged within a cluster of private space, meanwhile the peristyle or the courtyard is designed to be a gathering space. With the idea of inversion, the interior space has been transformed into a facade where it becomes a public area, whereas the peristyle and the columns are seen as the internal structure of the form. The outer columns are translated into a form of service hub.

plan

Author “Inside-Out Object - Iteration 2” 2021 week 03 | inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

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urban massing /iteration 01

rooftop programs

facade

Continuing from the inside out objects, I decided to insert the object within the Fitzroy site itself and consider it as an urban massing. As a building, I imagined the whole structure being lifted from the ground to allow public circulation within the intersection. The solidness allows lighting to be controlled within the space. The facade and the services remain exposed to the public to celebrate the art space. The roof that was previously used as a peristyle of the courtyard becomes like a rooftop space and shading for the walkway.

perspective view

Author “Urban Massing - Layering” 2021 week 03 | inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

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urban massing /iteration 02

Using a rectangular box as a starting point, I played around with a combination of spheres to create a contrasting look to the form. From the facade itself, it can be seen how the boolean spread into the roof area. This idea is implemented so that there can be a dramatic ceiling with plays of light in the higher level of the building. The cube is being cut out with a cylinder to create an entrance to the form, meanwhile, a single boolean on the left side was designed to implement an open space into the intersection.

isometric view

Author “Urban Massing - Boolean” 2021 week 03 | inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

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urban massing

facade

/iteration 03

rooftop

programs

Using the site boundary as a starting point, I started stacking some programs and created a fillet on the corner of smith st and Gertrude st. To create a semi-open space for the building, I tried using a layer that wrapped around these programs and lifted the area where the entrance will be. The roof area will be an open space where visitors can spend their time viewing Fitzroy. There are also step back in a second level where it creates a balcony with the facade as a covering. In the future, I am planning on using cladding elements/ structure in the facade.

isometric view

Author “Urban Massing - Wrapping” 2021 week 03 | inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

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urban massing /iteration 04

section isometric view

In this iteration, I used a boolean technique to cut off the corner of a rectangular box to allow some entryway for the visitor coming from Smith St. and Gertrude St. and to embed organic structure in the centre of the building as a circulation area. The upper floor also implemented the same design language as the central circulation. The design is applied as I thought it would be interesting to see how the light travels through these little gaps. Meanwhile, the rest of the building will be solid to prevent light into the building.

perspective view

Author “Urban Massing - Boolean + Embed” 2021 week 03 | inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

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urban massing /iteration 05

In response to the site, I kept the boundary and played around with the internal programming. The form is highly influenced by Tetris and the way it connects to another form. The sides in the corner are designed to be open where the visitors can enter from the ground floor, and as they go upstairs, they can have a look in the neighbourhood, as well as the Royal Exhibition Building. This iteration can be seen as a diagrammatic form where each unit allows different programming, and I believe there is a lot of potential to be developed.

perspective view

Author “Urban Massing - Stacking” 2021 week 03 | inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

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design statement /research /design decision For the past few years in my degree, I realised that I have always been interested in the idea of “phenomenology”. For me, architecture is not about form. The form is important, however, a form without perception is meaningless. By saying perception, it is about the experiential quality of going through sequences of movement. Throughout the semester, I wish to explore this concept of phenomenology and apply it to the project of art space. Phenomenology is a conceptual idea that explores the direct connection between human beings and the built form. Several architects that are known as current practitioners of phenomenology in architecture are Peter Zumthor, Juhani Pallasmaa, Daniel Libeskind, and Steven Holl. During my quick research, I realised that I am drawn into Steven Holl’s work in the way that he used both form and materiality to play with the light. Furthermore, another key consideration to the project is the site itself, the history, and the neighbouring buildings. It is about understanding and respecting the local value in Fitzroy, whether it is the Architecture style, the materiality, or even the height of the neighbouring buildings.

week 03 | inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

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traffic site analysis /bike access & parks

week 03 | inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

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traffic site analysis /public transport

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traffic site analysis /carparks

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week 03 reflection /inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

/design decisions In week three, we reversed the plan drawing of House of the Faun and worked on a couple of iterations. It was pretty challenging, considering it was a very solid form. Therefore, I decided to play with the idea of programming and inversion. In the urban massing iterations, I sort of strict myself within the rectangular boundary of the site to start my design. I wanted to turn this limitation into something that influences the design. /knowledge acquisition After making the iterations, I feel like I learned a lot in designing something quickly within a short amount of time. I was still unsure whether we should go for quantity or quality, especially since the given time is limited compared to the workload. Nevertheless, I managed to try a couple of techniques that I wanted to explore, which could be developed in the coming weeks. /successful - unsucessful I think the inside-out objects are more successful compared to the urban massing. I think I was being too polite with the iteration and that it prevent me on doing something ambitious. I guess I was just not sure how pragmatic we had to be. /future decisions Given the time constraints, I need to focus on whether I want to go for quality or quantity. I think the answer is something I need to find myself. Also, I need to be more ambitious in my design iteration.

week 03 | inside out objects + urban massing + site analysis

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W/4 16.8 - 22.8

design statement + urban massing In week four, we worked on developing our own design statement and some urban massing (stacking)

design statement /key-points Connecting people with art through phenomenology and experiential qualities. 1. Connecting exterior and interior space. - The differentiation that cannot be experienced at the same time. - What if we can experience both simultaneously? - With COVID-19, it is all about outdoor space rather than indoor. How can we allow people to experience art despite the current situation and restrictions? 2. Connecting the building with pedestrians/visitors. - Example: Steven Holl’s Storefront for art and architecture. - Another method is to create a public space where it becomes a place for hang-out (connecting people through art). 3. Appreciating local value. - Respectful to the neighbouring buildings. - Use of local material: stones, redbrick, and bluestone. - Use of native plantation: eucalyptus, etc.

