CONVERGENCE THROUGH LIGHT REPRESENTATION II LIGHT PAVILION CONCEPT
STRUCTURES OF LIGHT JOHN ERWIN DE LEON A1755465 2019
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PLACE
IDEA
FORM
MATERIAL
SITE HISTORY AND IDENTITY SITE PLAN SITE ANALYSIS LIGHT STUDY 1
IDEA GENERATION PRECEDENTS VISUAL REFERENCES CONCEPT ANALYS LIGHT STUDY 2
FORM DEVELOPMENT PLACE MAKING 3D MODELLING/VIEWS SPATIAL QUALITY LIGHT STUDY 3
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT LIGHT AND TEXTURE VISUAL EXPERIENCE ATMOSPHERE LIGHT STUDY 4
PLACE SITE PLAN
THE BRAGGS
MATHS LAWNS
BARR SMITH LIBRARY
INGKARNI WARDLI
In the heart of the campus of Adelaide university lies a lawn courtyard named the Maths Lawns contained within The Braggs, Molecular Life Sciences, Ingkarni Wardli, engineering and Maths. Sciences, and the SANTOS building. In contrast to these modern structures are the central structure the overlooks the courtyard, the Barr Smith Library, dating back to the 1930s. The Math’s Lawns have a specific identity
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MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES
ENGINEERING AND MATHS SCIENCES
of the merging of old and new. The old being the use of materials such as red brick, orthogonal layouts, such as the Molecular Life Sciences building, and general appearance which fits the image together with Barr Smith Library. This is merged with the new such as the benches, and the materiality of both the Ingkarni Wardli building, and The Braggs building. The pathways feature different
SANTOS BUILDING
FROME RD
materials which are chosen in context the building it is next to, such as brick in front of the Barr Smith Library, and concrete paving in front of the Ingkarni Wardli building. This itself in particular should go hand in hand with the design on the light pavilion, in hopes of achieving a coherent sense of place, and the identity of the university.
SITE ANALYSIS
The areas used are only restricted currently to the benches which surround the lawn, which reaches its peak at noon. The lawn is largely unused apart from the occasional activities and events.
The current circulation is very rigid and conservative which is fitting for the surrounding buildings such as the Barr Smith Library, and the university context. However, this could be more flexible and have the lawn see more use.
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The main features are the 5 buildings which run parallel, the two most visually important however is the separated lawns, and the Barr Smith Library, which is not allowed to be visually covered from Frome Rd.
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A general sun path showing the current winter path over the Maths Lawns, an important aspect to consider for the pavilion and how that will interact with the rest of the paths and circulation.
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MATHS LAWNS 3D MODEL VIEWS
The two lawns which are not in use apart from occasional events create space for the possibility of a centralized pavilion which would be able to maintain the current circulation and usage while creating the possibility for more.
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LIGHT AND SHADE STUDY WINTER 9AM
WINTER 12PM
WINTER 3PM
In the study of the light, shadow, and the positioning of the site, the most exposed area is the central pathway that divides the Maths Lawns during winter, which would make the most sense for a pavilion of light with the focus on expansion. SUMMER 9AM
SUMMER 12PM
SUMMER 3PM
As for summer, the central pathway is also the most exposed area from sunlight on the site, leaving about half of the site under shadow far less than winter. An underground pavilion is a possibility as an option to not only block sunlight, but direct or filter it to the structures needs.
