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Table of Contents STAGE I - PLACE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Site Study & Analysis ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Light Study: Luminosity................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 STAGE II - IDEA ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Design of the Light Pavilion ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Light Study: Reflection .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
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Table of Contents STAGE III - FORM ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1 TBA Chapter Future Issue ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Form .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 STAGE IV - MATERIAL ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 TBA Chapter Future Issue ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Material ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
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SITE PLAN
Locale Plan
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IN GKARNI WA RDLI
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E N G I NEERING M AT HS
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B A R R SMIT H L IB RARY
Elevation ENE ⎥ Scale 1:250
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Access & Movement
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Views & Atmosphere of the Site
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Shade & Shadow
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Photo Study: Ambient & Natural Light
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Light Study: Luminosity T H E O RE TIC AL A N D A R CH ITE CTUR AL S T UDY O F ‘ L U M IN O SIT Y ’ Luminosity can be defined as the state or quality of being luminous, known as the measurable intrinsic brightness of an object in its quantitative sense. A luminous object epitomises the condition of radiating or reflecting light and its intensity as a source of such per unit area.
Also known as enlightenment, luminescence or luminous intensity, luminosity is a concept greatly practiced in aesthetic ethos. It is significant in the architectural realm exampled by the work of Hadid, Zumthor and Holl of which are part of an infinite series. The symbolization of luminosity began with the study of the sun and henceforth sunlight’s relationship to space, physical qualities and the built environment. As a philosophical concept, luminosity represents many liberalizing and metaphorical ideas. From a sociocultural view, the idea of luminosity signifies the aptitude of independent insight and understanding.
While luminosity in a scientific sense can be noted quantifiably, luminosity is prominently acknowledged artistically for its qualitative and aesthetic value. This is where the notion of luminosity meets architecture and the urban environment.
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This ties in with the metaphoric association of ‘light as knowledge’ in that luminosity and light epitomize enlightenment both in the literal and philosophical sense.
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The Cathedral of the Northern Lights by Link Arkitektur is a symbol and landmark of the Norwegian town Alta. Standing 47 metres tall, the design won the architectural competition for the project being a product of cultural setting and natural beauty. Design collaborator schmidt hammer lassen [shl] explain the project to reflect the art of the polar northern lights; ‘ethereal, transient, poetic and beautiful’. The piece’s titanium clad façade reflects the northern lights of the Arctic winter darkness. The sentience of the building harmonises with the dynamic surrounding of both harsh conditions yet incredible examples of light play from the geography’s unique sun azimuth. “The cathedral reflects, both literally and metaphorically, the northern lights: ethereal, transient, poetic and beautiful. It appears as a solitary sculpture in interaction with the spectacular nature.” [J. Lassen, shl] The interior of the building is laden with bright strip luminaries which interplay with skylight able to enter the building through slats, reflection and diffraction. Empirical glows emanating from wall lighting illuminates the interior walls which circulate light in and around the cathedral. Strips of window also create light-as-space directly into the central piece. While the exterior examples an experiential display of reflection and titanium clad diffraction, the interior of the building relies on the glow from building forms and the walls inside, creating a metaphorical atmosphere of timidity and warmth.
Case Study: Cathedral of The Northern Lights 1
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soul and skeleton – within
Design Conceptualisation
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Design: Light Pavilion one DE SI GN ON E – L I GHT C OM E S FR OM W I T HIN
“Light must come from inside. You cannot ask the darkness to leave; Sogyal Rinpoche
you must turn on the light.”
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Elevation 1 ⎥ Scale 1:150
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Plan ⎥ Scale 1:250
E-W Section ⎥ Scale 1:200
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Design: Light Pavilion two DE SI GN T W O – L I GHT COM E S FR OM W I T HIN
Stars are little holes in the floor of heaven.
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Elevation 1 ⎥ Scale 1:150
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“Stars are little holes in the floor of heaven.”
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Light Study: Reflection T H E O RE TIC AL A N D A R CH ITE CTURAL S T UDY O F ‘ R E F L ECT ION ’ Reflection is a phenomenon of light in which an incident ray alters trajectory at contact with a medium. Light striking a surface changes angles and rebounds into the same optical medium at which it instigated. This transitional spectacle is categorised into subsidiary concepts such as diffused reflection, refraction, diffraction and dispersion. Reflection represents something that is a direct product of its incidental emanation. This idea is observed as both a metaphor and notice of contemplation and thought. Reflection as an abstract theory is often linked to taking another route or interestingly, personification of the mirror. Mirrors do not ‘see’ in the sensory sense but are in a way, conscious of events in that they directly perceive a notion and act unequivocally. This is associated with insight and the philosophy of reasoning in biological thought. Direct or scientific reflection can be philosophically aligned with the perception of reality as would a still medium, for example, water. Reality can be
reflected undistorted in still waters while unsettled mediums cause diffraction, or the inadequate direct perception of actuality. As a practical term, reflection expresses what many consider to be afterthought of the perceived or the contemplation of thought alone. It is sometimes theorised that our thoughts ‘reflect’ upon our subconscious understandings of ourselves.
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