(source:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/326429.Questions_Of_Perception)

(source:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7157206-the-architecture-of-natural-light)

Henry Plummer “The Architecture of Natural Light” 2009

Henry Plummer “Light in Japanese Architecture” 2003

(source:https:https://www.slideshare.net/zykebybu85364/2006-atmospheres-pdf-by-peter-zumthor-birkhuser-architecture)

(source:https:https://www.academia.edu/5242245/Solids-and-cavities-in-architecture_steen-eiler-rasmussen)

(source:https://www.goodreads.com/book/ show/21401526-dark-emu)

Steven Holl, et al. “Questions of Perception” 1994

(source:https://www.goodreads.com/book/ show/7757728-light-in-japanese-architecture)

4. Atmospheric and sensory qualities. - Lighting: daylight and artificial light depending on programs. - Experience: sequence of movements (program and circulation). - Atmosphere: temperature, sounds, thresholds. - Materiality: warm/ natural tone - clean (white). Books I have read: - Questions of Perception by Steven Holl. - The Architecture of Natural Light by Henry Plummer. - Light in Japanese Architecture by Henry Plummer. - Atmospheres by Peter Zumthor. - Experiencing Architecture by Steen Eiler Rasmussen. - Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe. 5. Programs to help people navigate through the space. - Using circulation to wrap around the program, where the circulation acts as a blurring element between the indoor and outdoor space. - Programs: art gallery, lecture/ performance area, open/public space, storage and loading area, back of the house (office and admin), WC, cafe, Aesop? week 04 | urban massing + design statement

Peter Zumthor “Atmospheres” 2006

Steen Eiler Rasmussen “Experiencing Architecture” 1964

Bruce Pascoe “Dark Emu” 2014

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air flow and light /Steven Holl

(source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NujDchohtI)

Steven Holl “Steven Holl on Air / Light / Greenspace” 2020 /reflection In the one hour recording with Steven Holl, he went through a couple of topics regarding how the architecture can accommodate the change following the COVID-19, such as how to maximise fresh air and natural light, the use of open circulation and the importance of open space, and how we could incorporate outdoor auditorium to accommodate the social distancing measure. He used his previous projects as an example of how we can achieve that. It is very interesting to me how this phenomenology Architect explores light through different programs that he had designed before and how these aspects affect the atmosphere quality of the building. He managed to tackle all of these things from lighting, fresh air, water, acoustics, and even material to produce a significant spatial experience throughout his building designs. The diagram on the right shows how the sunlight could bounce the sunlight onto the surface or ceiling to create different qualities of light, and especially the way he used water to reflect the sunlight as well, which I have never thought of before. Holl often puts different layers of materiality into the facade to create depths. He also used stairs as a blurring device between the indoor and outdoor space. week 04 | urban massing + design statement

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micro-gallery analysis /Storefront for Art and Architecture

plan view

(source: https://www.inexhibit.com/mymuseum/storefront-art-architecture-new-york/)

Steven Holl “Storefront for Art and Architecture” 1993 /analysis

elevation view

The Storefront gallery is a public venue with an exceptional facade. It uses concrete in contrast to the building facade above the gallery. The plan of the gallery is narrow, and it only contains a small floor area. Despite the limited design space, Steven Holl and artist Vito Acconci managed to create a gallery that interacts with the public realm through the revolving facade. It allows a site-specific installation to be held in this exhibition, focusing on art and architecture. The connectivity between architecture and humans is obvious in this facade design. The building allows the gallery’s extension into the street, from a semiprivate space into the public space. This idea is suitable to the current situation where the preferred location is outdoor instead of indoor. It has great air circulation as the pivot window/ door is operable where it requires humans to navigate the facade. However, will this still be relevant to the current situation where everything is shifted to digital and touch-free motion? How do we create an open space that is not misleading? A public space that connects people through art.

analysis sketch week 04 | urban massing + design statement

information extracted from: https://www.inexhibit.com/ mymuseum/storefront-art-architecture-new-york/

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stacked forms analysis /Institute for Contemporary Art

(source: https://www.stevenholl.com/projects/vcu-institute-for-contemporary-art)

Steven Holl “Institute for Contemporary Art” 2018 /analysis plan drawing

This building is a clear translation of stacking forms. The building is located in a busy intersection where it creates a gateway to the University with a sense of openness. The entrance is formed by the x-y-z movement of the intersection, where it created a torsion of the surface. This torsion is then joined by a series of galleries representing the idea of “forking time”, where contemporary art sits on many parallel times. Each gallery has a different character and different orientation to the city. The materiality is matte translucent glass and pre-weathered titanium zinc skin with rooftop gardens, including a sculpture terrace for a specific installation. The building also implements the passive-design strategy through its geothermal wells. Compared to the rest of Steven Holl’s buildings, I believe that light has not been the main consideration of the design in this building. It is more about the concept of the urban city plan and how it formed the shape of the building itself. The varying stacking arrangement could have more potential in introducing light above instead of just using a rectangular skylight.

sketch by Steven Holl week 04 | urban massing + design statement

information extracted from: https://www.stevenholl.com/ projects/vcu-institute-for-contemporary-art.

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urban massing /iteration 07 In the second iteration, I tried developing from the game concept that I designed last week. Considering our site, I created two openings on Smith St. and Gertrude St as a boolean shape out of the rigid form, and then, I started breaking them up like fragments of different programs. The gaps between each form are used to allow daylighting in some areas. The cylinder boolean in the middle is designed with an idea of an atrium that becomes a communal space as the heart of the space. Some areas on the upper level are opened up to include a rooftop space to accommodate different functions. The different forms that are created suggest varying level heights that create a dynamic interior space.

