INTERACTING [SCRUTINIZING] ACROSS THE VOID
Marina Gardiner [s0905175] Architectural Design Portfolio. Year 4 ATMOSPHERES
Architectural Design. ATMOSPHERES.
Precedent Study Atmosphere Site Urban Mass [Proposal] Faรงade Structure Atmosphere revisited
PRECEDENT STUDY - Hepworth Museum, Wakefield by David Chipperfield Architects
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Ground Floor Plan 1:500
Section A-A 1:200 Exploring relationship to water and how light falls into gallery spaces through openings in the walls and roof
First Floor Plan 1:500
Photographs illustrating solidity of separate modules and their relationship tot he water and the disparate quality of light created by rooflights and glazing punctured in the facade
Photograph exploring atmosphere of interior spaces in Wakefield Museum - large windows punctured in facade cause light to fall in beams across the floor. The light from the rooflights is diffuse and subtle in comparison - this juxtaposition is at the heart of the atmosphere created by the skillful manipulation of light
Photographs of 1:20 detail model highlighting tectonic quality of material construction and detail of roof lights - water is controlled through guttering.
Photograph of 1:100 model exploring disparate modular build up and relationship to water
ATMOSPHERES MODEL - Studio
Exploration of studio space adjoining a central hub lit by a large skylight The atmosphere was inspired by a desire to utilize the idea of using a large light space adjoining a smaller space in order to impart it with a diffuse quality of light. The light quality desired for a studio space is very specific - diffuse, North light is the most desirable - thus, sitting adjacent to a more brightly lit space, but only recieving light through a layer of frosted glass means the level of illumination is controlled. The materiality of the space is intended to invoke a sense of solidity - thick, solid walls emphasize the feeling of enclosure and accentuate the feeling of sitting adjacent to a large, brightly lit space. Idea of hanging beams of space which filter light to different levels of the building Adjacent spaces diffusely lit by large strongly lit space – veil of glass
SITE STRATEGY
The site is a vacant lot that sits facing the Clyde River in an area that has long been neglected. The main points of interest for me were the axis of the bridge, which defines a route across the river that, visually, leads directly to the site, although one must then descend and arc around to approach the site once across the bridge. This visual connection is what I want to exploit in my proposal. The fact that the site exists as a piece taken out of the solidity of the facade on the North side of the river is a key conceptual starting point . Our site appears as a void – articulating the relationship to the buildings around it will inform how the elevation is composed. Types of space determined by nature of the street that they face onto – reacting to these: CLYDE ST – Public, busy, open - At ground level – closed façade onto open st
Site strategy sketches - bridge axis
Photographs of steel elements on site
Photograph of adjoining building and steel elements on site
SITE - Panoramas
Site Photograph highlighting the bridge axis which enforces a visual connection to the site You arrive with the site below eye level and have to descend down to reach it Manipulating this relationship will be a key move in my proposal
SITE - Panoramas
Site Photograph highlighting the bridge axis which enforces a visual connection to the site You arrive with the site below eye level and have to descend down to reach it Manipulating this relationship will be a key move in my proposal
URBAN MASS - Form models
The explorations into urban mass took three primary elements as the starting point - an axis relating to the bridge would inform one direction of form, the other would run counter to this, and light cores would infill the spaces adjacent to these. The relationship to the river was integral, as well as the idea of setting back the facade from the street in order to create a new public realm, thus, elements started to cantilever over. These arrangements informed a desire to maintain light cores running in two direction, and the decision to maintain a horizintal emphasis through the building,
URBAN MASS - Form models
Photographs of 1:500 form models
URBAN MASS - Form models
Photographs of 1:500 form models - 2 iterations
Photographs of 1:500 form model - final iteration
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Sketches exploring distribution of light wells and solid facade punctured by main light core.