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LUMINOSITY
CASE STUDY - FLUID LUMINOSITY THE ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING OF ZAHA HADID Luminosity, the visual quality, vibrancy, and intensity of light which can be expressed through its interactions and illumination within a space, or how we perceive its intrinsic and aesthetic qualities within our own eyes. The luminosity of light creates a blend between to spaces or objects, a gradual feeling of expansion in light from a bright source, making the harsh and distinct contrast of light and shadow blurred or disappear altogether. It can create illusions that either accentuate parts or a whole of a being or object, or blend and merge them all through light, simply through its placement, intensity, and the initial gradual spread of light. In a much more metaphorical and symbolic sense, luminosity is
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illumination, the gain and desire for knowledge and intellectual thought and the gradual spread of desire with similarity to how illumination of light spreads. In the case of Zaha Hadid, she uses the luminosity of light to accentuate the curvature of space that she has designed, creating a blend or a bridge in which connects the architecture or the interior space with the visual experience. In Zaha Hadid’s design of the MAXXI Museum, the luminous lights spread throughout the curves and texture of the materials, acting as a union between the stark contrast of black and white, this along with the louvers which are above the museum ensures a soft natural luminosity from daylight
which works in placement or in tandem with the lights to create a unified space and accentuate the curves. Similar to the MAXXI Museum, the Heydar Aliyev Center works in maintaining the fluidity and curvature Zaha Hadid is renowned for, using openings to reflect and illuminate the space and once again putting emphasis on the curved forms of the interior. During the night, the lighting flows into the surfaces of the surfaces of the curves, creating an almost identical atmosphere from the sun, with the light directly reflecting edges of the curve, creating linear streaks of light further directing the flow of the space along with the curved forms. In Zaha Hadid’s, earlier work, the Phaeno science Centre in Wolfsburg, became a turning
point for her architecture with the curves which is unlike the sharp and angular nature of her buildings. Along with this came the change in her direction in lighting, using the illumination of sunlight to blend into the darkness underneath, supported by the rhombus-shaped panels with its teal subtle and diffused luminosity. This blend to create a sense of fluid and coherent space for the people who enter with the use of daylight and artificial light has since become quite a large part of Zaha Hadid’s luminaire design, as an important aspect of her architectural design, as seen in her more recent buildings as previously stated.
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IDEA METAPHOR
SEEK LIGHT IS GROWTH/EXPANSION
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With light being a metaphor for knowledge, awareness, and understanding, seeking light means to move forward and to learn and gain knowledge, with growth and expansion being a metaphor for the growth and expansion of a person’s mind and experiences. This could also mean the spread of light through a space, the multiple spatial experiences in which light provides through multiple interactions with the area and material.
For the generation of ideas, this was first visualised with the gradation of darkness to the light in relation to seeking light. This is expressed with spiraling and round shapes and spaces that is c entralised towards a main area or main source of light. The second generation of metaphorical ideas is the literal expansion on space and light, similar to a tunnel which expands, letting in or reflecting in more light. The
gradation of shadow to light and narrow space to large, also plays with the idea of seek light and growth/expansion. Both ideas have resulted in restricted pathway that grows and expands in size, which are located on all the sites entries and walkways.
Based on the idea of gradually enlarging or converging light from narrow pathways to a larger space, the idea is to create a sort of intersection or hub in similarity to the Tirpitz War Museum.
Rooms would be placed in accordance to the central space and the pathways to gather people towards the center, where majority of the light shines through. These rooms would be underground, with an opening in the center to gradually focus and expand light.
The current circulation of the Maths Lawns was simply moved down and placed with a center path to urge circulation to the middle of the lawns as well as create an intersection where all is directed to the middle, playing more on the previous metaphor.
TIRPITZ WAR MUSEUM BJARKE INGELS GROUP The Tirpitz War Museum has a centralized layout with the structure in its surrounding and four entrance and exits which work interchangeably with one another. Considering the Maths Lawns multiple paths and entrances, as
well as the underground aspect of the structure, this would relate as an example extremely well in the given context. This also resembles the centralised interpretation of seek light.
PORSCHE PAVILION HENN ARCHITECTS Curvature, fluidity, and play of light and how it interacts with the Porsche Pavilion takes its precedents and design intentions from the Porsche designs. This continuous appearance changes of the structure depending on how
light interacts with it due to its curves is something to take note and how that can be expanded upon in the context of the metaphor of seek light is growth/expansion,
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ABOVE GROUND CENTER SHADE AND OPENING CONCEPTS
The idea for the pavilion is to have a singular opening for light to then be diffused or reflected throughout the underground space depending on the material for a luminous quality from the metaphor of “Seek light is growth/expansion”.