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week 04 reflection /urban massing + design statement

/design decisions For the past few years in my study, I realised that I have always been interested in phenomenology. For me, it is not just about the facade of the building; however, it is more like the experience that is curated with deep thoughts. I decided to read a couple of books by Peter Zumthor and Steven Holl. /knowledge acquisition From the reading, I realised that several factors contribute to the phenomenology of architecture, such as the atmosphere, materiality, lighting quality, temperature, and even acoustic. With consideration to phenomenology, I feel like a building gives more than it looks, which I want to discover in this project. /successful - unsucessful This week I have not been able to spend more time generating iterations due to personal issues, and therefore, I have just been solely focusing on researching the design statement. The iteration still lacks an attitude in which I have to work on and develop for the coming weeks. I like the idea of having circulation externally, however, after the feedback from today, I was not sure if it is the best idea. /future decisions I will spend some more time figuring out what I want to do with the form and try to enjoy these iterations’ process. I have been finding it difficult to model on Rhino for some reason. Not too sure why, however, I will try other method through working on some physical models to see if it helps my process.

week 04 | urban massing + design statement

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W/5 23.8 - 29.8

urban massing + programmatic diagram In week five, we continued developing our design statement and work on more iterations of urban massing (stacking), then, we chose two of our best schemes to be developed thoroughly in terms of programming.

urban massing /iteration 08 design thinking Using Post-It to create some massing model, I started imagining how the first point of entry will be. Using the idea of light and shadow, I decided to create a narrow entry to create a more intimate place. Then, I tried to stack another level above and make sure there is some gap/ open area to let the light pass through and reflect onto the surface/ materiality. The sculpture garden will be on the second level and include some of the gallery functions. The main gallery will be on the third floor, where it will receive daylighting from these lifted ceilings. The daylight is transferred into the third floor to light up the gallery space that does not require controlled lighting.

week 05 | urban massing + programmatic diagram

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urban massing /iteration 09 This iteration is made upon the experimentation of two materials, hard material and soft material. I was playing around with concrete on the ground that is covered with clay. This idea of having concrete is about having a solid base and clay as a covering that prevents direct sunlight into the building. The cube positioned above is an idea of projected art into the space. Rigid, where it would be easier to project into. Then, above the element is another clay, as a direct translation of having a roof to protect the building as a shelter. This iteration works as “building as objects” that sits on the site. Looking at the pragmatic side of the building, I would say that it is not very ideal considering we have to fit a certain number of programs. I will take this iteration just for my experimentation and learning going forward.

week 05 | urban massing + programmatic diagram

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urban massing /iteration 10 In this iteration, I tried to imagine the programs facing a specific view. For example, the programs on the ground floor are oriented towards the visitors as they enter the building. The building also critiques how Victoria Parade sort of breaks down the Hoddle grid and the Fitzroy grid. The programs are organised freely with different orientations, where the open spaces on the roof area will be used as circulation and green space. There is an atrium that is located in the centre to welcome visitors. In terms of the pragmatic side, I think there are too many areas wasted in this building in which I have to rework again.

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urban massing /iteration 11 From the previous iteration, I tried to rationalise the form by following the idea of Melbourne’s city grid on the base, then, as it steps on the upper area, I tried to play around with the orientation and created an open space to be used as a sculpture garden. The cube is being used to create an art projection within the building. I quite like how the building works and how it created this idea of programs within a box. It feels like there is an unseen bounding box within the site which I could investigate further later this week.

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urban massing /iteration 12 In this iteration, I tried using a different object to create a stacking form. In this idea, I managed to create a stacking with denser forms. Compared to the previous iterations, I think this worked better. When I was stacking this form, I imagined how people would enter the place and circulate the programs. The overhead form is designed to provide shelter from the rain. However, I am still not sure whether to keep so many open spaces or include a covering. Using these different materials, I experimented on the idea of scale and the possibilities to create nooks and experiential space. As I was going through Pinterest, I saw that Sou Fujimoto had created a similar exploration with staples. That drove me to think that this is a good opportunity to develop further and discover the fragments of experience that could be created with this idea of stacking.

week 05 | urban massing + programmatic diagram

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gallery analysis /The Broad Museum secondary access

back of the house

main gallery with skylight

semi-private

loading area

public

(source: https://www.archdaily.com/772778/the-broad-diller-scofidio-plus-renfro)

primary access

Diller Scofidio + Renfro “The Broad Museum” 2015

gf plan drawing

section drawing

/analysis - written by author (Charensia)

back of the house

The visitor’s journey begins on the primary access of the gallery, and then there are two circulations. One is a direct transfer to the main gallery space on the third level, meanwhile, the other one circulates on every level. The programs on the ground floor include a lobby and a gallery space. The storage is located right next to the gallery, where the loading area is located within the storage near the driveway. The secondary level is mainly for the back of the house, such as storage and offices. A conference is also located to accommodate private events. The area on the upper floor is an open plan gallery where the skylight is a major part of the design. The whole system of this building works like a cube of programs which are the vault, then covered with a veil to divert the direct sun exposure. Therefore, the spaces inside will only get natural light.

public space

This analysis has given me a clear idea of how to organise programs within the art space. It is very clear how they organise the programs based on the public and private space and the storage area located in the back areas of the building. Offices are located near the edge where it would receive diffused light from the veil. The lobby area gives a sense of how the form or vault is being lifted from the ground to create an inviting space.

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1f plan drawing week 05 | urban massing + programmatic diagram

2f plan drawing 50

veil and vault diagram

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program development /brief

entry

storage

cafe 60m²

main foyer 70m²

sculpture terrace 180m²

store + asemblage + loading dock 70m²

gift shop 40m²

semi-private

exhibition/ gallery

research digital gallery 5m²

kids learning center 10m²

temporary gallery 200m²

project space gallery 300m²

staff + administration 150m²

artist in residency 150m²

digital media gallery 80m²

workshop 40m²

SCALE 1:200

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1 0

10m

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program development /brief on site

project space gallery

artist’s workshop area staff + admin

sculpture terrace

rear entry (loading)

storage + loading area

temporary gallery

kids learning centre

4mx3f=12m height

secondary entry gift shop

cafe

foyer

primary entry

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iteration one /isometric view

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iteration one /exploded isometric

gallery

gallery staff + admin sculpture terrace storage

gallery foyer VIP’s entry cafe staff’s entry primary entry

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week 05 reflection /urban massing + programmatic diagram

/design decisions For the past week, I have been having a creative block that it is difficult for me to design something digitally. I guess the lockdown just made me lost my motivation for the past weeks, therefore, it has been difficult for me to produce work. Long story short, I decided to create a physical model and played around with Post-It, clay, and staples. I feel like it becomes a lot easier and faster for me to figure out the space. I started thinking of human’s perspective when I started stacking the model, and then, everything just falls into place. /knowledge acquisition From this exercise, I feel like I learnt a lot. I realised when something is not working, I just have to force myself and try on something new. I believe that the process is an important key to designing, and we just have to enjoy something for it to work. /successful - unsucessful I managed to work on some designs by making physical models, but I feel like it still lacks detail. I would not say that it is 100% successful, however, I think I am progressing somewhere. The physical model is suitable for massing, however, I still need to take it into digital designing to develop it further. /future decisions I will work on the detailing of the mass and try to find what would be suitable for the physical massing that I produced. I will also go back to my design statement and think about how I want to achieve that and apply it to my 3D model.

