Vincenzo Armenia | Architecture Portfolio

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ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO


Contents

ABOUT ME

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CONAN DOYLE MYSTERY THEATRE

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WYNDHAM CITY GATEWAY

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STUDLEY PARK BOATHOUSE

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SELECTION OF MODELS

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Vincenzo Armenia EDUCATION Bachelor of Environments – Major in Architecture 2011 – 2013 The University of Melbourne Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) 2009 – 2010 St. Joseph’s College North Melbourne

EMPLOYMENT Officeworks Coburg November 2008 – Present Job Title: Sales Assistant

WORK EXPERIENCE Walter Corsi Architect Pty. Ltd. 9th June - 13th June 2008

CAD SKILLS AutoCAD SketchUp Kerkythea for SketchUp Rhinoceros 3D Modeling Grasshopper Rhino Plugin Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator

Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Beginner/Intermediate Beginner Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate

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CONAN DOYLE MYSTERY THEATRE

Named after the creator of Sherlock Holmes, the design of the Conan Doyle Mystery Theatre draws inspiration from Doyle’s stories and stage play of the famous detective. Located on the site of the old Savoy Tavern on the corner of Spencer and Bourke, the theatre exclusively showcases mystery and crime themed plays. The building program boasts one 500 seat and one 250 seat theatre as well as a cinema and cafe. The idea of ‘unfolding’ a case was used to create a program that revealed, alluded and concealed spaces, providing patrons with hints and clues by the way internal partitions folded. This also informed the origami inspired facade and openings of the building envelope. The theatre has been designed to create a unique atmosphere and experience of intrigue, anticipation and reward. It is the curious patron that is rewarded most as the building begins to reveal itself the more one investigates.

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FIG. 2

FIG. 1 RENDER OF MAIN FOYER USING SKETCHUP KERKYTHEA & PHOTOSHOP

FIG. 1

FIG. 2 RENDER OF CAFE & BAR USING SKETCHUP KERKYTHEA & PHOTOSHOP

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAMS INTRODUCE PUBLIC SPACE

GODFREY ST

A site analysis revealed that pedestrian circulation was highest at the corner of Spencer and Bourke st due to the shopping amenities, nearby tram stop platform and entry to Southern cross station. To take advantage of this the northern corner of the site was allocated as a Public piazza. This allows tables and chairs from the cafe to spill out into the space and take advantage of passing pedestrian traffic

In order to activate the existing lane way a public courtyard faces Godfrey st. The objective of this is to not only inject a sense of activity and energy into the seemingly dreary lane way streetscape but to also promote circulation between Spencer and Godfrey st through a central public corridor.

FOLDING PLANES The idea of folding planes is used to conceal, reveal and allude to entries and spaces. This effectively creates a sense of curiosity and intrigue as patrons are given clues as to what lies beyond. The objective of this is to create a sense of mystery and anticipation as the patron finds there way to the alluded/concealed spaces. This is evident through slit openings in partition walls that reveal or small folds that allude to an opening to hidden lounges, effectively rewarding patrons for their curiosity.

FEMALE WC

MALE WC

LIFT

DISABLED WC

COURT YARD PROSCENIUM THEATRE STAGE

KIOSK KITCHEN

OFFICES

CAFE & BAR BOURKE ST

INCREASE POROSITY

A LOADING BAY

LIFT

B

B

BOX OFFICE FOYER

PUBLIC PIAZZA

LOUNGE

SPENCER ST

A

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SPENCER ST ELEVATION

BOURKE ST ELEVATION


DIS. WC

LIFT

VOID (COURT YARD BELOW)

SERVICE SPACE

CINEMA PROSCENIUM THEATRE TIERED SEATING

LIFT

FOYER

LOUNGE

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

lounge

FEMALE WC

DRESSING ROOM 1

DRESSING ROOM 2

DRESSING ROOM 3

DRESSING ROOM 4

WARDROBE

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

MALE WC

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

LIFT STAIRS TO STAGE

WORKSHOP

FEMALE WC BLACK BOX THEATRE

LOUNGE

MALE WC DIRECTORS OFFICE

FOYER

REHEARSAL SPACE

TECHNICIANS OFFICE

FEMALE WC

MALE WC

AUDIO BOX

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

DIS. WC

STORAGE

UNDERGROUND FLOOR PLAN

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

CINEMA

LIGHTING

FOYER

FLY TOWER

LIGHTING

CAFE & BAR

GODFREY ST ELEVATION

BLACK BOX THEATRE

MAIN CORRIDOR

BOX OFFICE

PROSCENIUM THEATRE

FOYER

LOADING BAY

PROSCENIUM THEATRE

SECTION BB

FOYER TECH OFFICE

FEMALE WC

REHEARSAL SPACE

STAGE FOYER

FEMALE WC

DIRECTORS OFFICE

REHEARSAL SPACE

WORKSHOP SPACE

SECTION AA 8



FIG. 4

FIG. 3 CARD MODEL - VIEW FROM PUBLIC PIAZZA FIG. 4 CARD MODEL - VIEW OF CORRIDOR UPON ENTRY EDITED WITH PHOTOSHOP

FIG. 3

FIG. 5

FIG. 5 CARD MODEL - VIEW FROM SPENCER ST

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WYNDHAM CITY GATEWAY

The Wyndham City Gateway was a project to design a roadside installation for the municipality of Wyndham. Located along the Princess freeway the design inspiration was derived form the use of pattern, and how patternation could provide a unique experience for drivers on the site effectively making the installation identifiable with Wyndham. This group project explored the potential of parametric design through the use of the Grasshopper plugin for Rhinoceros 3D Modeling. It was through extensive experimentation and iterations on Grasshopper that a pattern was developed, not only to apply on to the panel faces, but to also parametrically determine the panel shapes and layout on site. The installation challenges the idea of simply being a roadside sculpture but instead attempts to use high speed movement as a way of producing a transformative visual effect and in doing so, engage with the audience and site.

