Jonathon Selinis A1747834
LIGHT STUDY
Part I Site Description - Site Plan - Elevations - 3D Site Views - Ambient Light Study Site Analysis - Shade & Shadow Study - Access, Movement & Use Pattern - Place Social Character
Part II - Geometrical Diagamming Of Seek Light Metaphor - Spatial/Geometrical Explorations Of 3 Possibilities - Contextualising The Possibilities On Site - Experiential Views/Visual Notations Of Point Of Entry - Experiential Views/Visual Notations Of Place Of Enlightenment
Part III -3D Model Of Light Pavilion In Context - To-Scale Plans, Sections & Elevations Of Light Pavilion - Exploded Perspective Showing The Composition And Structure
Part IV - Aerial And Ground Views Of Your Building/Structure, Showing Approach, Access, & Movement Inside & Outside As Appropriate - Internal Views Of Your Pavilion, Showing How Light Defines Spaces - 2x 3D Selected Construction Detailing
site plan
Scale 1:200
elevation
Scale 1:200
Scale 1:200
Scale 1:200
3d site view
ambient light study
Summer 9am
Summer 12pm
Summer 3pm
Winter 9am
Winter 12pm
Winter 3pm
ambient lighting: day
ambient lighting: night
access & movement As shown on the diagram on the tal movements occur around the actually on the Math Lawns, as purpose for students or anyone lawns.
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The site is surrounded by buildings, therefore views from a distance would be blocked, meaning that the lawn would not be visible unless someone is walking by. Science building can be viewed on the North (right) side on the diagram, mathematics and engineering building are located on the South (Left), the library on the West (top) side of the site, and an exit onto Frome Road is located on the East (Bottom) side. It is alsso important to note that the view of the library from Frome Road is heritage listed and therefore cannot be obstructed. From analysing the lawns on multiple occasions it was evident to see that the lawns (in red circles) are not commonly used, unless there is an event, which usually occurs over a few days, or on one day. The only spots that are used in this region are the benches, mainly used by the students at occassionally.
pattern
Across the site there are meany reacurring patterns as seen through the images, as this is a consistent theme it may be a reasonable decision to utilise the theme of pattern & consistencythroughout my Light Pavilion.
LUMINOSITY Linguistic Definition: 1. Luminosity can be defined as radiating or reflecting light, and the quality of being intellectually brilliant and enlightened. It can also be defined as being easy to see through. Philosophical Definition: 2. Adelaide University’s fundemental motto “seek light“ which insists that studying at the University will greatly benefit people. This motto shows that people who study at the University of Adelaide seek more and seek for a greater future, as light can often be seen as the start of a new beginning, as most people come to University to better there living style. This reveals that there may be more opportunity if you study at the University according to this motto, as education at the University can go beyond your first job, enabling you to have great skills for life.
ARCHITECTURAL MEANING Zaha Hadid’s projects are very stylistic and convey great meaning not only from the way she utilises difficult materials but also for her use of imagination but also in the method she utilises light effectively. Her theories of fragmentation and fluidity are very distinguishable well-known design techniques that allow her to express the way she creates form. This has come at a certain cost though because her usage of light to display her architecture have been overseen, even though they have been a vital part of her architectural expressionism. The transition over three decades she explored from the usage of minimal light techniques at her Vitra Fire Station to the world’s tallest atrium at Leeza SOHO skyscraper, which is able to collect a lot of sunlight, shows the development of Zaha Hadid’s work, and how she was able to develop different concepts throughout this period.
Light is able to enclose the division beween architecture and our perception. We are able to sense froms and the materials used in work through the reflected light transmitted to our eyes. Zaha Hadid’s use of light can be seen as graphical at first, but the techniques skilfully employed are used express her imagination in a unique architectural sense.