week 05 | urban massing + programmatic diagram

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W/6 30.8 - 5.9

design statement + iterations development In week six, we finalised our design statement for mid semester and start developing our two best schemes, focusing on form and programmatic function.

design statement /questions + statement With the current pandemic, most art and culture industries are in free fall, forcing many theatres, museums, and art centres to shut their doors. Without certainties of when they would reopen, the arts and culture sector is slowly diminishing. The questions are, how do we connect people again through art and culture like we used to? Currently, we have to spend most of our time outside being outdoor instead of indoor. How can we accommodate people to experience art and culture despite the current situation and restrictions? Contemporary art has been slowly shifting from the physical towards the digital realm, allowing people across the globe to experience art and culture simultaneously. Located at the intersection between Gertrude Street and Smith Street in Fitzroy, the proposed art gallery space would shift the focus from a contemporary internalized gallery space into a mixture of indoor and outdoor gallery space that enables interaction between human and art, where it will be home to hundreds and thousands of physical, visual, and digital art. The new art gallery would further create a balance between indoor and outdoor space that accommodate different medium through sensory and atmospheric experience.

week 06 | two iterations development

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massing one /conceptual design

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massing one /circulation and form

Gertrude S

Smith Stre

treet

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Gertrude Street Kids Learning 15m2

/programmatic plan

Temporary Gallery 130m2

Gallery Shop 52m2

Research Digital Library 80m2

Temporary Gallery 101m2

Storage Room 91.5m2

Bathroom 18m2

Foyer 101m2

Smith Street

Digital Media Gallery 168m2

Storage Room 17.5m2

Bathroom 18m2

Gertrude Street

Learning from the Broad Museum by Diller Scaffidio, I realised that locating the admin and staff in the middle of the building (level one) is a good strategy as it would not be ideal to have direct lighting from the top. Instead, I decided to locate a project space gallery on the highest floor to utilise the skylight strategy. It would be nice to have a top-lit gallery for some area. I have decided to narrow down the spaces based on the art medium and which level would suit the best in terms of access to daylight and artificial light. I have located the digital media gallery and storage area on the basement floor because it will not require daylight.

Sculpture Terrace 51m2 Admin + Staff 173m2

Storage Room 17.5m2

Bathroom 18m2

Project Space Gallery 265m2

Bathroom 18m2

2 SCALE 1:200

week 06 | two iterations development

Smith Street

Artist’s Studio 74m2

Smith Street

For my iteration one, I developed from the feedback I received and tried to take a step back to analyse how the building would work. I started by locating the services such as lifts and the back of the house. I purposely located the lift core in the centre to be closest to the entrance and easy to access from all sides of the building. I wanted to create a buffering area for the visitors on the upper floors before they enter the gallery space or other art room. I want to take this circulation method as a transitional space that would allow people to move around easily and not distract the other visitors upon viewing the art collection.

Cafe 49m2

Smith Street

massing one

Gertrude Street

1 0

10m

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massing one /programmatic section

Daylight Daylight Project Space Gallery

Overhead Structure

Sculpture Terrace

Foyer

FRL +13,500

FFL +9,100

Administration + Staff

Response to neighbouring building

FFL +4,600

Temporary Gallery FFL 0

Digital Media Gallery

Temporary Gallery FFL -4,000

perspective view week 06 | two iterations development

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massing two /conceptual design

FRL +15,000

Open Space Sculpture Terrace

Project Space Gallery

FFL +10,500

Administration + Staff

Entry

Foyer

FFL +6,000

Temporary Gallery FFL 0

Digital Media Gallery

Temporary Gallery

The second iteration has a fragmentation idea on the facade. By doing this, I would also like to create the same experience, outdoor and indoor. I want the space to be more dynamic. However, I did not get the chance to resolve this second iteration fully as most of the time I had this week was spent designing the facade. The internal programming would also accommodate a similar strategy to the previous iteration. However, it would have several changes in the floor plate to allow more dynamic space.

FFL -4000

Initial Sketch Design

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Facade Design *not to scale

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week 06 reflection /two iterations development

/design decisions From the feedback I received last week, I tried to go back to my conceptual models with the staples and figure out how they would be translated into 3D form. The design that I came with was sort of parallel, where I started by looking at the concept model and then drew the plan. After the plan, I tried to model it and try to refine it at the same time as the plan. In terms of programming, I analysed the reading and precedent studies relating to gallery space, then tried to incorporate a similar strategy into my gallery. /knowledge acquisition From this development, I learned a lot about how we can be pragmatic and how the programs would work in relation to the amount of light required on a different type of gallery space. I had also learnt the best way to work is to work simultaneously, with plan and modelling. /successful - unsucessful Although there is room for improvement on the programming and form, I think the first iteration was successful. I feel like there is a lot of potentials to be developed after mid-semester. Iteration two still lacks depth and connection between the interior and exterior. /future decisions Learning from the lesson this week, I will try to follow a similar design process for my second iteration. I will also refine my plan, programs and form. I will also work on my rendering skills for quality presentation.

week 06 | two iterations development

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W/7 6.9 - 12.9

iterations development + mid semester In week seven, we developed our two chosen iterations and prepare for the mid semester review on 9.9.

massing one /circulation + form development

Gertrude S

Smith Stre

treet

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Research Digital Library 16m2 Digital Media Gallery 240m2

Mechanical Room 53m2

Cafe 42m2

Gallery Shop 49m2

Kids Learning Centre 18.5m2

Storage Room 83m2

Smith Street

/programmatic plans

Information + Ticketing

Foyer 99m2

Cloak Room 8m2

Temporary Gallery 101m2

Bathroom 18m2

Loading Area 15m2

Gertrude Street

From the feedback that I received, I realised that the physical form of the staples had not been fully resolved and that I could use a strip of glass to create an effect internally. I received a good piece of advice today that instead of creating a boring internal layout, use the external form and extend it internally so that the visitor can experience it, not just from the facade. For mid-semester, I would like to go back to my original stacking form and really think carefully about what I can do to achieve the same effect.