To add another layer of possibility with light, shadow, and contrast, a curved surface for shade was created to cover the four corners of the intersection, originally from sharp triangles, then made into curves to contrast the already orthogonal layouts.
CENTRAL LIGHT OPENING
STAR/LIGHT OPENING WITH SHADE
FURTHER INSPIRATION WITH CENTRALISED LIGHT AND EXPANSE OF LIGHT
STEVEN HOLL
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STUDIO MRDO & STUDIO LAM
KIMMEL ESHKOLOT ARCHITECTS
RECTANGULAR VARIATION
LIFTED GROUND VARIATION
LIFTED GROUND IMPROVED VARIANT
PROGRAM DESIGNATION 350M SQ
EXIBITION/PRESENTATION
READING/RELAXING
SEMINAR ROOMS
TOILETS M/F/D
SMALL LIBRARY
RECEPTION
STORAGE
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REFLECTION
THEORETICAL REFLECTIONS OF THE REFLECTION OF LIGHT By definition, reflection is the interaction of qualities such as heat or light within the surface of material without absorption. The visual appearances of light in reflection can also be perceived or expressed in ways which it represents certain characteristics we give it. The reflection of light represents and expresses the feeling of enlightenment, the wash of light simulates the reflectance of knowledge towards a person, causing a push of self-reflection and critical thought over oneself. One can also interpret this as a relay of information, the bouncing of thought and how that same information changes from one person to another, showing our own personality and individuality in that work, in the same way that concepts such as arts can be shelved into
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different categories despite it having drastic differences from one artist to another. This would be in the same sense that light is diffused and reflected in multiple different angles. In terms of architecture, the early skyscrapers such as that from Mies van der Rohe, had used structural elements which split the faรงades of his skyscrapers such as his own trademark mullions in anxiousness in having surfaces of his structures reflect too much light. As described by Mies van der Rohe, he was cutting facades in plan similar to that of cutting a crystal. In contrast to the flat and uniform surfaces of the International style that is numerous throughout cities, buildings such as the Philharmonic in Berlin, but Hans Scharoun takes the faรงade of
CASE STUDY II
VEILED IN BRILLIANCE: HOW REFLECTIVE FACADES HAVE CHANGED MODERN
the structure in play to create a mirror surface which distorts and reflects light to create a jewel like surface. The mirror like surface also creates a wavy and distorted reflection of the city, water, and sky, in a process of modification and reproduction, instead of plainly mirroring a scenery such as the standard sky scraper. In a similar fashion the Prada Epicentre in Tokyo has concaved parts of the glass faรงade to distort views and reflect light and scenery, though this can be seen in both the exterior and the interior of the building. In placement of glass, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, features titanium as the main material used for reflection, the building uses thin titanium sheets with its indentations to reflect sunlight to create a dynamic imagery
along with its curved forms, effectively creating a constantly changing appearance with qualities in its reflected light qualities and surface that makes the structure appear to be a jewel among the urban landscape. In the same way the Walt Disney Concert Hall appearing to change in appearance due to the reflection of light in conjunction with the form, the Selfridges Birmingham department store contains anodized aluminium discs which does something similar which defuse the light on its faรงade to break a sense of scale in its appearance. This break of scale makes the building hides the appearance of size, and the number of floors as well as openings, which are all done through the form in support of the reflective form and surface of the cladding.
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PROGRAM PLACEMENT
FOOT PATH PLACEMENT
OUTER LEVEL COVER
SHELTER AND COVER PLACEMENT
FORM
EXPLODED SHELTER VIEW
Rooms and programs are placed in a formation which surrounds the current walk paths which intersect and create a small hub where the opening is located, representing the metaphor of seek light is growth and expansion, in that it is shaded tunnel like spaces that converge into an illuminated centralised space.
the surfaces of the floors and walls below.
