Project 3 - Week 5: Final Submission

Marking Sheets

Final Photos

 This form combines functional space with a bit more artistic flair.

 The sweeping sculptural branches compliment the overall curved form.

 The swirling textures and irregular spacing of the posts creates an artistic and playful atmosphere.

 The rigidity of this texture lends itself well to the elevator shaft that plants the whole structure in the ground and rises upward.

 The main functional space has an organic, flowing form, blending art and architecture.

The entire building is plated in metal, giving it a glittering iridescence.

Lumion Environment

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Project 3 - Week 4: Textures

Textures

Chosen Textures

This texture adds a sense of rigidness to the building and draws the attention up to the structure above.

These textures add a more artistic element to the outer walkways, creating a swirling, dazzling aesthetic.

Moving Elements (finally...)

This section is made from faceted mirrors and covers the outer walkway and protects it from harsh sun and rain. If it is not required it rotates upward to form a large glittering sculptural feature that branches into the sky.

These large metal fins protect the park and elevator shaft below from harsh sun and rain. They sweep back when not required to provide wider shading and a more sweeping aesthetic.

Project 3 - Week 3: The Plan (and Section)

Draft Plans and Section

The Inspiration

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Section

The Actual Plans and Section

Level 1

Spaces (from the top, moving anticlockwise): Gallery, Academic Offices, Void, Administrative Offices, Bathroom 1-2, Staff Studio/Research.

Level 2

 Spaces (from the top, moving anticlockwise): Lecture Theatre, Computer Lab, Studio 1-2.

Level 3

 Spaces (from the top, moving anticlockwise): Study Rooms 1-6, Bathroom 1-2, Break/Study Space (with Kitchenette).

Section

Omissions

Library: The building is very close to the Law Library which has Architecture resources available.

Workshop: The building is next to and connects to the Squarehouse which has a full workshop and Digital Fabrication workshop.

Project 3 - Week 2: More Blocks

2-Point Perspectives

Level architectural form.

Towering sky view.

Below eye level.

Swirling eye level view.

Organic wave-like form.

Artistic flowing curves.

Moving Elements

Coming soon...

Project 3 - Week 1: Blocks

1-Point Perspectives

Theory

"…a fusion of complex‭, ‬swirling forms and captivating materiality that… [challenges] assumptions about the connections between art and architecture"

Brian Pagnotta, 'AD Classics: The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao / Gehry Partners', ArchDaily, last accessed June 2 2018, https://www.archdaily.com/422470/ad-classics-the-guggenheim-museum-bilbao-frank-gehry

Key words:

Swirling

Art

Organic

Iridescence

The fusion of bridge and building blends art and architecture with its swirling organic form and iridescent façade.