Semi-Outdoor Sculpture Terrace 117.5m2

Semi-Outdoor Sculpture Terrace 40m2

Admin + Staff 187m2

Smith Street

Artist’s Studio 72.5m2

Smith Street

I decided to refine the programming and create a clearer distinction between each form from my previous attempt. The technique that I used is using clear glass in between each form to make it look like it is continuous all the way. In terms of programming, I am happy with the result I ended up with.

Gertrude Street

Private Gallery 19.5m2

Project Space Gallery 172m2

Loading Area 15m2

Transitional Area

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Smith Street

massing one

Gertrude Street

Breakout Room 18.5m2

Bathroom 18m2

Threshold

GFA: 1749m2

2 SCALE 1:200

1 0

10m

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massing one Gertrude Street

arch tal ary m2

FRL +15,000

Cafe 42m2

Project Space Gallery

Gallery Shop 49m2

Information

Smith Street

/programmatic sections Sculpture Terrace

Ticketing Foyer Looking back at my section drawing, I+realised that 99m2 it looks just like any other building. I feel like I have to question myself a lot to produce a better design. Cloak Why is my building special? Room 8m2 Temporary Gallery 101m2 Again, I feel like I should re-work the form, and then maybe I will get to solve the problem I have been having. The other concern that I have is the stacking slab, which I have to work out for the outcome. Another thing that still lacks detailing is Bathroom the roof area where I would like to allow diffused ding Area 18m2 light. 15m2

FFL +10,000

Administration + Staff

Foyer

FFL +5,500

Temporary Gallery FFL 0

Digital Media Gallery

Digital Media Gallery FFL -5,000

longitudinal section

Semi-Outdoor Sculpture Terrace 117.5m2

FRL +15,000

al section

Administration + Staff

s h o r t se c

tion

longitudin

Smith Street

Project Space Gallery

Project Space Gallery 172m2

Private Gallery 19.5m2

Temporary Gallery

Sculpture Terrace

FFL +10,000

Artist’s Studio FFL +5,500

Cafe FFL 0

key location *not to scale

SCALE 1:200

1 0

Storage Room 10m

Digital Media Gallery

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FFL -5,000

short section 67

SCALE 1:200

1 0

5 2

10m studio 36: untitled

iteration two /form + circulation

Smith Street

Gertrude Str eet

perspective view 1

plan view

perspective view 2

exploded isometric

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iteration two /perspective view

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MID SEMESTER REVIEW

fragmented collective

How do we connect people again through art and culture like we used to? With the current pandemic, most art and culture industries are in free fall, forcing many theatres, museums, and art centres to shut their doors. Without certainties of when they would reopen, the arts and culture sector is slowly diminishing.

How can we accommodate people to experience art and culture despite the current situation and restrictions? Contemporary art has been slowly shifting from the physical towards the digital realm, allowing people across the globe to experience art and culture simultaneously. The proposed art gallery space would shift the focus from a contemporary internalized gallery space into a mixture of indoor and outdoor gallery space that enables interaction between human and art, where it will be home to hundreds and thousands of physical, visual, and digital art.

How do we make people feel and experience art at the same time? As mentioned by Steven Holl in his book Questions of Perception, he mentioned that phenomenology is a curation of fragments or a series of incomplete phenomena that results in an architectural experience. These fragments are texture, materiality, opacity, transparency, and translucency. Therefore, in this project, the proposed gallery space would explore the potential of natural light to create a sensory and atmospheric experience throughout the gallery space.

week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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Looking at the context of Melbourne, it is worth noting that there is an axis that separated the urban fabric of the greater Melbourne with Melbourne CBD. The entire city itself is organized within a grid system.

0.25 0

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2km

0.5

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Atherton Reserve

5 in

m k

10 in

m k al w 15 m in al

w k

Zooming in into the site, the proposed gallery space is located at the intersection between Gertrude Street and Smith Street in Fitzroy where it is surrounded by many art programs and easily accessible by multiple type of transportation.

Legend:

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Site

Art Programs

Green Space

Tram Stop

On-site Bike & Car Park

Tram Route 86

50 0

200m

100

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iteration one

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I started off with the urban fabric grid of Fitzroy to create a set of rules and tried to break down the rigidity into different position that are oriented in relation to the views, natural light, day light and public exposure. And this is how it looked like in exploded isometric drawing.

week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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This diagram shows the internal circulation where the main public lift in the middle as a centerpiece of the gallery and emergency staircase and goods lift at the rear side and here are the programs.

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The basement floor is where the programs that require no natural light are arranged, such as mechanical room, storage, and the project space digital gallery.

week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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The push-and-pull in the ground floor is designed for a specific purpose, such as entry, exit, and openings such as windows. The journey begins upon entering the gallery and exiting through a gift shop. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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Upon arrival on the first floor, there is a buffering area that guides you into the artist’s studio and the administration or staff area. Semi-outdoor space and breakout room is also provided nearby. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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The main gallery is located in the upper floor where it benefits from the skylights as a design feature of the gallery. The stacked forms before are transformed into an outdoor Sculpture Terrace. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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In the roof plan, it is visible where the skylights are located and how the forms are sort of stacked on top of another, forming outdoor space and overhang for the pedestrian. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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In the Section A-A, it can be seen how each forms are not directly connected to each other, however, there is skylight that further highlights this disconnection that becomes one of the gallery’s design feature. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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In the Section B-B, it can be seen the overhang from the form that continues this design language of the neighbouring buildings. The skylights can also be seen where it mimics the actual staple form. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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External Render “perspective view from the intersection of Gertrude Street and Smith Street”

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External Render “perspective view looking towards the entrance” week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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Internal Render | GF “perspective view looking towards the main foyer” week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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Internal Render | 2F “perspective view looking towards the main gallery” week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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iteration two

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Similar to the first iteration, following the urban fabric grid of Fitzroy, I started to introduce a new set of rules that morphed into a two dimensional form. Then, I wrapped it around a hidden rule which is a box, and used the idea of push and pull to create a dynamic space internally and externally.

