ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO: EARTH EARTH BOOK FOLIO CHESTER WONG WEI YANG 618157
HELLA FRANZISKA WIGGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 THREE TECTONICS 1.1 POINT/LINE/PLANE 1.2 MASS 1.3 FRAME AND INFILL
2.0 HERRING ISLAND: A PLACE FOR SECRETS 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6
SITE ANALYSIS CONCEPT DEVELOPEMENT CONCEPTACLE FINAL DESIGN DEVELOPEMENT AND DRAWINGS FINAL: A SECRET in PLAIN SIGHT FINAL MODEL
3.0 REFLECTION 4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY
1.0 THREE TECTONICS 1.1 POINT/LINE/PLANE 1.2 MASS 1.3 FRAME AND INFILL
1.1 POint/Line/Plane This concept explores the journey of three seperate elements and how they transition to different dimensions, from none to two. However these elements remain distinct.
PRECEDENTS These two precedents consist of a house by Polish architect Adam Spychala and the Beirut Terraces by Herzog & De Meuron Architects. The idea is was most interested by these two buildings was how they utilised these concepts to create a certain affect with the building. The Polish house uses the concpt to hide and reveal specific elements of the structure and the Beirut Terraces can look like floating planes from afar or even just a straight line if looked at from further away.
This design consisted of triangular and rectalinear elements to create and space which gives differents perspectives and views when standing at different locations. It can feel open yet closed when moving through the space.
The design has the added element of utilising negative space to form lines in the structure and acts as an extra way the place can be viewed.
1.2 MASS The exploration of mass is the exploration of the use of heavy tectonics for various purposes. Mass can be used to create and imposing and rigid looking structure but what I wanted to explore the atmospheric qualities that can be achieved through the use of this tectonic concept. The two precedents I have chosen are the Alpha Tunnel by James Turrell and Notre dame de Haut by Le Corbusier. Both structures make use of their heavy tectonic structure and the specific use of light in order to create a notable atmosphere in the environment. The use of light in a tight environment can create a tense and more suspenseful journey. While a wide open area with specific uses of light can create an environment which gives off a sense of awe.
The attempt here was to make two seprate spaces that were connected to give off two different types of atmosphere. One would be twisting and confusing environment while the other would be a oppressive solemn area which was accentuated by a line of light inthe middle leading people along. These two different spaces was also used to try to create a sense of intrigue and explorations.
1.3 FRAME AND INFILL Frame and infill styled buildings can create structures which are supported by a structural frame and it allows for interesting interiors or exterior elements to be created around the building. The Nest We Grow building by Kengo Kuma shows a building whose frame is very geometric and rigid. However in this case, the frame and the infill almost acts as one and since the wooden collumns permeate throughout the interior spaces,it can create a very interesting journey when travelling through the building, a sense of exploration. The translucent plastic panelling on the exterior also serves to heighten thee mystery and excitement of what lies within. For my model, I tried to keep with the theme of exploration. I wanted to create a sense of curiosity and exploration as people moved through spaces which would change in proportion and feeling as they travelled through.
2.0 HERRING ISLAND: A PLACE FOR SECRETS
2.1 SITE ANALYSIS
Vegetation External Noise Site Location Circulation Entry and Exit Points of Interest/Secrets
Herring Island is located in the between two major roads in the middle of the Yarra river. Outside noise and disturbances are thus most active in the outer areas of the island and these places were avoided as I wanted a site which was the most peaceful. This was also an area where the ground was very flat. I wanted to utilise this aspect for my concept of a secret as I felt that plain ground is an area that gives of the sense that there is nothing to hide.
2.2 CONCEPT DEVELOPEMENT The main concept of a secret which I was trying to achieve was one of a secret hidden in plain sight. I have always felt that it was this kind of secret which was the most elusive and most satisfying to discover. The flat ground which is a main part of the chosen site would accentuate this greately. The secret in this case would be a time capsule which would sit in a tunnel right underneath the ground. This secret would be covered by the pavillion which would not only hide it but serve as a misdirection to prevent people from discovering the secret. Exploration was a theme which I touched around in my previous work so I wanted to bring it back in as a way for people to eventaully discover the secret. I wanted to create a sense of normality which would lead to curiosity and eventually suprise when they discover the secret.
2.3 CONCEPTACLE
My conceptacle shows the clear distict line between the secret below and the pavillion above. My Mass structure would serve as the tunnel for the secret and the pavillion would consist of elements from my Point/Line/Plane and Frame and Infill structures. I decided to blend the both of them together to create a more interesting form which would also flow together. This form would also serve as misdirection for visitors as they would hopefully be intrigued by it and not notice the gap in on the ground which provides light for the tunnel. This would also serve as a visitor’s first clue of the secret.
2.4 FiNAL DESIGN DEVELOPEMent and DRAWINGS I began first by directly adapting my previous designs, combining them and seeing how they would work. The initial result however was quite static and didn’t provide a very interesting form. The solution was to try and break up the walls of the pavillion structure and blend it further with the P/L/P elements. More triangular forms and sharper edges were utilised in the design to make it standout more. A more complicated interior space was created to also play into the theme of exploration. Spaces could be narrow and wide to create a sense of confusion but it will also give a sense that there is more to the place than first expected. The walls also hide the black monolith block in the centre which serves as the entrance to the secret. The block serves as one of the numerous clues throughout the place about the secret hidden and its material is also distictly different from the mainly timber structure to accentuate this. The secret tunnel itself would house a time capsule and be a very solemn place, almost like a tomb, to try a make a drastic shift in tone from the one above
SECTIONS
BASEMENT
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
PLANS
2.5 FINAL: A SECRET IN PLAIN SIGHT MISDIRECTION AND EXPLORATION
2.6 FINAL MODEL
3.0 REFLECTIONs
Throughout this studio I have learnt to see and create from different perspectives. The tectonic element exploration showed me how different types of compositions could affect both the landscape and the atmosphere of a place. Blending different elements to create one atmospheric whole is the most memorable thing I will take away from all of this. Something which I especially found motivating was the freedom which we were allowed to employ throughout and while it was difficult at times to design abstract concepts, it provided an important lesson. The looseness and abstract nature of some of the excercises made so that design around function was not ideal. Instead, designing around atmospheric, artistic and emotional qualities was a stimulating experience which provided another outlook on how architecture can be conceptualised and designed.
4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY
Beirut Terraces, retrieved 1 June 2017, https://au.pinterest.com/pin/446137906807810078/ Polish House by Adam Spychala, retrieved 1 June 2017, https://au.pinterest.com/ pin/483714816206158079/ Kaushik, 2015, James Turrell Roden Crater, retrieved 1 June 2017, http://www. amusingplanet.com/2015/07/james-turrells-roden-crater.html Notre Dame du Haut, Ronchamp, France, 2015, retrieved 1 June 2017, http://art-now-andthen.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/notre-dame-du-haut-ronchamp-france.html Yellowtrace, 2015, TIMBER COMMUNITY FOOD HUB BY UNIVERSITY OF BERKELEY + KENGO KUMA., retrieved 1 June 2017, http://www.yellowtrace.com.au/kengo-kuma-nest-we-grow/