Science Museum GalleryMillenium Space
Tensile Structures
Using tensile structures is ideal since it's an easier way to present movement and flow. These structures in additionally leaves the area/room with a fascinating design. For example, these tensile structures are perhaps intentionally made for safety and layout.
I like the idea of having an improper, large window
The windows are irregular and peculiar shaped which I find interesting seeing as the audience get drawn in when they find something distinctive.
This peculiar structure represents the Air Flow of an airplane.
The form of the explosive violet structure is a reference to the aviation industry, which itself is a design driven by equations of airflow used in the aviation industry.
Circular/spiral staircases ideas
These staircases could perhaps have been inspired by spiral shells, since they look similar and the shape used is extremely similar. Advantages and Disadvantages of spiral staircases: • Advantage- They normally occupy small amount of spaces- therefore more space can be used for other accessibilities in the gallery. • Advantage- These staircases are typically stylish and adds a bouji look to the gallery. • Advantage- Depending on the design, they could be fascinating to look at and more appealing to walk through. • Disadvantage- Having long spiral stairs could give visitors dizziness and tiredness, for that reason, having short spiral stairs as these examples are ideal.
Origin of Spiral staircases: First ever spiral staircase built: Temple A at Selinunte in Sicily was constructed around 480 BC and at this site the remains of an early form of spiral staircase have been found. The oldest spiral staircase that is still standing today can be found in Rome. This is at Trajan's Column which was built in 113 AD.
Who invented spiral stair cases? An old English rhyme credits a man named Oliver Herford. Some modern sources credit a Swiss architect named Werner Bรถsendรถrfer for the first attempts to standardize staircase g uidelines in 1948.
These spiral staircases are extremely ideal since they do spiral turns mid-air, which not only saves up a lot of space but also looks fascinatingparallels the movement of a tornado.
ROCA London Gallery Secondary Research Designed as a versatile multipurpose environment, the Gallery will host a wide range of social and cultural events, including exhibitions, meetings, presentations, debates and receptions. Zaha Hadid Architects have created a precisely ordered, intimate sensory design environment which stimulates the visitor through its active and engaged relationship with ROCA's products.
The façade has a series of openings that seek to show the effect of water erosion and a white interior filled with drops of light acting as the backbone of the Roca London Gallery. These drops of water connect the different areas of the space which are part of the Roca London Gallery itself; namely an exhibition of Roca’s most innovative products, the meeting room and the multimedia space, amongst others. Additionally, the interior features the latest technologies which combine with modern audiovisual, sound and lighting equipment to transport the visitor to a truly cutting edge space.
The layout of the gallery is intentionally done in a way where visitors would stimulate through the corridors of the gallery. This design has a positive impact on visitors as they would feel some type of way when they are led on through the gallery by 3D designs on walls.
In my gallery design, the use of wall and ceiling designs that match the flow-like directions in the building, but with another idea of movement and flow, such as: bubbles, splashes of colour etc.
Peculiar shapes on the walls and ceiling endures customers inside, seeing as the audience mostly attract to weird features. In addition, the color coordination(black, white and grey) fits perfectly with each other, and gives a calming mood to the visitors. The shapes/designs on the walls in this place could perhaps represent the bubble particles or the movement of bubbles.​
Seating Chill Area
These seating areas are beneficial and ideal since visitors should be able to take breaks and have some time to themselves to reflect and understand the different objects in the museum.
The shiny, white surface makes the atmosphere look wider and brighter.
Children's play area
I like this curved sitting area idea. This would be essential for large groups of people that came to the museum together as the curved bench would make it easier for them to communicate with each other.
Having an indoor water fountain in the gallery is fun for the kids and adults to sit around and look at. It is also calming and therapeutic and makes a beautiful, natural scenery.
This is an area where children of any age can present ideas of their own through digital painting. After submitting their work, it would be shown on a big display where other people can see. In my opinion, I think this is a great idea however, since there isn't a lot of room, there would be queues for a seat.
Primary ResearchMovement & Flow
Water and Bubbles- Primary Research
I introduced the patterns of 'bubbles' into a resting space/ playground to add features of movement and flow in my gallery. This idea also gives interesting designs to the interior of the place. I used one of my previous researches to inspire me, such as this one.
Playing with sculptures
My outcome from this model:
I produced this idea of a staircase through my primary model which I made. With the inspiration of one of my previous secondary researches.
Initial Ideas
Side elevations
Second Floor ideas Plan
Side Elevation
Full side elevation of my water fountain idea including first and second floor
This is a coloured version of my single-seats. I chose this colour as a seat as it looks fascinating and not boring. This seat corresponds with the stereotypical colour of water- which is often a mixture between blue and green. Since my interior plan of the engine gallery is mostly to do with water movements, I thought of colour co-ordinating most of the object in the room for it to be the colour of water. I transformed this sculpture into a seat for visitors. These seats will be scattered around the museum in twos.
Front elevation
Inspiration: I used this secondary research design as an inspiration or an idea to what my primary model could turn out to be. I turned this wire model into a staircase structure idea. The side of the staircase is fully window (for safety precautions) and unlimited view options of the museum for customers whilst walking up the stairs. At the top of the staircase, there is another floor which could contain a few more objects.
Plan
First Floor
Second Floor display
More Display
fountain