Light Pavilion
Marc Davis a1704966
Table of Contents Page # 1 - Site Plan 2 - Elevations 3 - Perspectival Views 4 - Perspectival Views 5 - Shade and Shadow 6 - Ambient Light Study 7 - Movement and Access 8 - Social/Cultural Qualities 9 - Luminosity Study 10- Luminosity Study
11- Spacial Diagram (1) 12- In Situ Drawings (1) 13- Spacial Diagram (2) 14- In Situ Drawings (2) 15- External Views (1) 16- External Views (2) 17- Internal Views 18- Design Precedent 19- Reflectance Study 20- Reflectance Study
Site Plan
Maths Lawns 1:750
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Elevations
Northern Elevation 1:1000
Western Elevation 1:500
Southern Elevation 1:1000
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Perspectival Views
Aerial View 2
Aerial View 1
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Perspectival Views
Ground View 1
Ground View 2
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Shade and Shadow
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Shade and Shadow
Summer 9am
Summer 12pm
Summer 3pm
Winter 9am
Winter 12pm
Winter 3pm
Ambient Light Study
Ambient light is characterised to be the light already present in a scene, before any additional light is added. Ambient light is commonly referred to as natural light either outdoors or coming through windows. Ambient light can also be used when talking about artificial light.
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Movement and Access
2-Point Plan NTS
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Access
Movement
Social/Cultural Qualities
The Barr Smith Library is state heritage listed and is required for the view to be maintained from Frome road. This allows for the corridor of space between the buildings to frame the Barr Smith library. The lawns are well lit during the summer and can produce a comfortable place to relax in, on the grass and benches. Whereas during winter the lawns can get very wet and muddy, as well as the lower sun angle resulting in longer shadows being cast by the northern buildings. This results in making the northern side of the lawns to be deserted due to the lack of heat.
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Light study 1 Luminosity The word luminosity is one heard sporadically; it is defined to be the intrinsic brightness of a celestial object in the sense of astronomy. Whereas in physic it is a term used to measure the rate of emission of radiation visible or otherwise. Illumination and luminosity are closely related, as luminosity is the state of being luminous which is immeasurable, and Illumination can be perceived as being the act to supply the light that makes something luminous. The word Illumination is used extensively within Arabic and Persian philosophical texts, and basically means a heightened state of cognition. Luminosity holds a great place within designing architecture as it can be used effectively to create desirable spaces or frame a key aspect. This can be seen through Zaha Hadid Architects the latest example of theirs being Leeza Soho (top left) building in Beijing. The Leeza Soho consists of 2 main structures rising up in to the skyline and is set to have the world’s largest atrium linking the structures. This allows for an abundance of natural light to filtrate into all of the floors. This is an evolved form of Zaha Hadid’s work with fluid luminosity, which she expanded on over her career through her numerous projects.
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Light study 1 The design of the Leeza Soho is an evolved form of Zaha Hadid’s work with fluid luminosity, which she expanded on over her career through her numerous projects. Zaha’s first commission to build the Vitra Fire Station (bottom left) the light was used to emphasise the rigid and explosive energy of the building, through lighting between the wall and floor. Zaha’s later explorations with light included turning urban lines into luminous strips, through the Hoenheim-Nord Terminus and Car Park where she analysed the transport pattern of the site and abstracted it into the roofs by making a series of luminaires. A further extension to her studies in light is also the Nordpark railway station(top right), which is a highly reflective white structure which is groundlit to break up the surfaces and bounce the light around while the also allowing for the structure to blend into its site. Another great example of Zaha taking her light incorporation to the next level is with her design of the Guangzhou Opera House(bottom right) which tasks thousands of lights to gently light the auditorium, resembling that of a sky full of stars.
