QEII Medical Centre Carpark Facade/ Mitchell Cook/ Group 5/ The University of Western Australia Integrated Design Studio 02_2013
Concept + Site Analysis/ Mitchell Cook/ Group 5/ The University of Western Australia Integrated Design Studio 02_2013
Site inspiration/
Leaf proportions
Rough bark texture
Subtle curve of leaves
Two-tone colouring
Linear rhythm
Tree-density studies/ Mapping the alternating densities of the trees along Winthrop Avenue, several linear patterns were established
Elevations/ 1/500 Inspired by the tree density studies of site, the facade captures the essence of movement in its static form
East
North
West
South
Vignettes/ The experience of the facade changes as you approach, enter and travel through the carpark
Aerial Perspective/ View from the QEII Medical Centre showing the carpark’s situation adjacent to Kings Park.
Wind movement
Module + Variations/ Mitchell Cook/ Group 5/ The University of Western Australia Integrated Design Studio 02_2013
Module Variations/ Isometric 1/20
Module Variations/ Plan 1/10
85mm
365mm
585mm
600mm
600mm
30o
30% open
0% open
600mm
50% open
60o
495mm
245mm
90o
Modules/ Plan NTS
Modules/ Elevation NTS
Passive-design strategies/
Facade appears open from the NE
Street Level Perspective/ The building appears to change colour as you move around it, the variations between the angled facade elements create a ‘flickering’ effect
Facade appears closed from the NW
Facade is open towards the cooling SW breezes
Modular System/ Mitchell Cook/ Group 5/ The University of Western Australia Integrated Design Studio 02_2013
Modular System Construction Process/ Standard sheet-size 2700mm x 600mm
One side of the panel is oxidised with an ammonia based solution
The panels are then drilled and cut. Ballustrading elements are 100mm x 2400mm, so 6 can made from each standard sheet; minimsing wastage
The facade panels are rolled into shape
Exploded Isometric/ 1/50
Facade Detail/ 1/10
Facade Module
Elevation
Steel-brackets are attached to the panels so they can be supported
120mm 7
3
7
8 2
3
1
9
1
5
2 1
1_Steel-plate 7000mm x 300mm x 20mm 2_Welded steel threaded studs 3_Galvanised steel bracket 4_Rubber spacer 5_Bolts 5mm x 1mm x 35mm
Facade Detail/ 1/10
6_Dynabolt sleeve anchor (M8) 7_Copper facade panel 8_Copper ballustrade element 9_Reinforced concrete
Facade Detail/ 1/5
Plan
Section
600mm 120mm
8
7
6 4 5
3
1 5 3
7
1
6
2
9
Street Level Perspective/ The facade is comprised of modules that can be easily pre-fabricated, delivered by truck and lifted into position
5
Interior/ Mitchell Cook/ Group 5/ The University of Western Australia Integrated Design Studio 02_2013
Light Studies/ The variations within the facade create a ‘dance’ of light and shadow, similar to that created by a row of trees
Top Floor/ The height of the facade and ballustrading is halved, provided safety whilst allowing un-interrupted views of the adjacent Kings Park
Third Floor/ The ‘transparency’ of the facade changes as you move around it, the perpendicular orientation of the ballustrading makes them almost invisible
Ground Floor/ As it requires no ballustrading, the ground floor is opened further to permit free circulation through elements of the facade
Elevation + Section/ Mitchell Cook/ Group 5/ The University of Western Australia Integrated Design Studio 02_2013
Exterior Light Studies/ The static elevation appears to change with the movement of the sun
Elevation/ 1/50
Section/ 1/50