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This diagram shows the internal circulation where the service core is located at the rear side, leaving the rest of the floor plates to be occupied by programs.

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Similar strategy to the first one, the basement occupies program that does not require natural light, however, a couple of skylight has been introduced in the eastern side to create different spatial qualities. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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Starting from the ground floor, the gallery has a cafe in the northern side where it creates a connection with the public. In the centre is a double height temporary gallery space that are formed from the form itself. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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The booleans that are created on the facade are translated into openings where it allows access to natural light into the working areas. The rooms are divided for the safety of COVID-19 protocol. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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In the upper floor, the space is divided into two, main gallery and outdoor sculpture garden. The exterior form can be seen extending through the interior throught the use of skylights. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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The roof plan shows the skylights that lit up the main gallery space underneath, where it also connects to an outdoor sculpture terrace with enclosed walls to maintain the privacy while appreciating the art. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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In Section A-A, it can be seen how the main gallery has a double height ceiling with a hanging sculpture. The ground floor has a setback to allow skylight into the basement floor where it is unnoticable by pedestrian. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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Section B-B shows the vertical circulation from the bbasement floor that connects to different programs located on each floor. The section also shows the entrance into the cafe adjacent to the walkway. week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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External Render “perspective view from the intersection of Gertrude Street and Smith Street” week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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External Render “perspective view from Gertrude Street” week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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Internal Render | GF “perspective view from the main foyer looking towards the temporary gallery” week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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Internal Render | 2F “perspective view looking towards the main gallery” week 07 | two iterations development + mid semester

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week 07 reflection /mid-semester review

/design decisions For the past few weeks, I have been mainly focusing on developing iteration one. At this point, I believe that it has improved a lot, especially in terms of how each form is connected. As I was working on the second iteration, I realised how both iterations are similar in that it has the “fragmented” feeling to it. These forms are combined and stacked together to form this gallery, which I called as “fragmented collective”. /knowledge acquisition After working around the programming and through several precedents, I have successfully learned how gallery programming works and how to design the spatial qualities throughout the gallery successfully. I learnt how to be programmatic and ‘crazy’ simultaneously as I was working on the second iteration. /successful - unsucessful

iteration one

iteration two

Although there is always room for improvement, I have successfully carried out mid-semester, especially after receiving positive feedback from the guest crits. The areas that need more work are the internal renders, skylight’s location throughout the building and the entry points of the gallery space. /future decisions

“ Highest quality in architecture is when everything is connected to one another that makes it impossible for one element to be removed without destroying its whole intergrity” (Zumthor, 2006)

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From the feedback, I believe that the second iteration works better compared to the first one, however, I want to try to combine a bit of both to make the gallery space more interesting and ambitious. I want to achieve these ‘fragments of phenomenology’ that was mentioned by Steven Holl in his book ‘Questions of Perception’.

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W/8 13.9 - 19.9 form development

Smith Street

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/schematic plan 13

11 14

G Gertrude Street Gertrude Street

Gertrude Street Gertrude Street

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LEGEND 1. Main Foyer 2. Cafe 3. Gift Shop 4. Main Gallery 5. Temporary Gallery 6. Project Space Digital Gallery 7. Artist’s Studio 8. Kid’s Learning Centre 9. Research Digital Library 10. Administration + Staff 11. Loading Area 12. Storage 13. Mechanical Room 14. Toilets 15. Sculpture Terrace 16. Semi-Outdoor Area 17. Breakout Room

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15 LEGEND studio 36: untitled 1. Main Foyer 2. Cafe 3. Gift Shop 4. Main Gallery

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week 08 reflection /trial and error

/design decisions This week I spent some time looking back at my iterations from mid-semester. I feel like it is always good to take a step back and reconsider what might need improvement. I, myself, could not decide on which iteration I wanted to develop. Anna preferred the first iteration, and the rest of the class was 60:40. In previous weeks I spent a long time producing the first iteration, therefore, I feel like I should continue focusing on the first iteration and develop it a bit more. I started designing the building from the spatial organisation, extruded it and readjust the panel’s size.

Perspective view from Smith Street

/knowledge acquisition After analysing my first form, I feel like it is a bit too blocky. I am not sure if it is a good thing or a bad thing. I feel like I should stick to one design and keep pushing myself with it. I had a look at the Heide Gallery, and though it is pretty similar to my concept, it uses a plane to define the spaces. /successful - unsucessful Moving forward, I tried testing the idea of planes. I liked it. However, I think it is moving away too far from the initial idea. I should try developing it bits by bits and consider the form and composition carefully. /future decisions There is still a lot to improve on the form, and I think the planning from mid-semester worked much better than this one. I would call this trial-and-error. I would take this as an experiment and focus on developing it, from external to internal planning.

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W/9 27.9 - 3.10 form development

gallery organisation system (fragmented collective) Interconnected programs that make up a building as a whole. exhibit - communal - work (regular - irregular) A stack of singular object that are arranged depending on the site orientation and openings. It follows a regular grid-system that is generated from the site itself and its surrounding neighbourhood. In short, The site itself is an input parameter of the formal arrangement. (indoor - outdoor) The programs are arranged with the idea of combining the interior and exterior through the push-and-pull of the forms, providing formal and informal space for the visitors. (light - dark) The programs are arranged vertically according to the lighting requirement of each specific programs, from light to dark. A series of light will be introduced in-between the form’s conjunction (physical - digital) Series of different exhibition space will be introduced to accommodate multiple medium of art. Using the external facade not just as an enclosure, however, as a canvas for digital art.

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formdevelopment /schematic plan

Gertrude Street

Smith Street

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7 Smith Street

LEGEND 1. Main Foyer 2. Cafe 3. Gift Shop 4. Main Gallery 5. Temporary Gallery 6. Project Space Digital studio Gallery 36: untitled 7. Artist’s Studio 8. Kid’s Learning Centre 9. Research Digital Library

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/schematic plan

Smith Street

1. Main Foyer 2. Cafe 3. Gift Shop 4. Main Gallery 5. Temporary Gallery 6. Project Space Digital Gallery 7. Artist’s Studio 8. Kid’s Learning Centre 9. Research Digital Library 10. Administration + Staff 11. Loading Area 12. Storage 13. Mechanical Room 14. Toilets 15. Sculpture Terrace 16. Workshop Area 17. Breakout Room

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15 Smith Street

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option one /stacking

For the past week, I have been refining the form. Although it looks similar, I made the space bigger than before and carefully considered the connection of forms internally. I tried to create a central lightwell that is formed from the leftover space of the external form. I updated a schematic plan diagram to really see how the form works and how the organisation of space would work. The only thing that still needs some work is the elevator. I am still unsure where it will be facing and which way is the best way to allocate the elevator.

