Component 2 Kyra Petrou

Design Brief

Art Gallery

In this project I aim to redevelop a piece of land in the local community and transform it into an art gallery to provide a platform for local artists and a creative space for the neighborhood. The decision to create an art gallery stems from the fact that the local community lacked a creative space where artists could showcase their work therefore increasing the amount of graffiti in the community. The gallery would provide a space where the local community could view and appreciate art, attend exhibitions, and events and classes. an art gallery is not only a place for artists to showcase their work, but it is also a social spot where people can come together and celebrate their culture and history. The gallery would provide a platform for the community to share their stories and experiences through art, and this would create a sense of pride and ownership in the community.

The building will be a contemporary design three-story with an open-plan ground floor to accommodate various exhibitions and events, while the upper floors will be used for socialization and artist studios.

Specification:

The building will feature a number of large glass windows to provide natural light to the galleries.

The ground floor will have an open floor plan that will allow for flexible use of space for various exhibitions and events. The upper floor will have smaller rooms for artist studios and seating for visitors The interior of the building will have a minimalist design with neutral colors to highlight the artwork on display.

Location Review

Location

M site is located in the center of Rainham village. It is currently gated and serving no purpose to the community and slowly becoming a dumping ground for the office besides this land. Despite surrounding residential areas, there is very limited access to the land with only one small entrance.

Site Analysis

Through my research I have discovered that there are a mass of residential areas surrounding my chosen site. Despite there currently only being one entrance to the land I aim to open up this enclosed area to the surrounding residentials. The site is located in the centre of Rainham village to help attract visitors. There are multiple fast-food shops and restaurants surrounding the site, attracting customers to visit after eating.

Shops

Educational and communal centres

Residential Work

Fast food and restaurants

Site Location

The decision to create an art gallery stems from the fact that the local community lacked a creative space where artists could showcase their work and the community could engage with and appreciate local art.

Improving the Quality of the Local Community

Creating an art gallery can also help reduce graffiti in the area.

Research has shown that when communities invest in public art spaces, it can help deter graffiti and vandalism. Graffiti artists may choose to express themselves in the art gallery rather than on the streets, which can lead to a reduction in vandalism and other forms of street art that can be viewed as vandalism.

The site is currently an empty gated field behind offices and backing onto housing

Surrounding Area History

Rainham is one of the most historic areas in Havering. An Anglo/Saxon burial ground from the 6th and 7th Centuries was discovered during excavations at Gerpins Lane Pit in 1930. A precious collections of objects such as swords, brooches, rings, spear heads and a pair of drinking horns were digged up, as well as indications of earlier burials. The original drinking horns are in the British Museum, but there is an exact copy on display in the Rainham Case in the Museum. Today

Primary Research

Theme

Geometric

Geometric architecture refers to a style of architectural design that emphasizes the use of geometric shapes, forms, and patterns in the design of buildings and structures. Geometric architecture often makes use of simple geometric forms, such as squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, and other regular shapes. These shapes are often repeated and combined in interestingways to create patterns and textures in the design of the building.It often employs a minimalistapproach, with clean lines and simple shapes dominatingthe design. This can create a sense of order and balance. Including repetition of shapes and patterns, creating a rhythm and sense of movement in the design of the building.

Although I like the pattern on the outside of this model, it does not seem practical as the structure for my art gallery as I will require a larger open space and linear wall structures to hang art. I also plan on having multiple floors, all accommodating different activities. I developed the model further to see how the model would appear if it was stacked, but still requires a lot of adjustment before it is functionable.

This model could also work as a hallway rather than the building itself. Connecting other building block or even a pavilion within the garden area.

Triangular shapes can be used in landscaping to create visually interesting outdoor spaces. I aim to create triangular planters to create a geometric pattern and create triangular steppingstones that lead visitors through the garden I also plan to incorporate this pattern throughout the exterior of the building

Primary ResearchHoney Comb

A honeycomb, with its hexagonal shape and repeating pattern, can inspire various design elements in architectural design for example buildingstructures, patterns or interior elements.

The hexagonal shape of honeycomb cells can inspire the design of building facades. A honeycomb facade can be created using hexagonal tiles, shingles or panels and using various materials such as metal, glass, or ceramic tiles. he unique geometric pattern of the honeycomb can be used to create a distinctive and memorable identity for the building, making it stand out among its surroundings.

From the honey comb structure we can repeat its shape and experiment making patterns to appear within our architecture and find new shapes within these created patterns

The honey comb shape can also be incorporated into the structure of the builsings, stacking the fixtures up or using varied heights and sizes to represent a less traditional honey comb shape.

Crystals

Another way that crystals can inspire architectural design is through the use of transparent or translucent materials. Crystals often have a translucent quality that allows light to pass through and refract in unique and interesting ways. By incorporating materials like glass or acrylic into the design of a building, architects can create a similar effect, allowing natural light to flood the interior of the building and creating a sense of openness and spaciousness.

