Final Submission

THEORY

Finding the balance between the modern and the classic through simplicity.

SKETCH PERSPECTIVES

PLAN DEVELOPMENT

Original: Alvar Aalto's Villa Marea

SECTION DEVELOPMENT

TEXTURES

 The scalar texture was chosen for the gallery as artists take their art in all directions and are meaningful regardless of their size. 

The osmosis texture was chosen for the columns as they facilitate entry into and out of spaces. The steady texture was chosen for the studio space as it is symbolic of the learning process within classes.

ANIMATED DRAWINGS

2 POINT PERSPECTIVE

AXONOMETRIC

SKETCHUP MODEL + LUMION ENVIRONMENT

Please use this link to access the Sketchup and Lumion files: 

https://unsw-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/z5308748_ad_unsw_edu_au/EgAX2pKBGA1BuyfPhFwv7skBkosOUGLZsqLZ2vXhZV3Q_g?e=RO2r1D

MOVING ELEMENTS

In this video, the moving elements are the columns extruding towards the ceiling. The concept behind this is that the space closes off when in use. This allows for a semi-enclosed space whilst also possessing a sense of freedom. It also facilitates the input of natural light. This resonates with the prevalence of stone columns in classical architecture while incorporating modern technology to extend and retract. 

In the second video, the moving element is the workshop space. Similar to the first moving element, the workshop extends and retracts. When the space is in use, it reveals itself but when not in use, it retreats into the column. It balances the monolithic structures of classical architecture with the minimalism found in modern architecture. 

REAL TIME IMAGE CAPTURES

This shows the outdoor space at 2:30 pm. It contrasts the complex pillar structure in the background with the relatively simple path in the foreground. 

This shows the computer lab in use, as shown by the columns extended towards the ceiling. This juxtaposes the column structures found in classic architecture with the modern space.

The photo shows the studio space. Once again, the block-like space and the columns work together to balance the modern and the classic, creating a simple space for students to work. 

The pillar on the left joins with the lecture hall in the background to balance modern architecture with classic architecture. 

The simple gallery space is used to showcase student work. 

Marking Schedules

Marked by Aaron

Marked by Oberon

Moving Elements

2 Point Perspective and Axonometric Animations

Textures

3D Model of School

This is the first version of the school rendered in Lumion. I plan to add more with subsequent versions. Below are the plans and sections used to create the model.

Plans and Sections

The plan below is a reimagining of the Villa Marea by Alvar Aalto. I felt that this plan resonated with me due to its variety of small and large spaces. It also had interesting forms to work with such as the pool, left-most wing and the wall.

This was the initial plan I had in mind. I would mirror the design of the pool to turn it into studio spaces. I also transformed the wall into a lecture hall by upscaling it.

This is a revised version of the plan previously made. It is essentially the same design with minor adjustments. I modified the recreational area and rearranged the positions of a few spaces.

This is the third rendition of the plan. This plan has the most drastic changes so far. I repositioned everything and also removed a few spaces such as the library and recreational rooms. I made the lecture theatre rectangular instead of triangular and added a food court.

After browsing through my fellow classmates' blogs, I found that some decided to rearrange everything in the plan. Taking this into consideration, I came up with this compact plan. Much like the third plan, it does not have a library but instead the recreational rooms have been added back in.

This plan was created with the brief in mind. I rearranged shapes and sizing elements to create a relatively bridge like structure.

This is the first section I drew with floor plans 1 and 2 in mind. It has a "floaty" feel to it.

This is the section with plan 3 in mind. 

This section was with plan 4 in mind.

For my final design, I will use plan 5 and section 3 in mind.

Perspectives

I decided to redo my circulation cross

I was still not satisfied with the cross so I created another version

I felt that this had adequate massing elements and a few interesting forms.