Primary research:

From the pictures I can modify them into different designs and shapes that I see best fit. This is done through using constructing equipment. With this I can create small buildings with the same similar design.

Looking at an object which has multiple layers of the same object next to each other can be very helpful for development as it can give me ideas how I can join objects together to create one larger design.

By using real life equipment, I can create a small building with the same similar design.

Using primary objects can be beneficial for my final design as it can help me figure out what materials look best for the building.

I have designed these drawings to be primarily geometric as it will be relevant for my final design.

The exterior of the model is strictly geometric which uses multiple rectangles to create an outer border like shape.

Round, circular design developed into a geometric circular design. This can be further developed in future models as the outlining shape.

Experimenting with the outer shape

Throughout my design I want to use different types of materials and adjust their shape to create an outer design which is unique with the other surrounding building.

Circular design overarching the building > can be used for aesthetics or lighting up the building in the dark (lights will be placed around the structure).

By using blocks, I have managed to create a geometric building which captures a unique geometric design.

Armani shop in New York.

By looking around different type of buildings, I came across this Armani shop which has an interesting stair design

The platforms which hold up the stairs are connected

The general shape of the Armani shop is rectangular which contrasts with the irregular looking stairs which take up majority of the space in the inside. This could have been done to emphasise the uniqueness of the store in comparison to other buildings in the area.

Stairs

By taking inspiration of the Armani store stairs, I have created a model and design which replicated the same stairs, however in my own creation and my themes of geometric. The stairs will be made of strong, sustainable materials like concrete and wood.

By using elements of previous developments, I have created a rough final model which is not in detail, however, captures the general shape in which my final design may look like.

The main materials my building will be made from will be concrete, steel and glass.

The interior will contain the basics needed for a café and library. For example, tables, chairs, bathroom, bookshelves, front desks etc.

Entrance to library/cafe Road

By look at existing buildings I came across this national museum called MAXXI created by architect Zaha Hadid. I really liked how they created this entrance where it leads you towards the entrance, kind of forcing/incentivises you to enter. Hence, I am taking this element and implementing it into the front of my design as it works perfectly with how the pathway (that is already in place) is placed. This building also uses the same materials that I will want to use for my design; concrete, steel and glass.

My design has two main sections, library and café, which contains many areas; vending machine, bathroom, front desk (for both sections), bookshelves, study area, desks, tables.

Study area

Bookshelves

Shoe shop in Germany.

This shop in Germany caught my attention when I first saw it as although it has a generic outer shape, the way the interior is designed is very eye catching. Throughout the store it has a geometric theme to it with the use of rectangles and triangles to create multiple structures. The tree like figures catch the customers eyes as they are painted white which contrasts the black walls all around the shop.

The slanted desk has a large surface area. It continues the ‘odd’ look to the store → make it intriguing.

The area where the shoes are placed must be long for everyone to see as they are a small product → they could also be places in the sky using string → also grabs the attention for people outside the store.

The general structures stick out to the customers.

The overall shape is quite large with lots of room for movement however the items are arranged a way, so you must walk around the shop to view them.

The ‘tree’ like structure is quite tall and is created using different geometric forms (primarily rectangles).

By taking different elements from the structures within this shoe shop, I can adapt my interior in a way which is like these elements. An example are the stairs. I plan to create a unique, geometric stair design which will be eye catching when entering the library.

By creating a very rough final SketchUp design, it has allowed me to see how it will look with different materials and colours to see which works best with the purpose of the building.

Opening the building up to see the inside from the side will help see where I will place each equipment such as chairs, tables, bookshelf's etc. This is also done to see how much space is wasted.

Final SketchUp:

Café area:

Library area:

Library second floor:

Restroom:

Side views:

Side view:

Library:

Café:

Toilet/storage:

Final physical model:

With my final model I tried to use materials which have similar properties and colour to the actual materials that would be used.

Final SketchUp implemented into the design site:

By placing my final SketchUp on the design space it allows me to see how the area will look once the building is in the area.

After placing it in I had realised how well the building fits into the space with the colour and overall shape. It creates great development for the overall area while also not standing out too much.