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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. 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. 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. 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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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
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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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