Crystals are geometric shapes that are naturally formed through a process of repetition, symmetry,

One way that crystals can inspire architectural design is through the use of geometric shapes and patterns. By incorporating these shapes and patterns into the design of a building, architects can create a visually dynamic structure that evokes the natural beauty and complexity of crystals. For example, a building might feature a facade made up of repeated hexagonal shapes, similar to the structure of a quartz crystal.

Primary Research- Bricks

Within the research from the surrounding area I found lots of the buildings feature bricking or panelling, this inspired me to look further into the forms and what potentially could influence the shape and layout of my galllery

Vertical stacking- One way to incorporate the form of stacked bricks into a building's design is to create a vertically stacked structure. This could involve layering different materials on top of each other, or using bricks to create a patterned facade that creates the illusion of a stacked structure.

Brick Laying Techniques Stacked BuildingPlan View

Stacked buildings

Modular stacking- Another approach is to use modular stacked bricks to create a modular building system. This could involve stacking pre-fabricated modules on top of each other to create a multi-story building, or using stacked bricks to create a modular facade system that can be easily adapted to different building designs.

Secondaly Research

Houston art gallery

The art gallery’s form is rectangular which helps to make the building blend in to the street whilst still creating a unique, interesting point. The white stucco panels and triangle windows helps to draw attention to the facades of the building as well as creating an interesting structure. The main goal of Schaum/Shieh was to make the building look delicate and almost fabric-like, to emphasise the appearance that ‘it could blow away in the wind’.

The building uses geometric folds and triangular cut outs to reveal a splash of colour

Due to the hot weather in Texas, the studio building was redesigned with concrete to make sure the building wouldn’t heat up. Therefore, the energy consumption from the building is low as white reflects light. The angular cut-outs allows sunlight to come into the building, which creates a light and airy atmosphere. I really like the way this building looks as it seems delicate and fragile. Also, I think the white panels helps to reduce the environmental impact the building has so I will be considering using white. However, Stucco is not the most durable material as it cracks overtime and increases humidity.

Aviator’s Villa

The design of the villa is characterized by a strong geometric form and sharp lines, which creates a striking visual impact. The villa is built into the hillside and takes advantage of the natural topography to create a sense of unity between the building and the landscape.

One of the main strengths of the villa's design is its use of geometry to create an interesting and unique form. The design uses strong geometric shapes such as triangles, rectangles, and circles, which are arranged in a way that creates a sense of harmony and balance. The use of geometry is also reflected in the interior design, where clean lines and geometric shapes are used to create a minimalist and modern aesthetic.

The villa's design also prioritizes natural light, with large windows and skylights used throughout the building to maximize natural light and provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The use of natural light helps to create a sense of openness and spaciousness within the building, while also reducing the need for artificial lighting.

One of the main strengths of the villa's design is its use of geometry to create an interesting and unique form. The design uses strong geometric shapes such as triangles, rectangles, and circles, which are arranged in a way that creates a sense of harmony and balance. The use of geometry is also reflected in the interior design, where clean lines and geometric shapes are used to create a minimalist and modern aesthetic.

Overall, the Geometric Aviator's Villa by Urban OfficeArchitecture is an example of modernist architecture that uses strong geometric forms and natural materials to create a striking visual impact while maintaining a sense of harmony with the surrounding landscape. The use of natural light and open spaces also makes it a comfortable and inviting living space.

Remai Modern

The Remai Modern is a contemporary art museum located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Inside, the museum's design features a spacious central atrium that provides visitors with a sense of openness and light. The interior spaces are characterized by simple, clean lines and a neutral color palette, which allows the artwork on display to take center stage.

The interior of the museum is designed to provide a flexible and adaptable space that can be easily reconfigured to accommodate a variety of exhibitions and events. The main exhibition spaces are located on the second and third floors, which are connected by a striking cantilevered upper floor that extends out over the river.

The use of large expanses of glass allow natural light to flood the interior spaces, creating a sense of openness, providing visitors with views of the river and the surrounding urban landscape

The Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum’s architectural design is its use of geometric shapes and angles. The building is comprised of various intersecting volumes, which creates a sense of dynamism and movement. This design approach helps to break down the traditional rectangular box shape of many museum buildings and adds a unique visual interest to the building.

I was inspired to study this museum as research as the harsh edges and sharp corners are similar to the geometric forms I studied from crystals.

The ROM's design also prioritizes natural light, with large windows and skylights used throughout the building to maximize natural light and provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The use of natural light helps to create a sense of openness and spaciousness within the building, while also reducing the need for artificial lighting

Another notable feature of the ROM's design is the use of materials. The building's exterior is made up of various materials, including glass, aluminum, and stone, which creates a contrast between the different textures and colors. The use of these materials also helps to reflect the changing light and weather conditions, which gives the building an ever-changing appearance throughout the day.