The shelters are curved rectangular shapes which are made in contrast towards the formal and orthogonal surrounding structures, as well as the more traditional placements of the rooms below. The idea of the shelters almost The openings are pointed outwards pointing or tilted towards the centre is from the center towards the pathways, to play with the light and how it could which is to to achieve a gradient of be reflected both above and below light the interact with depending on through the opening. ABOVE GROUND EXTERIOR VIEW
INTERIOR VIEW
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SITE SECTIONS Santos Building
Engineering and Maths Sciences
Library Seminar Room
Ingkarni Wardli
Exibiton/Presentation Storage
Barr Smith Library
SOUTH SECTION 1:500
Molecular Life Sciences
Engineering and Maths Sciences
Underground opening for centralised light Exibition /Presentation Entry Ramp
Bench under Pavilion
EAST SECTION 1:500
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Four curved pavilions Entry Ramp
Reading/Relaxing
Central path intersection
Seminar Room
Exibition/Presentation Reception
Barr Smith Library
NORTH SECTION 1:500 Ingkarni Wardli
Barr Smith Library
The Braggs
Central Pathway Library Barhroom Opening to Ramp
Reading/Relaxing Barhroom
WEST SECTION 1:500
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EXPLODED VIEW 1:400
PAVILION RAMP SHADE COVER GROUND LEVEL CEILING UNDERGROUND LEVEL MATHS LAWNS
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MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES
THE BRAGGS BARR SMITH LIBRARY
PAVILION
MATHS LAWNS
ENGINERING AND MATHS SCIENCES
INGKARNI WARDLI
PAVILION SITE PLANS 1:500 The rooms and formation of the underground space of the pavilion completely focuses on the central area on the basis of seek light is growth/expansion, where both light from the opening and people due to the placement of the main rooms, are directed and converged to the center in a underground yet open hub. Coloured light from the slight overhang of the pavilion shades also shine down to the central point.
SANTOS BUILDING
WC SEMINAR ROOM
SEMINAR ROOM
READING/ RELAXING
LIBRARY
EXIBITION/ PRESENTATION
EXIBITION/ PRESENTATION WC
RECEPTION
STORAGE
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Opacity is the qualities of materials, objects or beings that prevent or block light. A low Opacity lets some light through whilst a high opacity shall block most if not all light, creating an element of control in how light can affect and interact with what we perceive. In a more metaphoric sense, opacity represents what we let ourselves be exposed to and what we want to see, or how
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we do the same upon others, whether it’s in ignorance, or for undesired reasons and beliefs. It’s the blockage of some if not all light through our own eyes, with light representing the knowledge, illumination, and intelligence that we would usually seek. Opposite to that, with the same metaphorical sense of light, opacity can also represent the seeking of a person’s own knowledge whilst
OPACITY
LIGHT STUDY III : THEORETICAL REFLECTIONS ON THE ABSENCE OF LIGHT
blocking the undesired, unrealistic, or what cannot connect personally, in a desire for their own individualistic knowledge. In terms of opacity in architecture, it can be used to evenly spread light throughout space to fully illuminate larger area than a regular point of light. In Scandinavian or Nordic countries, they have developed architectural ways to fill a room with light using opacity to make the most of the little light they obtain during winter, and
the low position of the sun from their geographical location. Buildings in Scandinavian countries such as the Herning Center of the arts by Steven Holl Architects as an example have a distinctive white interior with high reflective properties which makes complete use and maximizes the limited sunlight. The whiteness of the interior also creates a visual brightness with light more intense than the visual brightness outside. In the case of the Dybkær Church in
CASE STUDY - WHITENES IN NORDIC COUNTRIES
Denmark, despite the limited amount of direct sunlight which are directed more towards the altar, the space Is still illuminated through reflectance of the surfaces and whiteness, creating a bright and vibrant space. Throughout the day, the atmosphere changes due to the change of light such as intense light, patterned light such as the interactions from the brick work, and subdued light, which suits the religious aspects as well as still remain bright without much use of artificial
light. This reflected and diffused light that spreads throughout the space almost lowers the opacity of darkness and shadow, almost as if it is effectively creating a space where no real darkness exists. This example of lowered opacity with shadow and darkness, the intensity and spread of diffused and reflected light, and the overall whiteness of walls, ceilings, and other surfaces can also be seen in the Hyvinkää Church, and the Nordyjllands Kunsten Museum.