Perspective view from the intersection between Smith Street and Gertrude Street

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option two /fragmentation

From the previous page, I thought myself, what if I try to develop this design further? Is this the best that I can come up with? These thoughts kept on popping on my head, therefore, I decided to play around with the extension of the facade vertically and horizontally. The extensions then become some sort of balustrade for the upper floor. It also creates a blur of the level where you cannot tell how high the floor level is on the inside. The large external facade can also be used as an art projection screen. I actually like the view from the intersection, however, I am not sure about the view from Gertrude Street. I guess this still needs some more refinement.

Perspective view from the intersection between Smith Street and Gertrude Street

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week 09 reflection /another trial and error

/design decisions For the past few weeks, I feel like I have been going around in circles. I feel a bit lost. I know that my mid-semester project had gone well, however, I feel like deep down, I still want to keep exploring the form. I keep thinking about whether this is the best I can come up with. I wanted to make sure that I have tried multiple things and that my final project will be the best iteration I worked on this semester. I guess during the weekend, I have to sit down and re-think my design concept. I have to stick with it and refine every detail inside the building. I believe when I have my design statement, everything will fall into one piece. /knowledge acquisition After developing multiple iterations, I realised that those designs were moving away from my initial idea. I need to be careful of developing it in the right way. I realised what Anna said to me was true. A tutor is there to guide you whether you are on the right track or the wrong track. And I think I have to stick to my initial idea and move forward. /successful - unsucessful I guess I am learning it the hard way, however, I think it is fine. It is part of the process, after all. I just have to believe in myself and keep going. /future decisions In the coming weeks, I think I will need a lot of advice from the structural engineer. It would matter a lot in determining my design, especially with the openings and connections between each form.

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one sentence statement fragmented collective fragmented collective is an extension of the neighbourhood of Fitzroy. The proposed art gallery space consitutes of stacked fragments that breaks down the idea of internalised gallery space into a series of formal and informal, individual and communal, focused and diffused, indoor and outdoor space.

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formdevelopment /plan

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/section perspective

FRL +17,500

Sculptural Terrace

Main Gallery

2 - FFL +11,000

Workshop Area

Staff + Admin

1 - FFL +6,000

Cafe

Atrium

Temporary Gallery Space

G - FFL 0

Smith Street

Project Digital Space

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Temporary Gallery

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Breakout Room

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Entry

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Gertrude Street Project Digital Space

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week 10 reflection /design development

/design decisions This week, I worked on refining my form and some planning where I have decided to create openings in between these forms. I would say, the most challenging part of this project is the interior where I have to keep on going back and forth to test whether it would actually work, and how it would affect the stacking above and below. I feel like I would need another week of refining the plan along with the structure. /knowledge acquisition Although it may look like the external form looks the same, I believe that these refinements that I made every week are very helpful in determining the spaces that I want to create. /successful - unsucessful Last week I had a problem with the central atrium concerning the internal stacking form, however, I think this time I managed to figure out the logic with how it would work on each level. Though there is still a lack of some detailing, I think I am getting there. /future decisions

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I talked to Shaw, the structural engineer consultant, on Monday. He suggested I look into a modular building because my form is regular and stacked on top of one another. I think it is a good idea, however, there is some part in my form that needs consideration, such as the cantilever part. I think keeping it modular is pretty restrictive to the external form. Next week, I would try to incorporate steel structure throughout the form and use a concrete facade for the gallery.

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W/11 11.10 - 17.10

gallery analysis + structural design

new museum of contemporary art /SANAA, 2007

/form + program

/stacking

/openings

The stacking form defines the level and the programs inside the museum. The transition from the public realm is created through the variety of stacking and the vertical circulation behind the facade.

Benefitting from the stacking and shifting forms, each levels allows for skylight and terraces to be implemented into the building, making it more dynamic.

The openings that are created from the shifting form becomes skylight and windows on the upper floors are created for the scenery outside. The service core is located at the “back of the house”.

diagram source: https://www.dezeen.com/2019/06/27/oma-extension-newmuseum-manhattan-sanaa/

diagram source: https://issuu.com/katieginn/docs/sanaa_newmuseum

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new museum of contemporary art /SANAA, 2007

/organisation of space B: dark space - mechanical, bathroom, theater, storage, and clean room. G/1: entry point - gallery, cafe, gift shop, lobby. 2- 4: open plan gallery space. 5-7: admin & staff + multipurpose area & education + outdoor terrace. - programs circulating around service core. - two types of lift: goods lift and public lift. - bathroom not on every level. - two emergency staircases according to the size of the building. original plan source: https://issuu.com/katieginn/docs/sanaa_newmuseum

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new museum of contemporary art /SANAA, 2007

/organisation of space - structure - facade - the skylight and terraces created from the shifting volumes can be seen on the section. - main construction of the building is steel with concrete on the basement floor. - the height of each volume varies to accommodate the program inside. original section source: https://www.archdaily.com/70822/new-art-museum-sanaa

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new museum of contemporary art /SANAA, 2007

/theater

/staircase to the basement floor

/structure diagram

/construction photo

/construction-materiality

/terrace

- steel construction: steel trusses to bear the load of the buildings, also to maintain the gallery space without columns. - the walls are not load bearing, therefore, they manage to prevent the awkward conjunction between the upper level and lower level. - the facade is composed of 2 layers of industrial anodised aluminium mesh. They used aluminium instead of steel because it is brighter and more translucent. - the undulating facade is used to create a fuzziness effect that reflects the sky and cityscape. - effects: softens the building, create a lightweight and translucent effect.