Plan development sketches - distribution of light cores, arrangement of studios - vertical or horizontal strips
Plan and section development sketches - relationship to bridge axis,
Concteptual section - light cores run through entire building. Sketch sections
Plan development
Plan development -Top Floor - studio spaces broekn up by walls, fins to control light
PRECEDENTS
Alicante Museum / Sancho Madridejos Architects Light filtered through from above to spaces below Rectangular rooflights pop up from roof
Art Museum, St Louis / Allied Works Architects Metal staircases as light elements suspended - feature pieces of the space
Clyfford Still Museum / Allied Works Architects Monumental, textured facade Balconies across spaces
Luigi Bocconi University / Grafton Architects Beams of space in upper floors act as beams of light, filtering light from above to spaces below
The Imperial Buildings / Fearon Hay Architects Enclosed light wells filter light to spaces below Closed off from upper floors
The Barnes Foundation / Tod Williams Bille Tsien Courtyard punctures throught to all levels, relationship to inabitants of the buildings - not closed off.
Casa Horizonte / RCR Architects Steel rectangular rooflights - industrial language
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Axonometrics of each floor exploring the stairs as an element which joins the 3 solid modules together - pathways sit outside of the spaces, so interaction across the space is necessitated one must go out into the central circulation zone in order to move between the spaces. Early proposals suggest closing off the main light core at the top two levels
FINAL PROPOSAL - BRIDGING BETWEEN VOIDS
3 main moves – main light well/core defining axis through site, secondary light wells/cores filter light down into adjacen and lower spaces, setting back the facade at street level to draw people in, rearticulate the public realm Steel/industrial language of circulation elements – attached to solid/concrete structure/elements Solidity of street façade – this is punctured by the voids that lead you into the public realm space The main light core defines these – as influenced by atmosphere task – glass veil detail, lighting adjacent space, defining path through site from bridge axis. Concrete - A dark, solid material, to contrast with the light material/light wells Solid wall at street façade – PUNCTURED to reveal light core Secondary light cores are hidden at south façade and revealed at east façade Main light core reveals itself on the façade Throughout, the theme of overlooking permeates – the 3 solid modules are permeable on their inside faces – bringing light in from the glazed roof and light wells above, and allowing an interaction across the central courtyard and surrounding space. Beams of space filter light down – interaction takes place through these. Where light core touches building – the surface has been broken up, manipulated - frosted, solid or open where they interact with spaces on the interior. Moments/interaction across light cores – social space, footbridges The delicately articulated, industrial circulation cores – metal stairs leading to metal platforms – have been placed in order to draw the 3 disparate modules together – connecting them via a sequence of viewing platforms. Emphasizing the circulation cores as the heart of the building. No connection between spaces – only via the various walkways etc. – encourages interaction – people must move out and between the space, constant sense of movement and interaction across the large voids – sharing of knowledge, nature of fashion as focus on looking, observing, scrutinizing. By day, physical and visual connections across the atrium promote interaction. By night, the auditorium operates as a public space for gathering, performance, and exhibition. Form model 1:500 - highlighting axis of light cores
Roof Plan 1:500
FINAL PROPOSAL - Plans
LECTURE THEATRE
EXHIBITION SPACE
CAFE
A-A
RECEPTION
BOUTIQUE
Ground Floor Plan 1:200 B-B
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
ADMIN
TEACHING ROOMS LECTURE AND SOCIAL SPACE
A-A
STUDENT HUB
LIBRARY
First Floor Plan 1:200 B-B
FINAL PROPOSAL - Plans STUDIO 2
STUDIO 1
CRIT ROOM 2
WORKSHOP STRIP
A-A
STUDENT CAFE
CRIT ROOM 1
Second Floor Plan 1:200 B-B
STUDIO 4
STUDIO 3
CRIT ROOOM 4
WORKSHOP STRIP
COMPUTER LAB
A-A
CRIT ROOM 3
EXHIBITION SPACE
Third Floor Plan 1:200 B-B
FINAL PROPOSAL - Sections
Section A-A 1:200 Solid modules enclose an open central space with light circulation elements running up and across. Social stair area acts as a feature moment, with a cantilever over the cafe.
