Representation 2 Adelaide University Site Development Mitchell Lobb | a1704682
Table of Contents 1 Plan 2 3d Views 3-4 Elevations 5-6 Shadow Analysis
Table of Contents 7 Ambient Light 8 Site Access/Movement 9-10 Light Study
Plan The Site, highlighted by colour to the right includes 4 large grass spaces, surrounded by a total of 5 buildings. The Braggs and Molecular Life sciences buildings are north of the site, with the Barr Smith Library to the west and the Ingkarni Wardli, Engineering and Math Sciences, and the Santos Petroleum Engineering buildings to the south. The site includes facilities on site such as bins, tables, chairs, lighting and two cafe’s in surrounding buildings to facilitate students needs, whether it be an outdoor study area or a place to sit and eat. With large buildings on 3 sides of the site shade is abundant on the site, unfortunately not when desired as highlighted later in the site analysis. Trees are also lined along the north and south sides of the maths lawns, with another large tree just north of the eastern side of Ingkarni Wardli.
Site Plan - 1:1000 Lawn Sizes: 18.5m x 60m Pathway Surrounding Lawn Area: 9.8m Pathway Between Lawn: 13m
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3D Views
Ground View - Facing West
Aerial View - Facing West
A notable feature of the site is its lack of shade in summer, although it features trees alongside the seating area, they are yet to be fully grown and do not provide a sufficient amount of shade to cover all of the benches.
Ground View - Facing East
Aerial View - Facing East *Image shadows based on summer position
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Elevations
Southern Elevation
Engineering Buildings
Ingkarni Wardli
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Elevations
Western Elevation
Barr Smith Library
Northern Elevation
The Braggs
Molecular Life Sciences
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Shadow Analysis
Summer - December 30th, 9am
Summer - December 30th, 12 noon
An analysis of the summer shadows that are cast upon the site reveal the minimal shadow given to the grass area and the seating alongside, with the only building light developing over the northern seating area after 3pm. This in return, reduces the usage of the space in summer as people avoid the harsh summer sun in seek of a shady space to study and/or eat. With minimal shade, it also has an environmental effect on the grass, as it struggles to remain green and alive in summer without extensive watering, and in result usually ends up brown and patchy, rendering it uncomfortable for use. Summer - December 30th, 3pm
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Shadow Analysis
Winter - June 30th, 9am
Winter - June 30th, 12 noon
Analysing the winter shadows that are cast on the site, it is evident that majority of the site experiences shade all day long, with the exception of early morning and the southern edge of the site receives some up until approximately 1pm. This is not ideal as during winter, people that want to utilize the space will aim for a sunny and warmer position, rather than sitting in the shade. It is also notable that there are no shading devices on the lawn or around the seating areas, hence allowing full rainfall to effect the site with little to no places with cover (except for the surrounding buildings). Winter - June 30th, 3pm
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Ambient Light
Ambient Light - Daytime An analysis of ambient light was conducted, to find that majority of the lighting during night time is from light posts or lighting to entrances of buildings. A notable amount of light is sourced from the entrance to the Barr Smith Library, while the large tree on site also has a light above/within it to illuminate it. All other lighting on site is minimal with the exception of the designated light posts scattered alongside the edges of the lawn.
Ambient Light - Night
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Site Access/Movement Key: Orange - Places of Congregation and Seating Green - Access Points to Site Blue - Movement Through Site (Thickness indicating activity) After analysis of the site, the most commonly used access points are either side of the Barr Smith Library, and the walkway between The Braggs and Molecular Life Sciences buildings. Pathways alongside the site are indicated by the thickness of blue lines, with the thicker lines indicating more frequent use with thin indicating minimal use. The largest entrance being to the eastern side of the site, is primarily used for dropping off and picking up of students along Frome street, which was used the least of the 5 highlighted main entrances for the site. Northern and Souther middle entrances to the site are used to gain access to classrooms in the surrounding buildings, while also being used to access food facilities located between the northern buildings and to the western side of Ingkarni Wardli.
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Light Study Commonly heard within the field of astrology, luminosity can be referred to as the brightness of a star1. The brightness of an object within a space may not necessarily be how much light is produced by that object, but can be looked at as the qualities that the object brings to a space, whether it be happiness or aesthetic attractiveness, and therefore has the ability to illuminate the mood in which surrounds the object. Evidentially the light produced by a star is less relatable in architecture, but can be considered when concluding that illumination and luminosity can be the source of a light that illuminates a certain aspect or quality of a space. It can also be looked at as an item or space being attractive in the space surrounding it, therefore being the illuminating factor within that area, or it can be a light source that is either lighting up a space or doing the opposite, therefore ‘brightening with light or the resulting state’2.
Private Spa Lighting, Carmody Groarke
As evident with case studies, particularly highlighted by ArchDaily’s article on Light Studies: Creating Walls of Light, lighting features can be used not only to create an object of attraction to themselves, but also to highlight features of a space that may not have been noticed beforehand. Whether it is to bring attention to details on walls, or even light up entire areas to bring attention to the darker areas, luminosity and illumination could possibly be considered ornamental. “Luminosity,” Collins Dictionary, accessed August 4th, 2017, https://www.collinsdictionary. com/dictionary/english/luminosity 2 “Illumination,” Merriam Webster, accessed August 4th, 2017, https://www.merriam-webster. com/dictionary/illumination 1
Sancaklar Mosque, Istanbul
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Light Study
Mariendom, Neviges Germany.
Highlighted in ArchDaily’s article, methods of wall grazing are becoming more popular due to their emphasis on the textural quality of the wall they are placed next to. Similar to wall washing, grazing uses a skylight instead of an artificial light source next to a wall, with the key benefit of both methods lying in the aesthetic look of a floating ceiling3, therefore making the space feel light and more spacious. The source of light is primarily kept hidden to retain curiosity for the viewer, and to enhance the ‘Mysterious Impression’ the feature gives out4. While successful as a border like feature for a roof to enhance its appearance, gaps in walls to allow an excess of light flow are becoming a common way of illuminating not only a shape on the wall but an entire space in a successful theme of limited illumination. As Arch Daily explored in their ‘Sacred Spaces’ article, light can be limited in a space to draw attention to where it still is allowed into the space, which in return can give the effect of a hidden meaning or as evident in Gottfried Böhm’s Mariendom, draw the viewers “attention away from the material world and towards inner enlightenment.5”
Whether the limitation of light in a space is intentional or not, it does have the ability to be able to change and alter the space into an experience, rather than a place. This, highlight textures and features to further enhance the experience and create a successfully aesthetically pleasing area. Focusing on where light is and isn’t not only enables the viewer to choose where to stand and admire the space but can also determine how the person feels and reacts to the room/area, thus, communication on a much more personal level. The most successful form of light within a space will change the entire area and the way it is considered and experienced when inside or in a surrounding area. 3“Light Matters: Creating Walls of Light,” ArchDaily, accessed August 14th, 2017, http://www.archdaily.com/522257/light-matters-invisible-light-sources 4“Light Matters: Creating Walls of Light,” ArchDaily, accessed August 14th, 2017, http://www.archdaily.com/522257/light-matters-invisible-light-sources 5“Light Matters: Sacred Spaces,” ArchDaily, accessed August 14th, 2017, http://www.archdaily.com/490781/light-matters-sacred-spaces Church of Light, Japan.
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