Kengo Kuma’s Odunpazari Museum

Kengo Kuma’s OdunpazariMuseum is a contemporary art museum located in Eskisehir, Turkey. The museum's design is inspired by the traditional Ottoman wooden houses that are prevalent in the city's Odunpazari district.

kengo Kuma's design for the Odunpazari Museum features a stacked square geometric design approach, which consists of rectangular volumes that are stacked on top of each other to create the building. The museum consists of three main volumes, each with a different height and size, which are stacked and shifted to create a sense of movement and flow.

The exterior of the building is covered in a layer of interlocking wooden slats that add texture and depth to the facade.

Another notable feature of the museum's design is its use of natural light. The building features a large central entrance that is topped with a skylight, which floods the interior spaces with natural light. The use of natural light creates a sense of openness and spaciousness within the building, while also reducing the need for artificial lighting.

One of the main features of the museum's design is the use of wood as the primary building material. The exterior of the building is clad in interlocking wooden slats, which creates a textured and facade. The use of wood is also reflected in the interior design, where wooden elements are used throughout the building to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Interior

Model 1 Model 2

Model 3 Model 4

Development

By using framework as for aesthetical purposes, it can also serve functional purposes. For example, the framing over the exterior of a building to control light and heat, while also adding visual interest. Balconies or cantilevered structures can also be used to provide shade or additional outdoor living space.

After researching how bricks could inspire my building with overlapping and overhanging ledges, I concluded some framework was necessaryfor structural and aesthetical reasons

Model 5

In this model I used stacked geometric shapes and decided to incorporate stain glass window pieces into the model. This was inspired by the colour and form of my crystal research. the clear pale colours looked a lot like glass, and I thought it was be nice to incorporate some colour since I have only used a neutral colour pallet.

Top Left Right

Front

Model 6

Top

Front

In this model I have experimented with rotating the building on the upper floor to match the incorporate soe of the stain glass window design and ad a sense of harmony within the entire design. I have used a variety of geometric shapes in my design, including triangles, quadrilaterals, squares and rectangles. These are all shapes are all shapes I could see within the form of different crystals.

By overlapping the levels and having an overhanging building it creates and interesting and different look to the other models I have made, and I would like to further develop some overhanging building in my next model.

Side

Model 6

Plan

Front

In this model I have experimented with combiningboth model 4 and 5 to reach this design. i have flipped the triangular shape buildingto create a large rectangle at the end of my model that would be perfect for a large window to draw in natural lighting and incorporatea high ceiling into the design of my art gallery this would give the opportunityto displaya large decorativeceiling light to fit the interior design of the art gallery

For the design of my final model, I further developed the idea of overhanging buildings fused with the concept of modular offsite construction that I discovered during my research. Each level can be constructed in factory conditions, tested, then brought to site for final quick assembly. This both minimises time on site as well as cutting down on trades, which reduces the overall carbon footprint of the building

Final Building

Here is the final sketch up model of my art gallery. I have stuck to main original outlines of my plan by creating a contemporary looking three floor building. The ground floor is the main gallery area. Consisting of two separate buildings. A large open plan room to hold different exhibitions and events, for this purpose it has very limited window lighting to allow adjustments to artificial lighting according to the exhibition or event. The second building is where the main gallery will be, this is also open plan with windows at the front and back of the building walls to bring in natural light to showcase the work and whilst also providing room for hanging work.

On the first floor the building is split into two different areas with a large amount of outdoor balcony room. The first room on the upper floor is again open plan and a with a coffee and snack bar, to rest and socialise after walking around the gallery and visiting the exhibitions. This area is attached to a large balcony space that overlooks the beautiful garden where visitors can also spend as much time as they want.

In the attached room is art studios with available art classes and art studios available to book to a private session. The is also an attached balcony where outdoor classes take place learning to paint the landscapes and views from the balcony.

On the upper floor is more gallery space to display public artwork open to the community express themselves and to display whatever they want.

Landscaping

The landscaping around my building consists of geometric shapes displayed through pathways through the garden area and displayed throughout the tree planters, ponds and seating areas. The geometric triangular pattern on the side of the building repeats itself through the use of the diamond shapes planters that vary in hight creating a triangular shape. This helps to blend my building seamlessly into its surroundings.

Final Model

Final model

This is my final model I made for my art gallery. Overall,I am very happy with the outcome, and I find it fits both the brief and design specification very well. In addition,I feel it accuratelyrepresents my sketch up CAD model. I feel the buildingis both bold and current as well as Eco friendly in design which fits into current modern construction. The uniquedesign of the buildingstands out from the surrounding community whilst still remaining harmonious through the geometric landscaping.

Final model

Here is my model presented with its landscaping. I have installed I pathway around the entirety of grounds taking you through the garden and to the gallery entrances. There is easy access to the gallery from multiple directions and one large welcoming entrance to the gallery which I found was a key aspect that needed to be within the site as there previously was only one small entrance making the site very hidden. I followed a geometric theme through the Lanscaping and incorporated the triangle details in the planting pots.