References
Biesek Design, “What is Wayfinding?,” www.biesek.com/whatis.html (accessed May 15, 2014)
Wikipedia, “Functionalism (Architecture),” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functionalism_architecture (accessed May 15, 2014)
Harold-Sprague Solie, “Theories on Architecture”, designHUSTLE, posted April 10, 2012, http://archinect.com/designHUSTLE/theories-on-architecture (accessed May 15, 2014)
Perspectives
The "Firm Locale" perspective was chosen as the design of my architectural folly.
Textures
The textures were used as the flooring of both the bridge and the school, as well as the feature wall for the stairs between floors. The specific textures used were Scalar #3, Responsive #5 and Lattice #6.
Sketchup Model
Draft Lumion Environments
This desert landscape is based on Death Valley, Nevada, US. Full of large rolling dunes and very dry arid rock formations.
This snow environment is based on Silverstar Ski Resort near Vancouver, Canada. A large densely snow covered mountain, it is the favourite ski spot for my family when visiting Canadian relatives.
Fully Developed Lumion Environment
Moving Elements:
1. Elevator
2. Moving Light Fixtures
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| Embodies the concept of place, where the direction and landmarks of the building are easy to spot and navigate towards. The elongated plan enables an easy to follow "wayfaring" approach to the structure, providing a functionality to the school as a whole. |
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| The bridge exhibits a firmness implicit in the overall design style, giving a sense of solidarity to both learning and the buildings utility. The straight east to west orientation of the building allows pedestrians to move through the entirety of the space and make easy decisions on when to turn off and experience a separate area. |
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| Each floor is designed with a different function, the bottom floor contains the workshop and studio spaces (separating noisy activities from quieter areas), the middle floor holds the gallery where works can be displayed in the most public area, whilst the top floor exhibits the library, lecture theatre and research areas where serenity is more required. In this way the building exudes functionality. |
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| The balconies and elevator extend the public domain on every floor, making it simple to navigate from area to area as each floor is within view. Through this method a convenient layout is achieved where pedestrians acquire cues to "well planned, seamlessly connected and aesthetically pleasing" ideas of architecture. |
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| The Folly, whilst separate from the main building, is almost always within view. The peaceful area allows an escape from the public domain of the school with areas to sit, read and relax. As such the Folly itself enriches the essential construction of the larger building. |
Link to Lumion Environment
Feedback Forms
Progression of Plan
The plan grew from the original 2 storey concept to incorporate the much needed space, these images show how the idea developed from origin until final product.
