S TA G E 1 REPRESENTATION
PLACE JAMES GILLETT A1705813
CONT ENT S 1
SITE PLAN
2
ELEVATIONS
3,4
3D VIEWS
5
SHADOWS/SHADING
6
ACCESS/MOVEMENT
7
AMBIENT LIGHT
8
ADDITIONAL SITE INFO
9,10
LIGHT STUDY
sIT E
pLA N
E LE V A TIONS
3 d
vie w s
3d
vie w s
SHA DIN G
A N D
SH A D OW S
A C C E SS
SUMMER 9AM
SUMMER 12PM
SUMMER
9P M
WINTER 9AM
WINTER 12PM
WINTER 3PM
AND
M OV EM ENT
AMB IE N T
L I G H T
C U L TU RAL AND Q U A L I T IES
SOCIAL
STUDENTS USE THE SPACE FOR RELAXATION AND TO STUDY PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND USING OUTDOOR AREAS
LIGH T
S TU D Y
Luminosity or luminous refers to giving off or contributing light to a space. It represents the presence of light and illuminating a space. In astronomical terms, luminosity is the intrinsic brightness of a celestial object (as distinct from its apparent brightness diminished by distance). As luminosity refers to giving off light or illuminating spaces, it could be considered a symbol of enlightenment or realisation/ awareness. By revealing space through light luminosity, it’s as if new discoveries are being made and could be referred to as seeking knowledge or truth. Without light spaces would be impossible to understand as they would no longer be defined. By having luminosity within spaces clarity is found, relating to truth as a spiritual awakening. Finding purpose and meaning through luminosity, guiding towards the right path by highlighting the destination. The No Shadow Tower is a proposed design that has been designed accordingly to direct light to illuminate an area on the ground plane that would originally be shaded. The idea is based on light penetration through the city canopy. As tall skyscrapers cast a large shadow, conditions on the ground within the shadow differ significantly to that of an area exposed to the sun light. The No Shadow Tower would ir-
LI G HT radiate the shaded space below making them a more inhabitable space for people. Through extensive site and solar analysis a solar chart can be mapped informing the architect of the shape and angle of the tower. The proposed tower would have reflective glass or mirrors on the appropriate façade to reflect light downwards eliminating the shadow. However as the sun rises and falls during the day the shadow of the building will move. To combat this the reflective tower will be angled suitably so the redirected sunlight will follow the movement of the shadow of the other. This process would encourage more people to use the newly illuminated space. As well lit areas are often associated with happiness or warmth, people will be drawn to these places thus creating social outdoor hub. However there are factors that need to be controlled such as glare or harmful solar rays. To avoid any potentially dangerous concentrated solar rays, the reflected light must be diffused. The process is a good example of the ability to use a relatively inflexible resource and control it. Though, the notion of illuminating shadows cast by reflecting sun light has been around since the early 1990s. A large solar mirror was recently launched into space by Russian...
ST U DY
...scientists to illuminate cold and dark areas primarily to the north, the idea was proposed approximately 100 years ago as the town of Rjukan spent 6 months without sunlight each year. As explored by designers and behavioural scientists, it has been discovered that daylight significant affects urban activity and popularity of spaces in a city environment. By illuminating spaces, specific to their purpose, architects can improve the quality of life in these spaces. This would eliminate restrictions of space usage in the city due to unsuitable lighting conditions. For example, a yoga or meditation site would require a well-lit area to promote a calm and peaceful atmosphere. If it was beneath a large tower it would change the mood to a cold and potentially uninviting space. There are also environmental advantages to directing sunlight beneath the city canopy. Any plant life that thrive in large amounts of sunlight would be unsuited to the conditions provided by a space situated in the shadow of a skyscraper. However, if the light was directed to eliminate the shadows effects a wider range of plant species would be available to inhabit these spaces further promoting a healthy and happy state of being.