ARCH10003 DESIGN STUDIO ALPHA
DESIGN JOURNAL
JIA MIN CHEONG, 1055131 STUDIO 03 LUCAS KOLEITS
GROUND CONDITION PART I
LECTURE CONTENTS STUDIES LECTURE 1
LECTURE CONTENTS STUDIES LECTURE 2
WEEK 1 EXERCISE: SERIES OF SMALL OBSERVATIONAL SKETCHES
WEEK 2 EXERCISE: SERIES OF SMALL OBSERVATIONAL SKETCHES
DESIGN ESQUISSE: CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Self-reflection Ground Conditions Part I explores the human interaction with built elements in space, and how these elements define space volume. From the exercises, I have been able to learn to -
identify the elements in space and how they affect human behaviour. recognizing the anthropometric measurement and ergonomic design in the environment. identify the organization and ordering principles in space in the world we are living in. It is interesting how I personally had never taken notice of these space organization before and how they have actually affected our behaviour in daily life.
Design esquisse: this task brings me in doing research in physical distancing rules and explores the possibility of using built elements as a regulator for human behaviour. Improvements that could be made: -
add in more details and information, eg materiality drawing techniques: pay attention to line weights collage: try to establish more visual clarity, need to push the design further and beware of spatiality plan and section: pay attention to line weights, beware of section cut, put in human figures to show scale
GROUND CONDITIONS PART 2
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EXERCISE 4 : RHINO SUN DIAGRAM
9 AM • building at the RHS is much taller: shadow much larger • center region entirely covered in shades • vegetation has no significant effect in overall projection of shadow
12 PM • smaller, shorter shadow • center region experiences highest amount of direct light • vegetation has more significant effect
6 PM • LHS buildings are shorter than RHS buildings • no shadow projected to the higher levels of RHS buildings • center region entirely covered in shades
EXERCISE 4: MICROCLIMATE
• bedroom facing north-east • receives highest amount of sunlight during 9 AM • heat up in the morning but becomes colder in the evening
• living area and the other bedroom receives less sunlight in the morning • sunlight is also blocked by surrounding buildings • do not heat up quickly
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EXERCISE 5: MATERIALITY SMALL OBSERVATIONAL SKETCHES
DESIGN ESQUISSE: CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Self-reflection Ground Conditions Part 2 explores the relationship between built elements and environmental factors, furthermore investigates how these factors impact human behaviour in space. From the exercises, I have learned to -
observe how factors such as time and weather have impact on the way humans occupy space. explore how different elements induce movement through space. observe the effect from sun light in shaping atmosphere in a built environment observe the use of different materials in defining space and how materials and proportion of an object could give rise to urban affordance
Improvements that could be made: - push myself further in the drawings and sketches - put in further details (e.g. materiality sketches: make the different materials look more distinct) - collage: manage to show spatiality but the overall layout not creative and innovative; More collage materials or different composition could be attempted to push myself further out of my comfort zone. presentation: arrange and organize in a way to make it easier for the audience to understand the complex forms - The materials or the size of the intervention itself is worth reconsidering as it might not be safe enough for children.
DYSTOPIAN DREAMS
LINCOLN SQUARE SITE INFORMATION
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Gentle slope Original site has radial pattern circulation Centered towards memorial at eastern side of the square
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
BRAINSTORMING
WEEK 7 OUTPUT
WEEK 8 OUTPUT
Development of Landscape Narratives. Standing on top of the slope, Nisho nervously glances down to the road junction below. This is where they could monitor every passer-by and keep an eye on any approaching danger. There are buzzing voices all around Nisho as people eagerly engage in discussions. This low area behind the steep slope protects them from any unwelcoming eyes and ears. Turning around, Nisho takes in the view. The wide area offers large space for public speaking. For those who prefer private discussion, the underground courtyard could be their choice. As for Nisho, she walks towards the other end where her students are sitting at the round platform, waiting for her to start today’s lesson. Development of Parti.
Development of Sketch Model.
WEEK 9 OUTPUT
Development of Landscape Narratives. Standing at the top, Nisho glances down to the junction. This is where they could monitor every passerby and keep an eye on any approaching danger. Eyes travelling far north, there are the open plain where Nisho teaches the young children, and a garden where they could relax and enjoy this world a little. Somewhere in the west is her secret place for contemplation. She wishes she could go there, but now is not the time. Fled from a tyrant to another unwelcoming world, they have no choice but to find a safe place to voice their true opinions. Taking a deep breath, Nisho descends into the theatre. The crowd is waiting for her. Development of Parti.
Development of Sketch Model.
ADDING VARIATION TO CONCRETE STEPS IN AMPHITHEATRE
WEEK 10 OUTPUT
Object Study
Material Study
WEEK 10 FEEDBACK: -
Structure can have more possibilities, now too boring think about how the form of structure suit different kinds of human activities
taking inspirations from LECTURE 5 CONTENTS INCORPORATING CORTEN STEEL into design
WEEK 11 OUTPUT
A SERIES OF PERSPECTIVE VIEWS TO CAPTURE EXPERIENCES WALKING ACROSS THE ENTIRE SITE WALKING FROM ENTRANCE AT GARDEN TOWARDS AMPHITHEATRE：
CHANGE IN MATERIALS: CONCRETE & CORTEN STEEL >> CORTEN STEEL + COMMON STEEL：
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POLITIAL EXCHANGE SPOT AND SWANSTON STREET：
Self-reflection Working on Dystopian Dreams for six weeks have really deepened my understandings on the lecture contents. Even though my drawing skills have made little improvement throughout this semester, I have had a deeper understanding on communicating through graphics and diagrams. From the previous feedbacks and the final studio crit, I have made a few notes that help me to reflect my own work and make improvement in the future.
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Translation of concept: think about parti more abstractly, do not translate a concept too literally. Can think of different ways of representations Specificity of programmes: define zones for different programs; within each zone, break down large scale programmes into smaller sub-programmes Manipulation of terrain: Think more about how the structure is related with the terrain. Monumentality of a space/structure should come out of the manipulation of the landscape. Structure is not “stand-alone” but connected with the landscape. Relationship of spaces: how are spaces connected and how do people move from place to place. Journey to the structures are very important. Object study and Materiality: o needs to be unique and talk about the project and specific programs, not just a general object. o Has to be actually “designed”and adapted to the space we are designing o Look at the details in actual world o Make sure the object designed is safe and complied to design rules in Standards
Last but not least: For GC1 and GC2, I had looked at a number of precedent examples but it was until the mid of the Dystopian Dreams project that I started to truly understand the importance of precedent studies and really “study” the existing buildings and structures. Therefore, I have included some of precedent studies that significantly influenced my design decisions in the final pages of this journal.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Some Precedent Studies
Magok Central Plaza Source: Archdaily
Shanghai IFC Sunken Plaza Source:skyscapercity.com
Kunshan Constitution Park Source: Archdaily
Look at how the curved structure / platform is connected to the lower ground.
Look at how the amphitheatre is organized and cutting into the terrain (height of steps is quite low)
A wall becomes threshold that defines theatre space from walkway
Tapis Rouge public space in an informal neighborhood in Haiti. Source: Archdaily
Look at how the concrete steps and vegetations are organized.
Front Square of Pan Zhou's People Hospital. Source: Archdaily Look at the form of the concrete structure And changing of ground texture
Corten Steel Look at the uses of corten steel as landscape elements Angled fountains Landscape edging
Changing of ground texture
Gap between corten steel wall and concrete surface