SCOTT WOODS STUDENT NO. A1686366 REPRESENTATION II
LIGHT PAVILION
REPRESENTATION II
TABLE OF CONTENTS SITE PLANE
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ELEVATIONS
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3D MODEL OF SITE
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SITE ANALYSIS
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LIGHT STUDY
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25m
The site is located at the University of Adelaide on the Maths Lawns, the site is surrounded by five current structures. The Ingkarni Wardli and Engineering/ Maths Building are located on the South side of the site. The Braggs and Molecular Life Science Building are located on the North side of the site. The main feature of the Maths Lawns is the Barr Smith Library located at the far end of the lawns, the proposed design is to not interfere with the view of the Library’s entrance.
70m
55m
MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCE ENGINEERING MATHS 27m
15m
55m
The sites overall dimension is approximately one hundred and sixty meters long and thirty-five meters wide. Vegetation surrounds the lawn with a large tree located to between the south buildings.
INGKARNI WARDLI
50m
THE BRAGGS
60m
GRASS
SCALE 1:700 0m
5m
10m
PATHWAY 20m
BARR SMITH LIBRARY
SITE PLAN
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ROAD
ELEVATIONS SOUTH
Maths/Engineering Building
Ingkarni Wardli NORTH
The Braggs
Molecular Life Science Building WEST
Barr Smith Library
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3D MODEL OF SITE AERIAL VIEW
GROUND LEVEL
GROUND LEVEL
AERIAL VIEW
The site is overshadowed by these large buildings. The sense of scale of from the buildings feels dramatic from ground level. As you travel around the site the focal point remains on the Barr Smith Library. The proposed pavilion will be position underground to not interfere this focal point.
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SHADOWS SUMMER SUNLIGHT 9AM
12PM
3PM
9AM
12PM
3PM
WINTER SUNLIGHT
Pedestrian Traffic
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SITE ANAYLSIS The site is a constant thoroughfare for student travelling from one class to another. The highlighted areas show the paths that most students follow.
Social Qualities The space is often used for students to relax and enjoy the open space. The site is often the location of many events held at the university so when designing consideration for these events.
HIGH TRAFFIC MAIN ENTRIES
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DAY
AMBIENT LIGHTS NIGHT
DAY
The site is mostly used throughout the day, however, as the campus remains constantly open the site needs to appeal to day and night. The current lighting is used to emphasize the height of the buildings with vertical lights. The brightest light sources are surrounding the buildings especially at entry/exit points.
NIGHT
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LUMINOSITY
Luminous
lu-mi-nos-i-ty [loo-muh-nos-i-tee] (n.) 1 . the quality or condition of radiating or reflecting light Luminosity is the presence of light . The word Luminosity is derived from the Latin word lūminōsus and is defined as the quality of radiating or reflecting light. In Astronomy luminosity is class as the brightness of a celestial object where as in physics is considered the rate of emission of radiation. Traditionally luminosity is considered a term for Physics and Astronomy, however, the word luminosity is often used in a poetic sense as it has a deeper meaning. In a dark room we seek the light, using light to get an understand of the surroundings. This is no different to the desire to seek and gain knowledge so we are able to get a better understand of the world around us. The world is illuminated, enlightening the paths that we decide to take. A brighter mind is a mind that seeks more knowledge.
“Night Flight / Studio MODE” 30 Mar 2014. ArchDaily. Accessed 14 Aug 2017. <http://www.archdaily.com/490898/night-flight-studio-mode/>
Whether the harsh sun in the clear skies above or the soft gentle sparkle of the night sky, the world is constantly being illuminated with natural light. It is a challenge for a designer to capture this natural sense of luminosity, however, with careful consideration it can be achieved. A project which capsulates the night sky is Night Flight. The entire structure is achieved through the presences of luminosity. The manipulation of this luminous artificial sky creates depth and evoke a sense of ambiance.Using the natural attraction of light, the lights are cluttered to draw attention to the centre stage creating a focal point in the club.
Assuring to the desire of this night sky, the only source of light is from the ceiling above, scattered small lights to create a soft ambience throughout. To keep the lights above being a focus, everything on the ground level is coloured black. However, as to allow vision on the floor level reflect surfaces were applied throughout to reflect allowing greater vision without interrupting the overall concept. The lights are designed to follow a layered system to create depth from above, just as stars in the night sky have different levels of luminosity would have. The entry points of the club are light from all angles, this particular method of lighting placement gives unique experience as walking through the scattered lights. A sense of travelling to another world. Going from night to day, entering the bathrooms of the club are in complete contrast to the rest of the club. These soft subtle details are stripped and replaced with stark white walls with intense brightness. This raw white room creates a sense of sterility and bareness, which is desired in a public bathroom which is often seen as unhygienic and unpleasant. The Night Flight is just a prime example of how luminosity in architecture can play an important way in which the space is understood. Entering the club sets the mood with its unique light placement creating a tunnel to an out of world experience. Once in the opening the high ceilings with layered lights creates the perfect interpretation of the starry night sky. The soft calming lights could not be in more contrast to the bathrooms which almost overwhelms the viewer with its stark white walls creating a sterile space. Night Flight just demonstrates the power of luminosity in architecture can have with the experience to the viewer.
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