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FIG. 7

FIG. 8

FIG. 6 AERIAL VIEW FIG. 7 VIEW FROM NORTH BOUND TRAFFIC FIG. 6

FIG. 8 VIEW FROM PETROL STATION

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STAGE I Surface Grid

STAGE II Contour Overlay

STAGE III Contour Projection

STAGE IV Voronoi Abstraction

STAGE V Circle Crop

STAGE VI Road Throughway Integration

STAGE VII Panels Lifted Via Attractor Points

STAGE VIII Application Of Pattern Onto Panels


VISUAL EFFECT Each panel is parametrically orientated toward an attractor point positioned at the centre of the road. This effectively creates a single point at which the two patterned overlapping faces of each panel ‘match up’. This flash of clarity where the pattern can be seen clearly essentially acts as a threshold or a symbolic transition as the driver drives out of Wyndham and into Melbourne. The ability for the installment to actually engage with drivers through a visual effect designed to cater for high speed movement was imperative. The moments of light and shade and transformative effect ensured the installment was not just a roadside sculpture but something that created an experiential approach and was representative of a transitional gateway.

passing

X ATTRACTOR POINT

at attractor point

approaching

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FIG. 9 & 10 PANEL DETAIL (1:20) PAINTED CARD MODEL ON MOUNT BOARD FIG. 11 & 12 SITE MODEL (1:100) POLYPROPYLENE MODEL ON BOX BOARD

FIG. 9


FIG. 11 FIG. 12

FIG. 10

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STUDLEY PARK BOATHOUSE

The Studley Park boathouse was designed employing the architectural vocabulary and characteristics of architect, Richard Meier. Located in Kew along the Yarra River, the boathouse provides patrons with a cafe and restaurant respectively along with boat storage and hire facilities. An outdoor seating area engages the surrounding environment and compliments the existing barbecue and picnic facilities to the east of the site. Meier’s technique of using a reference system to develop and inform particular design ideas was utilized in the way the bend of the Yarra river is referenced to inform the geometry of the building. Essentially two interlocking rectangles each individually orientated to the two angles created by the river bend. The interplay of solid and void, sense of hierarchy, framed views and engagement with the existing site are elements of Meier’s work that have been implemented and appropriated to produce a quintessential Richard Meier designed building.

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FIG. 14

FIG. 13 RENDER OF MAIN FOYER USING SKETCHUP KERKYTHEA & PHOTOSHOP

FIG. 13

FIG. 14 RENDER OF CAFE & BAR USING SKETCHUP KERKYTHEA & PHOTOSHOP

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A

BALCONY B

MALE WC

CAFE

BAR

ENTRY

CAFE OUTDOOR SEATING

B VOID (CAFE BELOW)

RESTAURANT DINING AREA ENTRY

RESTAURANT BAR/WAITING AREA

STORAGE

FEMALE WC

KITCHEN WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR

BAR

BOAT STORAGE LIFT

FEMALE WC

A

LIFT

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

NORTH ELEVATION

MALE WC

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION


CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAMS

GEOMETRY

STRUCTURE

Inspired by Meier's Hoffman House, the building's geometric vocabulary is based on two intersecting rectangles. Internal programs and partitions are organized via the two grid systems generated by the two rectangles.

Pilotis are used to create a free facade and allow for floor to ceiling glazing systems. Engagement with the surrounding environment is generated via the extension of the building’s skeletal structure to create a conceptual boundary for the outdoor cafe area.

SPATIAL ORGANISATION & ENTRY

VOID & VIEWS

Key Private/Service Space Public Space Void Significant Views

GROUND FLOOR Private/Service spaces are set back at the south of the building while public spaces are situated to the north to take advantage of the riverside views.

FIRST FLOOR Similarly glazing and balconies are orientated toward the North face of the building.

Meier's interplay of solid and void is utilized by use of a double height ceiling. This creates a sense of hierarchy in terms of the significance of the cafe as the main public space. In light of this the placement of the void has been well considered to take advantage of significant views.

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SECTION AA

SECTION BB


FIG. 15


FIG. 16

FIG. 17

FIG. 15, 16 & 17 CARD MODEL ON MOUNT BOARD

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selected models

ABOVE CARD MODEL - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEACH HOUSE DESIGNED BY RICHARD MEIER 1:100


ABOVE LASER CUT BOX BOARD MODEL - NEW YORK CITY BLOCK (6TH STREET) 1:1000

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