Reference List: - https://www.archdaily.com/868157/fluid-luminosity-the-architectural-lighting-of-zaha-hadid - https://www.dictionary.com/browse/luminosity
The starting idea came from developing images, the images developed into abstract shapes until a design that looked suitable enough. The design was then further developed over the course of the weeks.
developing the concept
Light Is Growth/Expansion Growth & expansion, can be viewed as the various changes that one goes through throughout their life, as people grow up they have to adapt, and learn. Light from the Sun, can be viewed as growth as it provides vitamins and nutrients for all beings and plants across the Earth. The light pavilion is fundamentally based on utilising the light feature from the Sun, therefore utilising a glass concept would be effective in introducing light for most of the day, as well disallowing raining conditions. This pavilion would introduce a distinctive stmosphere when viewing or visiting the sight, as it aims to introduce a new way of understanding.
spatial eploration
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Concept I Utilising the metaphor of light is growth and expansion, light is a key aspect of this concept of design. This bunker style design allows light to enter from the top as top is made out of glass, with gaps inbetween each curved glass pannel. The gaps between each glass pannel are cover by steel, so that rain doesn’t get into the bunker and flood it during the rainier months. The tunnel would be an attraction as it has an entrance/exit on both side, making it so students can walk through without wasting much time. The underground area also has space for all necessary features that the Light Pavilion needs to include, as well as the above ground acting as a quiet relaxation space for the students.
contexualising & refinement
Concept II Utilising the metaphor of light is growth and expansion, light is a key aspect of this concept also, as it is used to light the underground passageway for students and the likes to use. THis inverted curve design is the opposite of design concept 1, as it lets in a lot less light, which creates a darker and more mysterious concept then the last. The design allows for light to enter in on specific angles at different times of the day. Contrary to design A the glass panels are placed, between each extruded steel panel. The space between each panel above the glass allows for a relaxation space for people to read without many disruptions.
contexualising & refinement
points of entry
Throughout this process, it was evident that a tunnel style design would be the most effective in illuminating light, and expressing the different ways in which the design process could be carried out. Each precedent has a large similarity, as they are all effective in accomodating light, and people who would be utilising these sights would have knowledge of where the sun is at all times.
Precedent A, Shelter, By Gino Miles
Precedent B, Solar Arch Highway, By Tyson Steele
Precedent C, Lai Tak Tsuen
precedents
REFLECTION
Linguistic Definition: 1. Reflection can be defined as the process by which light and heat are sent back from a surface, as they do not pass through it. Philosophical Definition: 2. In philosophical terms reflection can be defined as someone’s thoughts on a particular subject as they can express there ideas, it can also be can seen as a means of slef reflection, as people can look back on there past, live in the now, but also look forward to the future. This method of reflection can be seen to bring knowledge, as people can learn from past experience. As reflection can be as light being sent back, this ties into “seeking light”, as it demonstrates how self reflection, and thinking about how your actions can effect situations is important as a means of learning.
ARCHITECTURAL MEANING As a result of modernism being a predominant feature throughout architecture, it is evident to see that glass has been heavily utilised in current times. People within the movement knew about the use of large glass facades, this was evident through the work of Mies van der Rohe using elements such as trademark mullions to separate facades. Since then throughout the years many uniform glazing skyscrapers have been created and have made urban citizens bored of these everyday skyscrapers. As a direct response to this, bizarre reinterpretations of facades have gained large traction. Due to the belief that light can bring new definition to architecture, many materials such as glass and metal have been transformed to create crystalline images. This indicates that architecture has changed, as it has shifted focus away from internal spaces to the form of external surfaces.
Many architects took this idea on board as they expressed materiality of transparency and reflective imagery for entire facades of buildings. This practise began during the early 20th century when Paul Scheerbart and Bruno Taut promoted the practise of coloured glass which make the “jewel-like architecture shimmer.� Mies van der Rohe saw this vision utilised this vision and adapted it as he would discard the rectangular tower to create a free-form glass skinned tower as a proposal for the Glass Skyscraper in Berlin in 1921.