/facade close-up

/diversity of gallery spaces - lighting

image source: https://www.archdaily.com/70822/new-art-museum-sanaa https://www.detail-online.com/article/new-museum-of-contemporary-art-in-new-york-14358/

image source: https://www.newmuseum.org/building

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draft section-detail /1:50 Structural material: steel Interior material: white plasterboard + suspended ceiling External material: expanded metal sheet The technique applied at the edge of the form is to incorporate the same thickness as the wall. /unsuccessful I think it lacks refinement and it does not show a great effect in the perspective view.

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draft perspective views /lens length 20.0

Perspective view - intersection of Gertrude and Smith Street.

Internal view 2F - Main gallery with metal covering and skylight (To Be Designed)

Internal view GF towards the mini atrium.

Internal view BF - Hybrid gallery (digital and physical artwork).

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draft perspective views /lens length 20.0

material will be the same as external form + window opening

Internal view 1F - Admin + artist’s studio (communal space) - Glass Ballustrade (To Be Designed)

Internal view GF - Glass Lift as a centrepiece. Structural material: steel Interior material: white plasterboard External material: metal Each form will incorporate the idea of having the weaving metal, therefore, there is a mixture of indoor and outdoor. To think about: How to incorporate the roof covering within this form?

sculpture terrace

Internal view 1F - Service Area (Emergency Stair + Bathroom + Goods Lift) week 11 | gallery analysis + structural design

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Birds eye view - sculpture terrace studio 36: untitled

week 11 reflection /gallery analysis + structural design

/design decisions This week, I did some research and analysis on SANAA’s New Art Museum. I think my design has a similar concept to it in the sense that it incorporates the idea of stacking and how it is further resolved with the idea of terraces and skylight. In my building, I decided to utilise the form through clearly identifying which side is solid and which side will have access to light. /knowledge acquisition Looking back on my progress from Mid-Semester, I feel like I have not progressed much. I feel like I have been refining minor details on the form that I forgot to look at the bigger picture. I feel like I am very behing now, not sure if it is because of the whole COVID-19 situation that has been distracting me. I have also decided that I need to move forward and not to be stuck on small areas that would end up delaying my progress. /successful - unsuccessful I attempted on drawing an edge detail on how the form would look like from the street view. Originally, I have just created a tapered effect, however, I think visually and construction wise, creating a setback looks much better. There is still a lot for me to improve and refine, especially in terms of modelling. /future decisions During the weekend, I will focus on finishing up my Rhino model, therefore, in Week 12 I can focus on producing renders. I think I need to work more efficiently and try not to doubt myself too much.

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W/12 18/10 - 24.10

3D model development + render

draft external views /lens length 15.0

/external view from gertrude street

/isometric view

/gertrude street elevational view week 12 | 3D model development and render

/external view from gertrude street

/smith street elevational view

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draft internal views /lens length 15.0

/GF - entrance lobby

/1F - corridor + artist’s studio

/2F - sculpture terrace

/GF - temporary gallery

/1F - community area

/2F - main gallery

/BF - temporary gallery

/1F - admin + staff

/2F - main gallery

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updated floor-plans /wip

Gertrude Street

Digital Gallery

Projection Space

Cafe

Smith Street

Temporary Gallery

Main Foyer

Gift Shop

Kid’s Learning Centre

Mechanical Room w/c

Loading Area

1 0

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Artist’s Studio

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et eet

Storage

updated floor-plans

Temporary Gallery

Main Foyer

Gift Shop

Kid’s Learning Centre

Mechanical Room

Storage

w/c

Loading Area

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10m

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Artist’s Studio

Workshop Area

Sculpture Terrace

Smith Street

Main Gallery

Administration + Staff

Smith SmithStreet Street

/wip

Projection Space

Smith Street

Temporary Gallery

w/c Main Gallery

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draft section view /wip

main gallery

artist’s studio

admin + staff

gift shop

digital gallery

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mechanical room

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sculpture gallery

workshop area

w/c

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main gallery

sculpture gallery

main atrium

cafe

temporary gallery

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draft render style /wip

/external view

/internal view - 2F gallery view.

/internal view - atrium

/internal view - GF lightng test

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facade generation /shrink-wrap

/shrink wrap iterations

/shrink wrap mesh facade

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updated external facade /rigid vs organic

/option one: rigid form

/option three: semi drape

/option two: height variation

/option four: full drape

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week 12 reflection /3D model development + render

/design decisions This week, I refined on my plan along with the 3D model. I guess at this point, I have just been designing and modelling in parallel. When I get some new ideas, I tried to model it and see whether it will work or not. Up until this point, I am still doubting the facade I will be using for my final submission. I kept on contemplating whether using the shrink wrap would be better than the original facade following the rigid forms. /knowledge acquisition I spent a long time trying to work out how to do the shrink wrap on the form. I tried using Grasshopper, Blender, and other modelling software, however, it was still very difficult. /successful - unsuccessful After several attempts on the shrink wrap facade, I gave up. I had to ask Di, our technical tutor for help in Grasshopper. In the end, we managed to work out the facade, however, it still feels like not right. I feel like it is just a sake of formal gesture without any consideration. I guess after all, I just want to see whether my current project is the best that I can come up with and so that I will not regret it in the future. Aside from the facade, I tried doing a test render in which the result was surprisingly good for me. /future decisions For the next week, I would be focusing on detailing my model and trying to pay attention to my concept. Instead of wasting so much time on unecessary stuff, I feel like it is time to actually “do”, instead of “think”.

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FINAL REVIEW

fragmented collective

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Ground Floor “view from the entry towards the temporary gallery” final review

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Ground Floor “view of the cafe and gift shop” final review

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final review

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Basement Floor “view of the installation/ projection gallery” final review

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Basement Floor “view of the digital gallery” final review

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First Floor “view of the corridor” final review

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First Floor “view of the communal area” final review

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Second Floor “view of the main gallery” final review

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Second Floor “view of the main gallery & sculpture terrace” final review

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Sculpture Terrace “view of the sculpture terrace” final review

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Sculpture Terrace “view from the sculpture terrace” final review

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External Render “perspective view from the intersection of Gertrude Street and Smith Street” final review

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External Render “perspective view from Gertrude Street” final review

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Aerial View “view looking into the sculpture terrace” final review

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“it’s not just about fragments of forms, but a series of specific feelings” fragmented collective

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