Detail of Section A-A 1:100 Circulation - walkways adnd stairs
Section B-B - 1:200 Metal circulation stairs run up through both light cores Wakways cross through between the main blocks of space on the North and South
FINAL PROPOSAL - Sections
Section A-A - 1:500 Running East-West - Sectional relationship to rest of streetscape
FINAL PROPOSAL - Elevations
Elevation studies exploring horizontal and vetical emphasis and the linear quality created by board-formed concrete - desire for monumentality
The design intention with the South elevation was centred around a desire for monumentality - the lightness of the interior is contrasted with the solidity of the exterior. The elevation onto Clyde Street is crucial in temrs of its relationship to the public realm, drawing people into the building and relating to passersby on the North and South side of the river. Board-formed concrete adds a verticla emphasis to theis predominantly horizontal building, and gives a textural feel that breaks up the feeling of minumentality, giving a more human scale. Enjoying the slippage between the boards is another element in this intention. The monumental facade is broken up by minimal glazing, which gradually diminshes towards the top of the elevation - light and open at ground level and solid at the rop floor. The main light core is visible on the facade, acting as a beacon looking onto the river, it does not break the facade however, it subtely shows through, defining the main entrance. The East elevation, by contrast, is much more open and broken up, defined by the light wells and the light metal stairs which are visible through them. glazing is abundant at this facade.
South elevation 1:500
FINAL PROPOSAL - Elevations
South elevation 1200
FINAL PROPOSAL - Elevations
East elevation 1200
FINAL PROPOSAL - Elevations
Elevation explorations - form model in the site - vertical linear emphasis
FINAL PROPOSAL - Facade study
Facade Detail Plans 1:50
Facade Detail Section and Elevation 1:100
FINAL PROPOSAL - Structure
Exploded Axonometric of Structral elements - concrete columns and beams - 1:500 Walkways as light elements that rest upon the solid concrete structure
FINAL PROPOSAL - Structure
Photographs of Structural model 1:100 - Structural system of concrete columns 400x400 and beams which are fully exposed in the central void space and partially exposed on some walls, they act as supports for the delicate metal walkways
Exploded Axonometric highlighting primary elements 1:1000 3 solid bars are separated by a light circulation core at the centre which brings the disparate modules together and encourages interaction across and between the spaces. 3 light cores enclose the stair cores and bring light down into the building
FINAL PROPOSAL - Exploded Axonometric - relationship between elements
Axonometric of whole proposal - solid modules - 1:500
The metal walkways, bridges and stairs that dminate the centre of the building are a kety feature in the narrative of overlooking and the emphasis on circulation being around the primeter of the spaces. Light metal walkways are delicately articulated with industrial steel handrails, they lightly rest on the solid concrete beams that run, exposed, through the entire building.
FINAL PROPOSAL - Details - metal walkways
Early metal walkway design - 1:20
Axonometric of metal walkway together and exploded 1:500
Detail section through corten steel walkway 1:10
FINAL PROPOSAL - 1:200 model
Photographs of 1:200 model exploring relationship between 3 solid outer modules with light circulation core at centre
FINAL PROPOSAL - 1:200 model
Photographs of 1:200 model exploring relationship between 3 solid outer modules with light circulation core at centre
Photograph of 1:200 model - interior view interaction across central open space
Photographs of 1:200 model exploring relationship between 3 solid outer modules with light circulation core at centre
FINAL PROPOSAL - 1:500 model
Photographs of 1:500 form models exploring solidity of street facade and relationship between 3 solid modules and 3 light cores running in two directions. Relationship to bridge is emphasized, with the main light core acting as a visual cue to those wallking over the river towards Clyde Street.
Photographs of 1:20 model - crit and studio spaces - adaptable space with moveable walls close off or open up crit spaces at end of studios. Roof lights bring diffuse noth light into top studio spaces while strategically placed glazing brings light into studios below.