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GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED POLYESTER
POLISHED CONCRETE
CEMINTEL PANELS
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TINTED GLASS
MATERIAL Chosen materials are reflecting to create different effects of light and colour in the central space and covers. The areas made to be intentionally dark such as the pathways are cladded with matte materials which diffuse or offer little spread of light.
INTERIOR UNDERGROUND DETAIL REINFORCED CONCRETE CEILING REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL CEMINTEL INTERIOR CLADDING HORIZONTAL ALUMINIUM PANEL STRIP ANODIZED ALUMINIUM FRAME CONCRETE FOOTINGS
REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB STEEL WALL FRAME INSULATION UNDISTURBED EARTH POLISHED CONCRETE
SHELTER/COVER MATERIAL DETAIL FIBER REINFOCED REINFORED POLYMER CLADDING STEEL PIPE FRAME STEEL PANEL PLATE WATERPROOFING SASH TINTED GLASS PLANE
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LIGHT STUDY IV
THEORETICAL REFLECTIONS ON THE FILTRATION OF LIGHT
CASE STUDY - LE CORBUSIER AND THE TRINITY OF LIGHT Filtration in terms of light is the nature in which light is able to pass and go through certain objects and materials creating visual effect between light and shadow. In visualisation this can be the filtration of light from tree canopies and the outcome it brings to the ground. This filtration of light can signify the entry of experience and warmth, piercing through darkness to illuminate a specific area. For this reason, the religious use this as
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important symbolism of faith and a sort of rejuvenation, the filtration of light acting as purifying the dark, or a high being lifting their soul as a person steps into the light. The light filtering through darkness also symbolises a path, a point of direction, or to attract attention, leading us to follow and walk directly to it or gaze upon it physically, intellectually, and spiritually.
different religious structures, and even more heavily used in Christianity. The filtration of light, visible rays of light, or light itself is heavily annotated with being a representation of god. This formed a way of representing light in architecture in similarity to the Romanesque aps, and its filtration of light. The idea of darkness being illuminated by a visible linear ray of light has been heavily used in In architecture this is more more sacred buildings, some commonly used in many of which also illuminate and
FILTRATION
control dark spaces through the filtration of light such as with the use of stained-glass windows. Le Corbusier has expressed in his architectural work his sensitivity for the interactions of light and colour in his more religious structures in a way of expressing a more artistic approach. One example of a religious building by Le Corbusier is the Church of Saint-Pierre, Firminy, a structure which filters through multiple spectacles of light throughout the hours of the day, seasons, and current weather to show either strong rays of light directed to the
high walls through angled tubes, small dots of filtered light which resembles the sky above the altar, or exceptional waves of light that interacts with the setting sun, all made in the intention to create a space for the occurrence of spiritual enrichment, and giving light through filtration an artistic, poetic, and spiritual meaning. The very same sense of light as a language being used to consecrate Le Corbusier’s buildings, the Monastery of Sainte Marie de La Tourette, uses filtered light through narrow horizontal gabs which filter light in different visual effects depending on the time
of day and season, adapting or causing different kinds of atmospheres within the dark and shadowed interior spaces. This use and play of light and how it interacts with the space has been the distinct features of Le Corbusier’s sacred and religious architectural designs, elevating light as more than just a decorative feature which accentuates a building, but a part of the architecture of the building itself in developing the needs of the program.
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JOHN ERWIN DE LEON A1755465 - 8/09/2019