Week 9 Presentation

Week 9 - Initial Form

Week 8

This week in the tutorial I presented only a limited amount of work, which received little to nothing feedback. He s

Initial Form Ideas

Exemplar - CCTV Building (Building Form)

The following CCTV Building in China, designed by OMA Architects, is representative and ideal for the design which I want to develop for my multi-arts complex. Specifically, I like the way that the structure is expressed, with naturally visible cross bracing along the external skin of the building. Additionally, the play with large scale and a continuous planned form over levels creates a picture of inspirational architecture. This is enhanced through its simple design, yet its strong presence and overwhelming stature allows it to take form as an iconic building.

I want to create a design which establishes a strong interplay of continuous form with a visible expressed structure.

Project Brief

The brief for this project is very relaxed. It has been assigned to us as individuals to formulate.

The aim of this project is to design a structure in the chosen site, Howard Smith Wharves, which;

• Is approximately 1000m2 in size
• Plays with scale of large proportions so as to define it as an iconic structure
• Has a close relationship with the site context
• Activates the site by creating a purpose and attracting users to the space
• Coordinates and further enhances the existing use of the space
• Effectively combines residential, commercial and recreational spaces together
• Has a defined relationship between public and private spaces
• Has a ferry terminal that allows public transport access to the site

PARAMETERS

Rooms to include;Bedrooms

• Bathrooms
• Kitchenettes
• Art/Music/Dance Library
• Art Studios
• Art Gallery
• Dance Studio
• Music Studios
• Toilets
• Storage
• Offices
• Admin/Foyer
• Recreational Roof Top Space
• Cafeteria
• Performance Stage

Bubble Diagram - Outlining an initial linkage between functional spaces

Finalised Concept

Following on from the tutorial this week I began to establish a more resolved concept for my future building design. This would prove to be important as it would allow me to begin to create conceptual designs. Davor spoke about creating a place of retreat and safety which was an advancement on my protection idea. I felt this wasn't fully resolved and felt like it needed to be stronger and more established. Consequently, my concept has evolved further. My concept is about EXPRESSION which is derived from my association and understanding of the site.

Particularly the site is well sheltered and protected from the bridge above and the cliffs surrounding the space. As a user you quickly develop a sense of comfort and safety as the site inspires you to act naturally and therefore express yourself naturally. This concept is further derived from the elements within the site. The towering story bridge expresses itself a structure of strength and rigidity, coupled with the cliffs which express natural beauty and form.

This creates a effective linkage to the Mutli-Arts Centre - which allows users to express themselves through dance, art and music.

Week 7 - Finalised Building Function

This week in the tutorial I presented my ideas to Davor concerning both my developed concept and also the type of functional buildings which I wished to design. Upon analysis during the week I could not decisively choose between the library and the law courts as the primary functions, so I discussed both with him. Upon talking with him he felt that my concept was too similar to that chosen for the folie and insisted that I make it a place where people can retreat from the world and relax. This insight was very valuable. Consequently, the idea for a Library or Law Courts was rejected. He insisted that I make the building more multi-purposeful allowing it to have numerous connecting functions. Further discussion about the idea lead to the development of a multi-arts centre for dance, music and art. I worked upon this idea in class and began to combine commercial, residential and recreational elements together to form a structure.

After this weeks tute, it was clear that I needed to further develop my building type, brief and concept which would allow for a large scaled structure to be designed within the Howard Smith Wharves site.