Reference List: - https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/reflection - https://www.archdaily.com/796974/veiledin-brilliance-how-reflective-facades-havechanged-modern-architecture
3d model in context
plans Stairs & Ramp Storage Space
Reception Area Small Library
Seminar Room
Seminar Room Relaxing Space
Relaxing Space
Ground Floor Plan 1:200
Exhibition Space The main area of the underground passageway includes; an exhibition space, reception area, small library, storage space as well as toilets, and disable access via a ramp.
Toilets
Bottom Floor Plan 1:200
sections
North Section 1:200
South Section 1:200
elevations
North Elevation Scale 1:200
South Elevation Scale 1:200
site plan
Site Plan Scale 1:200
exploded perspective
Linguistic Definition:
OPACITY
1. Opacity can be defined as the degree in which substance is opaque. Philosophical Definition: 2. Opacity can be seen as the degree in how difficult something is to understand or know about. This could also relate to how hard it is to understand a human being, as not everyone is very transparent as they may not be easy to talk to for there own reasons. The use of opacity controls the amount of light entering a structure, which relates to how you much you can see into the structure. This relates to the University of Adelaide’s motto “seek light“ as tranparency through windows, or glass structures allows the entrance of light in, this is a predominant feature at the University as the cnetral hub contains large windows, which allow the entrance of light.
ARCHITECTURAL MEANING
Scandinavian countries have established many great buildings that reverberate the little amount of light that there is in the winter and the extreme amounts of sunlight in the Summer days. Henry Plummer, retired Professor from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has studied the different variety development in various Nordic countries. His perception of daylight can see beyond different efficient importance of utilising reflective white spaces to facilitate bright rooms, he uses the beauty of nature and in his photography to attract the interest of people.
The large changes in weather and daylight lead to different light creations in Scandinavian countries, as architects have utilised white surfaces to overweigh the long winter days, creating warmth and atmosphere. The low positioning of the Sun in some regions allows for long shadows, which means that’s daylight can enter buildings more from the side then above the structure. Henry Plummer reveals that although many Scandinavian countries are different in topography, they share the same restrained sunlight.
Reference List: - https://www.archdaily.com/542503/ light-matters-whiteness-in-nordic-countries - https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/opacity
inside rendered
outside rendered
internal views
Steele Seating Area
Window Panel Above Seminar ROom Glass Panels
Concrete Staircase & Ramp
3d detailing
mobility task 1
mobility task 2
FILTRATION Linguistic Definition: 1. Filtration can be defined as the act of passing liquid through a piece of equipment in order to remove solid pieces or other substances. Philosophical Definition: 2. As this can be seen as passing something through certain pieces, it can be interpreted as sunlight needs to be brought into a structure in order to give it a different perspective. This idicates that filration can achieve purity as it eliminates any nuisances, this means that you can be the best version of yourself as “seeking light“ shows that you are appraoching your peak. This shows that through filtration you are able to find yourself, and what carrier you would like to achieve, as you are seeking to find the best version of yourself.
ARCHITECTURAL MEANING Le Corbusier has utilised orientation famously to display his sacred three buildings utilising orientation, openings and textures to create lively architecture utilising sunlight. His work including the pilgrimage chaple at Ronchamp, the monastery of Sainte Marie de La Tourette, and the parish church of Saint-Pierre in Firminy displays how each site differently utilises spaces with light. Light can be linked with the divinity and holiness in many religions. In Christianity the Bible talks about God who “is light” or Christ as “the light of the world”. Although divine light and visible light are not the same, there are similarities as visible light appears to the heavenly, which links both spheres. Every era has created a new language of light: The glow of the Romanesque apse, the golden shimmer of Byzanthine mosaics or the luminous walls of Gothic stained glass.
Through visualising Le Corbusier’s sacred structures for more than four decades it has lead Henry Plummer to a deep attraction regarding the revolutionary power of light. For Plummer the fundamental characteristic of the Chapel of Notre Dame du Haut at Ronchamp comes, from the uninterrupted occurances of solar events. The dawning Sun brightens the part on the side of the chapel and is able to turn the red-painted void into a darker red shade.
Reference List: - https://www.archdaily.com/597598/ light-matters-le-corbusier-and-the-trinityof-light - https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/filtration