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Spatial Diagram Concept 1 Circular Pavilion The first design for the light pavilion consists of a circular structure with a ramp descending into an underground open area. The only access to the underground area is through the ramp suitable for disabled needs, the singular ramp forces and confines the user to follow the path around the outside and take in all the angles. The roof of the descending ramp can also be used to walk above and get an elevated view of the site. The mesh above the internal space cast shade over the interior projecting a pattern into the space that changes throughout the day, as well as easily allowing views in and out of the pavilion. Most of the pavilion is situated underground, with only the access being above. This allows for the view of the Barr Smith Library to be mainly unobstructed. Pg.11
Exploded View
In Situ Drawings Concept 1
Plan 1:1000
Northern Elevation 1:500
Eastern Elevation 1:500
Section 1:500
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Spacial Diagram Concept 2 Rectilinear Pavilion The second light pavilion also uses a descending ramp to access the space but is designed in a rectilinear fashion. The descent into the second light pavilion is also suitable for disabled access, and requires the user to travel in a straight path to highlight the length of the underground space. The roof of the descending ramp can also be used to walk on top of and see the sight from a different perspective. The mesh above the internal space cast shade over the interior projecting a pattern into the space that changes throughout the day, as well as easily allowing views in and out of the pavilion. Along the edge are cuts out of the roof of the pavilion allow abstracted movements paths into the site.
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The spaces either side of the two meshes are angled seating areas to allow for people to relax above the sight.
In situ Drawings Concept 2
Plan 1:1000
Section 1:500
Eastern Elevation 1:500
Northern Elevation 1:500
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External Views - Concept 1
Ground View
Aerial View
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External Views - Concept 2
Ground View
Aerial View
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Internal Views
Concept 1 Interior
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Concept 2 Interior
Design Precedent Forest pavilion by nArchitects
The design precedent for the concepts created was the Forest Pavilion by nArchitects, and consists of a lightweight bamboo structure that creates a canopy over the central circular seating area.
The lattice structure arching over creates many different shadows cast onto the ground of the area as the light passes through the grid during the day but during night the light from sources within shine out through the gaps.
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Light Study 2 Reflection The definition of reflection is the throwing back of a body or surface of light heat or sound without absorbing it. Reflection is commonly recognised as an image seen in a mirror or lustrous surface, but it can also refer to the process of putting serious thought or consideration into an idea. The philosophical meaning of reflection can refer to the texts, which leave the reader in a state in which they are left in a state of contemplation trying to reorganise the information in an order perceivable sometimes only by the reader. Reflection in architecture has become very prevalent in contemporary architecture, due to many buildings presently being built out of glass and steel through abstracting the faรงade of a building to break up uniform glazing. This allows for many different angles and visions to be seen of the buildings surrounds. Although commonly used today creating an entire building faรงade to create reflective imagery it is not a new idea. The ideology emerged in the early 20th century through the works of Bruno Taut particularly in his Glass Pavilion, which focused on the use of coloured glass.
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Light study 2 Contemporary examples of reflection used in architecture can be seen in projects such as the Elbphilharmonie, Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Selfridge’s department store façade and the Messe Basel New Hall.The Epbphilarhamonie in Hamburg designed by Herzog & De Meuron, is created to be a shimmering façade that reflects the surrounding area. The surface of the skin is also spotted with inwardly and outwardly curved glass panels. The highly reflective surface allows a clear representation to be created of the surrounding urban sprawl in reverse, with the dimples breaking up the skin of the building resulting in a widely varied representation of the surrounds. Another example of reflection being used within architecture is the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao by Frank Gehry. The building consists of a curving shell made of titanium, these curves allow the building to catch the sun and surrounds at multiple angles. The use of titanium also results in a very rough reflection mainly capable of reflecting rough outlines of its surrounding site. The façade of the Selfridges Birmingham department store is another example of reflection in architecture the façade consist of 16,000 anodized aluminum discs creating a mesh around the building. The discs allow for reflections to be cast of the surrounding buildings on the side of the building while also allowing the occupants to see out through the gaps between the discs of the façade. A further example of reflection being used within architecture is the Masse Basel New Hall, again by Herzog & De Meuron. The hall is made up of an aluminum skin, which resembles slits cut in to the surface and in some places stretched out.
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